Patagonia is not an easy place to plan a trip to, but it’s worth all of the effort and more. If you have your own car or are renting one, you can still do this itinerary, but I did this full 8-day itinerary without a car. I've included all the information you'll need for how to get around & enjoy Patagonia from El Chalten, and also Torres del Paine using the bus system in the area. If you have the extra time, I’d recommend spending an extra day or two at each destination. There is always more to do, and then you’ll feel less stressed if the weather turns on you on a hiking day, which happens a lot in these areas. We got super lucky and had clear days the entire time we were there, but that’s rare. To do this trip, expect to fly into El Calafate from Buenos Aires, Bariloche, or Ushuaia. It's best to do this trip in November-March, which is summertime in Patagonia. You'll get the best weather during these times. If you find this information helpful, any tips are appreciated for my work :)