Patagonia I

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Imprint Tours
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134 reviews
Mar 19 - 26, 2026
Group size: 14 - 28
Patagonia I
Patagonia

Imprint Tours
  • Email address verified
134 reviews

$3,895
Deposit: $600
Mar 19 - 26, 2026
Group size: 14 - 28

About this trip

Few places on the globe evoke the mystery and awe that Patagonia provides for the intrepid traveler. The rugged crags and spires of mighty Torres del Paine and Los Glacieres National Parks constitute perhaps the most impressive mountain vistas on earth. Iguazu is arguably the world’s most impressive waterfall. The wild isolated inlets, fjords, and islands of Tiera del Fuego, alpine lakes, and massive glaciers round out the natural experience. Combine these with the cultural gems and Tango culture of Buenos Aires and one has a recipe for a memorable travel experience. 

Tour & Extension Highlights

· Torres del Paine NP – the quintessential Patagonian mountain range with razor-sharp peaks & Alpine lates

· Los Glaciers NP – marvel at the massive Perito Moreno Glacier and hike to vistas of picturesque Mt Fitzroy

· Ushuaia* – the self-proclaimed “Fin del Mundo” (the End of the World) at Tiera del Fuego

· Buenos Aires* – colonial history, colorful neighborhoods, and an evocative cemetery

· Tango & Asado* – we’ll join an Argentine family for a rooftop Asado (barbeque) before venturing out to watch authentic Tango

· Iguazu Falls* – for those able to extend, you’ll encounter one of the great natural wonders of the globe from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides
*optional

Frequently Asked Questions

Visa Requirements: Participants must obtain Visitor Visas themselves for all countries at their own expense.   US or Canadian citizens are not required to acquire a visa prior to arrival for tourist visits up to 90 days for both Argentina and Chile.


Registration and Deposit

Q: What should I expect after registering and paying the deposit for the tour?

A: You will receive a confirmation email welcoming you to the tour. This email will include a link to a 'Manage Booking' page where you can view and edit all your trip details. Also included is your deposit receipt, payment schedule, and information for purchasing travel insurance through Travelex. Imprint Tours STRONGLY recommends purchasing trip insurance.


Q: If I want to end my tour in Ushuaia and connect with my Antarctica cruise, how do I designate this?

A: Choose "Ushuaia" in the registration field provided.


Q: If I want to end my tour in Buenos Aires, how do I designate this?

A: Choose "Buenos Aires" in the registration field provided.


Q: If I am scheduled to connect to the Antarctica cruise, does Imprint provide an extension for visiting Iguazu Falls?

A: Unfortunately, no. However, we are happy to share our hotel and local guide information for those of you who want to make independent arrangements. Please inquire: info@imprinttours.com. Please note: we will not plan an excursion for you, nor will we answer questions. We will provide the above mentioned information as a courtesy only.


Q: Is my deposit refundable?

A: Your deposit is refundable for 30 days, after which it is non-refundable for any reason.


Flight Information

Q: Are flights included?

A: International Flights to/from the tour are NOT included. Internal tour flights (El Calafate > Ushuaia OR Buenos Aires) are included.


Q: What airport do I use to join the tour?

A: The tour starts in Puerto Natales, Chile, Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) on March 19 (late afternoon).


Q: What airport do I use to depart the tour?

A: The tour ends in Buenos Aires on March 26 after breakfast. International flights depart from Ezeiza Airport (EZE). If you are extending to Iguazu, your departure airport is Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR).


Q: Can I skip breakfast on the final day and depart early that morning?

A: Yes, you are not obliged to partake of the final breakfast, nor will you miss any tour activities.


Q: Does Imprint provide or arrange airport transfers?

A: No, airport transfers to join or depart the tour are the traveler's responsibility to arrange. Basic information will be included in the 8-Week Letter. 


Q: Does Imprint provide advice about airlines, routing, or booking?

A: No, Imprint does not provide these services.


Q: When should I book my flight?

A: Avoid booking flights before July 19, 2025 unless you confirm the tour status.


Q: Do I need to check the tour status after July 19?

A: No, if you have not received a cancellation notice from Imprint by July 19, you may assume the tour is a go.


Tour start/end

Q: What time will the tour start on March 19?

A: 17:00 (5:00PM) 


Q: What time will the tour end on March 26? What time will the Iguazu extension end on March 29?

A: After breakfast


Q: Can I skip breakfast on the final day and depart early that morning?

A: Yes, you are not obliged to partake of the final breakfast, nor will you miss any tour activities.


Payment: Early Pay Discount (EPD) and Full Price

Q: How do I take advantage of the Early Pay Discount (EPD)

A: To receive the $300 EPD, you must register for the EPD price and pay in full by July 19, 2025. You will receive a notice of final payment due one week prior. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding EPD as cancellation incurs a penalty.


