What to do and see in Patagonia, Argentina: The Best Walking Tours

February 12, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

Discover the best top things to do in Patagonia, Argentina including Walking among penguins at Martillo Island Penguin Rookery, Trekking Vespignani Glacier from Punta Sur , Module Fitz Roy Adventure , Walking among penguins Experience - Martillo Island Penguin Rookery, Vinciguerra Glacier and Laguna de los Tempanos, 10 Secrets of Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi, and Patagonia, German Footprint & Nazi presence - Walking Tour in Bariloche, Kayak experience through the Perito Moreno Glacier and walk on footbridges, Emerald Lagoon Trekking from Ushuaia, Calafate Wine Tour | City Tour Peatonal Maridado con Vinos.
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1. Walking among penguins at Martillo Island Penguin Rookery

Muelle Turistico, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina Signature Tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Live the incredible experience of walking among the magnificent and friendly penguins of Martillo Island. In addition, you can see the fabulous landscapes that surround the roads to the Haberton ranch and the island.

Inclusions: Specialized guide, Entrance to Harberton Ranch

Exclusions: Transfer from the hotel , Lunch NOT included

Reviewed By JohnVandeDam

Be sure to book only with Piratours - ideally directly at their office in the centre of Ushuaia. We had a terrible experience with cancellation of our trip (booked here!) via Grey Line - despite paying in full for a trip on a date shown online here as available. Luckily, that was not the fault of the actual operator Piratour and they were able to fit us in when we went there in person. However, although quite expensive, it was well worth the experience and the tour is respectful of nature & the environment.

2. Trekking Vespignani Glacier from Punta Sur

Desert Lake, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina Argentina Discovery
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An unforgettable experience, that combines navigation and trekking visiting the northern área of ​​Los Glaciares National Park and the provincial reserve Lago Del Desierto. Discover Vespignani Glacier with differents trekkings options.

Inclusions: Sailing from Punta Sur to Vespignani Reserve vv, Mountain Guide , Sailing from Vespignani Reserve to Punta Sur

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Reviewed By Vanster1512

I did the full trip from chaltan to Ushuaia. It’s a great tour and I had an amazing time. I booked through Argentina discovery but I believe the actual company which runs the tour is Camino abierto. In my group everyone had booked through different companies. Ana who works for Argentina discovery was very helpful. She always replied to my emails promptly. Even when my payment didn’t go and I had to do the transfer just before I left she was very calm and understanding about it. The phone number on their website isn’t correct but the one on Tripadvisor is correct so use that.

3. Module Fitz Roy Adventure

Pudu Lodge, Las Loicas 97, Z9301 El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina Argentina Discovery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

t allows us, by starting time, to arrive that day to El Chaltén and visit the Laguna de los Tres, wich the base of the Cerro Fitz Roy, staying overnight in the camp at the foot of the hill. The sight of the sunrice will be without a doubt unforgettable. As we do not descend to the town we will be able, the next day, to walk the footpath of the Lagunas Madre a Hija. We will be arriving at the Laguna Torre, wich is the base of the Cerro Torre. Then we will return to El Chaltén, arriving in the afternoon.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Mountain Guide , 1 Night at Camp Full Poincenot

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Reviewed By Vanster1512

I did the full trip from chaltan to Ushuaia. It’s a great tour and I had an amazing time. I booked through Argentina discovery but I believe the actual company which runs the tour is Camino abierto. In my group everyone had booked through different companies. Ana who works for Argentina discovery was very helpful. She always replied to my emails promptly. Even when my payment didn’t go and I had to do the transfer just before I left she was very calm and understanding about it. The phone number on their website isn’t correct but the one on Tripadvisor is correct so use that.

4. Walking among penguins Experience - Martillo Island Penguin Rookery

Muelle Turistico, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina Signature Tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Live the incredible experience of walking among the magnificent and friendly penguins of Martillo Island. In addition, you can see the fabulous landscapes that surround the roads to the Haberton ranch and the island.

Inclusions: Specialized guide, Entrance to Harberton Ranch

Exclusions: Transfer from the hotel, Lunch

Reviewed By B561DKjoeg

This tour of the Beagle Channel, islands teeming with wildlife, the penguin colony and Estancia Harberton is well worth the time and money although we had a bit of a glitch in our tour. We had booked a tour on a small boat with 20 passengers. We were placed on a catamaran with three decks containing several hundred people. Bait and switch? Communication with Trip Advisor was poor. We thought we were with a company called Signature Tours, when we got to the pier the morning of departure, no one had heard of them. We spent about 30 minutes determining where we needed to be. We ended up with a company called Rombu Sur. The wind was blowing the day of our tour, so the channel was rough. The larger boat was more comfortable and we enjoyed our tour, especially of the museum at Harberton. Wonderful English speaking guides. We rode a comfortable bus back to Ushuaia. All in all we had a great day after a stressful start due to poor communication by Trip Advisor. None of the emails I sent were responded to by Trip Advisor. My advice? Wait until you are in Ushuaia and book your tour directly with the tour company and cut out the middle man! Shame on Trip Advisor.

5. Vinciguerra Glacier and Laguna de los Tempanos

Guias del Sur - Mountain Specialists
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

This activity is unique because you will be accompanied by professional mountain guides certified by the Argentine Association of Mountain Guides, which guarantees your safety throughout the outing. The transit on the Glacier is really something not to be missed!

