Trip Itinerary

Patagonia: Unsurpassed Beauty at the End of the Earth

South America’s stunning landscapes, bookended with two beautiful cosmopolitan cities, await your discovery. Visit Chile and Argentina’s Patagonian wilderness, a natural wonder unlike any other in the world, including a five-day cruise through Tierra del Fuego to Cape Horn aboard the Mare Australis.

Our journey begins in Santiago, the Old World capital of fast-changing Chile. From historic neighborhoods to the scenic coast, gain an understanding of the lifestyle, economy and politics of this dynamic country. Then head south to some of the most stunning scenery on earth: Torres del Paine National Park. One of National Geographic’s “50 Places to Visit in Your Lifetime,” the opportunity to spend several days in this magnificent park, hiking and admiring the lakes and soaring peaks, is a trip highlight.

We head even further south and board the expedition ship Mare Australis for a four-day cruise. Look for sea wolves, Magellanic penguins, and cormorants as we explore the Strait of Magellan and the mythical waterways of Tierra del Fuego in the comfort of our luxury ship. At the end of the cruise we disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina, before flying north to visit Argentinean Patagonia, in El Calafate on the shores of Lago Argentino. Explore famous Perito Moreno glacier, which calves periodically and spectacularly into the lake.

Close this dramatic itinerary with a visit to Buenos Aires, another South American city emerging as a fascinating cultural and historic center. The national dance, tango, demonstrates the passion and elegant reserve seen in the city’s residents. This carefully crafted itinerary offers the very best of Patagonia, with Bonnywind Travel’s signature attention to every detail.