Overview
Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World
Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Whereas most fairy tales conclude with “The End,” that is exactly where this one begins. In this vast kingdom of jagged peaks, massive fjords, and imposing glaciers stretching across the southernmost tips of Argentina and Chile, you are the sovereign of this dramatic domain affectionately referred to as the “end of the world.” Surrounded by the granite pillars of Torres Del Paine National Park, standing tall before the advancing Perito Moreno Glacier, and cruising through the majestic scenery of the Beagle Channel, you will reign before glorious vistas, bask in triumphant scenery, and even prevail over a colony of Magellan penguins on this tour of pristine Patagonia. As no ordinary toast will do for such a colossal experience, you’ll rejoin civilization in Buenos Aires to raise your glass to the ornate teatros, the charming tea rooms, and of course, the steamy tango. A Small Group Discovery tour of epic proportions.
Highlights of Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World
Product Group
Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World
Inclusions
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach, Free Wi-Fi (where available).
UNESCO Sites
Los Glaciares National Park|Torres del Paine National Park
Price Details US
Gratuities for Tour Director, drivers, and local guides are available for pre-purchase.Prices are for all land arrangements including intra-vacation flights and taxes.
Travelers Notes
Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 24 guests in South and Central America, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides with complimentary headsets to hear every word, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes
Please note that this tour is designed for all levels of fitness, however one should be in suitable physical condition to fully enjoy the experiences. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN SANTIAGO, CHILE Welcome to Chile!Meet your Tour Director after your arrival.
Day 2
SANTIAGO Toasts of the Town After breakfast, embark on a city tour with a Local Guide who will show you the highlights of this great city of colonial and contemporary contrasts. See the famous Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and Santa Lucia Hill. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit La Vega Central Market to learn about traditional Chilean food including steaming pots of cazuela and humitas, similar to tamales! Enjoy a terremoto cocktail (meaning ‘earthquake’ and made of Chilean wine, liqueur, and sorbet) at a local pub before a visit to Cerro San Cristobal for stunning views of Santiago and the Andes. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLOCAL TASTES Visit La Vega Central Market, the area’s largest local market housing more than 2,000 traders selling the most local produce, where. A majority of local restauranteurs source their ingredients. During your visit, discover not only typical Chilean foods but also food from neighboring countries as well.
Day 3
SANTIAGO–PUNTA ARENAS–PUERTO NATALES Patagonia Pleasures Depart Santiago and fly to Punta Arenas on the Strait of Magellan, gateway to Chile’s Patagonia. Head to Puerto Natales on a scenic drive through the Patagonian steppe passing rivers, forests, mountains, and ranches. Enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Your drive today takes you through the Patagonian steppe or desert. Keep an eye out for guanacos (a type of camelid) commonly found in this region, along with condors, fox, chinchilla, and, for the very lucky, the more elusive puma.TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION Designed by National Architecture Award winner, Germán del Sol, the Remota Patagonia Lodge offers an extraordinary stay where nature is always the main stage. Inspired by traditional wind-tilted Patagonian shearing sheds, Remota Patagonia Lodge sits serenely austere and comfortable retreat amid the spectacular and ruggedly windswept landscape of Puerto Natales.
Day 4
PUERTO NATALES–TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Fossils, Flora & Fauna Visit the legendary Milódon Cave, where prehistoric fossils dating back 14,000 years ago, including those of a saber-toothed tiger and a gigantic sloth weighing over a ton, have been found. Venture into Torres del Paine, one of the most spectacularly scenic regions in the world. Arrive at your hotel for some free time before dinner featuring a traditional BBQ including fresh ingredients from the onsite garden. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Your small group is in for a big adventure with a guided hike to experience the natural wonders of Torres del Paine National Park. Spanning a massive area, this park was named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978 for its cascading waterfalls, roaring creeks, shimmering lakes, and jagged mountains. During your visits to see the famous sites, including Los Cuernos, Lago Pehoe, and Salto Grande, you’ll be sure to spot some of the park’s fauna, such as herds of guanacos, foxes, swans, and birds. Also stop at Lago Grey to see the imposing Grey Glacier, floating icebergs, and the beautiful views and rugged landscapes!TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION Experience a breathtaking estancia atmosphere amid the peaks of Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. Check into Hotel Las Torres before your small group is welcomed with a traditional BBQ. including fresh ingredients from the hotel's onsite garden.
