Patagonia to Antarctica Adventure

Touch down in Santiago for a gentle start to your trip, checking into The Singular Santiago. Situated in historic Lastarria—Santiago's oldest neighborhood—you're steps from everything: celebrated dining, wine bars, cute boutiques, and leafy parks. Settle in, then meet your local guide for a walking tour along cobblestone streets that culminates with tapas and Chilean wine. 

Fly south to Puerto Natales, where Patagonia’s vast horizons begin to unfold. A scenic drive carries you across windswept pampas and past glacial lakes to Patagonia Camp, a secluded base on the shores of Lago Toro. Settle into a hygge yurt, framed by lenga forest and views of the Paine massif. This evening, unwind with a glass of Patagonian wine while absorbing the stillness of wild southern Patagonia.

Collaborate with a concierge to design the shape and pace of your stay. Remain on property or venture into Torres Del Paine National Park. Days are spent exploring rugged terrain adorned with glaciers, milky-opaque lakes, and granite peaks. Hike, horseback ride, forest bathe, and kayak to heart’s content. Specialty excursions include fly fishing, birdwatching, and puma conservation. Evenings are reserved for unrushed dinners created from regional ingredients followed by expansive stargazing.

Drive to El Calafate, gateway to Argentina’s glacier country. You’re whisked to Los Ponchos Apart, a charming boutique hotel overlooking the shimmering Lago Argentino. This evening, dine behind closed doors in the home of a chef who welcomes you like a friend. Savor a traditional dinner, sharing a bottle of wine, and getting to know Patagonian culture through its cuisine and warm hospitality. 

Set out with your guide for Perito Moreno Glacier, a slow-moving, living wall of ice. From panoramic catwalks, marvel at its sculpted face before slipping into a kayak to glide across Lago Argentino’s glassy surface. Paddle close enough to feel the glacier’s icy breath, electric blues radiating in the sun, and silence broken only by the occasional groan of calving ice.

Fly to Ushuaia, a remote outpost with a land’s-end vibe. Travelers often rush through, but you’ll linger in this wild frontier town. Settle into Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa, rich with chalet charm and blessed with a front-row seat on the Beagle Channel. This afternoon, you might swim in the heated half-inside, half-outside pool. Later, dine on Patagonian specialties (crab or lamb) in the hotel’s prestigious, but never pretentious restaurant. 

Depart with a guide for the rugged beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park. En route, you’ll stop at our favorite viewpoint for a superb Beagle Channel panorama. Lace up your hiking boots for a duo of forest-clasped hikes, taking every opportunity to stop and drink in pristine Patagonian terrain. This park is the only place in Argentina where forested Andes slopes bow to the sea. 

Buckle up for an off-roading adventure wending through the wilds of Tierra del Fuego. Your Land Rover fords forest streams and claws muddy tracks that few others dare to cross. Between bursts of action, stillness reigns—snow-capped peaks reflect in glassy lagoons. Pause for a packed asado lunch at Lago Escondido where guides pour a long-legged Malbec. The day softens as you trade wheels for canoes, gliding across a mirror-still lake.

Enjoy an unhurried morning. Pack for your cruise and make any last-minute preparations. You have time for lunch and some downtown sightseeing. Board World Explorer, a state-of-the-art expedition ship designed for polar exploration. As you cruise through the Beagle Channel, keep watch for whales and dolphins. Your journey to the White Continent begins.

Sail the legendary Drake Passage, known for rollicking swells. Days revolve around three main meals and lectures on wildlife, history, glaciology, and geology, delivered by polar experts. You’ll arrive with a greater understanding of Antarctica’s geography, marine life, and birdlife, including behavior and identification. It’s also a social time; get to know your crew and the other passengers. As hours pass, the anticipation builds. 

Welcome to Antarctica! Follow the peninsula’s coastline of soaring glaciers and sculpted icebergs. Overheard, snow-draped peaks define Antarctica’s most cinematic landscapes. Each day unfolds at the mercy of wind, ice, and sea as your expedition leader charts a route along the peninsula. Pass splendid days on Zodiac safaris, watching Antarctic penguins tend to their chicks, and hiking on terra firma. Intrepid guests might cold plunge into frigid waters or survey it all from the seat of a kayak. 

Make the return trip to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage once again.

Disembark in Ushuaia where your Antarctic adventure meets its quiet close. Fly north to Buenos Aires and settle into Home Hotel Buenos Aires, a boutique retreat in leafy Palermo with room enough for friends or family. Ask us for a dinner recommendation; we know of some cozy neighborhood bodegones and Michelin-star restaurants. Either way, Argentine flavors await your plate.

Set out with your private guide to uncover Buenos Aires’ many moods, from aristocratic elegance to bohemian flair. Begin in historic Plaza de Mayo, where Argentina’s political heart beats beside the blushing Casa Rosada, then stroll Recoleta’s grand boulevards and storied cemetery. Wander Palermo Chico and Puerto Madero before diving into the cobbled charm of San Telmo and colorful La Boca, pausing for an unhurried, flavor-rich lunch at a traditional bodegón.

Patagonia to Antarctica Adventure draws to a close. A private driver transfers you to the airport. Continue your onward journey or board your international flight home.