Q: If I’ve chosen to take advantage of the Early Pay Discount (EPD), and subsequently cancel, what penalties will I incur?

A: If you’ve opted for the EPD and paid in full, but then cancel, your deposit plus $400 of the EPD price is non-refundable. If no deposit has been paid, $1000 of the EPD price is non-refundable.


Q: If I have registered for the EPD price, but then need to switch to 'full price' and pay my balance later, can Imprint accommodate me?

A: Yes, we can switch packages for you. Simply send us an email - info@imprinttours.com


Q: Can I pay with a Credit Card?

A: Yes, you can opt to pay via Credit Card. However, you must pay the Credit Card fees, which are non-refundable in the case of cancellation. 


Q: Can I avoid the Credit Card fees?

A: Yes, you can pay via ACH transfer without fees. 


Q: If I am registering for the optional extension, why do I need to designate EPD or Full Price when the extension price is the same for both?

A: Designating EPD or Full Price on the optional  extension allows us to synch up payments for your entire trip in order to invoice you accurately. 


Q: Can I choose to delay final payment until Nov 19, 2025?

A: Yes, you must register for a Full Price package, then pay your balance due by Nov 19. You will receive a notice of final payment due one week prior.


Q: Is there any penalty for cancellation of a non-EPD registration?

A: No, there is no penalty for cancellation until Nov 19. However, your deposit is forfeit if the 30 days has elapsed (see above).


Q: What if I have to cancel after Nov 19?

A: After Nov 19, 2025 all payments are final and non-refundable for any reason. 


Pre-Departure Information

Q: What should I do to prepare for the tour?

A: About 8 weeks before departure, you'll receive a detailed email with a packing list, sightseeing suggestions, and other important information. Meanwhile, ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date and has two clean pages for visa stamps.


Pre- and Post-Tour Hotels

Q: Since Imprint is unable to assist with pre- and post-tour hotel bookings, how do I book non-tour hotel nights?

A: For pre-tour nights, book the Hotel Vendaval. For post-tour nights, we will be using Tango de Mayo in Buenos Aires and Hotel Fueguino in Ushuaia. If you are extending to Iguqzu, we are using Hotel TBA. Bookings are under Say Hueque in Puerto Natales and Imprint Tours in Buenos Aires/Ushuaia and Iguazu, standard rooms. Final hotel bookings with roster names will be made about 60 days prior to the tour start.


Q: If I want to book pre-tour nights in the Hotel Vendaval, can Imprint assist in making sure I stay in the same room when the tour begins?

A: No, Imprint is unable to assist with this. You must deal directly with the hotel to make any special arrangements.


Q: What if the first and/or last tour hotels are fully booked for the pre- and/or post-tour nights I am interested in?

A: You must make your own alternative arrangements. We suggest using your favorite hotel booking engine to choose an accommodation with the location, price, and standard of your choice.


Tour Hotels

Q: If I need a complete list of tour hotels, where do I find that?

A: On the Patagonia Tour ITINERARY page on the Imprint website or the Itinerary listing on this We Travel registration portal. 

Important Reminders

Q: Are there any critical things I need to keep in mind?

A:

  • Print and keep the confirmation letter for reference.
  • Add reid@imprinttours.com to your email address book.
  • Download Whatsapp for essential on-tour communications.
  • Check your bank’s policy on international ATM withdrawal or Credit Card fees.

Health and Safety

Q: What health precautions should I take?

A: Visit the CDC website or your local travel medicine clinic for suggested inoculations for Argentina and Chile. We cannot advise on inoculations due to liability concerns.
This tour involves moderate to demanding physical activity, including walking tours, climbing steps, and excursions to natural sites with uneven terrain. Participants should be in good health and capable of handling such activities.


Tour Member Expectations

Q: What mindset should I have for the tour?

A: Be flexible, independent, and personally responsible. Expect challenges and surprises, especially in less-developed areas. Positive, flexible attitudes contribute to a better group experience.


Travel Insurance

Q: Why is travel insurance important?

A: Travel insurance protects your investment against unforeseen events like flight delays, baggage loss, or sudden illness. We recommend Travelex.


In case you haven’t read our Terms and Conditions carefully, we would like to repeat the

importance of purchasing trip insurance. We have partnered with Travelex, a leader in the travel insurance industry. We have chosen Travelex for their very high rating, their record and

reliability of processing claims, and their excellent customer service. Travelex is proud to offer

you a variety of travel protection plans to fit your travel needs. We understand your plans can

change quickly and unforeseen events could impact your travel plans. We feel it’s important to consider purchasing a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment.