Day 5
TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Peak PerfectionToday, enjoy a full day exploring the park. See Los Cuernos, or “the horns,” the iconic jagged granite peaks that loom over the windswept plains. Next, view the spectacular waterfall, Salto Grande in the park’s lake district. After lunch at the hotel, head to the Laguna Azul where you have a good chance of seeing some of the park’s wildlife, including guanacos and condors. End the day at Cascada Paine, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by rugged vistas. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Discover more of the breathtaking beauty of Torres del Paine, considered by many who visit to be the world’s most spectacular national park. From its dramatic and jagged peaks to the deep blue lakes and vast grasslands, its glacial lakes and rivers will sweep you away into a world unlike any other as your small group explores the park with a guide.
Day 6
TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK–EL CALAFATE, ARGENTINA Earthly TreasuresAfter breakfast, take an easy guided hike to Laguna Ines in search of an array of birds and other wildlife that can be found here. Next, depart for El Calafate, a lovely village on the southern shores of Lake Argentino. Originally a simple sheltering destination for wool traders, today El Calafate serves as the entry point for the UNESCO Natural Heritage Site of Los Glaciares National Park. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Leave Chile today for Argentina and its breathtaking Patagonian landscapes. Sit back and relax today as you cross the border while admiring the rugged landscape, glacial lakes, and maybe even some Patagonian wildlife.TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION The perfect retreat for small groups, the Mirador Del Lago Hotel creates just the right base camp for your days in picturesque El Calafate. Enjoy cozy luxury in the midst of mountain peaks and lakeshores in the “National Capital City of the Glaciers.”
Day 7
EL CALAFATE. EXCURSION TO PERITO MORENO GLACIER Ice Breakers A must for all visitors to Argentina is a visit to Perito Moreno Glacier (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Los Glaciares National Park. During your walking tour along the catwalks, marvel at the breathtaking glacier views and, with some luck, see the ice calve and break into the waters below. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHTSPECTACULAR SIGHTS Explore Perito Moreno Glacier, which forms part of the Patagonian Continental Ice Field. From here, 13 glaciers descend on the Atlantic side to flow into the Viedma and Argentino Lakes with one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing.
Day 8
EL CALAFATE. EXCURSION TO ESTANCIA NIBEPO AIKE Glaciers & Gauchos Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore El Calafate. You may wish to walk the shores of Lake Argentina, visit the quaint shops, or grab a bite at one the many restaurants. Later, visit the Glaciarium: Patagonia Ice Museum to learn how glaciers form and grow, while learning the history of the Patagonia Icefields. Visit the [LF] GlacioBar, the first ice bar in Argentina, for a frosty beverage before departing for an evening at a historic estancia (ranch). (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Join your small group for an evening to remember to experience ranch life at Estancia Nibepo Aike. Located in the southern arm of Lake Argentina, this historic Argentinian estancia dates back to the early 20th century and preserves the essence of the old Patagonian ranches amid stunning views of Glacier National Park’s wild landscapes. Sip a cup of mate (traditional herbal tea) while enjoying the estancia’s stunning landscape, flora, and fauna. See gauchos (cowboys) performing traditional ranching activities such as sheep-shearing and learn techniques used in threading and rolling wool. Later, enjoy a traditional BBQ dinner while enjoying the sunset.
Day 9
EL CALAFATE–USHUAIA A Wilderness at the End of the WorldAfter breakfast, fly to Ushuaia, Argentina—the end of the world! You’ll have the opportunity to see the Andes Mountains from a [LF] cruise along Beagle Channel. Bask in the feeling of being in the southernmost city in the world, and watch for sea lions, albatrosses, skuas, and other interesting Patagonian fauna. Arrive at Martillo Island, where you have the chance to see a colony of Magellan penguins! (B)LOCAL FAVORITEWILD WONDERS Visit Martillo Island, home to a colony of Magellanic penguins on an island in Tierra del Fuego. Discover the burrows and nests in the ground and learn about the different types of penguins found in this remote part of the world.TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION Your small group can make yourself at home with a stay at Cilene del Fuego apartment homes—yes, apartments! Your two-night stay features the services of a traditional hotel, with personal space to stretch out, indulgent spa services, pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna, and private conveniences of home. Live like a local in sleek, modern style with invigorating views of the mountainscapes and the Beagle Channel.
Day 10
USHUAIA. TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION A Fragile Land of Fire Today, discover Tierra del Fuego National Park, the southernmost national park in the world. Hike around the park, escorted by an expert Naturalist. With stops at Bahia Lapataia, Lago Roca, and Bahia Ensenada, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the delicate ecosystems here. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Today, your small group joins an expert naturalist guide for a hike in the southernmost national park in the world in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Look skyward to spot any of the 50 fascinating bird species who call this paradise home, including Magellanic woodpecker, Andean condor, and austral parakeet. Closer to earth, watch for other inhabitants like red foxes, muskrats, and guanaco.
Day 11
USHUAIA–BUENOS AIRES The Boulevards of Buenos AiresFly to Buenos Aires today, the “Paris of South America” and capital of Argentina. Fabulous food, shopping, and architecture all converge here to create a distinctly Latin vibe. Tonight, enjoy [LF] Argentinian dinner party with local specialties and wine. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Tonight’s dinner is an Argentine Experience! Enjoy a five-course dinner of Argentina’s most famous food (including steak) paired with a variety of the region’s wines. You will also learn how to make your own empanada along with the different folding techniques as well.
Day 12
BUENOS AIRES Dinner, Dancing, Dazzling Your included sightseeing this morning starts in La Boca, a vibrant district and site of the city’s first port. Take a short walking tour of this unique enclave at the mouth of the river and then on to San Telmo, famous for its late-colonial buildings and as a popular gathering spot for artists. At the Plaza de Mayo, see La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which houses San Martin’s Mausoleum. Drive past the ornate Teatro Colón opera house before reaching Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón. After an afternoon at leisure, top off the evening at a famous Tango club. Start with a dance lesson, followed by a farewell dinner. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITESMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE The Tango and Argentina go hand in hand tonight as your small group visits a local milonga, or tango house, where professional tango dancers teach the traditional techniques of the Argentine Tango. After learning some of the key dance moves, the professionals will delight you in Tango Show featuring the dance as it has evolved through the ages. Afterward, dine on Argentine steak, specialties and wine.
Day 13
BUENOS AIRES Safe travels until we meet again!Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-22 | 2024-11-03 | $6579 | $0 | $7271 | SF41022 | Not Available |
| 2 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-11-05 | 2024-11-17 | $6579 | $0 | $7271 | SF41105 | Not Available |
| 3 | 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-01 | $6579 | $0 | $7271 | SF41119 | Not Available |
| 4 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-15 | $6579 | $0 | $7271 | SF41203 | Please Call |
| 5 | 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-10 | 2024-12-22 | $6579 | $0 | $7271 | SF41210 | Not Available |
| 6 | 2025-01-27 | 2025-01-28 | 2025-02-09 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF50128K | Available |
| 7 | 2025-01-27 | 2025-01-28 | 2025-02-09 | $6979 | $0 | $7712 | SF50128 | Not Available |
| 8 | 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-11 | 2025-02-23 | $6979 | $0 | $7712 | SF50211 | Not Available |
| 9 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-25 | 2025-03-09 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF50225K | Available |
| 10 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-25 | 2025-03-09 | $6979 | $0 | $7712 | SF50225 | Not Available |
| 11 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-16 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF50304K | Not Available |
| 12 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-16 | $6979 | $0 | $7712 | SF50304 | Not Available |
| 13 | 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-30 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF50318K | Available |
| 14 | 2025-10-13 | 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-26 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF51014K | Available |
| 15 | 2025-10-20 | 2025-10-21 | 2025-11-02 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF51021K | Available |
| 16 | 2025-10-27 | 2025-10-28 | 2025-11-09 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF51028K | Available |
| 17 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-11-16 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF51104K | Available |
| 18 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-11-16 | $6979 | $0 | $7712 | SF51104 | Not Available |
| 19 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-18 | 2025-11-30 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF51118K | Available |
| 20 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-18 | 2025-11-30 | $6979 | $0 | $7712 | SF51118 | Not Available |
