Top Patagonia Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Torres del Paine National Park is home to some of South America’s most dramatic natural landscapes and epic hiking trails—most of which require two or more days to complete. This tour lets you experience hiking in the park on a day trip, following a lesser-known trail from Big Jump to the Horn Lookout with magnificent views over Lake Nordenskjöld and Lake Pehoé.

Join our exclusive tour from your Celebrity cruise ship to Punta Tombo, home to thousands of penguins. Ideal for adventure seekers and families, this immersive experience offers expert guides, stunning wildlife encounters. Discover the wonders of Patagonia on this thoughtfully designed tour. From September through April, nearly one million penguins gather here to breed and molt, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat. As you explore the area, you’ll also encounter local wildlife such as guanacos and Patagonian hares. This is a unique opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity of Patagonia, guided by experts who bring the region’s stories to life. If time permits, the tour includes a brief guided city tour of Puerto Madryn, showcasing its cultural and historical highlights. This tour is designed with cruise passengers in mind, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience that maximizes your time ashore.

Discover the wonders of Patagonia on this thoughtfully designed tour, perfectly timed to fit your Princess Cruises schedule. Your journey begins at Punta Tombo, home to South America’s largest Magellanic penguin colony. From September through April, nearly one million penguins gather here to breed and molt, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat. As you explore the area, you’ll also encounter local wildlife such as guanacos and Patagonian hares. This is a unique opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity of Patagonia, guided by experts who bring the region’s stories to life. If time permits, the tour includes a brief guided city tour of Puerto Madryn, showcasing its cultural and historical highlights. This tour is designed with cruise passengers in mind, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience that maximizes your time ashore.

A unique experience that combines navigation through the Beagle Channel, a visit to Estancia Harberton, and a guided hike of approximately one hour among Magellanic penguins and puffins in their natural habitat. During the navigation we will tour the main attractions of the Beagle Channel, including Bird Island, Wolf Island, and the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. From Estancia Harberton, we will make an approximately 15-minute crossing in a rigid inflatable boat to Martillo Island, where we will enjoy a walk among penguins accompanied by a specialized guide. The excursion has two departure times: Departure 08:30 am (presentation 08:00 am): Starts with the land transfer to Estancia Harberton and the penguin walk, finishing with the return to Ushuaia sailing through the Beagle Channel. Departure 10:30 am (presentation 10:00 am): Starts with a navigation through the Beagle Channel, continues with a penguin walk, and finishes with the return to Ushuaia by bus.

Admire the UNESCO-listed Perito Moreno Glacier and the spectacular landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park from two different perspectives on a day trip from El Calafate. Not only will you enjoy ample time to see the glacier from the boardwalks, you’ll also get closer to the ice during a boat trip on Argentino Lake (Lago Argentino).

Gear up for an exhilarating mountain adventure on a small-group trek to Vinciguerra Glacier and Tempanos Lagoon. A quick drive from Ushuaia leads you to the trailhead, where a diverse range of wild trails awaits. With your guide, you’ll traverse through the Fuegian forest, climbing 600 meters in elevation, and emerge above the tree line at the lagoon. Weather permitting, the group will circle the lagoon to glimpse the glacier’s crevices.

Plan an outdoor excursion in El Calafate with this half-day tour including your choice of a guided hike, zipline adventure, or 4x4 tour. Begin the trek with a scenic drive in a 4x4 to ascend Mount Huyliche up to the Calafate balconies, offering views of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains. Choose your adventure at the time of booking, and continue on by zipline, hike, or drive.

The Centolla Route to Puerto Almanza in 4x4 is the best personalized experience you will have in Tierra del Fuego. We propose a service for small groups, maximum 6 people per vehicle, where every detail counts to the maximum. We will have breakfast in an ancestral lagoon where you will also have time to enjoy nature to the fullest. Lunch is a unique experience, at the fishermen's house, in front of Canal Beagle, where the recipes are from the sea to the table, with baked "Fuegian King Crab" and a variety of Beagle fish as the main course. On the way to the "Centolla Route" through Punta Paraná, and as an added value, we will take a hike to Cascada del Duende, the fishermen's port, and the emblematic "Flag Tree." Our 4x4 vehicles, the experience of the guides, and the off-road tours make this service so special and unique. You just have to decide to travel and we'll do the rest!

