Patagonia Tour Ideas And Luxury Escapes
Four intriguing Patagonia luxury tour ideas are explored below. Those not familiar with the geography should take a moment here to get acquainted with this vast region in southern South America. Possible destinations are sprawled all over the map, and include multiple provinces in Chile as well as Argentina.
Buenos Aires is often the starting point for these trips. The Argentinean capital is not a part of Patagonia, but it is considered a must-visit destination for tourists in Argentina. It therefore makes the logistics a lot easier if the tour begins and ends in Buenos Aires. Note that visitors can directly fly in to international airports at some of the destinations mentioned below, while others can be reached quickly with a connecting flight from Buenos Aires.
In any case, the first option is a visit to Ushuaia, quite some distance from the capital, even by air. Ushuaia is the world’s southern-most city and the capital of Antarctica, located in Tierra del Fuego in Argentina. Tierra del Fuego is the province, but also the name of the entire archipelago located partly in Chile. A national park of the same name is one of the main attractions for visitors.
While it makes for a nice wild-west style adventure, travelers will hardly break a sweat or feel a chill, given the direct flights into the international airport and the luxury hotel shuttles and limos waiting to pick up guests. The city is thoroughly modern, combining natural attractions and wildlife with shopping and casinos. Do not miss the “Train at the End of the World” which takes people from Ushuaia straight into the Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Move up a bit to Santa Cruz for the next section, which revolves around the city of El Calafate. This is mostly about visiting the magnificent glaciers in the Los Glaciares National Park. Again, a direct flight in to El Calafate International Airport and then a short drive takes visitors to Los Glaciares.
The highlight of the trip will be the Perito Moreno glacier at the southern end of the park, opposite the Magallanes Peninsula. El Calafante is a tourist-friendly town and visitors need have no worries about the facilities. The city is located on the shores of Lago Argentino, and has upscale hotels and plenty of upscale dining restaurants.
The next choice is Puerto Madryn, which is up in Chabut province and a long way from the extreme south. No frontier stuff here and the holiday activities are a lot more traditional. But the Valdes Peninsula is still serenely beautiful and offers visitors a chance to see whales in the wild. Do not miss the Punta Tombo penguin colony. Apart from this, visitors will be provided a complete luxury holiday experience including upscale hotels, shopping malls, fine dining and well maintained beaches.
The fourth and final option is an exploration of the famed wine trail of Patagonia. The wine region is spread over the Central Andes and Patagonia, so there are opportunities to stray. But for those seeking Patagonia luxury tour ideas, the best bet is a winery tour that tracks the Rio Negro River as it flows past the Rio Negro province and into Neuquen. The city of San Patricio del Chanar is the heart of Patagonian wine country. Wine aficionados will love the idea of staying here in a luxury wine resort like Valle Perdido.
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