Top Things to do in Patagonia
Top Hotels in Patagonia
- 1. Hilton Garden Inn Neuquen
- 2. Llao Llao Hotel Resort, Golf & Spa
- 3. Hampton by Hilton Bariloche
- 4. Hotel Tirol Bariloche
- 5. Peninsula Petit Hotel
- 6. Hotel Antu Kuyen Bariloche
- 7. Lirolay Suites
- 8. Arelauquen Lodge, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, San Carlos de Bariloche
- 9. Hotel Cristal
- 10. Aguila Mora Suites & Spa
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What to do and see in Patagonia, Argentina: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
Discover the best top things to do in Patagonia, Argentina including Canoero Catamarans - Estancia Harberton combined with Pingüinera, Arum-Co Diving, Peninsula Valdes National Park Day Trip, Full Day Glaciers Cruise from El Calafate, Canoero Catamarans: Isla de los Lobos, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Pingüinera tour, Half Day Small Circuit Tour: Mt Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula, Beagle Channel Boat Navigation from Ushuaia, Boat navigation to Victoria Island and Arrayanes National Park from Bariloche, "Glaciares Gourmet" - Maria Turquesa Cruiser Navigation , Beagle Channel Boat Navigation with Penguin Colony and Harberton Ranch.
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1. Canoero Catamarans - Estancia Harberton combined with Pingüinera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We made the excursion to the Isla de los Lobos + island of the birds + lighthouse Les Eclaireurs + Isla Martillo where a Penguin Colony is sighted. Then we disembark at the historic Estancia Harberton, where we will take a tour of it. They will have free time to tour the room and then we will take the land return to the city in comfortable buses. Navigation includes a passenger navigation certificate.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Restroom on board, Private transportation
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Reviewed By Overdrive808
Just a heads up, you will see very little penguins, and from far away. The guide explained to us after that you can see the penguins in January, and until then they will hibernate, which is why you can't see them. No worries. On the boat there is a cameraman that takes photos and then tries to sell them (the photos are of an amateur quality). He will get aggressive in asking customers to move out of the way so he can try to take photos in the viewing positions. When reminded that the customers have already paid, and it might be a better approach if the boat circled the island so that everyone can see, he will snarl that he no longer speaks English. Give this a miss unless you are there in January
2. Arum-Co Diving
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We combine fun and professionalism where our visitors leave with the desire to return, since we provide aquatic activities with responsibility and complying with current regulations.
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3. Peninsula Valdes National Park Day Trip
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 8 reviews
Not only Puerto Madryn is the main touristic center of the Patagonia Coast. It is also Península Valdés. Early in the morning we'll go to Puerto Pirámides, located only 1-hour outside Puerto Madryn city. The route until the national park is full of beautiful and exuberant landscapes. Arriving to the national park we are going to do a ride tru all the peninsula extension.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bilingual guide, English and Spanish
Exclusions: Lunch, Natural Reserve Fee, Gratuities
Reviewed By alicatjohnson
The drive is very long. Seeing the penguins is cool, but there really isn't anything else, but a trail that you walk along. This tour does not include stops in Trelew or Gaiman. It was quite pricey for what was basically a car ride and a walk.
4. Full Day Glaciers Cruise from El Calafate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
This tour is essential to learn about the wonderful glaciers that surround the National Park, because it is the only one that takes us to the two most important glaciers: Upsala and Spegazzini, to which it would be impossible to reach otherwise. The navigation lasts approximately 5 hours which we can enjoy amazing views from the terrace and balconies of the boat, or we can be comfortably seated inside the boat. The boats have a capacity between 200 and 300 passengers and the VIP lounges vary between 16 and 30 places depending on the boat.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Navigation on Argentina's biggest lake, Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), National Park Entrance Fee (ARS 700 - It can only be paid with Argentine pesos)
Reviewed By adcdiving
1069/5000 We drive to the Perito Moreno glacier, one of the few glaciers in the world that is still growing (about two meters per day). Here too the parking lot is completely full, which is not illogical because Perito Moreno is the top attraction in El Calafate. The hike to the Perito Moreno glacier follows a beautifully landscaped route with several steps. The first viewpoint of the Perito Moreno is probably also the best point to see breaking pieces of ice fall into the lake. Avid hikers can take even longer routes from here, but we opt to experience 'le moment suprême' here. And we don't have to wait long at all to see a first ice block crumble off the Perito Moreno and fall down. After about 10 minutes, a second block falls and eventually what everyone is waiting for happens because a huge ice wall of 70 meters high tears off, which ends up in the water with a huge bang. Unbelievably, this is a textbook example of 'being in the right place at the right time'!
