Divergent PATAGONIA
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
MARCH 26 – APRIL 4, 2027
Price from $4,995
“The Ultimate Patagonia Adventure“
Join Divergent Travel Trips for an incredible Patagonia adventure! This will be our sixth visit and we can’t wait for you to join us.
Spend 10 days of full immersion in the natural wonders of Patagonia with us on this custom-built itinerary that you will not find anywhere else.
Our itinerary includes both Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina AND Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
Our trip will be operated in partnership with one of the leading local tour companies. This means we’ll have access to some of the best guides in Patagonia.
We have worked closely with them to develop this special custom itinerary so you can experience the best this country has to offer.
The highlights of this trip include Los Glaciares National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, and Perito Moreno Glacier, along with some stops that will surely surprise you.
Daily activities include sightseeing, hiking, cultural experiences, and plenty of photo stops.
Something to note: While every trip we offer provides a photographic element, you do not need to be a photographer to join this trip. But, if you want to take photos, we’ll have amazing opportunities to do so.
If all you have is an iPhone, no worries! We can help you take great photos with it.
If photography is of no interest to you at all, that’s ok too.
Trip Itinerary
Welcome to Southern Patagonia!
Today, Southern Patagonia welcomes you with open arms. El Calafate is a starting point for adventure travelers who desire to unearth the most spellbinding natural wonders of Patagonia, like the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the trip hotel.
In the evening, we’ll gather for a Welcome Dinner so you can meet the rest of the group!
Overnight: Boutique Hotel in El Calafate, Argentina
After breafkast, we will take a transfer from El Calafate to El Chaltén. This 3-hour trip will
allow us to enjoy the desert of Southern Patagonia on the famous Route 40. We will pass through La Leona River, which connects Lake Argentino and Lake Viedma.
El Chalten is a top-rated trekking destination and the Argentinean capital of trekking. Located at the foot of the Fitz Roy Mountain, surrounded by glaciers, lakes, rivers, and forests, it is still a hidden gem. This charming little village, that is also the start point
for most paths, is a paradise for walkers and trekkers alike.
Half Day Trekking Laguna Capri
Upon arrival in El Chalten, we will meet our mountain guide and start the hike from the door of our hotel. During the first hour the slope is fairly steep until we reach the viewpoint of Rio de las Vueltas valley. We will continue for an hour and a half through a Ñire and Lenga forest until the bifurcation that show us the trail to Laguna Capri.
From Capri lagoon we will have a unique view of the iconic Cerro Fitz Roy. We will have a break for lunch admiring the stunning views.
We return by the same path, now with views to El Chaltén Town. Time for a well-earned beverage!
Duration: 4/6 hours
Distance: 8 km
Difficulty: Easy
Overnight: Boutique Hotel in El Chalten, Argentina (B-L)
Today we will spend the entire day hiking one of the most famous trails in Los Glaciares National Park!
Full Day Laguna Torre Hike
This is one of the most visited classic trails and it brings us closer to one of the most beautiful yet challenging mountains for climbers worldwide. The path ascends for 30 minutes to the first viewpoint of ‘Cascada Margarita,’ which offers the first complete view of the mountain ranges.
Then the trail continues gradually ascending to the highest point of the route, the main viewpoint of Cerro Torre, with a full view of the valley, Glacier Grande, and Cerro Solo.
After this break, we enter the valley of Cerro Torre, walking through the forest near the Fitz Roy River until we reach the area of Campamento D’Agostini.
The final stretch concludes with a trail that crosses the large frontal moraines of Laguna Torre. With this spectacular view, we will stop to rest, enjoy lunch with views of Cerro Torre, flanked by the needles of Egger and Standhart along with the background of Cordón de Las Adelas.
We return to El Chaltén by the same trail, with some variation along the moraine ridge.
Duration: 7/8 hours
Distance: 20 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Overnight: Boutique Hotel in El Chalten, Argentina (B-L)
Today we will enjoy a slow morning in El Chalten before transferring back to El Calafate. The remainder of the day will be at leisure to enjoy El Calafate and rest for the adventures to come!
Overnight: Boutique Hotel in El Calafate, Argentina (B)
Rise and shine! Today is going to be one of the most exciting days of the trip as we head to the famous Perito Moreno Glacier for the entire day.
Full Day Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier
After breakfast, we will head to Los Glaciares National Park. After arriving, our guide will show us the different walkways available for exploring the site in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier. If we’re lucky, we might witness some ice calving.
We will start from the main balcony and then have some free time to wander freely and hike the trails.
For lunchtime, the Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar.
