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  Our top travel destinations in Patagonia and the South Cone
 

With so much natural diversity down here -
rain forests, deserts, beaches, pampa, volcanoes, lakes and glaciers, just to name a few -
we've narrowed it down a bit to help get you started.

On to the list, in no particular order
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Puerto Varas - Chile

Torres del Paine National Park - Chile

San Pedro de Atacama - Chile

Buenos Aires - Argentina

Santiago - Chile

Ushuaia - Argentina

Iguazu Falls - Argentina / Brazil

Perito Moreno Glacier - Argentina

San Carlos de Bariloche - Argentina

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
1) Puerto Varas - Chile
The "City Of Roses" on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, 1,000 km south of Santiago, and the northern entry point into Chilean Patagonia.
This quaint lakeside town is not one of Chile's top travel destinations by accident. Come experience it for yourself!
the Osorno Volcano across Lake Llanquihue
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Activities: Rafting, Hiking, Canopy, Canyoning,   Horseback riding, Kayaking, Climbing, Sailing,   Walking, Fly-fishing, Boating, World Heritage sites. Tours including Puerto Varas (click tour for itineraries & info)
  Patagonian Overland Odyssey 16 days $ 4,290 pp
Best time to visit — October through April
  Chilean Patagonia Express 9 days $ 1,890 pp
  Chilean Patagonia + Estancias 10 days $ 2,250 pp
   Note: Puerto Varas is the starting point of the our fully-hosted,    Overland Odyssey Tour through Patagonia, a trip which
   incorporates 5 of these top 10 destinations, plus numerous others.
   Our highest rated tour, don't miss it!
  South Cone Urban Tour 12 days $ 2,090 pp
  Captivating Patagonia 14 days $ 2,490 pp
  A Taste of Chile 13 days $ 2,990 pp
  Torres del Paine programs 9-13 days from $ 2,590 pp
  South Cone Splendor 19 days $ 3,550 pp
  Chilean Fjords and Trekking - NEW! 10 days $ 2,150 pp
Include Puerto Varas in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
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2) Torres del Paine National Park - Chile
Chile's most visited national park, this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve is where you can see guanacos, condors, rheas, foxes, etc.
With numerous lakes, rivers, waterfalls and granite massifs, this world-renowned trekking destination is a must for any serious traveler.
the Torres, or Towers, as seen from the eastern side of the park
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Activities: Trekking, Birding, Hiking, Camping, Horseback riding, Ice trekking, Glacier cruises, Boating, Nature photography, Wildlife viewing.
Tours including Torres del Paine (click tour for itineraries & info)
  Patagonian Overland Odyssey 16 days $ 4,290 pp
Best time to visit — November through March
  Torres del Paine programs 9-13 days from $ 2,590 pp
  Chilean Patagonia Express 9 days $ 1,890 pp
   Note: The park is open year-round, but during low season
   (April-October), organized tours operate on a weekly basis.
  Chilean Patagonia + Estancias 10 days $ 2,250 pp
  Captivating Patagonia 14 days $ 2,490 pp
  A Taste of Chile 13 days $ 2,990 pp
  South Cone Splendor 19 days $ 3,550 pp
  Trekking, Patagonia Style - NEW! 15 days $ 2,590 pp
  Chilean Fjords and Trekking - NEW! 10 days $ 2,150 pp
  Hike the "W" in Torres del Paine - NEW! 9 days $ 1,590 pp
Include Torres del Paine in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
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3) San Pedro de Atacama - Chile
  Iglesia de San Pedro de Atacama
click to enlarge 		An oasis town at the edge of Chile's largest salt flat, home to thousands of pink flamingos, at the base of a volcano reaching nearly
6,000 meters (19,700 feet), with geysers, unique rock formations and amazing sunsets. Truly an "out of this world" experience.
Activities: Trekking, Volcano climbing, Biking,
Sand-boarding, Horseback riding, Visiting geysers
and archeological ruins, Soaking in hot springs.
Tours including San Pedro (click tour for itineraries & info)
  Discover Chile's Altiplano Overland 16 days $ 4,690 pp
Best time to visit — Year-round
  A Taste of Chile 13 days $ 2,990 pp
Include San Pedro in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
    Note: San Pedro is just one of the key highlights of our fully-hosted
  Discover Chile's Altiplano Tour between Santiago and Arica.
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4) Buenos Aires - Argentina
The Obelisk in Buenos Aires
click to enlarge 		The city of tango, art, fashion, parks, shopping and nightlife, Buenos Aires is still considered the Paris of Latin America.
Come feel the vibrance, and let youself be seduced by the city that never sleeps.
Activities: City tours, Museums, Shopping, Tango shows, Evita Peron tours, Cultural trips, Parana River tours, Browsing the cafes and bookstores.
Tours including Buenos Aires (click tour for itineraries & info)
  Captivating Patagonia 14 days $ 2,490 pp
Best time to visit — September through May
  South Cone Urban Tour 12 days $ 2,090 pp
  South Cone Splendor 19 days $ 3,550 pp
  Trekking, Patagonia Style - NEW! 15 days $ 2,590 pp
Include Buenos Aires in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
 