Travel protection plans help provide coverage for:


- Trip Cancellation

- Trip Interruption

- Emergency Medical Expenses

- Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation of Remains

- Travel Delay

- Baggage & Personal Effects

- Baggage Delay and more


TRAVEL ASSISTANCE SERVICES*: With a Travelex Travel Protection Plan, emergency assistance and travel services are just a phone call away from virtually anywhere in the world.

For more information on the recommended plans or to enroll, CLICK HERE or contact Travelex

Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 06-0252.


Please Note:

Travelex Insurance Services plans are only available to U.S. Residents. To be eligible for a

waiver of the pre-existing medical condition exclusion, the Ultimate protection plan must be

purchased within 21 days from the time you make your initial trip deposit. However, plans can

be purchased any time up until the day prior to departure.


*Travel Assistance Services are provided by the designated provider as listed in the policy. The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries and may be changed without notice. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC #16535, state of domicile: New York), 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Certain coverages not available in all states.

What’s included

  • Accommodations 7 nights
    7 nights hotel accommodation
  • Most meals
    All breakfasts, 3/4 dinners, and 2 lunches
  • Transportation
    Bus and flight travel throughout the tour
  • Tips
    All tips are included: tour manager, local guides, drivers, group meals, hotel staffs
  • Guides
    Full-time services of a tour manager, local guides
  • Entrance fees
    All entrance fees: Torres del Paine and Los Glacieres NPs
  • Activities & Excursions
    Torres del Paine hikes, Perito Moreno excursion & boat ride, Laguna Capri and Miradores los Condores hikes

What’s not included

  • International flights
    Flights to and from our tours are NOT included
  • Travel insurance
    Strongly recommended
  • Visas
    Participants are responsible for obtaining Visas and paying all associated fees
  • Drinks & free-time meals
    Participants are responsible for the cost of all drinks and free-time meals throughout the tour
  • Additional activties
    Activities not listed in the itinerary, such as free-time sightseeing and activities
  • Baggage
    Flight baggage overage fees
  • Additional expenses
    Expenditures of a personal nature

Available Packages

Early Pay Discount - Double Occupancy
Deposit: $600
Available until July 19, 2025Sold Out

For 2 travelers sharing a room on the same booking (1 Double bed or 2 Twin beds).

Price is per person based on double occupancy. 

Must pay in full by July 19, 2025  to receive early discount. Please review Terms & Conditions for the Early Pay Discount as cancellation incurs a penalty.


If booking separately, please use the  "Twin/Single Sharing"  package.

$3,895
Deposit: $600
Early Pay Discount - Single Traveler
Deposit: $600
Available until July 19, 2025Sold Out

For individuals traveling alone and paying the Single Supplement.


Must pay in full by July 19, 2025 to receive early discount. Please review Terms & Conditions for the Early Pay Discount as cancellation incurs a penalty. 

$4,895
Deposit: $600
Early Pay Discount - Twin/Single Sharing
Deposit: $600
Available until July 19, 2025Sold Out

For traveling companions/couples registering separately.

OR - For the individual who doesn't want to pay the Single Supplement and is willing to share a room with a traveler of the same gender.

Note - If Imprint is unable to find a traveler willing to share you will be required to pay the single supplement.


Must pay in full by July 19, 2025 to receive early discount. Please review Terms & Conditions for the Early Pay Discount as cancellation incurs a penalty. 

$3,895
Deposit: $600
Double Occupancy (Full Price)
Deposit: $600
Available until November 19, 2025Sold Out

For 2 travelers sharing a room on the same booking (1 Double bed or 2 Twin beds).

Price is per person based on double occupancy.


If booking separately, please use the "Twin/Single Sharing" package.

$4,195
Deposit: $600
Single Traveler (Full Price)
Deposit: $600
Available until November 19, 2025Sold Out

 For individuals traveling alone and paying Single Supplement. 

$5,195
Deposit: $600
Twin/Single Sharing (Full Price)
Deposit: $600
Available until November 19, 2025Sold Out

For traveling companions/couples registering separately.


OR - For the individual who doesn't want to pay the Single Supplement and is willing to share a room with a traveler of the same gender.


Note - If Imprint is unable to find a traveler willing to share you will be required to pay the single supplement.

$4,195
Deposit: $600

Available Add-Ons

Iguazu Extension Double/Twin (Early Pay)
$1,300
Available until July 19, 2026
Deposit: $0

For 2 travelers sharing a room booking together or separately.

Price is per person based on double occupancy. 

Must pay in full by July 19, 2025.

There is no early pay discount for the extension. The designation of 'Early Pay' is merely to sync payment schedules.

Iguazu Extension Single (Early Pay)
$1,700
Available until July 19, 20255 left
Deposit: $0

For 1 traveler booking alone and paying the single supplement. 

Must pay in full by July 19, 2025.

