Patagonia

Occupying the southernmost reaches of South America, straddling both Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is a region of staggering beauty and environmental importance that has long captured the imagination of travellers, artists and explorers. Sparsely populated, mostly wilderness and shamelessly photogenic, this is truly a nature lover’s dream destination.

Get ready for imposing glaciers, vast ice-fields and the rugged snowcapped peaks of the Patagonian Andes; lush forests, majestic fjords and abundant wildlife—above all else, a visit to Patagonia is primarily for walking, trekking or sailing your way around the region’s spectacular collection of national parks and World Heritage Listed wilderness areas.

Hike among the raw, majestic beauty of Chile’s Torres Del Paine, possibly the world's most magnificent national park—an unrivalled landscape of jagged peaks and brilliant blue lakes; and marvel at the mountains, glaciers and stunning frozen landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park, home to the Patagonian ice cap and the colossal Perito Moreno Glacier.

Watch for southern right whales, orcas, elephant seals and sea lions on Argentina’s striking Península Valdés; experience the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Lakes District as you travel between Argentina and Chile; and soak up the fairytale beauty of Bariloche, an impossibly gorgeous lakeside city surrounded by mountains and alpine forests.

Enjoy culture, nightlife and otherworldly landscapes in Ushuaia, the world’s most southerly city; and discover the Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers as you trace the footsteps of famous explorers and sail through the Ultima Esperanza Sound and past the Strait of Magellan.

Join us as we journey into this mind-blowing wilderness for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should be on everyone’s bucket list!

Early morning view of Cuernos del Paine, Patagonia  | Carole Solomons
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Patagonia offers some of the most spectacular wilderness in South America, with the best regions to explore including Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares, the Patagonian steppe, the Lake District and Tierra del Fuego.

Torres del Paine: Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park features towering granite spires and glaciers where iconic trekking routes cross Patagonia’s wild landscapes.

Los Glaciares National Park: Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park protects vast icefields and the immense Perito Moreno Glacier.

Patagonian Steppe: The windswept steppe stretches across southern Argentina offering remote landscapes and wildlife habitats.

Patagonian Lake District: Deep glacial lakes and forested mountains create spectacular trekking landscapes.

Tierra del Fuego: The remote archipelago at the southern tip of the continent offers rugged mountains and coastal wilderness for trekking and horse treks.

Sign showing the tracks of Fitz Roy&#160;-&#160;<i>Photo:&#160;Maude Gamache-Bashille</i>

The best time to travel to Patagonia for hiking and horse trekking is generally October to April when temperatures are milder and daylight hours are longer.

Patagonia has a cool temperate climate with temperatures typically ranging between 5°C and 20°C (41°F–68°F) during the main travel season.

Summer offers the most stable conditions for exploring iconic hiking regions including Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Park.

Early morning view of Cuernos del Paine, Patagonia&#160;-&#160;<i>Photo:&#160;Carole Solomons</i>

Chile is -4 hours behind UTC/GMT time

Spanish (99.5% - official); English (10.2%); indigenous languages (1% - includes Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua, Rapa Nui); other

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US dollars are easily changed.

It is not recommended to exchange money with the street 'money changers'.

It is advisable to carry cards which can be used in Automatic Teller Machines. (Cirrus or one of the other international monetary networks attached to the card). Keep cash in lower denominations such as $10 and $20

Credit cards are not always accepted; it is advisable to check with your leader that the rate offered by the hotel is reasonable.

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Electricity in Chile is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Type C plug

Visas are not required for passport holders from the following countries visiting Chile however some nationalities are required to pay a “reciprocity fee” in USD cash on arrival if entering via Santiago International Airport, for short term tourism purposes.

Australia: fee of approx US$95

New Zealand: no fee applicable

Canada: fee of approx US$131

United States: fee of approx US$131

United Kingdom: no fee applicable

For all other nationalities and longer stays please contact the relevant embassy.

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