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5) Santiago - Chile
The "Sanhattan" area of Santiago, with the snow-capped Andes Mountains as a backdrop
click to enlarge 		The most modern of all South American cities, Santiago, framed by the snow-capped Andes Mountains, is a pleasing mix of old and new. World class ski resorts, cool Pacific beaches and famous wineries are all within an hour and a half of the city.
Activities: City tours, Museums, Shopping, Skiing, Sunbathing, Wine-tasting, Mountain biking, Walking tours, Dinner shows.
Tours including Santiago (click tour for itineraries & info)
  Discover Chile's Altiplano Overland 16 days $ 4,690 pp
Best time to visit — September through May
  South Cone Urban Tour 12 days $ 2,090 pp
  Chilean Patagonia Express 9 days $ 1,890 pp
  Chilean Patagonia + Estancias 10 days $ 2,250 pp
  Note: Santiago is one of two departure points for our fully-hosted
  Discover Chile's Altiplano Tour between Santiago and Arica.
  Captivating Patagonia 14 days $ 2,490 pp
  Torres del Paine programs 9-13 days from $ 2,590 pp
  A Taste of Chile 13 days $ 2,990 pp
  South Cone Splendor 19 days $ 3,550 pp
  Chilean Wine-Tasting Tour - NEW! 8 days $ 1,890 pp
Include Santiago in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
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6) Ushuaia - Argentina
Constant westerly winds leave their mark
click to enlarge 		Known by many as the "Southernmost City in the World", Ushuaia is located in Tierra del Fuego, on the Beagle Channel.
Surrounded by glaciers, mountains, water and native forests, opportunities for adventure activities are practically endless.
Activities: Hiking, Mountain biking, Trekking, Fishing, Skiing, Horseback riding, Glacier cruises, Full day nature hikes, Sea kayaking.
Tours including Ushuaia (click tour for itineraries & info)
Include Ushuaia in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
Best time to visit — November through March
 
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7) Iguazu Falls - Argentina / Brazil

click to enlarge 		Soak up the natural environment in this exotic destination, with national parks overlapping in Argentina and Brazil.
Both sides offer unique views of the tremendous waterfalls as you experience the tropical forest up close and personal.
Activities: Hiking in rain forests, Bird watching, Nature photography, Hikes to both Brazilian and Argentinean falls, Boat rides for closeup views.
Tours including Iguazu Falls (click tour for itineraries & info)
  Captivating Patagonia + Iguazu 16 days $ 2,990 pp
Best time to visit — Year-round
  South Cone Splendor 19 days $ 3,550 pp
Include Iguazu Falls in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
 
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8) Perito Moreno Glacier - Argentina

click to enlarge 		One of the most active glaciers in the world, this gem resides in Argentina's Glaciers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The sight and sound of large pieces calving off into the water is something you will never forget!
Activities: Day trips to viewing platforms, Boat rides for an up close view, Ice trekking, Hiking, Bird watching, Shopping (in El Calafate). Tours including the Moreno Glacier (click tour for itineraries & info)
  Patagonian Overland Odyssey 16 days $ 4,290 pp
  Captivating Patagonia 14 days $ 2,490 pp
Best time to visit — October through April
  South Cone Splendor 19 days $ 3,550 pp
  Trekking, Patagonia Style - NEW! 15 days $ 2,590 pp
Include the Moreno Glacier in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
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9) San Carlos del Bariloche - Argentina

click to enlarge 		Over the Andes Mountains from Puerto Varas, Chile, this lakeside resort town is the other end of the famous Lakes Crossing. Outdoor activities abound, not to mention the high quality leather handcraft and huge assortment of local, homemade chocolates!
Activities: Skiing, Hiking, Sailing, Mountain biking, Sunbathing, Chocolate-tasting, Shopping, Wildlife viewing, Horseback riding. Tours including Bariloche (click tour for itineraries & info)
  Patagonian Overland Odyssey 16 days $ 4,290 pp
  South Cone Urban Tour 12 days $ 2,090 pp
Best time to visit — Year-round
  South Cone Splendor 19 days $ 3,550 pp
Include Bariloche in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
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10) Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

click to enlarge 		Samba... Caipirina... Carioca... Sun... Palm-shaded beaches... Rio de Janeiro can't be described in just a few words.
Come see for yourself what the magic is all about.
Activities: City tours, Shopping, Day cruises, Sunbathing, Soccer, Dinner shows, Ascents up
Sugar Loaf and Corcovado, Never-ending Nightlife.		 Tours including Rio de Janeiro (click tour for itineraries & info)
Include Rio in your own customized trip. Contact us for details!
Best time to visit — Year-round
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