There is no early pay discount for the extension. The designation of 'Early Pay' is merely to sync payment schedules.

Iguazu Extension Double/Twin (Full Price
$1,300
Available until November 19, 2025
Deposit: $0

For 2 travelers sharing a room booking together or separately.

Price is per person based on double occupancy. 

There is no early pay discount for the extension. The designation of 'Full Price' is merely to sync payment schedules.

Iguazu Extension Single (Full Pay)
$1,700
Available until November 19, 20256 left
Deposit: $0

For 1 traveler booking alone and paying the single supplement. 

There is no early pay discount for the extension. The designation of 'Full Pay' is merely to sync payment schedules.

$3,895
Deposit: $600


Itinerary

Puerto Natales, Chile
Days 1 -2

Day 1  Bienvenidos! Welcome to Chile and Patagonia!
Welcome meeting & Dinner
We will have our usual get-acquainted meeting at about 5 pm, followed by dinner together.

Day 2  Torres del Paine NP
The first full day of our tour is a blockbuster. We’ll  make a day-long excursion to famed Torres del Paine National Park, crown jewel of Patagonia. We’ll intersperse light hiking with scenic overlooks and photo stops. Among the possible destinations are Salto Grande, Cuernos del Paine Nordenskjold Lake, and Pehoe Lake. We will picnic for lunch and return to Natales in the afternoon.


Hotel Vendaval (2 nights) https://hotelvendaval.com/

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Imprint Tours
134 reviews
We at Imprint Tours believe travel broadens horizons, introduces new ways to see the world, equips us with a new frame of reference for evaluating our own society, breaks down prejudice, and promotes global understanding. Therefore, we endeavor to “Travel with Intent”: an intention to take a reflective, introspective approach; connect with the cultures we visit; and balance the enjoyment of discovery with responsible travel. We want our “imprint” on the planet to be light and our “imprint” on the local culture to be positive.

Reviews

This was my second tour with Imprint. The local tour guide, Lulu, was organized and knew the area well. She did an amazing job of herding her large group of 31 travelers through the crowds of people on trams, subways, trains, cable cars and buses. My wish would be for a smaller sized group of travelers. Everyone on the tour was prompt and courteous though. The accommodations were nice, especially the brand new hotel in Hiroshima. Wow! That was a treat. I was disappointed that we were not able to see more of Tokyo though. Perhaps a second night there would be nice. My favorite city by far was Takayama. The day excursion to Shirakawa-go was spectacular, but I felt sorry for the locals being overwhelmed by thousands of tourists visiting their village every day (and felt a bit guilty of being one of those tourists myself). I felt the tour was a nice balance of large cities (Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka) and smaller cities or towns (Hiroshima, Takayama, Nara). I opted for the Koyasan overnight at the end of the tour. It was a mystical, magical place up in the lush green mountains. I loved it! The accommodations were comfortable at the ryokan (futons on the tatami mat floor) and I appreciated having my own bathroom in my room (although I understand not all rooms did). The cost of the tour was priced affordably. I give it an overall rating of 4 stars. The only complaint I had was the large size of the group.
By Denise S for Japan on Jun 21, 2025
This was a great trip and tour of Japan. It checked all our boxes and LuLu our guide was fantastic! We had the added bonus of having Reid (and Cheryl) on the tour, and his added value and commentary was great. Good people and sites!
By James M for Japan on Jun 03, 2025
Japan is a wonderful place. Lulu is a fantastic local guide. The tour requires a lot of walking and may not be for everyone.
By Kenneth K for Japan on Jun 03, 2025
We had a great time. This was our first organized tour. Joining a tour to see Japan turned out to be a great decision. What really made the tour for us was the quality of our guide. She was very knowledgeable and very competent, but she was also engaging and fun. We saw lots of amazing things in Japan that we would never have found on our own. We came away with a much deeper understanding of Japan. We also liked that this was an active tour. We used public transportation whenever possible, and we got lots of steps in every day. We saw several of the big cities, but we also got out into the countryside. The other tour members were fun and interesting people.
By Karen C for Japan on Jun 02, 2025
The variety of islands that we visited on our tour - from white-washed Mykonos to the Venetian vibe of Naxos to the small village feel of Amorgos and finally, the spectacular views of Santorini was perfect! We were probably 2 weeks too early in the tourist season to enjoy the beaches and swimming pools at our hotels, but we wouldn't have wanted to miss the amazing Easter celebration on Amorgos. The advantage of going early meant no crowds! The disappointments were few - the first get-together dinner at a very touristy, crowded restaurant with a very un-Greek meal of chicken and french fries and then sometimes having a bit too much free time and no suggestions of things to do. On the whole, a terrific experience!
By Robin F for Greek Islands Tour - Cyclades on May 06, 2025
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