Patagonia

• Arrival in Buenos Aires

  Arrive into Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, late in the evening. Tonight is kept easy so you can rest and recharge before your journey into the extraordinary landscapes of Patagonia begins.

• Buenos Aires

  Discover the character and culture of Buenos Aires as you explore its historic neighbourhoods and colourful districts, including La Boca, known for its tango heritage and deep football culture. The evening is yours to experience the city's cafés, parrillas and wine bars, or enjoy an authentic tango performance in the city where the dance was born.

• Buenos Aires - El Calafate

  Fly south to El Calafate, a small town on the shores of Lake Argentino that has long served as a gateway to Patagonia's wilderness. On arrival, explore the old quarter of town, hear stories of the early settlers and pioneers, and gain your first introduction to life in this remote corner of the world.

• Perito Moreno Glacier

  Travel to Los Glaciares National Park to experience the extraordinary Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few advancing glaciers left on Earth. View this immense river of ice from panoramic walkways and from the water, where towering blue walls and the thunder of calving ice create one of Patagonia's most unforgettable sights.

• El Calafate - Puerto Natales

  Journey from Argentina into Chile as the scenery gradually changes from the open plains around El Calafate to the dramatic mountains and fjords of Chilean Patagonia. The drive itself becomes part of the experience, revealing just how vast and varied Patagonia truly is

• Torres del Paine

  Spend the day exploring Torres del Paine National Park, where water seems to take every possible form—turquoise lakes, glacial rivers, powerful waterfalls and ancient ice fields—all set against dramatic granite peaks and vast open landscapes. Scenic drives and short walks reveal constantly changing views, making this one of Patagonia's most rewarding days.

• Puerto Natales - Australis Cruise

  Travel south to Punta Arenas and board the legendary Australis Cruise, your home for the next few days. As you sail through the remote channels of Southern Patagonia, there is a growing sense of leaving the familiar world behind.

• Australis Cruise

  Cruise through the fjords and islands of Southern Patagonia, where every landing is shaped by nature and weather. Explore places such as Ainsworth Bay and Tucker Islets through guided walks and zodiac excursions, with opportunities to encounter elephant seals, penguins and seabirds in one of the world's last great wildernesses.

• Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley

  Step ashore near the spectacular Pia Glacier, where a massive river of ice descends from the mountains directly into the sea. Later, sail through the breathtaking Glacier Alley, passing some of Patagonia's most impressive glaciers and encountering Magellanic penguins and seabirds along the way.

• Australis Cruise - Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay

  Sail towards Cape Horn, the remote headland that for centuries marked one of the world's most challenging sea routes and came to be known as the 'End of the World'. Weather permitting, step ashore before continuing to Wulaia Bay, a place once visited by Charles Darwin and surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego.

• Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

  This morning, your Australis expedition comes to an end as you disembark in Ushuaia, dramatically set between the Beagle Channel and the snow-capped peaks of Tierra del Fuego. Spend time exploring the world's southernmost city before flying back to Buenos Aires for your final evening in South America.
  

• Buenos Aires - Mumbai

  Depart for Mumbai with memories of towering glaciers, dramatic fjords, turquoise lakes and the extraordinary wilderness of Patagonia, carrying home experiences from the end of the world.

• What is Patagonia?

  Patagonia is a region south of South America, which is divided by the Andes into Argentina and Chile. The Argentinian side is dry with Steppe like grassland, whereas the Chilean side is green as it receives much of the rains from the pacific.
  
  

• Is it very cold?

  We take our trips in the spring and autumn season. The temperatures on the ground will be between 5 - 10 deg c in the night and unto 18 deg c in the day. The Patagonian winds might add to the wind chill though.
  
  

• What about walking?

  There are different hikes that you would be invited to take from the cruise once we land. You can choose these depending on your physical fitness. Otherwise, there is not much walking on the tour.

• How are the cabins on the Cruise?

  On the Patagonian itinerary, we use the Australis Cruise to sail through the southern fjords of Chile. The cabins are very spacious with large windows next to the bed. They all have attached bathrooms.

• Why don’t we stay in Ushuaia?

  Ushuaia or the end of the world is a nice city but after having done the cruise, it is kind of a let down we believe to spend time in this dusty town. We only use it to catch a flight from.
  
