Patagonia in December
Mid-summer means 18 hours of daylight and you will probably be hiking in shorts and t-shirt. Many Chileans and Argentinians will come down to Patagonia for their Christmas break, so you can expect the National Parks to be busier.
5 reasons to visit in December
- Make the most of your time in Patagonia with longer summer days
- This is a good time to see elephant seals and sea lions on the coast
- If you're out on the trails, you can walk long into the day
- See the national parks at their very best
- Refugios and hotels have a real buzz about them as visitor numbers increase
Last Minute Availability in December
FitzRoy and Paine Hiking Tour
This action-packed small group trekking tour combines the best hikes in Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks. Enjoy the best treks in Southern Patagonia, discover Perito Moreno Glacier via small boat expedition, enter Torres del Paine by zodiac…
- 12 Days
- $3,995
Luxury Camp W Trek
Paine's most famous trek from the base of a relaxed, friendly geodesic dome camp for 4 of the 6 nights. Hike with expert guides and only a day pack, returning to a comfortable bed, a wood-burning stove and en suite…
- 7 Days
- $1,361
W Highlights from Luxury Camp
The highlights of Torres del Paine's most famous trek, from the base of a relaxed, friendly geodesic dome camp for 3 of 4 nights. Hike with expert guides and only a day pack, returning to a comfortable bed, wood burning…
- 5 Days
- $994
Hiking in December
El Chaltén Highlights
Three full days hiking the famous trails of Los Glaciares: Mount Fitzroy and Cerro Torre, as well as a remote hike to Loma del Diablo. A combination of relaxed hikes with stretches of moderate difficulty, with accommodation in a secluded…
- 5 Days
- $1,155
Chalten Express: Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre
The Classic El Chalten trek to the must-see landmarks. Trek to Laguna de los Tres with magnificent views over Mount Fitz Roy, camp overnight at Poincenot and continue your trek to Laguna Torre. …
- 2 Days
- $500
The Huemul Circuit
A trek that visits some forgotten corners of Los Glaciares offering great viewpoints of the icecap, with challenging sections like the battering climb through the aptly named Viento (windy) Pass, the Huemul Pass ascent to a campsite high above the…
- 5 Days
- $1,350
9 Day Torres del Paine circuit
The only full circuit route where porters carry the camping gear, leaving you to take the John Garner pass and the park's wilder northern sections with just a day pack. We recommend an upgrade to yurt accommodation on certain nights…
- 9 Days
- $2,840
Dientes de Navarino Trek
A wild and challenging 5-day trek, camping on an island at the southernmost tip of Patagonia. Flights to Isla Navarino are included and the aerial approach surveys the mountainous terrain around the moody Beagle Channel, where you'll be hiking through…
- 6 Days
- $2,650
Chalten Mountain Escape
A moderate intensity trek between established campsites, carrying minimal gear but with two tougher days in the middle as you cross the Rio Fitz Roy by zipline, climb to look down on the ice field from the high Viento Pass…
- 7 Days
- $1,830
Paine Circuit Half and Half
A mix of guided and unguided hiking. You walk the well-marked W Trek unaided, meet your guide for the tougher northern section on Day 4 and head on to the John Garner Pass with the unmatched views of Grey Glacier…
- 8 Days
- $1,590
Paine O Circuit with Oggioni Pass
The Oggioni Mountain Pass is a challenging, unmarked wilderness trail that cuts across from the towers of Torres del Paine into the Dickson Valley and allows the more serious hiker to join up to the John Gardner pass and cover…
- 8 Days
- $1,815
The Classic Full Circuit
This route is the fastest, cheapest way to complete the full circuit that takes you to the less travelled northern side of the park, over the John Garner pass with the icecap laid out beneath you and then brings you…
- 7 Days
- $2,295
Cruises in December
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Glaciers of Patagonia Adventure Cruise
Witness the extraordinary spectacles of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field by getting up close to around 15 glaciers on the only cruise to take this route. Marvel at Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal and Herman glaciers, just to name a few...…
- 4 Days
- -
Wildlife, Glaciers & Cape Horn
Voyage south from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on an adventure cruise packed with incredible wildlife, fascinating history, and breathtaking wild scenery. Sail through the famous Magellan Straits and Beagle Channel, with landings at glaciers, the fabled Cape Horn and a…
- 5 Days
- $1,990
Northern Patagonia Fjords Cruise
Voyage to remote corners of the northern fjords that few other boats can access. Visit the San Rafael glacier, where enormous depth and time have turned the ice an incredibly deep blue. Bathe in the open air in hot springs,…
- 6 Days
- -
Cape Horn & Penguins
A spectacular voyage north from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas, through remote channels of the Patagonian fjords. Walk among Magellanic penguins, land at glistening glaciers, sail through the famous Magellan Straits, Beagle Channel and Wulaia Bay, and have the chance to…
- 4 Days
- $1,595
Group Tours in December
The Infamous Route 40 - Bariloche- El Chalten
The epic Ruta 40 runs alongside the Andes for over 5000km in total. This expedition takes in everything from hanging glaciers to ancient cave paintings and gives you the chance to try horse trekking from remote estancias or rafting on…
- 7 Days
- $2,166
Patagonian Peaks and Plains
A group tour of enormous scope, travelling with expert local guides from Santiago to central Chile, then to Tierra del Fuego and back up to Buenos Aires, covering Patagonia's best trekking in a series of day hikes, visiting volcanoes, touring…
- 20 Days
- $5,490
FitzRoy and Paine Hiking Tour
This action-packed small group trekking tour combines the best hikes in Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks. Enjoy the best treks in Southern Patagonia, discover Perito Moreno Glacier via small boat expedition, enter Torres del Paine by zodiac…
- 12 Days
- $3,995
- 7-Dec-2020
- 7 other departures
South America - Wild Patagonia
An epic, in-depth group tour of Patagonia, combining trips to Huerquehue National Park, the Queulat glacier, an isolated fishing village, a working estancia in Argentina and a king penguin colony in Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, El Chalten and…
- 27 Days
- $11,722
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