Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Casual Hotels
Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Casual Hotels
2024: Dec2025: Dec2026: Jan-Feb
Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers
Majestic and untamed, Argentina's Patagonia welcomes you and your family in dramatic glacier-carved fashion. Here, some of the world’s most remarkable landscapes invite you to explore, from Cerro Fitz Roy’s grandeur to the iceberg-studded waters of Lago Argentino. Join us in this glorious world bursting with the passion of the tango and infused with a proudly diverse heritage.
Highlights
- Walk on trails amid Cerro Fitz Roy's famous granite peaks and Patagonia's most extraordinary glaciers, including Perito Moreno and its 200-foot-high, blue-hued walls
- Connect with nature in our cozy lodging, Patagonia Eco domes in El Chaltén, with access to the stunning Cagliero Glacier in Los Huemules Reserve
- Sail by boat through a frozen maze of ice and water on Lake Argentino to Estancia Cristina, and discover intriguing geological history on the epic Fossil Canyon hike
- Enjoy celebrated Argentine drinks and cuisine—asados (barbecue), distinguished wines and maté—surrounded by the awe-inspiring Patagonian landscape
Start/EndEl Calafate
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Be awestruck on a walk along boardwalks to see the remarkable Perito Moreno Glacier—and with luck, perhaps witness the impressive sight of calving ice • Taste world-class Argentine vintages—Malbec, Pinot Noir, Torrontés and more • Embark on an unforgettable full-day excursion to Estancia Cristina, including a boat ride across Lake Argentino among icebergs and the famous Upsala Glacier • Keep an eye out on Cristina Bay for condors soaring above • Hike a rocky route to Fossil Canyon • Weave through lagoons teeming with coots and black-neck swans before journeying back to El Calafate.
Nights 1-2
A contemporary hotel set on a hillside with panoramic lake, mountain and downtown views. (pool)
Days 3-4
Hike along Lago Argentino's lakeside dunes or opt to horseback ride at Estancia Estela • Lodge at El Chaltén's unique Patagonia Eco Domes, where you have unsurpassed views of Cerro Fitz Roy's peaks from your cozy dome • Head out on an epic full-day hike to Cagliero Glacier • From our domes in Los Glaciares National Park, access some of Patagonia's most impressive hikes, complete with magnificent views of the snowcapped Andes, hanging glaciers, lenga forests and unique fauna.
Nights 3-4
Set in a stunning location, these luxurious and sustainable eco domes keep you cozy with wood burning stoves and have a transparent wall through which Fitz Roy vistas greet you each morning.
Days 5-7
Mirador Cerro Torre reveals mammoth views over the Torre and Fitz Roy peaks • Sip yerba maté, Argentina’s national beverage, like a local gaucho • Hike to spectacular vistas of glacier-fed Laguna de los Tres and gorgeous Laguna Capri • Witness glaciers spilling dramatically down ice-carved valleys—a sight your family will not forget!
Nights 5-6
A boutique lodge with a modern alpine aesthetic boasting beautiful mountain vistas. (spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
In order to experience the full grandeur of Argentina's Patagonia region, we spend more time shuttling and on boat crossings on this trip than on a typical Backroads trip. This enables us to explore the incredible variety of ecosystems and scenery this region has to offer.
Most hikes on this itinerary take place in Argentine national parks and unlike other Backroads Walking & Hiking Trips, regulations require a certified local guide to accompany us. We offer flexibility by dividing into several groups of different paces, with each group hiking in the company of a local guide.
Trips with a small number of guests may be supported by one Backroads Trip Leader and a team of knowledgeable local guides. There will always be at least two people hiking on the trail with you.
Because of Patagonia's extreme weather conditions and strong winds, mid-trip itinerary changes and boat crossings are possible on this trip. If severe weather affects our planned activities, your Trip Leaders will find alternate activities that you're sure to enjoy. Expect the unexpected in this remote region, including slow or no internet and the occasional ATM possibly running out of cash. It's all part of the adventure!
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
A contemporary hotel set on a hillside with panoramic lake, mountain and downtown views. (pool)
Nights 3-4
Casual Hotel
Set in a stunning location, these luxurious and sustainable eco domes keep you cozy with wood burning stoves and have a transparent wall through which Fitz Roy vistas greet you each morning.
Nights 5-6
Casual Hotel
A boutique lodge with a modern alpine aesthetic boasting beautiful mountain vistas. (spa)
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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