Glaciers National Park is famous for Perito Moreno and Upsala—two of the most visited glaciers in the world. Perito Moreno, a true ice river 60 km long that drops down to Lago Argentino, is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating. Yampu will take you to the northern tip of Lago Argentino to see the breathtaking Upsala Glacier, 30 km wide and the largest in all of Patagonia. Prior to the visit to the glaciers, we will spend 4 days in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan city on the southern shore of Rio de la Plata. It is a favored destination for travelers from all over the world.

Torres del Paine National Park, which is made up of beautiful mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers, is a popular destination for Yampu travelers. This is the southern extreme of the Patagonia ice field—the largest in the world. Glacier Grey, which melts slowly into Lago Grey, provides spectacular crashing ice and tremendous green-and-blue icebergs. Yampu travelers will stay at a hosteria in Las Torres de la Patagonia, a magnificent place at the bottom of the world. Prior to visiting the lake, we will spend some time in Santiago, Chile’s dynamic capital.

Yampu’s Deluxe Buenos Aires and Glaciers National Park tour includes the amazing Alvear Palace in Buenos Aires and the Hosteria Los Notros in Glaciers National Park near Calafate. When it comes to sophistication, the 5-star Alvear Palace is the best bet in Buenos Aires. And the Hosteria Los Notros, famed for its locally based cuisine, is a place where you can wake up each morning and gaze at the world’s only advancing glacier. All tours and transfers in Buenos Aires are private, and most meals are included—as are tips and airport taxes.

The trails linking the famous mountains of Torres del Paine National Park are world-class trekking routes. Yampu travelers get breathtaking views together of glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and abundant wildlife; this trip offers constantly changing scenarios and experiences. With Andean condors (the largest flying land bird in the Western Hemisphere) circling overhead and guanacos (a native animal that is cousin to the llamas, alpacas and vicuńas) grazing in the valleys, this amazing trek offers a genuine Patagonian wilderness experience.

Explora’s Hotel Salto Chico in Patagonia, strategically set on the shore of Lake Pehoe, was conceived as an exploration base site. With unusually shaped granite peaks, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls, plus unique flora and fauna, Patagonia is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In Santiago, you will take a tour of the city, visiting the Moneda Palace (seat of Chilean government), the Plaza de Armas and the bohemian area of Bellavista.

This Yampu tour starts with 4 days in the capital city of Buenos Aires, including a visit to an estancia, and a tango dinner show. We then travel south to Ushuaia, the southernmost city on the continent. Here we will visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, ride on the Train to the End of the World, take a cruise on the Beagle Channel and take an off-road excursion on 4x4 vehicles to Lake Fagnano. From Ushuaia, we travel to Calafate to spend 2 days at Glaciers National Park, for an up-close visit to the Perito Moreno and Upsala glaciers with a fantastic boat excursion on Onelli Bay.

The deep-flowing waters of the Iguazu River plunge over 275 falls, encompassing almost two miles. Iguazu Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, is taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide. The border with Brazil goes through the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) where the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. Yampu travelers will take a boat ride to see Devil's Throat up close (don't forget your raincoat!), and walk through the nearby trails. They are abundant with flora and fauna. In Buenos Aires, we will visit a typical estancia and attend a tango show and in El Calafate, we will visit the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, a true ice river 60kms long that drops down to Lake Argentina, and one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating. We will also explore the northern tip of the Lago Argentino to see the breathtaking Upsala Glacier, 30km wide and the largest in the Patagonia.

This Yampu trip is the complete Patagonia experience. We start in Buenos Aires, and then fly to Trelew for a visit to Valdes Peninsula and the Punta Tombo penguin rookery—one of the most fascinating places on the steppes of Patagonian. From Trelew, which began as a Welsh settlement in the 1860s, we fly to Ushuaia, America’s southern-most city, and Tierra del Fuego, with a cruise visit to the Beagle Channel, a strait separating the islands of the archipelago. Finally, we will travel to Calafate to visit Glaciers National Park, famous for the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Upsala/Onelli glaciers.

Yampu’s Deluxe Buenos Aires and Glaciers National Park tour includes the Alvear Palace (located in the center of the upscale Recoleta district of Buenos Aires, is the most exclusive hotel in Buenos Aires and one of the best in the world), the stunningly situated Hosteria Los Notros in Glaciers National Park near Calafate and the Llao Llao Hotel and Resort in Bariloche in the Lake District. All tours and transfers in Buenos Aires and Bariloche are private, and most meals are included. Tips and airport taxes are also included.

