How much does it cost?

From $14,982 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $14,982 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour guided or independent?

It is a fully escorted tour. Knowledgeable English-speaking local guides accompany you throughout, and the operator handles all logistics and logistics at borders and between transport modes.

What is included and what is not?

Included: expert tour guidance, all internal flights, trains and boat crossings, hand-picked 3-4 star hotel and lodge stays, all listed excursions and entry fees, meals as indicated, and one checked bag (up to 15 kg). Not included: international flights, travel insurance, visas, tips and gratuities, personal expenses, and drinks.

When does this tour run?

Departures are in February only, with confirmed dates in February 2027 and February 2028. The core tour is 18 days; an optional Tierra del Fuego Extension runs Days 18-22.

How many people travel in a group?

Groups are capped at 16 travelers maximum.

Rail South America · Escorted tour

Patagonian Rail & Wilderness

22-day escorted rail and wilderness journey from Santiago to Ushuaia through Patagonia

Rail South America operates this 22-day escorted tour through the most remote and dramatic regions of Patagonia, departing from Santiago, Chile and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina at the southern tip of the continent. The journey weaves together historic trains, internal flights, boat crossings, and overland drives, with the transit itself forming the centerpiece of each day. Day 3 takes you by rail to the coastal city of Valparaíso; Day 9 includes a ride aboard La Trochita, a narrow-gauge heritage train through Patagonian Argentina; and if you opt for the Tierra del Fuego Extension, Day 21 puts you on Tren del Fin del Mundo in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. Stops include the granite towers of Torres del Paine, the advancing ice walls of Perito Moreno Glacier, and the remote eco-lodge at Puerto Williams. Hand-picked 3-4 star hotels and lodges anchor each overnight, with all internal transportation, excursions, and entry fees included. Groups remain small, capped at 16 travelers, and English-speaking local guides lead throughout the journey. This tour suits repeat rail travelers and those seeking guided comfort in a landscape of extreme natural beauty.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at US$14,982 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

2 readings are held out of the price above and this history: a supplement. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

The core tour ends on Day 18 in Punta Arenas; the Tierra del Fuego Extension (Days 18-22) is optional and costs an additional USD 3,403 per person.
International flights to and from South America are not included; factor those costs separately.
Departures are limited: only February in 2027 and 2028 are listed by the operator.
One checked bag per person is limited to 15 kg (33 lb), which may require careful packing for a 22-day journey.

Day by day

Day 1
Arrive in Santiago
Day 2
Santiago City Highlights
Day 3rail
Valparaiso Train Day Trip
Day 4rail
Rail Journey to Concepción
Day 5
Arrive in Puerto Varas
Day 6
Osorno Volcano & Petrohué
Day 7
Carretera Austral & Fjords
Day 8
Cross Andes to Bariloche
Day 9rail
Ride 'La Trochita' Train
Day 10
Explore Lakeside Bariloche
Day 11
Flight to El Calafate
Day 12
Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 13
To Torres del Paine
Day 14
Explore Torres del Paine
Day 15
Milodon Caves & Natales
Day 16
To Punta Arenas
Day 17
Discover Punta Arenas
Day 18
Departure or Tierra del Fuego Extension
Core tour ends here for guests departing directly; those continuing take a flight to Puerto Williams to begin the optional Tierra del Fuego Extension.
Day 19
Beagle Channel to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego Extension)
Cross the legendary Beagle Channel by speedboat to enter Argentina and arrive in Ushuaia.
Day 20
Estancia Harberton Penguins (Tierra del Fuego Extension)
Day 21rail
End of the World Train (Tierra del Fuego Extension)
Ride the historic 'Tren del Fin del Mundo' in Ushuaia.
Day 22
Final Departure (Tierra del Fuego Extension)

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Day 3: rail day trip from Santiago to Valparaíso on the Pacific coast.
Day 9Day 9: ride La Trochita, a historic narrow-gauge train through the Patagonian region near Bariloche.
Day 12Day 12: visit Perito Moreno Glacier, a massive advancing ice wall in El Calafate.
Day 14Day 14: explore Torres del Paine National Park with its granite spires in southern Chile.
Day 21Day 21 (Tierra del Fuego Extension): ride Tren del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Train) in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city.

Included

Expert tour guidance throughout the journey
All internal flights, trains & boat crossings
Hand-picked 3-4 star hotel & lodge stays
All listed excursions, activities & entry fees
Meals as indicated in the detailed program
Knowledgeable English-speaking local guides
One checked bag per person (up to 15 kg / 33 lb)

Not included

International flights to and from Patagonia
Travel insurance
Visas and reciprocity fees (if applicable)
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses and drinks
Any services not specified in the itinerary

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $14,982 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $14,982 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour guided or independent?: It is a fully escorted tour. Knowledgeable English-speaking local guides accompany you throughout, and the operator handles all logistics and logistics at borders and between transport modes.
What is included and what is not?: Included: expert tour guidance, all internal flights, trains and boat crossings, hand-picked 3-4 star hotel and lodge stays, all listed excursions and entry fees, meals as indicated, and one checked bag (up to 15 kg). Not included: international flights, travel insurance, visas, tips and gratuities, personal expenses, and drinks.
When does this tour run?: Departures are in February only, with confirmed dates in February 2027 and February 2028. The core tour is 18 days; an optional Tierra del Fuego Extension runs Days 18-22.
How many people travel in a group?: Groups are capped at 16 travelers maximum.