Bespoke Argentina / Journey
Argentina & Chile
Santiago · Puerto Varas · Cruce Andino · Bariloche · El Calafate · Ushuaia · Buenos Aires
18 nights · 19 days
7 regions
The Journey
Two extraordinary countries, one seamless journey. This itinerary crosses the continent from the Pacific coast of Chile to the Atlantic edge of Argentina — through colonial cities, alpine lake districts, ancient volcanic landscapes, Patagonian glaciers, and the Beagle Channel at the end of the earth. The Cruce Andino is one of the world's great travel experiences: a crossing by bus and boat through a chain of Andean lakes from Puerto Varas to Bariloche that has been made by adventurous travellers since the early 20th century. We treat the border not as a complication but as the centrepiece of the journey.
Journey Details
18 nights · 19 days
7 regions
Active — a journey that moves through landscapes at pace
October–April — lakes and Patagonia at their finest
City hotels, lake lodges and wilderness properties
Your Journey, Day by Day
Days 1–3 · 3 nights
Santiago, Chile
The journey begins in Chile's capital — a sophisticated city at the foot of the Andes with a thriving food scene, world-class contemporary art, and the vineyards of the Casablanca and Maipo valleys within an hour's drive. Three nights for the city, a private wine excursion, and preparation for the journey south.
Days 4–5 · 2 nights
Puerto Varas, Chile
Fly south to Puerto Montt and transfer to Puerto Varas — a small city on the shores of Lago Llanquihue with the Osorno volcano reflected perfectly in the water. Two nights based here before the great crossing begins. Germanic architecture, lake seafood, and the sense of standing at the edge of something wild.
Transit · —
Cruce Andino
The legendary lake crossing: a full-day journey by boat and bus through a chain of Andean lakes from Puerto Varas, crossing into Argentina at Paso Pérez Rosales. One of the world's great travel experiences — border formalities handled by us in advance.
Days 6–9 · 4 nights
Bariloche, Argentina
You arrive in Bariloche by late afternoon after the crossing. Four nights in the Andean lake district — Argentina's most beautiful alpine landscape. Private trekking in Nahuel Huapi National Park, a boat to the remote lodge at Puerto Blest, a sunset catamaran on the lake, and in winter, skiing at Cerro Catedral.
Days 10–12 · 3 nights
El Calafate
Fly south to the glaciers. Three days with the Perito Moreno — ice trekking, a private boat to the calving face, and a wilderness estancia excursion.
Days 13–15 · 3 nights
Ushuaia
Fly to the end of the world. Three nights on the Beagle Channel — private catamaran, Tierra del Fuego National Park, wildlife excursion.
Days 16–19 · 3 nights
Buenos Aires
Fly north to Buenos Aires to close the journey — three final nights in the city for culture, gastronomy, and a farewell dinner before departure.
Every day is a starting point, not a fixed schedule. We adjust the pace, the activities, and the sequence around you.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hand-picked hotels and lodges throughout.
Guides & Transfers
Private guides, drivers and seamless logistics in every region.
Activities
All admissions, reservations and private access pre-arranged.
Concierge Support
A dedicated WhatsApp line to your concierge for the entire journey.
Experiences
Suggested Experiences Along the Way
A handful of the experiences we most often weave into this journey — handpicked for the destinations on the route.
Customise
This is a starting point.
Every detail is adjustable.
- — Add Torres del Paine National Park in Chile between Puerto Varas and the Cruce Andino
- — Extend Buenos Aires at the end with a theatre evening at Teatro Colón
- — Add a wine extension in the Mendoza direction on the Argentine crossing