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 Holidays
Chile and Argentina tour
Santiago, Lake District, Patagonia, Glaciers & Buenos Aires
Small group adventure holiday to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
Patagonia and Torres del Paine holiday
The best of Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park
Self drive Patagonia holiday including Mapuche culture
Independent trip to explore the Mapuche culture
Patagonia overland truck tour, South America
From the Chilean Fjords to the Magellan Straits
Argentina tailor made holiday, Buenos Aires to Patagonia
10-days: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate & Glaciers
Patagonia self drive holiday
Showcases three contrasting regions of Patagonia in Argentina and Chile
Paine and Fitz Roy trek, trekking holiday
Spectacular Andes scenery from glacial lakes to towering granite peaks
Patagonian holiday
Explore the mountain scenery of Chilean & Argentine Patagonia
Patagonia trekking tour
Natural beauty, dramatic vistas and cosmopolitan cities.
Patagonia tailor made holiday, 14 days
Be awed by beautiful Patagonian wilderness on this trip
Patagonia tailor made tour, self guided
Self-guided holiday in stunning Patagonian mountains.
Chile highlights tour, 10 days
10-days: Santiago, Atacama, Patagonia & Torres del Paine
Patagonia luxury adventure holiday
Luxury hotels and adventure in Patagonia
Cycling the Lake District of Chile and Argentina
Amazing cycling through Argentina and Chile
Tour of Patagonia, El Calafate & Torres del Paine
Patagonia's best - Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno Glacier.
Patagonia trekking holiday, Fitzroy and Paine
Dramatic scenery and the trekking world-renowned
Patagonian adventure holiday in Chile and Argentina
Discover stunning Patagonia
Rio Futaleufu rafting holiday in Chile
Raft deep canyons and pristine wilderness of Patagonia
Patagonia trekking holiday, Patagonia Eco-camp
Camp & trek Los Glaciares & T. del Paine Parks, Patagonia
Chile adventure holiday
Chile's best: the Atacama Desert, Lake District and Patagonia
Patagonian adventure holiday
Explore the highlights of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia
Patagonia self-drive holiday
10 days - Torres del Paine, Calafate & Perito Moreno
Chile tailor made tours, volcanos & National Parks
Explore vineyards, spot penguins & journey through volcanoes
Patagonia trekking holiday
Trek on the Patagonia Ice Cap, a stunning expedition.
Patagonia cruising holiday, Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
Discover majestic mountains & glaciers of Argentina & Chile
Argentina & Chile Patagonia holiday
Zigzagging along glacier lakes surrounded by virgin forests
Patagonia and Brazil adventure holiday
A fully escorted group tour of Patagonia
Patagonia and Antarctica, fly and cruise
Discover Chile and the Antarctic on this epic adventure
Highlights of Argentina, Buenos Aires & Southern Patagonia
Walk Patagonia's trails and explore Torres del Paine
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 centre 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 Holiday
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 travellers
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 holiday - 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