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The Perito Moreno Glacier, located in the Los Glaciares National Park in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.

Patagonia: Land of Inspiration
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Come with us to Patagonia, one of the most remote and ecologically rich regions on Earth!

Travel Dates: December 1-16, 2026

This immersive educational journey begins in Buenos Aires, then we travel nearly 2000 miles to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in South America. This Go Learn experience blends natural history, ecology, and exploration through some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth.

Over the course of the trip, you’ll observe two species of penguins along the Atlantic coast near Puerto Deseado, step foot onto the ancient ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, and explore El Chalten, home to Patagonia’s most iconic mountain landscapes. The journey continues to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, where we will encounter a third species of penguin and explore the landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, regions visited by Charles Darwin during his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle in the 1830s that later informed his development of evolutionary theory.

University of Utah professor Nate Furman, alongside expert local guides, provides context on the region’s geology, ecology, wildlife, and human history, transforming each destination into a living classroom. This is a truly unique opportunity to experience Patagonia not just as a destination, but as a living system shaped by the elements, wildlife, and time.


Tour Highlights Include:

  • Explore Buenos Aires, including the Recoleta Cemetery and a traditional tango performance.
  • Take three domestic flights spanning nearly the full length of Argentina.
  • Stay in Puerto Deseado, an off-the-beaten-path coastal town connected to Darwin’s early Patagonian explorations.
  • Visit Isla Pingüino to see nesting rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, south polar skuas, and other seabirds.
  • Observe wildlife along the Ría Deseado, a protected estuary rich in marine and bird life.
  • Visit Bosques Petrificados de Jaramillo National Park, a fossilized forest that existed long before the Andes rose.
  • Experience Los Glaciares National Park, including walks along the iconic terraces of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
  • Walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier (age restrictions apply, under 65).
  • Enjoy an exclusive Patagonian wine tasting featuring wines from some of the southernmost vineyards on Earth.
  • Visit El Chaltén, the picturesque mountain town beneath Patagonia’s most iconic peaks.
  • Hike to Laguna de los Tres, the renowned viewpoint at the base of Mount Fitz Roy.
  • Explore Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.
  • Walk through Tierra del Fuego National Park at the “End of the World.”

Patagonia trip group photo, featuring the University of Utah Logo and hand signs
Patagonia trip group photo


Dates

Travel Dates: December 1-16, 2026

Capacity

Maximum number: 20 people

Cost

Double occupancy: $11,175 per person.

Single occupancy: $11,875 per person.


Bird Island in the Beagle Channel near the Ushuaia city. Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego province in Argentina.
Bird Island near Ushuaia