Patagonia Chile

San Rafael boat excursion

Patagonia is the scene of the world’s great adventurers. Even if we know just a bit about the place, the name itself inhabits our subconscious, whispering of an unknown finger of the earth, “El fin del mundo”. We imagine fjords, glaciers, pampas, lonely huasos (cowboys) on their horses herding the sheep, flourishing vegetation, the Andean mountain range and, of course, the world class national park Torres del Paine.

A visit to Patagonia is almost a must for every visitor. Until 15 years ago most of the land was accessible only by air and boat, or via Argentina. This changed with the construction of the Carretera Austral, connecting Puerto Montt with Villa O’Higgins in the south of General Carrera.

Geography has influenced the people of Patagonia. They are independent, refusing to be compared with other Chileans, but are friendly and helpful. If you have a flat tire on the Carretera Austral you can be sure that the next local passing by will stop his car. But you might have to wait a little as only 3% of the whole population of Chile lives in this giant area.

Geographically Patagonia divides into three regions, Chiloé Archipelago, Carretera Austral/Aisen region, and Torres del Paine/Magellan region.

Magic of Patagonia 3 nights from $819 pp	request
Short and concentrated trip to the stunning and incomparable Torres del Paine National Park, spending one night in the park and two nights at Puerto Natales. On private or group basis, departing from Punta Arenas. more details

National Parks of Patagonia 14 nights from $3495 pp	request
This comfortable nature trip offers close contact with the spectacular Patagonian nature. Hike and walk through 8 fascinating and diverse national parks of Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia, staying mainly in cozy lodges and small hotels. more details

Northern Carretera Austral 6 nights from $1106 pp	request
A stunning self-drive circuit north from Balmaceda towards the beautiful and remote areas of Queulat National Park, emerald Lake Yelcho, and Futaleufu. This still unspoilt region is only accessible by car since the 1980s. more details

Southern Carretera Austral 6 nights from $1137 pp	request
A circuit heading southwards from Balmaceda towards Lake General Carrera and Cochrane, exploring this still unspoiled and authentic region that was only accessible by car since the 1980s. more details

Patagonia Highlights Drive 4 nights from $707 pp	request
The perfect circuit from Punta Arenas: a visit to the surroundings and Puerto Natales, and several days in the awesome Torres del Paine National Park. more details

Chile and Argentina Patagonia Wonders 6 nights from $1127 pp	request
A self-drive circuit through Chile and Argentina to Patagonia''''s two most spectacular places: Torres del Paine National Park and Perito Moreno glacier. more details

Grand Patagonia Drive 19 nights from $5819 pp	request
Dream Patagonia self-drive, combining the best of Chilean and Argentina Patagonia. This awesome itinerary covers the Lake District, Bariloche, Futaleufu, Queulat, Lake General Carrera, El Chalten and Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno, and Torres del Paine. more details

Hotel Explora Patagonia 4 nights from $2660 pp	request
Hotel Explora, stunningly set facing the peaks of Torres del Paine, combines luxury with adventure. Packages for different numbers of nights offer marvelous comfort with a range of exciting excursions within the Torres del Paine National Park. more details

The Spirit of Patagonia 4 nights from $2231 pp	request
A marvellous overview of the attractions of Southern Patagonia. Includes visits to Punta Arenas and surroundings, a Patagonian estancia, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, with distant view of the vast Patagonian Icefield. more details

Hotel Remota, Puerto Natales 3 nights from $1080 pp	request
A stylish all-inclusive hotel at Puerto Natales, with view of the Última Esperanza Bay and Paine Mountain Range, that offers a wide range of daily excursions to explore surrounding Patagonia including Torres del Paine and glaciers Balmaceda and Serrano. more details

Torres del Paine Trekking 7 nights from $1784 pp	request
Enjoy active, but relaxed and comfortable, hiking round the wonders of the Torres del Paine National Park, staying in a mix of hostels and hotels, and visiting the Grey glacier by boat. more details

Patagonia Connection: Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa 5 nights from $1170 pp	request
4 programs for stays at Puyuhuapi Lodge, reached from Balmaceda by traveling along and discovering the Carretera Austral. Relax at one of Chile´s best spas, attractively located on the shores of a fjord amid northern Patagonia forest that, along with the Queulat National Park, is perfect for hiking and kayaking. more details