Patagonia luxury adventure holiday

Planet

We use public transport where possible to cut down on carbon emissions. All our guides operate a leave no trace policy throughout all parts of the trip. Water is sourced from local streams, fed by glacial melt, meaning there is no need to use plastic water bottles that would otherwise be imported and put into landfill.


Extra information about Hotel Las Torres hotel, Chile:
The organic garden Las Torres provides approximately 30% of all plants and vegetables eaten in the Hotel.

Two people work exclusively in the garden, producing lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, cilantro and strawberries. There are also fruit trees such as pear, apple, etc.

All travellers and guests are invited to visit the garden. If you decide to lunch at the hotel, you will probably enjoy the flavour of the vegetables grown in Patagonia, without any chemicals.

All used fertilizers are organic and are part of proposed long-term sustainability project which we have implemented.

In the land close to the Hotel Las Torres cattle, sheep and pigs are raised. Both the farm and the greenhouses organic food production meets all standards.

The use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, food supplements or growth hormones is prohibited. Therefore, to maintain soil productivity, supply of nutrients to plants, controlling weeds, insects and other threats, are controlled by the rotation of plantations, natural fertilizers and manual recollection.
Organic food is a simple form of reducing the amount of toxins derived from pesticides and food with additives, and at the same time incrementing the consumption of nutrients.

The 150+ horses in the stables situated 100m from the hotel are checked by vets regularly and those deemed unfit to work are retired.

People

On our Patagonia luxury trekking holiday we employ local guides who have an intimate knowledge of the areas we trek through. It is our policy to carefully dispose of all waste. Food is purchased locally and we aim to use food products with minimum packaging, and encourage cooking with local products.

When out on tour we encourage learning about the country we are travelling in, the local culture of the teams we work with and the areas we pass through. Our guides hold informal talks with groups to inform about and discuss with them all aspects of local life. This helps understanding of the area and appreciation of the people who live there.

Extra information about Hotel Las Torres, Chile:
The hotel has a long history with the park and is a fundamental part of its history.

Local baqueanos tend to the 150+ horses, maintaining their traditional way of life and also encouraging them to learn new languages and interact with curious visitors, as well as show them their heritage.

Baqueanos work in the hotel but in essence they represent what we want to transmit to our visitors. They are part of the Patagonian culture and the most striking personalities. Most of them have been taught since childhood to ride and trust instincts of horses.

Their typical and attractive clothing includes baggy trousers, beret, scarf, belt / sash, knife on the belt, and leather accessories. They have somewhat shy personality but thanks to the often contacts and interaction with the tourists they have learned to communicate very well with guests and have good relation with them.