6-Nights Adventure in Argentina: Patagonia Road Trip — CALL

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722299

Epic Scenery, Rural Charm Set off on a captivating exploration of Argentine Patagonia, where the rugged coast meets vivid lakes. Revel in unique wildlife alongside glacial wonders.

Trip Overview:

This 7-day Argentina self-drive vacation takes you through Argentine Patagonia from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate. It is a great way to explore the beautiful wilderness of Patagonia.

Your journey begins in Trelew, Argentina, where you’ll collect your rental car and begin your self-drive through Argentine Patagonia. End your first day in Puerto Madryn, a coastal resort town in northeastern Patagonia. Spend two nights based in Puerto Madryn, exploring the Valdes Peninsula, which is known for its stunning beaches and large colonies of sea lions and elephant seals living along the coast. You may even spot migrating whales in the Atlantic waters. Continue south and visit the Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery, where up to half a million Magellanic Penguins nest between September and April. Spend the night in the coastal city of Comodoro Rivadavia on the San Jorge Gulf before continuing along Route 40 into the Patagonian steppe.

Cross a landscape of imposing emptiness, where rocky plateaus and sparse vegetation are all you can see for dozens of kilometres in every direction. Reach Lago Posada and Lago Pueyrredon, where you’ll be blown away by the vibrant colours of the waters. Spend the night on the banks of the lake before continuing south towards El Calafate and crossing into Patagonia Park to admire the scenery of 300m-high rock walls and spot Patagonian wildlife such as the llama-like guanacos. Reach El Calafate, where you’ll spend two nights and head on a tour of Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s largest glaciers and the only advancing glacier in the world. Watch the ice calve from the massive glacial face and stand in awe of nature’s power.

You’ll then return to El Calafate, where your tour ends, but consider extending your stay in Patagonia with a trip into Chile to visit Torres del Paine National Park.

Highlights:

Begin your Patagonian road adventure in Puerto Madryn, Argentina, gateway to marine wildlife and coastal beauty.
Visit the Valdés Peninsula and Punta Tombo to encounter vast penguin colonies and windswept cliffs.
Journey south through the Patagonian steppe to Lago Posadas, where turquoise lakes meet rugged mountains.
Drive along legendary Route 40, pausing at Cañadón Río Pinturas to admire its dramatic canyon landscapes.
End in El Calafate, standing before the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier, a true natural wonder of Patagonia.

Included Services:

6 nights in first-class to deluxe accommodations
7-day car rental (Chevrolet Prisma or similar) with unlimited mileage
GPS system with car
Additional authorized driver
Theft protection and deductible insurance
Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

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Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Madryn

Upon your arrival in Trewlew Argentina, you collect your rental car and make your way to your hotel in Puerto Madryn. Actual hotel is confirmed at time of booking. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Driving distance; 64KM (50 minutes)

Hotel: Hotel Territorio (4 Star Rating)

The hotel is located in Punta Cuevas, Territorio and offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and views of the Patagonian Sea. Facilities include a gym and a spa. Free private parking is possible on site. Territorio's spa is ideal for relaxation, offering a hot tub, massages and a dry sauna.

Puerto Madryn's city centre is 2 km away.

Day 2: Exploring Puerto Madryn

Today is free to explore or visit the Valdes Peninsula, A Patagonian nature reserve that'll let you escape as you witness the wildlife and beautiful scenery of the many beaches and cliffs that surround you.

Hotel: Hotel Territorio (4 Star Rating)

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 3: Puerto Madryn to Comodoro Rivadavia

Today you will start to head south by car towards Comodoro Rivadavia. On your way, you will visit Punta Tombo Penguin Rockery. After your visit your will proceed back to route 3 and continue your journey to Comodoro Rivadavia.

Driving distance: 566KM (10 hours including visit to Punta Tombo)

Hotel: Lucania Palazzo Hotel (4 Star Rating)

Featuring a restaurant, a piano bar, a sauna, and gym facilities, Lucania Palazzo Hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma TVs in downtown Comodoro Rivadavia. The Petroleum Museum is 3.5 km away.

A buffet breakfast is served daily. International dishes can be ordered at Patagonia Restaurant. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the Piano Bar.

Lucania Palazzo Hotel is 13.3 km from Rada Tilly and and 11.3 km from General Enrique Mosconi Airport.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4: Comodoro Rivadavia to Lago Posadas

After breakfast at the hotel, you will continue your drive heading south-west to route 40 where the only attraction is the immense steppe. After arriving Lago Posadas, south of the Patagonia Park, you'll find the Posadas and Pueyrredon lakes that will blow you away with the incredible contrasts of colours in the lakes. After you adventure through Lago Posadas, you'll go to the hotel where you'll spend the night.

Driving distance: 587KM (8 hours)

Hotel: Rio Tarde Casa Patagonica (4 Star Rating)

Rio Tarde Casa Patagonica features accommodation in Lago Posadas. This hotel offers a concierge service, a tour desk and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

Rio Tarde Casa Patagonica offers a continental or buffet breakfast.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lago Posadas, like hiking.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5: Lago Posadas to El Calafate

After breakfast at the hotel, you will continue to make your way south down route 40. On your way, you'll stop in the Canadon Rio Pinturas entrance of the Patagonia Park where you can take in the amazing scenery of the 300m high walls and the land of colours.

After visiting the Canadon Rio Pinturas Portal, you'll make your way back onto route 40 where you'll drive south to get to El Calafate. This is where you'll spend the night.

Driving distance: 668KM (10 hours 40 minutes, including the visit to Canadon Rio Pinturas)

Hotel: Xelena Hotel & Suites (5 Star Rating)

Hosteria Xelena is located at Argentino Lake in El Calafate. Guests that are staying here can admire the landscape while unwinding in the Health Club, where a 70-square-meter swimming pool is also situated. Free WiFi and parking services are provided.

Hosteria Xelena also offers fitness and wellness facilities, including a hot tub and a sauna. Massage treatments and spa sessions are available at extra cost. In addition to the Health Bar, dining options feature Mora Restaurant, the Pierrot Bistro and Coral Coffee shop with wonderful views of the lake.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6: Exploring El Calafate

After breakfast at the Hotel, you’ll be transferred to the Perito Moreno glacier for a tour. Here you will get to see the glacier, one of the largest and the only advancing glacier in the world.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Minitrekking

You’ll then be transferred back to the hotel where you’ll spend the night.

Note: In the afternoon, you will return your rental car.

Hotel: Xelena Hotel & Suites (5 Star Rating)

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7: Depart from El Calafate

The trip comes to an end today after breakfast.

OPTIONAL: Transfer to the airport or Private transfer from El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Lago Posadas (Posadas Lake)

El Calafate

Comodoro Rivadavia

Puerto Madryn

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

10/02/2026 - 12/31/2028

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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