Get ready to live one of the most unforgettable adventures at the End of the World. The Beagle Channel awaits you with landscapes that look like they belong to another planet: snow-covered mountains, crystal-clear waters, and that pure southern air you can only feel in Ushuaia. The journey begins toward Bird Island, where hundreds of cormorants and seagulls greet you from the sky. We continue to Alicia Island to meet the two-furred sea lions, and then to the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse —yes, the one from all the photos! But the most magical moment comes at Martillo Island : Magellanic and Gentoo penguins walking freely by the sea, curious and calm. Seeing them up close is something you don’t explain —you feel it. It’s an experience made for those who love nature, photos that tell stories, and journeys that truly move you. Join the adventure! Book your spot and discover why Ushuaia is not just a destination —it’s a dream come true.

The Tango Yacht is a boat for only 12 passengers. This makes it more personalized since it is not a massive tourism of people added to the fact that the treatment on board with the guide and the captain is more pleasant since few people go. But don't just stay with our description, we invite you to read the opinions of our passengers.

El Chaltén Express – Soft walks and unforgettable scenery The day begins at 7:30 am in El Calafate, and then travel 220 km to El Chaltén, crossing the Patagonian steppe. Along the way you stop at Estancia La Leona and, weather permitting, at the Viedma Glacier Lookout, overlooking the glacial valley and Fitz Roy and Torre hills. Already in El Chaltén, you have about 5 hours to tour the village inside the Los Glaciares National Park, making two low difficulty hikes with local guide : the first to the Mirador de los Condores (2 km, 100 m elevation), overlooking the Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the village; then, after homemade lunch (according to option chosen), you visit the Chorrillo del Salto, a waterfall accessible by a 500 meters trail. Return to El Calafate begins at 16:00, arriving at hotels between 18:30 and 19:00.

Between its historical sites and its natural beauty, El Chalten has plenty to offer curious visitors. This day trip is an easy way to visit the town and its surroundings: admire views of Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy as you trek to a condor lookout point, historical inn, and panoramic view points. This tour includes a mix of transportation by foot and by vehicle, and includes a sit-down lunch.

The El Calafate Glacier Boat Tour is the most extensive boat tour available in Glaciares National Park. Onboard a modern cruise vessel, your group will sail across Lake Argentino and visit the Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim, and Seco Glaciers. It’s the only boat tour that allows you to see all five of the park’s main glaciers in a single day. During the tour, you’ll also take a one-hour walk through the forest on Puesto de Las Vacas, a small island in the Spegazzini Channel. To finish, you’ll enjoy a delicious Patagonian meal served onboard. The tour offers three transportation options: Tour with transfers + Perito Moreno visit: Includes the boat trip, round-trip transfers from El Calafate, and a visit to the Perito Moreno walkways. Highly recommended! Tour with transfers: Includes the boat tour and round-trip transfers from El Calafate. Tour without transfers: Includes only the boat tour; you’ll need to get to the port on your own.

The southern circuit through Puerto Madryn offers a walk that merges city, nature, marine fauna and local life. Discover unique landscapes that will connect you to the essence of Patagonia. Sample our classic oceanfront lunch, including Argentine empanadas, wine, soft drinks and our classic alfajor. It is an ideal experience for the whole family and perfect for cruise passengers who want to enjoy themselves without wasting time. Don't miss it! Only cruise passengers participate!

