Esplendor El Calafate

This 10-night adventure through Argentina and Chile will take you to the depths of Patagonia, where you can hike and ride to your heart's content surrounded by dramatic peaks and sweeping landscapes. Top and tail with a stay in the country's capitals, boasting gastronomic delights, buzzing streets and a rich dose of culture.

Wetlands and whales await on this Argentinean adventure, taking in some of the country’s best wilderness areas. From the thundering Iguazu Falls to the vast but little-known Ibera Wetlands and the rugged coastline of Peninsula Valdes, you’ll delve into Argentina’s wildest regions and meet creatures great and small that reside in these areas. We’ve picked out unique retreats and lodges that will put you at the heart of the action, while providing a comfortable base to explore these habitats.

Aguas Arriba Lodge set deep in the spectacular heart of Patagonia, overlooks a lake and hanging glacier. With wonderful hosting, just six rooms and accessible only by boat or on foot, it makes a superb base for wilderness hiking, fishing or relaxing.

Eolo is a luxurious and remote ranch-style lodge, located 30km outside the town of El Calafate in Argentina's breathtaking Patagonia region, enjoying panoramic views on the eastern face of Mount Frías from within a 3,000 hectare private estate.

Set on a sheep-breeding farm, Nibepo Aike is an authentic 10 room estancia offering simple but comfortable accommodation with tremendous mountain views, and activities that range from horse riding to trekking. Immerse yourself in the real Patagonia!

Occupying a breathtaking position in Argentina's hiking and climbing capital, Explora El Chaltén is the perfect base for exploring the mountains and glaciers of wild Patagonia. This luxurious all-inclusive lodge offers adventure and comfort in abundance.

Immerse yourself in the natural splendour of Patagonia with a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience, spending the night in an OVO, a glass capsule suspended 270-meters above the dramatic scenery of Estancia Bonanza with panoramic views of Mount Fitz Roy.

Kitted with ropes and crampons, you'll walk on the 20-storey high, 3-mile wide Perito Moreno glacier for spectacular views of the lakes and lagoons. Afterwards explore the walkways to gain new perspectives and take incredible panoramic shots.

Explore the dramatic scenery of Los Glaciares National Park on this exclusive cruise, experiencing some of the best in Patagonian landscapes from on board a comfortable ship with delicious lunch included, reaching the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Get up close to one of the world’s most famous glaciers on an unforgettable boat trip to Perito Moreno. This staggering ice form is viewed from extensive platforms which offer far-reaching views across the glacier to the snow-capped mountains beyond.