13-day trip: Patagonia
Check out how The Soloist makes the most of an adventure to South America
“Adventurous travelers should visit Patagonia to revel in the unique beauty of its landscapes and fauna, punctuated by amazing glaciers, expansive plains, and impressive wildlife, including whales and penguins.”—Travel and Leisure
Example Itinerary
Day 1
Your journey begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, at the tip of South America.
Spend the day at Isla Magdalena, a penguin colony, just a ferry ride away.
Day 2
Your private driver is waiting to transfer you to Torres del Paine National Park.
Check-in to your 5-star luxury hotel, with daily outdoor activities, delicious dining, and a top-notch spa.
Day 3
Allow yourself to sleep in!
Explore the property’s remote grounds, and take a dip in the outdoor hot tub.
Treat yourself to a hot stone massage before bedtime.
Day 4
Spend your day hiking with a small group to the Park’s iconic three granite towers. This full day hike is not to be missed!
Enjoy a quiet dinner back at the hotel.
Day 5
Another day to explore the wilds of Patagonia!
Socialize on a group activity like bike riding, sailing to Grey Glacier, bird watching, or horseback riding with gauchos.
Don’t forget to stargaze!
Day 6
Let’s cross another country off your list!
Your private driver is waiting to transfer you across the border to El Calafate, Argentina.
Sample a traditional asado dinner in town.
Day 7
Time for an adventure!
Strap on a pair of crampons and spend the day glacier trekking! You’re exploring the massive, Perito Merino glacier on a group tour.
Day 8
You’re rambling on!
A quick bus ride away is the cute town of El Chalten, sitting at the base of Los Glaciares National Park.
Check-in to your boutique hotel, a cozy lodge with mountain views.
Day 9
Hike the famous Mount Fitzroy and pack a lunch for the summit; there’s a turquoise glacial lake!
Take a break from local cuisine with a burger in town for dinner. You’ve earned it!
Day 10
Ready for some city life?
Hop a quick flight to Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city where you’ll stay at a luxury hotel for the next two nights.
Day 11
Spend the day hopping around Buenos Aires, with options like a city walking tour, football match, or tango dancing class.
Socialize at a Malbec wine tasting for dinner!
Day 12
All great solo trips must come to an end!
Your private driver is waiting to transfer you back to the airport.