  

Documents

1. PASSPORT
- Original Current Passport valid and Latest old passport (If Available)
- Passport Copies along with all used pages.
- Passport Validity: 06 or more months valid after the scheduled return

2. PHOTOGRAPH
3 photos for each country, Recent (newly clicked) photographs for both visas (not older than three months), white background, Mat finish, 80% of the face of the area should be covered, ears visible, without specs.
For Chile: 3.5 CM X 4.5 CM.
For Argentina: 4 CM X 4 CM.

3. ORIGINAL BANK STATEMENT
- From the last 6 months to till current date bank statement or the passbook all filed pages are Xerox copies with the first page of the passbook.
- Original Bank stamp & signature are compulsory on each page.
- The Closing Balance should be a minimum of INR 5,00,000/- Per Person.
- On A4 size Paper.

4. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
- Personal - 3 Years ITR Paper/Form 16. – (23-24, 22-23, 21-22)

5. PROOF OF INVESTMENTS
- Fixed Deposits, Funds, Property Investments, Or Other Investments, Etc. (If Any)

6. EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS
a) If you are employed:
- Pay slips for the last three months,
- Employment Contract,
- Employers’ Statement on approval for holidays (NOC - Leave Sanction letter from applicant’s company).
b) If you are a company owner or self-employed:
- Certificate of registration of the company,
- GST Registration,
- Indian income tax return (ITR) acknowledgment for the last Three assessment years OR Form 16,
- Applicant’s company bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank.
c) If you are retired:
- Pension statements for the last three months,
- Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business and Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank.
d) If you are unemployed
- Applicant’s bank statements for the last 3 months stamped by the bank.

7. AADHAR CARD & PAN CARD

8. CHILDREN’S DETAILS (NAME, NATIONALITY, BIRTH DATE)

9. SINCE WHEN DID YOU LIVE MENTIONED ADDRESS IN YOUR CURRENT PASSPORT (PLEASE MENTION THE YEAR)
EXTRA DOCUMENTS:
1. If the applicant is Divorced needs a Divorce paper copy.
2. If the applicant Widow/Widower, then the spouse’s death certificate copy.
3. If a person traveling alone sponsor documents are required – If the sponsor is a son/daughter: Financial Documents, working salary slips, Sponsorship Letter & sponsor passport copy.
4. A Marriage Certificate is required if the Spouse's name is not added to the passport.
5. Additional documents for applications of minor applicants:
- The application form and both declarations - have to be signed by both parents
- Birth certificate
- A passport copy (biometric and address page) of the applicant’s mother having custody/guardianship of the applicant.
- A Passport copy (biometric and address page) of the applicant’s father having custody/guardianship of the applicant.
- If one or both parents are not submitting the visa application with the child: a copy of the visa of that parent
- If only one parent applies: Proof of single custody of that parent either by submittal of the court ruling or submittal of the death certificate of the deceased parent Or
- (if both parents have shared custody) submittal of written and signed authorization letter of the parent non-present with passport copy (biometric and address page) – both certified by a public notary
- If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by a public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor;

NOTE:
All documents should be A4 size paper.
Documents should NOT be stapled. Use U-pins instead.
Documents should be clear & visible. Unclear photocopies prints are not acceptable by the Consulate/Embassy
Back-to-back prints are NOT acceptable to the consulate/Embassy
A document photocopy or photo from a mobile device will not be accepted.

VISA PROCESSING TIME: 
Minimum 2 Months (Saturday, Sunday & National Holidays – EMBASSY/CONSULATE/VFS CLOSED)

INTERVIEW:
The Embassy reserves the right to request additional information/documents.
ARGENTINA: All applicants without exception are requested to be present for a personal interview with a consular officer at the Consulate General of Argentina, Mumbai.
CHILE: You might be called for an in-person interview in Mumbai. Indian Citizens holding valid US visas (with a Current validity of more than six months) will not require a Chile Tourist / Business visa.

VISA NOTE: 
Our management team will do its best to ensure you acquire your visa in time. Still, we hold no responsibility if your visa application gets rejected or is kept on hold till departure, resulting in the cancellation of your tour due to any unforeseen circumstances.
In this case:
- The tour cost will be non-refundable and cancellation charges will be applicable
- Additional costs for re-application of visa and consulate visits outside Mumbai will be charged
- Additional costs will be charged for changes in the tour itinerary due to visa issues