Introduction: 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia
This is going to be an amazing 3 weeks in Patagonia. Patagonia is huge and represent the southern half part of Argentina and Chile. It will be lots of hiking and breath-taking views. While most of them will be 1-day hike, we integrated a 5 days thru-hike in Chile. If you are not experience hiker do not worry, there is the option to sleep in lodge and eat on site.
You will start in our favorite place in Argentina: San Carlos de Bariloche and then keep on south. You gonna see wild landscape and stunning part of a secluded part of the world.
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Mapping the 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia
3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia overview
Argentina is a huge country and therefor it will be best for this 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia to fly to get south of the continent and then take buses. This is going to be an intense and a bit rushed itinerary, but you will get some of the best highlights of Patagonia.
- Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Transfer San Carlos de Bariloche
- Day 2: LLAO LLAO Park & Circuito Chico
- Day 3: Villa la Angostura & Los Arrayanes
- Day 4: Cerro Campanario
- Day 5: Refuge Frey via Cerro Cathedral
- Day 6: Kayak on the lake
- Day 7: Plane to El Calafate and Shuttle to El Chalten
- Day 8: Hike to Laguna Torre
- Day 9: Hike to Laguna de Los Tres
- Day 10: Transfer to El Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier
- Day 11: Bus Puerto Natales
- Day 12: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 13: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 14: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 15: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 16: Torres del Paine (TDP)
- Day 17: Bus to Ushuaia
- Day 18: Walk with Penguins
- Day 19: Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Day 20: Laguna Esmeralda (or Plane to Buenos Aires)
- Day 21: Plane to Buenos Aires & Return
A 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia will get you a lots out of it and we think that if you can afford the time, it’s worth every second.
3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia - Day by Day
Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires and Transfer San Carlos de Bariloche
Arrive in Buenos Aires Argentina International Airport, Transfer to a national flight to San Carlos de Bariloche.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: An Easy & Simple San Carlos de Bariloche Guide (5+ days) & An Amazing & Unique Stay in Bariloche: Alberto’s old cabin (5+ days)
Day 2: LLAO LLAO Park & Circuito Chico
Take a bus to Villa LLAO LLAO, and start hiking around LLAO LLAO municipal park, pop by its summit, keep on to the hidden lagoon and then hitchhike to the Patagonia beer factory.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: The Genuine LLAO LLAO Park & Circuito Chico 1 day hike
Day 3: Villa la Angostura & Los Arrayanes
Rent a car or take a bus to Villa La Angostura. Explore the small town and its port. From there take a boat to Los Arrayanes and then hike the way back.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: The Amazing Villa La Angostura & Los Arrayanes 1 day trip Guide
Day 4: Cerro Campanario
Relax in the morning and then head to Cerro Campanario. You can either hike the way up and down or simply take a cable car to get the best view in town. Then head to town to visit it some more and explore its small markets.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: The Amazing Cerro Campanario 1/2 day hiking Guide
Day 5: Refuge Frey via Cerro Cathedral
Wake up early and take a bus to Cerro cathedral station. From there take a cable up and start hiking toward Refugio Frey. The way is rough but beautiful and if you are lucky you will see condors. Once in Frey, take the regular road back to loop the hike back.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: The Genuine Refuge Frey via Cerro Cathedral 1 day hiking guide
Day 6: Kayak on the lake
Last day in Bariloche. Wake up early and get a Kayak. From there follow the coast all the way till Villa Campanario. From there return on the other side of the lake.
In the afternoon, relax for the last day or visit more town.
Where to stay: (€): Alberto’s Airbnb , (€€): Sol del Nahuel – Hotel & Spa, (€€€): Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Read More: An Easy & Simple San Carlos de Bariloche Guide (5+ days)
Day 7: Plane to El Calafate and Shuttle to El Chalten
The first week of our 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia is ending. Time to get moving. Get a last easy morning before going to the airport and taking a plane to El Calafate. From the airport there take a shuttle to El Chalten.
Where to stay: (€): Lo de Guille, (€€): Complejo “Nahuel Pan “, (€€€): Destino Sur Hotel & Spa de Montaña
Read More : A Easy Traveler’s Mini Guide of El Chalten (3 days) & An Authentic El Calafate Airport to El Chalten 3h30 Travel Story & An Authentic Bariloche to El Chalten 5h15 Travel Story
Day 8: Hike to Laguna Torre
Organise a shuttle for tomorrow to go to El Pilar (beginning of the Laguna de Los Tres hiking loop). Then head off and hike to Laguna Torre.
Once there, chill in front of the beauty of the lagoon before going on to Mirador Maestri to get an even better view toward the Torre Glacier.
Where to stay: (€): Lo de Guille, (€€): Complejo “Nahuel Pan “, (€€€): Destino Sur Hotel & Spa de Montaña
Read More : The Amazing Laguna Torre & Mirador Maestri 1 day Hiking Guide
Day 9: Hike to Laguna de Los Tres
Wake up early and catch your shuttle to El Pilar. Pass by the Glacier Piedras Blancas before continuing toward Laguna de Los Tres.
