21-Day Patagonia Grand Tour

Your Patagonian adventure begins in Bariloche, the 'Switzerland of South America'. Pick up your 4WD/SUV and explore this picturesque city with its alpine scenery, chocolate shops, and the panoramic Circuito Chico drive.

Drive the iconic Seven Lakes Route from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes, winding through dense forests and past pristine lakes in incredible shades of blue and green. Stop at Lago Espejo and Lago Correntoso for photos.

Explore the charming mountain town of San Martín de los Andes — hike to Mirador Arrayán, relax by Lago Lácar, and make final preparations for your border crossing into Chile. Fill your tank completely.

Cross the Andes into Chile via the Futaleufú Pass for your first international border crossing. Arrive in Futaleufú, a world-renowned adventure sports destination set amidst stunning mountain scenery on the Carretera Austral.

Drive south on the Carretera Austral through lush Valdivian rainforest to Chaitén, gateway to Pumalín Park. The gravel road offers spectacular views of fjords, rivers, and dense forests.

A long driving day south on the Carretera Austral to Coyhaique, the largest city in Chilean Patagonia. Pass through Puyuhuapi with its hanging glacier, then resupply and refuel in Coyhaique.

Rest day in Coyhaique — hike in Reserva Nacional Coyhaique, explore the Plaza de Armas and artisan market, and get your vehicle checked after the gravel roads before continuing south.

Cross back into Argentina and join the legendary Ruta 40, heading south through the vast Patagonian steppe. Arrive in the small town of Perito Moreno for refueling and resupply.

Continue south on Ruta 40, transitioning from flat steppe to dramatic mountain scenery. Arrive in El Chaltén, Argentina's trekking capital, with unforgettable first views of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

Full day of trekking in El Chaltén. The iconic Laguna de los Tres hike offers breathtaking Fitz Roy views (8-10 hours round trip), or try the shorter Laguna Capri trail for equally rewarding scenery.

Drive south from El Chaltén to El Calafate on paved roads, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Enjoy a walk along the shores of Lago Argentino.

Visit the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Watch ice calve into Lago Argentino from the walkways, and consider a boat trip or minitrekking on the glacier itself.

Relaxed day in El Calafate — visit the Glaciarium ice museum, take a day trip to a traditional Patagonian estancia for an authentic asado experience, or simply explore the town before heading to Chile.

Cross back into Chile via Cerro Castillo and enter the iconic Torres del Paine National Park. The first views of the dramatic granite peaks and turquoise lakes are awe-inspiring. Spot guanacos and ñandus.

Full day exploring Torres del Paine — hike to the iconic Mirador Base Torres (8-10 hours) for views of the granite towers, or take easier walks to Salto Grande and Mirador Cuernos.

Final morning in Torres del Paine with an optional boat trip to Grey Glacier. Then drive south to Puerto Natales, the charming gateway town, for a seafood dinner overlooking the Last Hope Sound.

Drive south to Punta Arenas, a historic port city on the Strait of Magellan. Explore the grand Plaza Muñoz Gamero, the historic cemetery, and enjoy waterfront views of this storied waterway.

Boat trip to Isla Magdalena to observe a massive colony of Magellanic penguins up close. In the afternoon, visit the Museo Nao Victoria with its replicas of historic ships.

Cross the Strait of Magellan by ferry to Tierra del Fuego, then drive south through Chilean territory and cross into Argentina at San Sebastián. Overnight in Río Grande before the final push to Ushuaia.

Drive from Río Grande to Ushuaia on Ruta 3 through forests and mountain passes. Arrive at the southernmost city in the world, 'El Fin del Mundo', nestled between the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel.

Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park — hike through sub-Antarctic forests and visit Lapataia Bay at the end of Ruta 3. Return your vehicle at Ushuaia airport, concluding your epic 21-day Grand Tour.