| 21 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-14 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF51202K | Available |
| 22 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-14 | $6979 | $0 | $7712 | SF51202 | Not Available |
| 23 | 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-09 | 2025-12-21 | $7759 | $0 | $8500 | SF51209K | Available |
| 24 | 2026-01-26 | 2026-01-27 | 2026-02-08 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF60127K | Available |
| 25 | 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-10 | 2026-02-22 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF60210K | Available |
| 26 | 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-24 | 2026-03-08 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF60224K | Not Available |
| 27 | 2026-02-28 | 2026-03-01 | 2026-03-13 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF60301K | Available |
| 28 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-15 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF60303K | Not Available |
| 29 | 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-22 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF60310K | Available |
| 30 | 2026-10-12 | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-25 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF61013K | Available |
| 31 | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-11-01 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF61020K | Available |
| 32 | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-27 | 2026-11-08 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF61027K | Available |
| 33 | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-15 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF61103K | Available |
| 34 | 2026-11-16 | 2026-11-17 | 2026-11-29 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF61117K | Available |
| 35 | 2026-11-30 | 2026-12-01 | 2026-12-13 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF61201K | Available |
| 36 | 2026-12-07 | 2026-12-08 | 2026-12-20 | $8379 | $0 | $9173 | SF61208K | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center | This contemporary hotel is ideally located within minutes of some of the city's best shopping areas, restaurants, and attractions. The hotel features three Chilean inspired restaurants, two bars, state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, beauty salon, tennis court, gift shop, and access to medical services. | Santiago | Ave Santa Maria 1742 | Deluxe |
| 2 | Remota | The Remota Hotel was built in the wild landscape of the Patagonia plains, and offers an environmentally friendly hotel option. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, gift shop, Internet, and spa with indoor pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi. The hotel offers talks on local nature and culture, as well bonfires, music and movie nights. | Puerto Natales/Patagonia | Ruta 9 Norte, km 1.5, Huerto 279 Magallanes | Superior First-Class |
| 3 | Hotel Las Torres | In the heart of Chilean Patagonia and mythical Torres del Paine National Park, this charmingly rustic hotel provides a comfortable home base from which to explore the park's towering mountains, turquoise lakes, glaciers, ice fields, and steppes. | Torres Del Paine | Parque Torres Del Paine | Superior First-Class |
| 4 | Hotel Mirador del Lago | A vast region full of mystery and magnetism, Argentine Patagonia is as mysterious as few places in the world and has the power to captivate anyone who comes within its terrain. Because of its close proximity to the magnificent Los Glaciares National Park and charming tourist town of El Calafate¿located at the foot of the hill mountain bearing the same name and on the shore of the Argentino Lake¿is known as the National Capital City of de Glaciers. Set in a charming building facing the Argentino Lake, Mirador del Lago Hotel offers rooms with stylish décor, and breakfast, 984 feet from the city center. It features a lounge with a fireplace overlooking the lake. | El Calafate | Av Libertador 2047 | First-Class |
| 5 | Cilene del Fuego | When you visit Ushuaia, you may experience living like a local with the extra room and convenience that come with an apartment from these serviced apartments, which include amenities similar to those of a regular hotel. From the round-the-clock reception and free WiFi to our on-site spa, they provide a variety of services and facilities to make sure your stay is enjoyable and unique. | Ushuaia | Gobernador Deloqui 50 | First-Class |
| 6 | Loi Suites Recoleta | Located 1.2 miles between Florida and Corrientes Avenue, Loi Suites offers opulent suites amidst the French homes and palaces of Recoleta. The English winter garden is where afternoon tea is served. The stylish, soft gray or beige rooms at the Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel include French windows that open to gardens. Each has a CD player, satellite TV, and air conditioning. Breakfast with croissants and a cheese plate are available to guests, and both are served in the garden. Fine dining and wines are offered at La Fuente. The Loi Suites' amenities include a gym and an indoor pool. | Buenos Aires | Vicente Lopez 1955 Recoleta | First-Class |