5. Canoero Catamarans: Isla de los Lobos, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Pingüinera tour
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 10 reviews
We make the excursion wolves, birds and lighthouse and then we go to the Hammer Island where you can meet the 2 penguin colonies that inhabit the area. Navigation includes a navigation certificate.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Breakfast, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By Karen R
We did the Canal Beagle tour in the morning. Excellent experience. The boat has comfortable seating. We sailed to several islands to see the sea lion colonies, the cormorants and the light house. Enough time was spent at each location to get good pictures. There was a short stop for a little scenic walk, which was unexpected and welcome. Good length of trip. Back in Ushuaia in a few hours. Trip was exactly what we wanted.
6. Half Day Small Circuit Tour: Mt Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 39 reviews
It is almost compulsory that the first excursion done in Bariloche is the famous Circuito Chico, not only because it shows such an abundance of the places in the mountain range, but also because visitors see and fall in love with this city immediately!
Inclusions: Round-trip Transfers from Bariloche Downtown Hotels, Spanish-English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and Beverages, Optional Guide Gratuities, Chair Lift to Mt Campanario
Reviewed By l_vav2016
Nice location and pretty sights. Be prepared to pick up tickets from the agency ahead of time, then you’re just one of many (100?) people on the excursion. If possible, buy the boat ride tickets from the ferry terminal and save $$$.
7. Beagle Channel Boat Navigation from Ushuaia
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy this 2.30 - 3.00 hours tour to enjoy landscapes of Beagle Channel, and see different species of vegetation, forest trees, lakes and will be amazed by the birds and sea lions in their splendid habitat by observing them from a boat.
Inclusions: Boat Navigation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Port taxes (USD 4), Pickup from hotels
Reviewed By Cheryl B
Go with a good appetite, so many variety of meats, take just a little so you can make it to the end! Loved the lamb, filet mignon, garlic beef the best. Even saved room for dessert and left feeling very satisfied
8. Boat navigation to Victoria Island and Arrayanes National Park from Bariloche
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 3 reviews
A great boat navigation along waters of Nahuel Huapi National Park, to enojy two beautiful and unique places: Victoria Island and the incredible Arrayanes National Park
Inclusions: Boat Navigation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Port taxes (USD 4)
Reviewed By Cheryl B
Go with a good appetite, so many variety of meats, take just a little so you can make it to the end! Loved the lamb, filet mignon, garlic beef the best. Even saved room for dessert and left feeling very satisfied
9. "Glaciares Gourmet" - Maria Turquesa Cruiser Navigation
This experience offers passengers a unique way of knowing not only the Perito Moreno glacier, but also other glaciers such as Spegazzini and Upsala.
Inclusions: Transfer Hotel / Port / Hotel (shared service), Box Lunch Gourmet
Exclusions: Entrance Fee to The National Park. The ticket must be paid in AR pesos on the day of the excursion
Reviewed By danielarK9287UF
Worst experience in Calafate. Rude tourguides Abusive with animals No respect for the visitors or for the animals Sad to see these kind of experiences are still running Went there for the horses, there were not to much to see on the ride
10. Beagle Channel Boat Navigation with Penguin Colony and Harberton Ranch
This excursion only happens between October and March. Sail to the Sea Lions Island, Birds Island and the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Enjoy the Magellanic penguin colony and visit the historical Harberton Ranch. During the navigation we will also see a colony of Sea Lions and Imperial Cormorants, among other birds. The return is by bus driving through the “J” Road and the National Road N° 3, where we will be able to appreciate the landscape of woods, valleys and mountains.
Inclusions: Boat Navigation
Exclusions: Port taxes (USD 4), Pickup from hotels, Gratuities
Reviewed By Cheryl B
Go with a good appetite, so many variety of meats, take just a little so you can make it to the end! Loved the lamb, filet mignon, garlic beef the best. Even saved room for dessert and left feeling very satisfied
