Cruising Patagonia with Buenos Aires, Bariloche & Santiago

Cruising Patagonia with Buenos Aires, Bariloche & Santiago

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Cruising Patagonia with Buenos Aires, Bariloche & Santiago

15 Days Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina and ending in Santiago, Chile

Visiting: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bariloche, Puerto Blest, Puerto Varas, Chile, Puerto Montt, Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios, Santiago

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

1800-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise

Activities:

Sightseeing

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NB: Prices correct on 24-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

From the brilliant sights of Buenos Aires to the breathtaking heights of the Andes Mountains, this affordable tour of South America is packed with powerful experiences that stir the soul and ignite the imagination. Delve into the history of Argentine legends, dive into the dazzling beauty of Chile’s lakes and snow-capped summits, and glide across glistening waterways of Patagonia on a glacier-rich landscape you’ll never forget. Dip into the restorative thermal springs and sail the fjords for a chance to see whales, Magellan penguins, and other magnificent wildlife. Then have the time of your life in Santiago with wine tasting. Sample the traditional life and legendary scenery on this value-minded vacation in Argentina and Chile!

Highlights

  • Explore Buenos Aires' landmarks including the Teatro Colón Opera House and Plaza de Mayo.

  • Visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods, and Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is buried.

  • Take a chairlift ride to a lookout point at Cerro Campanario in Bariloche for stunning views of the Andes Mountains.

  • Embark on a boat cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest and see the emerald lake of Lago Frigo.

  • Sail through the archipelago of Llanquihue and visit the picturesque village of Quemchi on the island of Chiloé.

  • Disembark at Puerto Aguirre to visit a typical Patagonian rainforest and a large bird colony.

  • Take a boat excursion among the multi-hued icebergs near the San Rafael Glacier.

  • Visit Quitralco for a dip in the hot springs and a boat excursion inside the Fjord.

  • Navigate through the channel of Leucayec and visit the island inhabited by Magellan penguins and birds.

  • Explore Santiago’s modern 'Sanhatten' and the oldest part of the city including La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill.

Places You'll See

Kenton Palace

Hampton By Hilton Bariloche

Park Inn By Radisson

Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes

Itinerary

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Day 1: Buenos Aires,Argentina

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Welcome to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital. Settle into your hotel and meet your Tour Director, who will have pointers for your free-time exploration.

Day 2: Buenos Aires,Argentina

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the city’s landmarks, including the Teatro Colón Opera House and Plaza de Mayo, site of La Casa Rosada (the President’s Pink House), and Metropolitan Cathedral. Also, visit La Boca and San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods, and Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is buried. Top your day off with an optional excursion Argentinean meal, followed by a sensuous Tango show.

Day 3: Buenos Aires,Argentina

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is free for independent activities, or you can take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life and horsemanship of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch.

Day 4: Buenos Aires,Bariloche

Location: Buenos Aires, Bariloche

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly south to Bariloche in Patagonia on the shores of fjord-like Lago Nahuel Huapi in the heart of Argentina’s Lake District. Arrive in the early evening, with time to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque town, known as the chocolate capital of Argentina. See the city hall, the clock tower in Municipality Square, and the famous chocolate factories.

Day 5: Bariloche

Location: Bariloche

Meals Included: Breakfast

This alpine resort boasts some of the most glorious scenery in the country. Cameras should be ready for today’s guided sightseeing including a chairlift ride to a lookout point at Cerro Campanario at 3400 feet. You’ll want to capture the vistas of surrounding lakes and soaring peaks of the Andes Mountains. Continue with a leisurely drive around the Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay.

Day 6: Bariloche,Puerto Blest,Puerto Varas,Chile

Location: Bariloche, Puerto Blest, Puerto Varas, Chile

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today takes you across the Andes by lake and road. Embark on a boat cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi, through the fjord, to Puerto Blest. Proceed by motorcoach and see the emerald lake of Lago Frigo, Andean Temperate Rainforests, and cross over the Continental Divide. After lunch, look for the soaring Osorno Volcano as you cross Lago Todos los Santos by catamaran. Skirt the southern shore of Lago Llanquihue on the way to Puerto Varas. Drive to your hotel along the rosebush-lined streets of this lakeside resort.

Day 7: Puerto Varas,Puerto Montt,Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Location: Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt, Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Return to Puerto Montt for a tour of this nearby seaport. See the harbor brimming with fishing vessels along a busy waterfront lined with seafood stalls. Later, embark on the Skorpios. Sail through the archipelago of Llanquihue, see the city of Calbuco and through the Ancud Gulf to Quemchi on the island of Chiloé. Disembark on small boats towards the picturesque village where you can visit a handicraft market, cafes, the museum of the Chilean author Francisco Coloane and stroll around the beautiful streets. Return to the ship and sail south along the archipelago of Chiloé, crossing the Gulf of Corcovado at midnight.

Day 8: Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Location: Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cruise the channels of Moraleda and Ferronave arriving at the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre. Disembark to visit the village for a walk through the streets, passing a typical Patagonian rainforest arriving at a lookout. Return to the ship and navigate through the channels of Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Casma. Arrive Barrientos Inlet, where we disembark to smaller boats approaching the rock formations to visit one of the largest bird colonies in Chile, counting Kelp Gulls, Rock shags, Red-legged shags, and Imperial shags. These birds are accompanied by South American fur seals. Later, continue south to Caleta Quesahuen or Punta Leopardos which is 20 nautical miles from the Glacier of San Rafael.

