Patagonia — Edge of the World

The WorldAdventure Difference

Unlike standard Patagonia tours that bus between viewpoints, our expedition includes backcountry routes accessible only with certified local guides. You will see what 98% of visitors never reach.

Punta Arenas → Estancia Helsingfors (45 mi)

Arrive in Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in continental South America. Meet your expedition guide and transfer to Estancia Helsingfors, a working Patagonian ranch where gauchos still tend thousands of sheep. Afternoon orientation hike across the windswept steppe, spotting guanacos and Patagonian hares. Welcome dinner with views toward the Strait of Magellan.

Estancia Helsingfors → Torres del Paine (90 mi)

Drive to Torres del Paine National Park. Begin the legendary W-Trek with a hike to Laguna Cumbre, where three granite towers pierce the sky. These 10,000-foot spires have no maintained trails to the base — our certified guide leads the backcountry route. Camp at Refugio Las Torres.

Refugio Las Torres → Paine Valley (8 mi)

Full day trekking through Paine Valley — a remote cirque surrounded by hanging glaciers and unnamed peaks. Cross pristine streams and traverse talus slopes where condors circle overhead. Camp beside a turquoise lagoon at the valley's heart. Only 20 trekkers per day are permitted on this route.

Paine Valley → Refugio Grey (9 mi)

Hike to Grey Lake and kayak among icebergs calving from Grey Glacier. This massive glacier feeds a turquoise meltwater lake where 10-story-tall chunks of ice drift silently. Return to Refugio Grey for a hot meal and the sound of ice cracking in the darkness.

Refugio Grey → French Valley → Hostería Lago Grey (7 mi + transfer)

Break from the W-Trek for an exclusive day hike into French Valley, a high alpine basin rarely visited by tourists. Hike beneath the north face of Paine Grande and traverse wild terrain where pumas hunt guanacos. Afternoon transfer to Hostería Lago Grey.

Punta Arenas → El Calafate (flight + transfer)

Fly from Puerto Natales to El Calafate and transfer to Perito Moreno Glacier. This advancing glacier is unique — most glaciers worldwide are retreating. Walk the catwalks at the glacier's face, then strap on crampons and walk onto the blue ice itself. Afternoon visit to the Glaciarium museum.

El Calafate → Lago Argentino catamaran

Full day catamaran expedition on Lago Argentino to explore Upsala Glacier and Estancia Cristina. Navigate through icebergs, see penguins on remote islands, and visit a historic ranch high in the mountains. This boat route is only viable 100 days per year due to ice conditions.

El Calafate

A deserved rest day in El Calafate. Sleep in, visit the artisan market, explore the town's restaurants and galleries. Optional: horseback riding across the steppe, a visit to a local vineyard, or a massage at the hotel spa. Afternoon 4WD excursion to view icebergs in Lago Roca is also available.

El Calafate → Buenos Aires (flight)

Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel in San Telmo. Afternoon walking tour of the historic neighborhoods: La Boca's colorful Caminito, the cobblestones of San Telmo, the grand plazas of the city center. Evening: tango show with dinner at a traditional milonga.

Buenos Aires → Home

A final morning in Buenos Aires. Breakfast at a local café, a stroll through Recoleta cemetery (where Eva Perón is buried), and final shopping for dulce de leche and yerba mate. Transfer to the airport for your international flight home.