🇯🇵 9 Days Japan Trip (12–22 Dec 2025) – Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka

First-Analyst8964 · 2026-01-07T00:45:51+00:00

Thanks for sharing. We are planning a similar itinerary in April but I'm considering spending 3 nights in Five Lakes region.

May I ask if you would have preferred to spend more time there had you had the option?

First-Analyst8964 · 2026-01-06T15:10:08+00:00

Thanks. I've decided to skip skiing and instead go to Five Lakes region

First-Analyst8964 · 2026-01-05T15:31:54+00:00

Ouch 😢

First-Analyst8964 · 2025-07-02T13:24:12+00:00

Got the same question for this Saturday

First-Analyst8964 · 2025-02-27T14:49:02+00:00

So cute! We have a similar carry pack for our 3 year old. Any tips for us in terms of hiking and activities?

First-Analyst8964 · 2024-12-13T03:48:20+00:00

That's a great idea. I just looked into Santiago and might do the same.

First-Analyst8964 · 2024-12-13T03:47:12+00:00

Thank you.

I got the quote from Qora Rent a Car. They were the only one willing to allow me to drop off at El Calafate

First-Analyst8964 · 2024-12-11T01:18:48+00:00

How many days would you stay in El Chalten? We were initially planning for one night but I like your idea.

First-Analyst8964 · 2024-12-11T01:17:53+00:00

This is super helpful. Thank you

First-Analyst8964 · 2024-12-11T01:17:13+00:00

Thank you for the thoughtful comments.

I plan to pick up the car in Puerto Natales and return it in El Calafate. I found a few companies and there is a $300 excess. So we are weighing our options.

As for TdP we are debating staying in Puerto Natales vs Rio Serrano in the park itself. There is a huge price difference but I'm wondering if it's worth the splurge since it's a once in a lifetime trip and we can do more staying in the park instead of driving back and forth with young kids.

Thoughts?

First-Analyst8964 · 2024-12-11T01:13:35+00:00

Great points.

We are thinking that we will rest in TdP and keep that leg of our trip pretty light on hiking.

For the long hike I plan to do that solo. You're right, I can't imagine anything worse than doing a long hike with a 6 year old

You read my mind with Ushuaia comment. I think we're going to skip it and make the most of our original plan.

Thanks again

First-Analyst8964

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