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Writer's picturePauline Lys

10-Day itinerary Backpacking Patagonia: Ultimate South America Roadtrip 🇨🇱🇦🇷


Patagonia, a land of untamed beauty, spanning both Chile and Argentina, is a dream destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. In the span of 10 days, I embarked on an epic backpacking journey through this mesmerizing region, exploring glaciers, mountains, and fjords.

Join me as I recount my unforgettable Patagonian adventure, 10-day backpacking roadtrip in Patagonia, South America, from February 18th to 27th, 2018.


10 days backpacking through Patagonia 🇨🇱🇦🇷


💡: Like in many places in the world, supermarkets are closed on Sundays!


 

Day 1 - Arriving in Patagonia, from Santiago to Punta Arenas


My Patagonian adventure began in the morning with a 3h30 flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas, the gateway city to Chilean Patagonia.


view from the window seat in the plane flying over the Andes mountains
girl with a traveling backpack before going on a trip to Patagonia

Day 2 - Welcome to Punta Arenas! What to do in Punta Arenas?

Road to Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park

Day 3 - Torres del Paine - West Side

Milodon Cave

Lago Grey - Torres del Paine

Day 4 - Torres del Paine - East Side (8-hour hike)

Hike to Mirador Base Las Torres

Day 5 - From Torres del Paine to El Calafate

Day 6 - Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate

Day 7 - Arrival in Ushuaia

Day 8 - Boat tour in Ushuaia to see whales, pingouins and seals & Ushuaia Carnival

Day 9 and 10 - Long journey back to Santiago (14h bus + 4h flight)


 

My 10-day backpacking journey through Patagonia was nothing short of a life-changing experience. From the rugged landscapes of Torres del Paine to the breathtaking beauty of Perito Moreno Glacier and the southernmost city of Ushuaia, Patagonia is a realm of wonders waiting to be explored.


I hope this travel guide inspires your own Patagonian adventure, and if you have any questions or need further inspiration, feel free to reach out. Safe travels! 💙🌎


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