Patagonia Tours & Holidays
Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Overview
From the blue fjords of the Chilean Pacific to the windswept steppe of the wild Argentinian Atlantic, Patagonia dwarfs our concept of vast and fills our senses with the wild. Running down the Andean spine between those two great coasts are immense glaciers, unseen forests and imposing granite towers. Patagonia is a place where wildlife thrives in the wide open spaces, but also where humans have bravely settled in a mostly futile attempt to tame that wilderness. To the extreme south historic waterways that connect the great oceans echo murmurs of scientists, explorers and navigators like Darwin, Fitz Roy and Magellan, but also mark the southernmost outreach of the populated world, the end of the earth.
From the blue fjords of the Chilean Pacific to the windswept steppe of the wild Argentinian Atlantic, Patagonia dwarfs our concept of vast and fills our senses with the wild. Running down the Andean spine between those two great coasts are immense glaciers, unseen forests and imposing granite towers. Patagonia is a place where wildlife thrives in the wide open spaces, but also where humans have bravely settled in a mostly futile attempt to tame that wilderness. To the extreme south historic waterways that connect the great oceans echo murmurs of scientists, explorers and navigators like Darwin, Fitz Roy and Magellan, but also mark the southernmost outreach of the populated world, the end of the earth.
Today Patagonia is not only synonymous with wild beauty and stunning landscapes, it is a magnet for travellers that come to hike, photograph, observe and explore this impressive region. Wild Frontiers' travellers come to absorb Patagonia's scenery, discover its past and savour its food. Steeped in history, cultural significance, and a hub for conservation, the pull of Patagonia runs deeper than its aesthetic majesty. Planning ahead is essential to make the most of the vast remoteness, with some areas home to excellent infrastructure, and others less so. The comfort of knowing you’ll be resting your head and enjoying a delicious Patagonian dinner in a handpicked property makes a day exploring these wild lands even more of an adventure. Patagonia is a land to reconnect with nature, a place that is sure to change you.
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BEST EXPERIENCES
HIKE LAGUNA DE LOS TRES
Embark on this full day hike through the Rio Blanco Valley savouring typical Patagonian scenery and catching glimpses of Piedras Blancas Glacier along the way. From Laguna de los Tres, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Mount Fitz Roy and Viedma Lake in the distance.
DELVE DEEP INTO TORRES DEL PAINE
Explore the glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife of this majestic national park. Torres del Paine is known for its otherworldly views, but its beauty goes well beyond its skyline. There are numerous lakes, lagoons, rivers and forests in and around the national park and we can explore those via trekking or a more traditional tour.
ICE TREK ON PERITO MORENO GLACIER
The poster child for Patagonian glaciers, Perito Moreno is universally loved for its deep rich hues and memorable views, yet getting up close and personal with one of the world’s few advancing glaciers is now possible with a trek over its ice fields.
HIKE UP OSORNO VOLCANO
Chile’s Patagonian Lake District at its most dramatic. The easy trek up the area’s most famous landmark provides views over Llanquihue Lake and can also be combined with an exploration of the Petrohue River and waterfalls and Todos Los Santos Lake.
HIKE IN A PATAGONIAN RAINFOREST
Alerce Andino National Park can be found down the Austral Highway beyond small fishing villages and up the Chamiza River. Take a guided hike to explore Patagonian rainforest inland towards the Sargazos Lagoon in the Andes range covered in 3,000-year-old trees.
TREK OFF TRACK AT PERITO MORENO NATIONAL PARK
Some trails are in danger of being loved to death in Patagonia, such is their well deserved fame, but name confusion and just plain remoteness has preserved the seldom visited national park with the same name as the famous glacier. This means Wild Frontiers' travellers can hike in the solitude of one of the most beautiful parks in Patagonia.
EXPLORE PATAGONIA NATIONAL PARK
Spanning both Chile and Argentina, this park's generic name is a disguise for one of the most unique parks on earth. Basking in soaring peaks that grab photographic headlines, the park has some of the best hiking in Patagonia with a full breadth of ecosystems and access to adjacent park systems that make hiking and touring here a unique experience.
WILDLIFE VIEWING ON PATAGONIA'S PRISTINE ATLANTIC
Wildlife both terrestrial and marine can be observed in astonishing numbers along the eastern seaboard of Patagonia in Argentina. The focus of our trips is not only the well known Peninsula of Valdés, but also the lesser visited UNSECO world biosphere reserve of Patagonia Azul. This 3 million hectare coastal reserve is one of the best wildlife viewing spots in Patagonia and home to nearly all the important species found both on land and at sea in Patagonia.
GO SOUTH AT PUERTO WILLIAMS
Though Ushuaia has long claimed southernmost city in the world honours, it is Puerto Williams to the south that really is at the end of the earth. But its attractions are its striking mountains and pristine landscapes. Once again Wild Frontiers gets you off the beaten path for travellers that want to avoid more famous sites and enjoy the unique beauty of Navarino Island where Puerto Williams is located. This is Patagonia as the early explorers experienced it.
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Inspiration
Meet the expert, Richard
“Patagonia is a massive wilderness to combat a shrinking planet. Dramatic landscapes with unique wildlife, soaring peaks, endless empty coastline, vast deserts and forests, but also great food and welcoming people. It is the perfect cure for overtourism and big city blues.”