Come and see the Perito Moreno Glacier as never before, at water level! You will be able to contemplate its extraordinary size, hear the noise and feel the movement in an unforgettable way. Our guides will be with you at all times, in kayaks, to explain how to move safely in these amazing glacial waters. After selecting your equipment and getting ready, we will head to the shore of the lake to receive safety instructions and do some warm-up exercises. Once in the water, you will paddle in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier in your kayak, while our guide accompanies you closely, an experience you will remember forever, for 1 hour and 30 minutes. After the activity, we will return to the meeting point to enjoy hot drinks and snacks. In addition, you will have approximately 2 hours of free time to walk the walkways and continue enjoying this breathtaking natural environment. Don't miss this unique adventure!

Todo Glaciares, also known as All Glaciers, is one of the most popular boat tours in El Calafate. You will sail on Argentino lake to discover the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Peineta and Spegazzini glaciers. To complete the experience, you will disembark at Base Spegazzini, a facility equipped with a restaurant, cafeteria and rest area, surrounded by the Patagonian forest, which you will have the opportunity to explore on foot. Travellers love its terrace and viewpoint of the Spegazzini Glacier, perfect for taking photographs. You can choose the option of being picked up from El Calafate or arriving in your own vehicle. You can also enhance your experience by adding the Captain's Club, which includes a VIP cabin on the boat and a gourmet lunch at Base Spegazzini.

A great relaxed sightseeing tour to learn, taste and discover the interior of Tierra del Fuego Island. Discover multiple viewpoints and photo opportunities while you enjoy a pleasant drive along mountain valleys. Learn about geology, history, botanic and much more with your knowledgeable local guide. At the right moment contemplate the landscapes with a biscuit and a cup of hot tea, coffee or mate. Experience the unique flavors of the local cuisine at a classic restaurant where they prepare the local lamb.

Discover the delights of El Chalten on a day trip from El Calafate that saves you the hassle of planning and booking your transfers and activities. Letting someone else drive means you can keep your eyes fixed firmly on the scenery along the way, while traveling in a climate-controlled vehicles lets you cover more natural highlights in less time.

Get a closer look at the region’s wildlife while in port in Puerto Madryn. On this full-day shore excursion, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle to reach Punta Tombo, home to Patagonia’s largest colony of Magellanic penguins. Enjoy plenty of time to admire the penguins in their natural environment, and learn all about their migration, breeding patterns, and daily routines from your private guide.

Discover Tierra del Fuego National Park through hiking and canoeing during this full-day excursion that includes a picnic lunch. With your guide leading the way so you don't have to navigate, experience Patagonia's stunning scenery, including mountains, lakes, and rivers that are easily accessible from the coast. You'll take a 3-hour forest hike and a 1.5-hour paddle across Lapataia Bay during this day trip, which is ideal for active travelers.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and see some of the wildest areas of Tierra del Fuego with the help of a guide to show you the way. This small-group tour sees you hiking through tranquil valleys and forests toward the untouched Esmeralda Lagoon. It's a great choice for nature-lovers in Ushuaia.

Experience an unforgettable experience visiting one of the most striking natural treasures on the planet: the Perito Moreno Glacier. This day trip departs from El Calafate, picking up from your hotel around 9:00 a.m., and then delving into the wild and overwhelming landscapes of Patagonia heading to Los Glaciares National Park. Once inside the national park, you will have plenty of time to explore the glacier at your own pace. You can walk a network of walkways through the forest and make your way to different strategic viewpoints. During your visit, you can take a lunch break in the park — either with a picnic or at one of its restaurants — while taking a close look at the stunning ice wall. In addition, you will have the possibility of adding a unique experience: a one-hour boat ride in front of the imposing south face of the glacier, ideal for those who want to live it from another perspective.

Discover the natural beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park on a hiking excursion. Set out on forest trails to see lakes, rivers, and the Beagle Channel shore. Learn about archeological sites, local history, and wildlife from your guide during the hike. Travel to the end of the Panamerican Highway to see Lapataia Bay.

Dig into the ancient history of Patagonia with a visit to the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. On a self-guided tour of the engaging museum, trace 100 million years of history, from the dinosaurs and mega-mammals of the Pleistocene era to the cultural legacy of native Tehuelche people. Skeletons, fossils, and multimedia displays offer a scientific look at how a dramatic landscape was carved by time.