Day 9: Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Location: Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cross the channel of Tempanos to the entrance of the lagoon San Rafael where the boat will anchor near the San Rafael Glacier. Take a boat excursion among the multi-hued icebergs (weather permitting). Later, set sail towards the Quitralco-Fjord.

Day 10: Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Location: Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, visit Quitralco for a dip in the hot springs. Then, join a boat excursion to the inside of the Fjord (weather permitting). Later, sail towards Chiloé, navigating through the channels of Moraleda and Pérez Norte.

Day 11: Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Location: Patagonia Cruising: Skorpios

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Navigate through the channel of Leucayec, crossing the Gulf of Corcovado early in the morning. You may even see humpbacks or blue whales in this zone. Continue sailing along the east coast of Chiloé, arriving mid-morning to the Conejos Inlet located in the Queilen channel. Disembark on small boats visiting the island inhabited by Magellan penguins and birds. Then continue sailing through the islands of Lemuy and Chelín. Arriving in Dalcahue, where you may choose to visit the handicraft market, the church or stroll along the promenade. Tonight, while sailing for Puerto Montt enjoy the Captain’s Dinner and farewell party.

Day 12: Puerto Montt,Puerto Varas,Santiago

Location: Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Santiago

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer to the airport for your flight north to Santiago. Perched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital.

Day 13: Santiago

Location: Santiago

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, we focus on Chile’s largest city, Santiago. See modern ‘Sanhatten’ with the tallest skyscrapers on the continent. Then to the oldest part of the city to see La Moneda Government Palace and San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Your tour ends at the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled Cathedral. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. You may wish to explore the city on your own or take an optional wine tasting excursion to taste Chile’s famous export.

Day 14: Santiago

Location: Santiago

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, enjoy a day at leisure. An optional excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar is highly recommended. On this optional excursion, take a leisurely drive through the countryside and vineyards delivers you to Valparaiso, a city of 42 hills and the inspiration of many artists and poets. On to the chic seaside resort of Viña del Mar, full of unusual architecture and beautiful gardens. This evening, enjoy dinner to celebrate your exciting Latin American vacation.

Day 15: Santiago

Location: Santiago

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at Kenton Palace in Buenos Aires, Hampton by Hilton Bariloche, Park Inn by Radisson in Puerto Varas, and Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes in Santiago.

  • Meals

    14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 10 dinners are included.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide in Buenos Aires, guided sightseeing in Bariloche, and a tour of Puerto Montt.

  • Cruise

    Cruise through the archipelago of Llanquihue, see the city of Calbuco, and sail through the Ancud Gulf to Quemchi on the island of Chiloé.

  • Excursions

    Boat excursion among the multi-hued icebergs near the San Rafael Glacier and a visit to Quitralco for a dip in the hot springs.

  • Transfers

    Transfer to the airport for your flight north to Santiago.

  • Tour Director

    Meet your Tour Director in Buenos Aires who will provide pointers for your free-time exploration.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as a visit to a local estancia (ranch) in Buenos Aires and a wine tasting excursion in Santiago are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Flights

    International flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

Meals

14 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners

UNESCO Sites

Rapa Nui National Park

Accommodation

Buenos Aires:Kenton Palace
Bariloche:Hampton by Hilton Bariloche
Puerto Varas:Park Inn by Radisson
Santiago:Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes

Notes

M/S Skorpios II: Please note that land excursions are designed for all levels of fitness, however one should be in suitable physical condition to fully enjoy the experiences. Onboard guides will provide further details on the recommended fitness level for each excursion so guests can choose the best option based on their fitness level. There will also be “wet landings” meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water or onto a floating dock, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters on rocky and uneven terrain. Due to the remote nature of the Patagonia cruise, emergency medical services may not always be readily available beyond First Aid. Guests will be required by Chilean law, to acknowledge this via a signed affidavit provided by your Tour Director prior to embarkation.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of activities can I expect during the free day in Buenos Aires?

    On the free day in Buenos Aires, you can take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch) to experience the life and horsemanship of the gauchos (cowboys), as well as traditional dance performances and a barbecue lunch.

  • What will I see during the guided sightseeing in Bariloche?

    During the guided sightseeing in Bariloche, you will take a chairlift ride to a lookout point at Cerro Campanario at 3400 feet to capture vistas of surrounding lakes and the Andes Mountains. You will also enjoy a leisurely drive around the Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay.

  • What can I expect during the boat cruise from Bariloche to Puerto Varas?

    The boat cruise from Bariloche to Puerto Varas includes a cruise across Lago Nahuel Huapi, through the fjord, to Puerto Blest. You will see the emerald lake of Lago Frigo, Andean Temperate Rainforests, and cross over the Continental Divide. After lunch, you will cross Lago Todos los Santos by catamaran and see the Osorno Volcano.

  • What activities are included during the Patagonia cruising on the Skorpios?

    During the Patagonia cruising on the Skorpios, you will visit the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre, explore a Patagonian rainforest, visit bird colonies and South American fur seals, take a boat excursion among icebergs near the San Rafael Glacier, and enjoy a dip in the hot springs at Quitralco. You may also see humpbacks or blue whales and visit islands inhabited by Magellan penguins and birds.

  • What will I see during the tour of Santiago?

    During the tour of Santiago, you will see modern 'Sanhatten' with the tallest skyscrapers on the continent, La Moneda Government Palace, San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary, and the city's main square, Plaza de Armas, with a visit to the relic-filled Cathedral.

  • What optional excursions are available in Santiago?

    In Santiago, you can take an optional wine tasting excursion to taste Chile's famous export or an optional excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, where you can explore the city of 42 hills and the chic seaside resort full of unusual architecture and beautiful gardens.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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