Day 1: El Calafate landing
El Calafate
- Fly into El CalafateThe flights are long. Do not pretend the first day is a hiking day.
- Town dinner and gear checkCheck layers, water, and transfers before sleep.
The route, day by day
Patagonia Glacier Trail Window
Argentina + Chile
El Calafate, El Chalten, Puerto Natales, and Torres del Paine with road days treated as part of the trip.
- Region
- Argentina + Chile
- Window
- Nov-Mar
- Length
- 8 days
- Expected budget
- $7,295
The route, day by day
Stops
El Calafate / El Chalten / Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine
Day 2: Glacier day
El Calafate
- Perito Moreno boardwalksBook transport early and give the glacier a full day.
- Early nightThe next transfer is long enough without a late night.
Day 3: Road to El Chalten
El Chalten
- El Calafate to El Chalten roadThe road is part of Patagonia. Sit by the window.
- Short trail warm-upWalk only enough to loosen the legs.
Day 4: Fitz Roy weather day
El Chalten
- Laguna de los Tres or valley trailUse the best forecast day. The mountain chooses the plan.
- Simple town dinnerFood is recovery here.
Day 5: Cross to Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales
- Border road dayKeep snacks, documents, and patience ready.
- Puerto Natales harbour walkA quiet evening is enough after the crossing.
Day 6: Torres del Paine first look
Puerto Natales
- Torres del Paine day routeBook park logistics early and keep the route weather-aware.
- Return bufferRoad, wind, and light can all move the day.
Day 7: Second park window
Puerto Natales
- Trail or lake dayUse this as the weather backup, not as a trophy stack.
- Final Patagonia mealBook if travelling in peak summer.
Day 8: Long way home
Puerto Natales
- Transfer to airport routingConnections are the risk. Leave slack.
- Fly homePrice this before falling in love with the dates.