Patagonia walking holidays guide

There’s an old saying you’ll often hear in this part of the world – ‘Those that hurry in Patagonia waste time.’ Which is exactly why there’s no better way to explore this vast region than on foot, thoroughly immersing yourself in richly diverse landscapes from glacial lakes to arid steppe, Andean peaks to temperate rainforest. Walking through Patagonia also brings you a lot closer to the magnificent wildlife here. Chilean flamingo stalk elegantly through salt lagoons, mighty condor sail on thermal gusts above the Andes, and shadowy puma tread warily in the iconic Torres del Paine National Park.


It’s not unknown to be humbled by the beauty of a natural landscape. But what’s amazing about Patagonia is just how often it manages to leave you speechless.![]()

Patagonia is the kind of place where it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Maybe that’s why those who live here at the end of the earth can sometimes take a while to open up to strangers. But get them talking, and you’ll find warm and welcoming conversation, always worth slowing down to listen.
Find out more in our Patagonia walking holidays guide.
Find out more in our Patagonia walking holidays guide.
Our Patagonia walking Holidays
Patagonia and Torres del Paine holiday
The best of Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park
From
£3695
15 days
ex flights
Small group adventure holiday to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
From
£4900
20 days
ex flights
Patagonia tailor made tour, self guided
Self-guided holiday in stunning Patagonian mountains.
From
US $3333 to US $3637
13 days
ex flights
Paine and Fitz Roy trek, trekking holiday
Spectacular Andes scenery from glacial lakes to towering granite peaks
From
£6190
13 days
ex flights
Patagonia trekking holiday, Patagonia Eco-camp
Camp & trek Los Glaciares & T. del Paine Parks, Patagonia
From
£4180 to £5403
17 days
ex flights
Patagonian adventure holiday in Chile and Argentina
Discover stunning Patagonia
From
£3544
12 days
ex flights
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Best time to go on a walking holiday in Patagonia

Packing for a Patagonia trip is no easy task. You’ll often get four seasons in one day – and sometimes more.![]()

Summer, Nov-Feb, is generally the best time to go walking in Patagonia, when days can reach a pleasant 22°C. The scenery is especially picturesque in spring and autumn though, so it’s worth thinking about the shoulder months, which are usually less expensive too. Winter walking is possible, particularly in southern areas such as El Calafate, and the scenery is unarguably stunning, but long, self guided treks aren’t advisable due to the biting cold, snowfall and shorter days. Puma sightings, however, are most common in winter, when the crowds are lower and these elusive animals break cover.
Patagonia Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
5
16
60
FEB
4
15
52
MAR
3
12
58
APR
1
10
58
MAY
-1
6
57
JUN
-2
5
56
JUL
-2
4
46
AUG
-1
6
47
SEP
0
8
36
OCT
2
14
36
NOV
3
15
50
DEC
4
17
48
Our top Patagonia walking Holiday
Patagonia and Torres del Paine holiday
The best of Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park
From
£3695
15 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 23 Dec
2024: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar
2023: 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 23 Dec
2024: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar
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