Following lunch, we’ll set off for a different perspective on a 1-hour boat ride along the huge ice wall towering 70 meters above Lake Argentino.
Duration: 7/8 hours
Included: Entrance fee to the National park
Not included: box lunch, navigation
Difficulty: Easy
Overnight: Boutique Hotel in El Calafate, Argentina (B)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Full-Day Glacier Minitrekking & Perito Moreno Visit
We will be picked up at our hotel in El Calafate and driven towards Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Once at “Bajo de las Sombras” port, we will navigate across Rico Lake and descend on the opposite coast in front of the stunning south face of Perito Moreno Glacier.
Expert mountain guides will welcome us. For the ice walk, they will later fit the crampons, helmets, and harnesses and will explain the basic safety rules. The level of difficulty of this walk is moderate. The surface of the ice is irregular, but firm and safe. We will start by walking along the lake coast, keeping our eyes on the glacier so that we do not miss any ice detachments. Then, the guides will give a talk about glaciology.
After putting on the crampons, we will hike for one hour on the ice, seeing a variety of typical glacier features, such as deep cracks, blue moulins, huge seracs and turquoise ponds. At the end, we will walk on the area around the glacier and the side moraine, from where we will be able to enjoy a panoramic view. Later, we will return along a path crossing the exuberant Patagonian Andean forest.
Back at the shelter, we will have some free time before boarding the ship back and navigating very close to the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Returning back to the park, we will enjoy a one-hour guided visit to the walkways of the Glacier, 7 km from the port. There, we will enjoy the spectacular panoramic view and walk along some of the self-guided paths.
Duration: 10 hours
Difficulty: Moderate. You must have the necessary psychophysical capacity to walk for at least 3 hours.
What to bring: Comfortable and warm clothing, waterproof jacket, long waterproof pants, trekking or waterproof shoes, small/medium backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, wool hat. Food and drinks for the day (no food or drinks are sold on site).
Note: The Minitrekking takes place in a natural environment, so the weather conditions and the glacier and its surroundings change every day. However, the excursion is not suspended, as long as security conditions allow it. The visit to the Glacier footbridges can be before or after the Minitrekking activity, depending on the time when boarding is confirmed.
The restrictions outlined below are set strictly by the operator. We do not make these decisions.
If you are unable to participate in the glacier trekking due to any of the restrictions that are outlined below, alternate arrangements will be made to take you to the Perito Moreno Glacier park entrance. You will have free time within the park before meeting back with the trekking group when they arrive.
AGE RESTRICTION: Suitable for people between 8 and 65 years ONLY. No exceptions.
RESTRICTIONS: If you have the following features or conditions, for the sake of safety, YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE ON THIS ACTIVITY: Pregnant people. People with any degree of physical or mental disability that affects their autonomy, attention, ability to walk and/or coordination. People who suffer from central or peripheral heart or vascular diseases, whose heart or vascular capabilities are limited, or people with stents, bypass, pacemaker or other prosthesis. Example: anticoagulant medication, heart arrhythmia, stage 3 varicose veins (multiple thick varicose veins that can be noticed). People who suffer from diseases causing respiratory impairment (COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc.). People suffering from severe vertigo. People with sedentary behavior and obesity. The sole purpose of these limitations is to preserve the health and safety of passengers.
In the morning, we will be transferred from our El Calafate Hotel to Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. It is important to remember that today we are crossing the border into Chile. Please make sure you have your passport. The transfer with border crossing is estimated to take 7 hours.
Important information: To enter Chile, all passengers -without exception- must complete the “DIGITAL AFFIDAVIT” on their cell phone. This will be requested from each passenger at the time of border crossing, along with the ticket and passport. This must be completed within 48 hours prior to crossing.
To complete it, go to https://djsimple.sag.gob.cl/
It is not permitted to bring fresh food, plants, seeds, etc., into Chile. If you are unsure whether something is allowed or not, please declare it on the form provided for this purpose. At the border, officials will inform you whether you can bring it with you or not.
Overnight: Lodge in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile (B-D)
Get ready to spend a full day seeing the very best of Chilean Patagonia!
We will depart our lodge in the morning for a full day of adventure in Torres del Paine National Park. There you can observe the Sofia Lagoon, the Prat mountain range, the Porteño Lake, the Mesa Hill, the Toro Lake, the Sierra del Toro and the Sierra Ballena. Then it is possible to admire the beautiful landscape that surrounds us from the viewpoint of Lake Grey (view towards the Grey glacier, the Paine massif and the Lago del Toro).
