Patagonia is a geographical wonderland, with a rich variety of landscapes and wildlife.  This expedition explores the most spectatular areas of this incredible area, to which photos simply cannot do justice.  The expedition embraces Argentina as well as Chile, and gives us a chance to contrast the two nations, whilst we explore the Pinnacles, towers and glaciers that dominate the southernmost area of Latin America.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 - Fly to Buenos Aires 

Day 2 - Free time to explore the city

Day 3 - Fly to El Calafate

Day 4 - Travel into Chile, crossing border at Cerro Castillo.  Eco Camp

Day 5 - Make short excursions to best viewpoints overlooking the Grey Peninsula and Lake Pehoe.  Take the catamaran across Lake Pehoe

Day 6 - Trek close to Grey Glacier on trail leading towards Lago Grey. Return to Pehoe 

Day 7 - Trek to the Italian camp and up the French valley

Day 8 - Trek to Paso Los Cuernos – Los Torres 

Day 9 - Trek up the Ascencio Valley 

Day 10 - Visit Perito Moreno glacier

Day 11 - Drive to El Chalten.  Evening walk to Piedra del Fraile

Day 12 - Trek towards Camp Poincenot and to the Cerro Fitzroy lookout at Laguna de Los Tres.  Return via Rio Blanco trail to El Chalten

Day 13 - Trek along the River Fitzroy Valley towards Laguna Torres.  Descend via Laguna Madre and Lagoon Hija. 

Day 14 - Return to El Calafate.  Remainder of day free

Day 15 - Fly back to Buenos Aires

Day 16 - Free day for exploring Buenos Aires

Day 17 - Arrive back in UK