Patagonia travel tips
Trekking tips
"Something that I think is incredible is the trekking in Tierra del Fuego. Very few people go, and some of the paths aren’t even marked, but there are guides from the region who can take you on treks in the complete wilderness. It’s a really incredible experience because you feel like you really are the only people there, and you feel like you’re at the end of the earth, trekking. The area hasn’t really been developed, and when people think of trekking they think of Torres del Paine, Fitz Roy and El Chaltén – and not the far south. It’s certainly very bleak and cold but it’s very, very beautiful."
Our Patagonia Vacations
Chile and Argentina tour
Santiago, Lake District, Patagonia, Glaciers & Buenos Aires
Small group adventure vacation to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
Patagonia & Torres del Paine vacation
The best of Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park
Cycling the Lake District of Chile and Argentina
Amazing cycling through Argentina and Chile
Patagonia luxury adventure vacation
Luxury hotels and adventure in Patagonia
Patagonia overland truck tour, South America
From the Chilean Fjords to the Magellan Straits
Paine and Fitz Roy trek, trekking vacation
Spectacular Andes scenery from glacial lakes to towering granite peaks
Patagonia tailor made vacation, 14 days
Be awed by beautiful Patagonian wilderness on this trip
Tour of Patagonia, El Calafate & Torres del Paine
Patagonia's best - Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno Glacier.
Patagonia trekking tour
Natural beauty, dramatic vistas and cosmopolitan cities.
Patagonia self drive vacation
Showcases three contrasting regions of Patagonia in Argentina and Chile
Highlights of Patagonia vacation
10 day adventure through the Highlights of Patagonia.
Argentina tailor made vacation, Buenos Aires to Patagonia
10-days: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate & Glaciers
Self drive Patagonia vacation including Mapuche culture
Independent trip to explore the Mapuche culture
Chile highlights tour, 10 days
10-days: Santiago, Atacama, Patagonia & Torres del Paine
Patagonia tailor made tour, self guided
Self-guided vacation in stunning Patagonian mountains.
Patagonia small group vacation
Explore Patagonia's National Parks by foot and small-ship.
Patagonia trekking vacation Fitzroy and Paine
Dramatic scenery and the trekking world-renowned
Patagonia 12 day tour, Torres to Buenos Aires
Stunning journey to the end of the world
Patagonian adventure vacation
Explore the highlights of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia
Patagonia trekking vacation
Trek the third largest single expanse of ice on earth
Patagonian adventure vacation in Chile and Argentina
Discover stunning Patagonia
Patagonia trekking vacation, Patagonia Eco-camp
Camp & trek Los Glaciares & T. del Paine Parks, Patagonia
Chile tailor made vacation, north to south
Highlights of Chile in wine country, Atacama, and Patagonia
Chile adventure vacation
Chile's best: the Atacama Desert, Lake District and Patagonia
Rio Futaleufu rafting vacation in Chile
Raft deep canyons and pristine wilderness of Patagonia
Chile tailor made tours, volcanos & National Parks
Explore vineyards, spot penguins & journey through volcanoes
Patagonia self-drive vacaton
10 days - Torres del Paine, Calafate & Perito Moreno
Adventure vacation in Patagonia with Iguazu Falls
Explore cities, national parks, glaciers and mountain ranges
Bariloche kayaking vacation in Patagonia
Enjoy guided kayaking and hiking in Bariloche, Argentina.
Cruise tips
Tips on where to stay
Myer Henderson, from our supplier Say Hueque, reveals his Patagonia travel tips for choosing a base: "El Chaltén is one of my favourite spots. It’s a center for hiking and trekking, about four hours from Calafate – it’s a tiny, sleepy little town nestled in the heart of these lovely mountains. The town has grown with tourism, so you have some lovely microbreweries, tasty restaurants, small hotels, a few hostels and some nice lodges. But it’s so small that you can wake up in the morning, walk ten minutes out of town and you’re at the trailhead, and you can go straight off and start exploring the region. There’s Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, you can do horse riding too. It’s basically the quintessential Patagonian experience, especially for outdoorsy folks. I love it!"Culture tips
"We always warn people that Patagonians don’t really make much small talk because they lead very solitary lives out in the wilds, especially the gauchos. You’ll get a warm welcome – but not in the way you’re used to. They don’t really chit-chat. It’s all connected to the difficulty of getting around and the scale of it all – you can’t get a sense of the vastness of the place until you try and imagine actually living there."
Our top Patagonia Vacation
Chile and Argentina tour
Santiago, Lake District, Patagonia, Glaciers & Buenos Aires
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Patagonia tips from our travelers
We have selected some of the most useful Patagonia travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.


“Make sure you have all the right equipment including a lightweight towel and rain jacket because some parts of the trip involve having to walk with your own stuff. Also the microbrewery at El Chaltén was extremely good! Two very good beers on tap.“ - Karen Simecek
“Do some walking beforehand, if you want to get the most from it. Also, don't forget a camera or you will be truly sorry!“ - Chris Senior


“Take a little notebook to write down your spottings - I am not a twitcher but you cannot help becoming interested and noting the birds and animals down is infectious as it allows you to learn even more back at the lodge. The operator really came up with some wonderful ideas. They knew the best areas to stay in, the best accommodation – including a four-bedroom boutique hotel in Buenos Aires – and came up with original ideas for making our trip very special. The guides were all excellent, and all the pick-ups and transfers worked perfectly.“ - Kathryn Huddle