South Argentina Bite-Sized Trips

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage peninsula packed with penguins, seals, dolphins and humpback whales. The Peninsula Valdes is Argentina’s wild side, jutting out over the northern coast of Patagonia. If you’re passionate about wildlife, this is the place for you. One of South America’s finest nature reserves, it’s a coastline crammed with huge wildlife colonies. During you’ll stay, you’ll hop in a small boat to for a close-up wildlife encounter, keeping your eyes peeled for whole pods of humpback whales.

Kayak across glacier lakes and gaze up at snow-tipped peaks in Bariloche, a chocolate-box town ringed by the Andes, penned in by pine forests and dotted with fjord-like lakes. It’s Patagonia at its most picturesque. Sit back and soak up the gorgeous alpine scenery with a glass of local wine. Bariloche has a holiday atmosphere, drawing skiers and snowboarders to its slopes every year. The landscape that lies beyond the streets is just staggering, so lace up your walking boots and start to explore.

Get glacial in Patagonia, exploring a frozen UNESCO World Heritage world of endless mountains, piercing winds, lakes and cool blue glaciers. This trip will take you into the frozen heart of Patagonia, a land of dazzling white snow, deep sapphire skies and cool blue glaciers. You’ll spend three days hiking across icebergs, drifting between giant glaciers and watch huge hunks of ice break off into freezing water. There’s nowhere quite like it.

Get lost amidst the snowy peaks, forests, glaciers and lagoons of Patagonia, following remote trails between mountains shrouded in clouds. During this trip, you’ll spend two nights in El Chalten, a colourful trekking village with a welcoming vibe. By day, you can head out into the wilderness on foot, soaking up the scenery as you hike across a land of staggering natural beauty. In the evening, you can curl up around the fire with a hot mug of tea or swap trekking stories over a glass of wine (or two).

Sail between snowy Andes peaks as you cross from Argentina into Chile. It’s a scenic voyage that will take you through the staggering landscape of the oldest National Park in South America. Watch dozens of waterfalls cascade down the mountain hillsides and soak up the gorgeous scenery. You’ll spend two days drifting over the Nahuel Huapi lake into Chile, staying overnight at a small Chilean town on the shores of the lake, set against the backdrop of a towering volcano. It’s a wonderful way to travel between Argentina and Chile and something that we can’t recommend highly enough.

Stay in the southernmost town on the planet, trek into the desolate Tierra del Fuego and sail through the icy, storm-swirled Beagle Channel. Ushuaia, the gateway to the South Pole, tumbles down a hill between mountains into the wild, thrashing sea. You’ll feel on the very edge of the world.

Explore the stunning beauty of San Martin de los Andes, Argentina. Experience breath-taking landscapes, rich culture and delicious local cuisine. Whether you’re hiking, dining, or simply soaking in the views San Martin offers an unforgettable adventure.

Interested in the life of the gauchos? Spend a night at an authentic estancia, in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park. Immerse yourself in Argentinean farm life, learn how to shear sheep and milk cows. All your meals, including an Argentinean asado (barbeque), are included in your stay.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as you cross the border through glaciers, primeval forests and fjords. Become one with nature on this spectacular five-day cruise through Patagonia sailing from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas.