Experience South America's last great frontier, from Patagonia's majestic fjords to dramatic Torres del Paine—renowned for its mountain peaks, glaciers, and thunderous waterfalls—during this journey of Argentina and Chile by land and sea.
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Patagonian Explorer
Argentina and Chile by Land and Sea Featuring a four-night cruise aboard Stella Australis
16 days from $9,282 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees
Experience South America's last great frontier, from Patagonia's majestic fjords to dramatic Torres del Paine—renowned for its mountain peaks, glaciers, and thunderous waterfalls—during this journey of Argentina and Chile by land and sea.
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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Mary-Anne B.I had no idea what to expect from the Patagonian Explorer journey, and the tour was spectacular - the views of the glaciers on the Beagle Channel and the vistas at Torres del Paine were spectacular and breathtaking. Iguazu Falls and its scale defy description. Needs to be added to anyone's Bucket List!
- Jane V.Patagonia was life-changing; unlike any other place on earth.
- Lynn and Tim P.The Patagonian Explorer was all that we had envisioned and more! Amazing natural beauty, extremely well educated, enlightening lectures. We will travel with Smithsonian Journeys again.
JOURNEYS DISPATCHES
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Emperador Hotel - Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Emperador Hotel Buenos Aires is located on the Avenida del Libertador in the heart of Buenos Aires, close to art galleries and museums, shopping, dining, and historic areas. The contemporary 265-room hotel has a terrace restaurant and bar, fitness center, spa with sauna and massage treatments, solarium, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and indoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, safe deposit box, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
Number of nights: 3Hotel Rio Serrano
Torres del Paine, Chile
Located at the entrance of Torres del Paine National Park with panoramic views of the Paine mountain range, this wood-and-stone lodging offers such amenities as restaurant and bar, gift shop, library, Internet access, three golf greens, free golf clubs and fishing gear rentals, and laundry and dry cleaning services. The 95 rustic-style guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, fan, mini-bar, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, and phone.
Number of nights: 3Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas, Chile
Completed in 2009, the 98-room Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas is close to the center of Puerto Varas, with panoramic views of Llanquihue and the Andes Mountains. This modern hotel showcases the mixed cultural heritage of the region, blending native and German elements. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and fitness center with gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna, and spa with massage treatments. Each air-conditioned guest room has private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-fridge, TV, and phone.
Number of nights: 3Pullman Santiago Vitacura (formerly Hotel Atton Vitacura)
Santiago, Chile
Opened in 2012, this bright, modern 295-room hotel is located in one of Santiago’s most stylish neighborhoods. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, unheated outdoor swimming pool, gym facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and gift shop. Each air-conditioned guest room offers a private bath with hairdryer, in-room safe, TV, phone, and minibar.
Number of nights: 2