In the Grey Lake sector, we will be able to make a pleasant hike along the shores of Lake Grey, and if the conditions allow it is possible to access the viewpoint of the Grey Peninsula.
At the end of this rest, we began the second stage of our visit to the Torres del Paine National Park, heading for the Salto Grande sector. We will visit the viewpoint of Lake Nordenskjold and continue enjoying various views in our undulating route that brings us little by little to the sector of the Laguna Amarga. First, we’ll visit the Paine waterfall, a beautiful place where you can appreciate the milky glacier waters of the Paine River that drains into the bosom of Última Esperanza, after a long journey through the heart of the national park.
At the end, we will take you back to your hotel.
Duration: approx. 8/10 hours
Overnight: Lodge in Torres del Paine, Chile (B-L-D)
Today we will say goodbye to Torres del Paine National Park and head to Puerto Natales. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the views along the way and enjoy the evening at leisure back in civilization.
Overnight: Boutique Hotel in Puerto Natales, Chile (B)
Today, after breakfast, we will set off for a cultural adventure on a local estancia.
Horseback Riding to Pingo Salvaje
This tour will take you on a half-day horseback ride at Patagonia’s Pingo Salvaje, located along Route 9 North, which connects Puerto Natales with Cerro Castillo and Laguna Sofia. Pingo Salvaje offers an authentic experience surrounded by nature. The drinking water comes from a waterfall that feeds Laguna Sofia, and the same waterfall generates hydroelectric power for the property. Fallen trees are recycled as firewood for heating, free-range chickens provide fresh eggs, vegetables are grown in a small garden, and the area is surrounded by pristine landscapes with some of the cleanest air in the world. Internet connectivity is limited, allowing visitors to fully disconnect and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of hills, native forests, birds, flowers, caves, and an ancient paleolake.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours.
Difficulty Level: Easy – suitable for beginners.
Tonight, a homemade Patagonian farewell dinner awaits us!
Overnight: Boutique Hotel in Puerto Natales, Chile (B-D)
All good things must come to an end, and this morning marks the official end of our amazing time in Patagonia together. Airport transfers will take you to the Puerto Natales Airport for onward travel.
(B)
Additional Trip Information
What’s Included:
- Airport transfers – Arrival & Departure
- 9 nights at 3* Boutique lodges/hotels
- 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
- All National Park fees (HUGE value)
- Daily activities (including extras)
- Glacier trekking at Perito Moreno (HUGE value)
- Horseback riding in Puerto Natales
- Guided hiking in El Chalten
- Guided hiking in Torres del Paine
- Guided sightseeing in Torres del Paine
- Local guides
- Private group transport throughout the trip
- Photography instruction
- Welcome gift
- Your hosts (us)!
What’s Not Included:
- International airfare to Argentina/ from Chile
- Chile Visa (if required)
- Argentina Visa (if required)
- Mandatory Documentation and Fees
- Travel Insurance (required)
- Beverages at meals
- Any meals not listed
- Gratuities for our amazing local guides
- Personal Expenses
- Single Supplement (if requested)
Trip Perks
If you’re looking for a trip to Patagonia that includes all of the highlights, along with some lesser-known gems, this itinerary is for you.
Our trips include ALL extra activities, day trips, and entrance fees. We’ve also hand-selected lovely hotels.
Diverge & Join This Adventure!
The dates of this trip are March 26 – April 4, 2027.
The cost is $4,995 per person for a shared room.
This price is exclusive to our group and includes staying in boutique hotels, private local guides, all activities, all transportation on arrival, a few meals, a welcome gift, and photography help from us, if you want it.
We’re offering you a custom-built trip that includes all the day trips, sightseeing, entrance fees, and extras at an insanely good price.
Additionally, this will be a small, private, and intimate group.
Solo-Share Option: If you are traveling solo and select the shared room option, we will do our best to pair you with someone of the same gender. If you sign up for a shared room and we are unable to pair you with another solo shared traveler before the trip starts, your booking may become a solo-private booking. If this happens, we will notify you and the single supplement will apply.
Solo-Private Option: If you are traveling solo and wish to have a private room, this is possible. The cost to have a solo private room for the whole trip is an additional $1000.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot, and the remaining balance is due 120 days before departure. Payment plans are also available upon receipt of your deposit.
Departure is not guaranteed until the minimum number of guests is met. Please do not book flights or other non-refundable travel until we guarantee departure.
If the trip is full, email [email protected] and we will add you to the waiting list — also follow Divergent Travel Trips on Instagram to be the first to know when future trips are announced.
