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Patagonia Itineraries

From 5 to 14 days: choose the perfect route for your time, budget and interests.

Last updated: April 2026

Planning a trip to Patagonia can be overwhelming: distances are enormous, destinations are separated by hundreds of kilometres and there is too much to see. That is why we have created four detailed itineraries, day by day, with estimated budgets and practical recommendations so you can make the most of every minute.

Our itineraries

Choose the one that best fits your available time:

5 days: the essentials

El Calafate + Ushuaia. Perito Moreno Glacier, Beagle Channel and Tierra del Fuego. The most popular itinerary for a first visit.

Budget: USD 700-1,200 →

7 days: the complete route

Bariloche + El Calafate + Ushuaia. Circuito Chico, Perito Moreno, Beagle Channel. The three essential destinations.

Budget: USD 1,200-2,000 →

10 days: with El Chalten

All of the above + 3 days trekking in El Chalten (Fitz Roy, Laguna de los Tres, Cerro Torre). For trekking lovers.

Budget: USD 1,500-2,800 →

14 days: the complete experience

All three destinations + El Chalten + Villa La Angostura + San Martin de los Andes. Two weeks to experience Patagonia in depth.

Budget: USD 2,000-3,500 →

How to choose your itinerary

  • First time in Patagonia: the 7-day itinerary is the most balanced and popular.
  • Trekking lovers: 10 days to include El Chalten with its free trails to Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
  • Limited time: 5 days covering Calafate and Ushuaia gives a complete experience with glaciers and the end of the world.
  • Dream trip: 14 days to see everything at a relaxed pace, including secondary destinations.

General tips

  • The most efficient order is north to south: Bariloche, El Calafate, Ushuaia.
  • Book internal flights in advance: Bariloche-Calafate and Calafate-Ushuaia routes get expensive in high season.
  • The Perito Moreno mini-trekking sells out weeks ahead. Book as soon as you have dates.
  • In El Chalten, all treks are free and do not require a guide.
  • Always carry layered clothing and a waterproof windbreaker.
How many days do I need for Patagonia?

5 days is the practical minimum (Calafate + Ushuaia). 7 days lets you add Bariloche. 10-14 days is ideal for the complete experience with El Chalten and secondary destinations.

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