Hero Image
Patagonia shore

Patagonia Explorer

Trip Dates
January 17-30, 2026
Trip Tags
Airfare Included
Land Program
Rice Exclusive
January
South America
Activity Level
Countries Visited
Argentina, Chile
Body

Experience Patagonia, the unspoiled wilderness at lands’ end, at two breathtaking national parks, along with the zest of a stay in Buenos Aires, on this exhilarating 14-day journey. Your small group limited to 24 travelers sets out from Punta Arenas on a day cruise through the storied Strait of Magellan to see Magdalena Island’s immense colony of Magellanic penguins. Next, get a close-up view of Patagonian Chile at an estancia (ranch), meeting cowboys and watching the amazing sheepdogs at work, then enjoying a traditional asado (barbecue) lunch. Heading north to Torres del Paine National Park for a three-night stay, explore this UNESCO reserve’s unparalleled landscape – jagged peaks, ice-blue glaciers, rushing rivers, and thunderous waterfalls – on two full-day excursions. Travel on to Argentine Patagonia and El Calafate, gateway to Los Glaciares National Park, for three nights. More jaw-dropping scenery awaits during a daylong park excursion with a boat cruise to spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier – one of Argentina’s top attractions – and guided walks through the pristine landscape. In El Calafate’s Glaciarium, learn more about the Patagonian Icefield. Exchanging natural for urban surroundings, spend two final nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s lively capital. A full-day city tour includes Palermo’s elegant mansions and lovely parks and the colorful bohemian La Boca district, followed by dinner and a show at a tango house. After touring the beloved Teatro Colón opera house, celebrate the Patagonian adventure over a farewell lunch. Discover revered and remote Easter Island and its enigmatic moai statues with a 4-day/4-night pre-tour option.

Please contact Odysseys Unlimited at 888-370-6765 to reserve today!

Price
From $9,297
Tour Operator
Odysseys Unlimited

Traveling Owls

The Rice Alumni Traveling Owls program serves as a catalyst for lifelong learning and strengthens bonds between Rice University alumni and friends. With a commitment to education, engagement, exploration and excellence, the Traveling Owls program is designed to create exciting intellectual itineraries unlike any other travel opportunities, while sustaining enthusiasm for knowledge and building relationships among fellow Owls.