Day 1- Buenos AiresAfter a long flight, we have the afternoon to ourselves in Buenos Aires where we explore the Recoleta Cemetery. 9 images |
Day 2- Buenos AiresOn our second day in Buenos Aires, we take a private tour of the city, stopping at several great locations from La Boca to San Telmo, and then ending with an amazing Tango show. 34 images |
Day 3- El ChaltenThe next day we flew down to El Calafate, and then drove to El Chaltén to get ready for our big hikes over the next couple days. I quickly fell in love with this small mountain town! 7 images |
Day 4- Laguna de los TresThe fourth day was our first big trek with a 14 mile, 3,000' hike to Laguna de los Tres at the base of the Fitz Roy massif. Quite possibly my all-time favorite outdoor spot. 32 images |
Day 5- Laguna TorreOn our second big hike day in a row, we take the 13 mile trek out to Laguna Torre at the base of the famous Cerro Torre peak. The trail and views are just as good as the day before. 21 images |
Day 6- Perito MorenoThe next day we're based out of El Calafate and take a full day trip to the Nibepo Aike estancia and then the Perito Moreno glacier for more jaw-dropping views. 32 images · 1 video |
Day 7- Patagonia CampThe next day, we took the long 5 1/2 hour drive over the Andes into Chile and to Torres del Paine National Park where Patagonia Camp will be our home for the next 4 nights. 4 images |
Day 8- Ferrier LookoutOn our first full day in Torres del Paine National Park, we took a short, but very steep hike to Ferrier Lookout for an amazing view, then walked the beach of Lago Gray for a look at Gray Glacier. 22 images · 1 video |
Day 9- Base of the TowersDad and I chose different options for our second excursion day in Torres del Paine. I opted for the Base of the Towers hike. 14 miles and over 4,000' of gain to another epic lookout. 31 images |
Day 10- KayakingOn our last full day at Patagonia Camp, we both went kayaking on Lago Toro, then did a couple short, but nice, hikes around the lake. 14 images · 1 video |
Day 11- SantiagoAfter leaving Patagonia Camp, we drive 2 hours South to Puerto Natales then take a 3 hour flight North to Santiago where we'll stay for the next few nights. 5 images |
Day 12- SantiagoOn our first full day in Santiago, we take a private tour of the city including most of the major historic spots. Then we hike up San Cristóbal hill to the Metropolitan Park. 29 images · 1 video |
Day 13- ValparaisoThe next day, we drove out to the port town of Valparaíso with a private guide. It's an extremely bright, colorful, and densely built town. 19 images |
Day 14- HomeOur last day of the trip. We had a free day in Santiago, cruised around Plaza de Armas, did a little shopping, and then relaxed before the long flight home. 4 images · 2 videos |