Mare Australis and Via Australis are the new expedition cruise ships of Cruceros Australis in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The deluxe passenger ships offer safety and comfort. Each of the outside cabins offers spectacular views of the magnificent glaciers, forests, and snowcapped mountains when we cross from Chile to Argentina. Prior to the cruise we will visit the “cuernos” of Torres del Paine National Park, which comprises mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers, and was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. Yampu travelers will also spend 2 days in Santiago.

This Yampu tour takes you to the three most important destinations in Argentinean Patagonia: Tierra del Fuego and its capital, Ushuaia; Calafate (on the southern border of Lake Argentino) and Glaciers National Park; and Bariloche—situated in the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by lakes and mountains. It is famous for skiing as well as sight-seeing, water sports, trekking and climbing. Cerro Catedral in Bariloche is one of the top ski centers in South America. You will also spend 4 fabulous days in Buenos Aires, the Paris of the Americas, visit an estancia and enjoy a tango dinner show.

This trip includes Santiago (Chile’s vibrant capital), sandy beaches and famed wineries. We will then go to San Pedro de Atacama and Hotel de Larache, an oasis located in the middle of the driest desert in the world. Treat yourself to gourmet food and local hospitality after an exhilarating day of excursions. Then fly south and stay in extraordinary surroundings in Patagonia, a vast region at the southernmost tip of South America. Explora’s Hotel Salto Chico, set among lakes and peaks, is the perfect base for exploring the vast, magical landscape of Patagonia.

The Patagonian Chile and Argentina Tour takes you to these two countries with a visit to the most amazing sites in Patagonia: the Torres Del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier. Trip starts in the capital of Chile, Santiago, where you will tour the city and its surroundings. You fly south to Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales to visit the Torres del Paine National Park. From here you will cross the border by road to Calafate and visit the Perito Moreno and Upsala/Onelli glaciers. From Calafate you will fly to Buenos Aires to spend a few days in this cosmopolitan city.

Mare Australis and Via Australis are the new expedition cruise ships of Cruceros Australis in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Each of the outside cabins offers spectacular views of glaciers, forests and snow-capped mountains when we cross from Argentina to Chile, arriving at Torres del Paine National Park. Yampu travelers will also visit Buenos Aires - that lovely city on the southern shore of the Rio de la Plata - and Santiago.

Patagonia Explora offers exciting excursions amid unique granite peaks, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls. The hotel is ideally set overlooking Lake Pehoe and the Cordillera del Paine, created with comfort in mind. Then visit the Moais of Easter Island and be surprised by the striking beauty of the island’s many landscapes while relaxing at the Posada de Mike Rapu. In Santiago, you will be able to walk the busy streets of the city, visiting museums, parks and cathedrals.

Yampu takes you to the highlights of Chile: Santiago, a city of parks, universities, museums, history, fine arts and the nation’s stock exchange; Easter Island, the mysterious and remote island where more than 800 Moai statues bear mute witness to a bygone civilization; Patagonia’s ever-popular Torres del Paine National Park; and the Lake District, home to a series of splendid lakes, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls. It is also where anglers from all over South America come to fly-fish.

The deep-flowing waters of the Iguazu River plunge over 275 falls, encompassing almost two miles. Iguazu Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, is taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide. The border with Brazil goes through the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) where the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. Yampu travelers will take a boat ride to see Devil's Throat up close (don't forget your raincoat!), and walk through the nearby trails. They are abundant with flora and fauna. In Buenos Aires, we will visit a typical estancia and attend a tango show. In the Lake Region we are going to see volcanoes and lakes in their entire splendor with the magnificent Andes towering behind them. The magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier in Calafate will also be part of this amazing Yampu trip

Stay at all three Explora hotels, in Atacama, Easter Island and Patagonia, and create the ultimate vacation in Chile. San Pedro de Atacama is an oasis set in the driest desert on earth. Staying at the Explora Hotel with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop, we will see volcanoes, salt flats and hot springs. Next, visit the famed Moais of Easter Island. The Oceanside Posada de Mike Rapu was created with comfort in mind. Lastly, stay four nights at the Explora Hotel in Patagonia.

Yampu’s complete trip of Chile: from north to south (2,700 miles) and from east to west (barely 150). You will visit the capital city of Santiago; the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth; mysterious and magical Easter Island; Torres del Paine National Park, a beautiful aggregation of mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers; and the Lake District, which has been has been compared with Switzerland, although its spectacular lakes, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls take a back seat to none.