4 Great Argentina and Chile Tours

Updated: April 11, 2018

It can be hard to decide where to travel to when you visit Patagonia. Both Chile and Argentina offer plenty of glaciers, beautiful coastlines, wildlife, dramatic mountains, sprawling metropolitan cities, and more. Whether you have been dreaming of a Patagonia cruise from Santiago to Buenos Aires, or if you have been itching to hike through Chile and Argentina’s glaciers and peaks, there is an Argentina and Chile tour combination just perfect for you. Here are four great Argentina and Chile tours to get you started.

Chile, Andes, and Buenos Aires

This Chile and Argentina is one of our top 10 tours and is one of the best ways to experience Chile and Argentina’s beautiful Lake District. The tour starts in Santiago and includes a visit to the Concha y Toro winery as well as excursions to the coastal towns of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Then fly to Puerto Montt, the capital of the Lake District in Chile. From here you’ll take a series of catamaran cruises along Lago Llanquihue and Lago Todos Los Santos until you reach Bariloche, on the other side of the Andes Mountains in Argentina. This high alpine town is nestled among lush forests and the lakeside of Lago Nahuel Huapi. Rest here for two nights, exploring Petrohue Falls, Alerces Falls, and Mt Tronador as well. Then finish this fantastic Chile and Argentina tour in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, with plenty of sightseeing and a steak dinner with Tango dance show.

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The South America Wine Tour

Vinophiles know that Chile and Argentina have garnered the world’s respect as leading vintners of fine wine. From the Maipo River Valley near Santiago, comes Carmenére and other strains of the most elite French wines. From Mendoza in the highlands of Argentina, comes the world-renowned Malbec, a delicious and full-bodied red. Also taste the unique Tannat in the Colonia del Sacramento wine region of Uruguay. This multi-country Chile and Argentina tour is the perfect introduction to South America’s best wine.

Patagonia and Tango

This extensive Chile and Argentina Tour include several of the highlights of deep southern Patagonia. Starting in Santiago, this tour shows you around the city known as the Gateway of the Andes. Then fly south to visit Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most famous national parks in Patagonia. This vast expanse of wild geography is a hiker’s and wildlife lover’s paradise. Continue through the Andes to El Calafate in Argentina, home to the Upsala Glacier. Next, head up the coast of Argentina to Puerto Madryn, a haven for wildlife and the enclave of many Welsh immigrants. Go birdwatching and whale watching on the Peninsula Valdes. Then end the Chile and Argentina tour in Buenos Aires, with a city tour and a tango show and dinner.

Patagonia Cruises

Another great way to see Chile and Argentina is by cruise, and there are several Patagonia cruises to choose from. You can depart from Santiago, Buenos Aires, or Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego. In Chile, you can cruise along with the Southern or Northern Ice Fields. Or from Ushuaia, you can go to the Beagle Channel along the Strait of Magellan. Or you can see it all on a comprehensive Patagonia cruise.

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