Southern Patagonia: El Calafate & Ushuaia

This week in Argentina takes you through Southern Patagonia, based in two of its most storied towns: El Calafate and Ushuaia. It's a region defined by empty space — vast stretches still barely touched, ice fields too vast to cross on foot, and a long history of explorers who never quite finished their accounts of it.

The trip runs at an easy pace with a mix of private and guided elements, making it a good fit for families or anyone who prefers travelling on their own schedule rather than a packed group itinerary.

Expect a blend of city and culture time in both towns alongside the natural landscapes that draw people to this part of the world.

What you'll do

• Base yourself in El Calafate, on the edge of Patagonia's ice fields
• Travel south to Ushuaia, at the tip of the continent
• Take in the scale of Patagonia's untouched, sparsely populated terrain
• Hear the region's history of exploration and legend
• Move between towns at an easy, unhurried pace