Inclusions: Ham, cheese, tomato sandwich. There are options for Celiacs, Vegetarians and Vegans, Private transportation, Personal insurance, Trekking pole, Cereal bar, alfajor and apple

Exclusions: Personal Clothing, Backpack

Reviewed By Patrick D

We were in Ushuaia for two days ahead of joining an Antarctic cruise and wanted to spend some time trekking in order to experience the beautiful Patagonian mountain landscapes. We explained our timings/situation/experience to Sebastian and he suggested an accelerated Torres del Rio Chico short circuit and arranged everything for us. Our guide, Ignacio, collected us from the hotel exactly on time and drove us up into the mountains where we set off on a truly stunning two-day hike. Ignacio was a legend - very experienced, hugely knowledgeable and great company - we could not have asked for a better guide! After 2 amazing (and tiring!) on the mountain, Ignacio delivered us back to the hotel in plenty of time to join our cruise. Thank you Sebastian for arranging and thank you Ignacio for a truly amazing time - we are extremely grateful. Would highly recommend to anyone passing through Ushuaia who wants to see a little more of the region but off the beaten trail

6. 10 Secrets of Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi, and Patagonia

Libertad 56, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina Historias de Bariloche Walking Tours
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4.9 based on 19 reviews

We will uncover the best kept secrets, stories and myths about Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi & Patagonia. With urban, lake & mountain views, we will walk by historical sites, monuments, alleyways, gardens, chocolate stores, and more.

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Reviewed By peterpaul2014

This walking tour was very good. The guide was very knowledgeable and very fluent in Spanish and English (he may even know other languages but those were the languages of the group). He was very informative and gave plenty of time for questions. We did it the last day we were in Bariloche, otherwise we would have gone on one of his other walking tours covering other issues.

7. German Footprint & Nazi presence - Walking Tour in Bariloche

Libertad 57, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina Historias de Bariloche Walking Tours
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4.8 based on 91 reviews

The experience of discovering how german speaking immigration shaped the town look & feel, the architecture, and the mountain sports culture since the begining of times. This set the basis for the arrival of the last wave of immigation including the nazi presence (Erik Priebke). This also triggered some stories about Hitler living in the area. We wil explore evidence of all the above.

Inclusions: Certified expert tour guide, live

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Reviewed By 914claudiak

I did the 10 secrets and Nazi Tour. Both were very good, although at the 10 secrets tour, there were far less people. Guide explains very well!

8. Kayak experience through the Perito Moreno Glacier and walk on footbridges

Azul Latina
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The experience begins at the Perito Moreno Kayak Experience meeting point, located near the main parking lot, where our team will greet you and inform you about the experience. We welcome you to our base of operations, where you will get dressed and our expert kayak guides will brief you on safety and explain how to paddle through these amazing glacial waters. No previous kayaking experience is required. We will kayak from Playa de los témpanos, paddling towards the front of the glacier, so that it impacts us completely, approaching about 600 meters away. We will stop to take unique images of this moment, while we learn more about this fascinating place. We will also do the guided walk through the Perito Moreno Footbridges where you can take pictures and tour the Glacier.

Inclusions: Pick up through Calafate hotels and drop off to hotels, It includes Vianda, Time in Catwalks, Technical clothing, Snacks, hot drinks, Our kayak experts will explain how to paddle through these amazing glacial waters.

Exclusions: Does not include entrance to the National Park, No previous kayaking experience is required.

Reviewed By silviapoli

Not worth it, I'm afraid. Too expensive to get to see just one of the glaciers, the Spegazzini one. (The Upsala glacier can only be seen from afar, as it's deemed too risky to approach). The journey was too long and quite uncomfortable (the ferry I took was the Quo Vadis). Too many people travelling. The ferry was 80% full in Covid times, which I found unsensible and irresponsible. We could not choose where to sit or change seats afterwards. The Spegazzini refuge is partly open. You can take a (rather short) walk in the woods, but the café/restaurant/toilet area is (still) closed and looks quite derelict. I've taken other tours in the area (Perito Moreno Glacier/ Canal Beagle/Full day at Chalten) and they were less expensive, better organised and far more enjoyable than this one.

9. Emerald Lagoon Trekking from Ushuaia

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina Tangol Ushuaia
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4.6 based on 36 reviews

We recommend this tour for nature lovers, as it takes you to the heart of the Nature Reserve and Landscape Tierra del Fuego, where the Emerald Lagoon is located. Emerald Lagoon Trekking from Ushuaia is a 4 hours trek through landscapes of great beauty, being able to observe the local flora and, if we're lucky, foxes, condors and beavers.

Inclusions: Transfer IN/OUT from selected hotels, Professional guide, Wellingtons, Lunch Box

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Reviewed By Michael L

You feel you are totally upside down standing at the end of the earth. "NOT" sleepy city, Hard Rock Cafe, junk shops, the yellow church, the train to no where. Make sure you get you signed certificate at the tourist office. Also free wifi inside the office.

10. Calafate Wine Tour | City Tour Peatonal Maridado con Vinos

Av. del Libertador 599, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina Gigantes Patagones
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4.3 based on 6 reviews

Único en Calafate, conoces la historia del lugar y sus pioneros de una forma divertida y dinamica; acompañado de vinos Patagonicos.

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