Chile · ARGENTINE PATAGONIA DAY TRIPS
The good argentine patagonia day trips fill up long before the season does. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you read past the title.
Full-day Torres del Paine from El Calafate: guided viewpoints, a short Cuernos hike, Río Paine Falls, lunch, and coach comfort.
“The park really deserves to be visited... those landscapes are something that you do not see eveyday”
Guided day trip from Bariloche to Cerro Tronador glacier, with big photo stops and the Devil's Throat gorge view in about 8 hours.
“The view is amazing. Freddy is a brilliant tour guide! Thanks him for being so kind and helpful. He gave us a professional and interesting English introduction full of details. The whole journey is unforgettable .”
Half-day guided kayak on Lake Nahuel Huapi from Bahía Mansa, plus a picnic breakfast in Villa la Angostura. Double kayaks, safety included.
“Amazing experience! Mariano, our Guide, was very professional and made us feel safe at the same time he made the whole tour enjoyable and fun. A day full of learning and enjoying our beuatiful Patagonia. With an amazin Pic-Nic to make it even better!”
Full-day 4x4 tour from El Calafate to Torres del Paine, hitting key Chilean viewpoints with quick walks, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Torres Del Paine is an amazing untamed vast and wild mountain landscape. The tour was excellently organised to enable seeing the national park from El Calafate in one day”
A long, comfortable van ride from Puerto Natales to Perito Moreno Glacier, with a guided briefing, onboard WiFi, and flexible viewing options.
“Must see. A memorable day that is indeed long enough for the trip but once on the spot we forget everything.Auto-translated”
Andes bus and boat crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche with waterfalls, catamaran lakes, border crossing, and scenic wildlife.
“The company told us to walk from hotel to their office and had we known that the office was 1 km away from the hotel and each of us had to drag two suitcases at 60 years of age? Sorry but for us is unacceptable we could have gotten a heart attack”
Guided small-group day trip from Santiago to Aconcagua Park, Laguna del Inca, Puente del Inca, and Los Caracoles. Treks and views.
“Guide Sergio and driver Rodriguez were very professional and the trip was magnificent.”
One-day transport from Puerto Natales to Perito Moreno Glacier with hotel pickup, scenic border crossing, and optional boat navigation.
“Really worthy for people with tight schedule but still wanted to experience the Moreno Glacier. We only have one free day at Puerto Natales so instead of staying at Argentina we chose to take a day tour which fit us perfectly. Travelling time : start at 6:30, arrived the Chile Custom at 7am and wait for it to open at 8am, which you have time to get breakfast. Arrived El Calafate at around 12pm when the English Guide joined ( really lovely guide!), and finally arrive the glacier at 1pm. Visiting time : we have 2 hours in total, first hour (13:10~14:15) at the walking trek / balconies. Absolutely enough…”
14-hour Torres del Paine day trip from El Calafate with border crossing, 4x4 in the park, Salto Grande, plus Lake Grey views.
“diseñar mejor la actividad el parque merece mas tiempo”
Guided day trip to Perito Moreno from Puerto Natales with walkways, big ice views, and an overnight transfer to El Calafate. Admission extra.
“It’s just use the bus service of company Turismo zaahj which only charge around $70 for return services. No lunch No drink No any time to buy. Only land on viewing deck a couple of minutes then heading back”
Andean Lakes crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche with air-conditioned coach, cruises on Todos los Santos and Frías, and a border transfer.
“Fabulous scenery, loved the lakes, drivers were safe and guides were great!! Great way to cross the Andes.”
A 3-day Patagonia sampler that hits Torres del Paine, fjord glaciers by boat, and Argentina’s Perito Moreno, with smart pacing.
“Loved the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers and Perito Moreno was amazing:”
Private 12-hour trek from Santiago to Aconcagua Park, Inca Lagoon, Las Cuevas lunch stop, and Puente del Inca.
“I strong raccomand Tac Turism agency, they are very well organized, kind and efficent. They spend all time guiding you, sharing experience and leading in best traditional Chilean- Andinos Locations. Especially they chose best place for having breakfast and lunch.”
Two days from Puerto Natales combining Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno glaciers, with cave visit, guides, and shared transport.
“The tour itself is Walther full . The agency is a 3rd party and is not to organize. They over promes and not deliver. I AM A TRAVELER AND ALWAYS CON FIRM 48HR BEFORE . If not I would of expected pick up in my hotel in th 2 activities like they promote but pny one day they were able to provide it. Also no battle of water, make sure you take food on the trips. No stops on the way.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