On the way back use the regular hiking trail to walk back to El Chalten.
Where to stay: (€): Lo de Guille, (€€): Complejo “Nahuel Pan “, (€€€): Destino Sur Hotel & Spa de Montaña
Read More : The Amazing Laguna de Los Tres via El Pilar 1 day hiking guide
Day 10: Transfer to El Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier
Get your 7:30am transfer to El Calafate. Drop your bags and then reach the Perito Moreno Park to admire a breath-taking glacier.
Where to stay: (€): Folk hostel (5min from the bus station)
Read More : The Amazing Perito Moreno Glacier from El Chalten 1 day Guide
Day 11: Bus Puerto Natales
Take a bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales (Chile). Once there, get to your accommodation and based on the type of hiking you will be doing in TDP get ready for it. Buy supply and food around town and pack your bag!
Where to stay: (€): Puma House, (€€): Toore Patagonia, (€€€): Hostal Boutique Factoria Patagonia
Read More : An Authentic 1 bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales Story & The Authentic Torres del Paine Introduction (5-11 days) & The Authentic W-Trek food guide – 5-day Torres del Paine & The Authentic Torres del Paine packing guide W-Trek (5-day) & The Authentic Torres del Paine W-Trek Organisation (5-days) Guide
Day 12: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
Get on the first bus to TDP national park. From there take the ferry to Reach Paine Grande. Hike from Paine Grande to Grey Shelter.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 1 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Grey Refuge & Camping Guide – Torres del Paine Night 1
Day 13: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
Wake up early and hike toward the Grey shelter viewpoint before keeping on the O-Trek and the suspended bridges. Then go back to grey Shelter and hike to Paine Grande.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 2 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Paine Grande camping Guide – Torres del Paine Night 2
Day 14: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
The second week of our 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia is ending but a lot more is coming. Hike from Paine Grande to Italiano and then Britanico. Come back to Italiano and then reach Frances Domos for the night.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 3 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Domes Frances – Torres del Paine Night 3
Day 15: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
Hike from Frances Domos to Chileno. Stop along the lake for some of the best view in Patagonia and chill dreaming by the lake.
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 4 – Torres del Paine & The Authentic Chileno camping & Shelter Guide – Torres del Paine Night 4
Day 16: Torres del Paine (TDP) W-Trek
Hike to Los Torres lagoon before heading all the way down to the entrance of the park. Take the bus back to Puerto Natales. Once in Puerto Natales get your bus ticket to Ushuaia if not already done.
Where to stay: (€): Puma House, (€€): Toore Patagonia, (€€€): Hostal Boutique Factoria Patagonia
Read More : The Genuine 5-day Torres del Paine hiking guide (TDP) & The Authentic W-Trek Day 5 – Torres del Paine & The Genuine Torres del Paine Cost – 5 Days W-Trek
Day 17: Bus to Ushuaia
Take the bus to Ushuaia. Once there get to your hotel before strolling around town and discovering the town in the end of the world. Organise your walk with the penguins for the next day.
Where to stay: (€): Amaneceres del Beagle, (€€): Aves del Sur, (€€€): Mysten Kepen B&B
Read More : An Authentic Travel Story: Bus from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia in 1-day & The Authentic Ushuaia Mini guide for Travellers (3 days+)
Day 18: Walk with Penguins
Get to the tour! Take the bus and admire the Flag Trees. Then get to Martilo Island (Hammer island) to discover the preserved land of the Penguins. Then go back to Ushuaia by cruising on the Beagle channel and the Lighthouse les Eclaireurs.
Where to stay: (€): Amaneceres del Beagle, (€€): Aves del Sur, (€€€): Mysten Kepen B&B
Read More : The Authentic 1-day Tour Walk with Penguins and beagle channel & The Authentic Ushuaia Mini guide for Travellers (3 days+)
Day 19: Tierra del Fuego National Park
Take a local shuttle to the national park. Pick on the trail there and hike in this beautiful nature. Once back in Ushuaia, you will have some more time to explore around.
Where to stay: (€): Amaneceres del Beagle, (€€): Aves del Sur, (€€€): Mysten Kepen B&B
Read More : The Authentic 1-day Hike Tierra Del Fuego National Park & The Authentic Ushuaia Mini guide for Travellers (3 days+)
Day 20: Laguna Esmeralda
Take a local shuttle to Laguna Esmeralda to discover a beautiful lagoon.
Where to stay: (€): Amaneceres del Beagle, (€€): Aves del Sur, (€€€): Mysten Kepen B&B
Read More : The Authentic 1-day Hike to Laguna Esmeralda Ushuaia & The Authentic Ushuaia Mini guide for Travellers (3 days+)
Day 21: Plane to Buenos Aires & Return
Get to the airport and take the plane back to Buenos Aires and then back home. It’s the end of the 3 Weeks Itinerary in Patagonia
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” ―
