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What can I do in Patagonia?

Your options for activities in Patagonia are almost endless.
Whether you enjoy water sports, activities on snow and ice, or prefer to keep your feet on the ground,
we are confident that you will find more than enough to keep you busy here in these southern reaches.

Contact Us to help you put together an activity-based tour, customized just for you!

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Land

Water

Snow & Ice

City Tours

Boating

Ice Climbing / Trekking

Cycling / Mountain Biking

Wildlife Viewing / Photography

Rafting

Wine-Tasting

Hike through some of the most majestic landscapes on the planet

Test your kayaking skills on a Patagonian lake, river, ocean or fjord

Downhill at a world-class ski resort, or on an active volcano

Activities on Land

City Tours

Come experience the metropolitan areas of Chile and Argentina, and see how the locals live! We can set you up on a shared tour with other travelers, or a private one just for you. And if you prefer a more up close and personal experience, opt for a walking tour.

Chile — Santiago, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Punta Arenas
Argentina — Buenos Aires, Ushuaia

All of our Package Tours include City Tours of Santiago and/or Buenos Aires, depending on the tour.
If you would like a city tour in a different destination, just let us know, and we'll put it together for you.

Cycling / Mountain biking

Get outdoors and explore in an economical, ecological and fun way — rent a mountain bike! What a great way not only to get around an urban area, but also to immerse yourself in nature, finding that perfect spot you can call your own.

Chile — Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama, Pucon, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales
Argentina — Buenos Aires, Bariloche, El Chalten, Ushuaia

If you would like a tour with opportunities for cycling, just Contact Us, and we'll put it together for you.

Hiking & Trekking

Patagonia is famous for its incredible selection of hiking and trekking trails, and not just in the south. Chile, with the Andes Mountains running all the way down the country, has great opportunities from the far north (San Pedro) down to the southern reaches of the continent (Torres del Paine).

Chile — Easter Island, San Pedro, Santiago, Pucon, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine
Argentina — Bariloche, El Chalten, Ushuaia

If you would like a hiking and trekking tour, just Contact Us, and we'll start working on your program.

Horseback riding

Horses have played a major role in Patagonian history, and continue to be a vital part of the daily lives of Chileans and Argentineans living the south. There are numerous opportunities for horseback riding excursions or witnessing working horses on a real-life Patagonian Estancia, or Ranch.

Chile — Easter Island, San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine
Argentina — Buenos Aires, Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia

If you would like a tour with opportunities for horseback riding, just Contact Us, and we'll begin with your itinerary.

Walking

Walking, we believe, is highly underrated, as it's something that you can do just about anywhere, and in any environment. Take a walking tour through Patagonian cities, walk through the Moon Valley near San Pedro de Atacama, take a walk along the lakeshore in Puerto Varas, to name a few.

Chile — Santiago, San Pedro, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Punta Arenas
Argentina — Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia

If you enjoy walking, both in urban and nature environments, just Contact Us to start discovering Patagonia.

Wildlife Viewing / Photography

Get your binoculars and cameras ready, because you won't believe the diversity of wildlife down here in southern South America, from endemic bird species to guanacos and rheas and foxes to an amazing assortment of wildflowers, including Patagonian orchids. Come see for yourself!

Chile — Easter Island, Pto. Varas, Carretera Austral, Pto. Natales, Torres del Paine, Punta Arenas
Argentina — Iguazu Falls, Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia

If viewing and photographing flora and fauna are your thing, Contact Us, as your options are almost limitless.

Wine-tasting

Whether you prefer Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Carmenère, Merlot, Malbec or countless other varieties, Chile and Argentina offer some of the best wines in the world, as is becoming clear in the international market. Served with Chilean fish or Argentinean beef, it doesn't get much better!

Chile — Mainly in Santiago and surrounding area, but wines are available throughout the country
Argentina — Primarilly in Mendoza, near Santiago, but can be found all over Argentina

If you would like to compare award-winning Chilean and Argentinean wines, just Contact Us to get started.

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Activities on Water

Boat trips

With so much water in Patagonia, boats are not only a way of life, but also a great way to experience this diverse area. Navigate across a lake to a glacier, into a fjord surrounded by forest or up a river to reach an unforgettable waterfall. Just don't forget your camera!

Chile — Easter Island, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Punta Arenas
Argentina — Iguazu Falls, Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia

If you enjoy being on the water & taking boating excursions, Contact Us and we'll send you some ideas.

Canyoning

This is a sport where you rapel and slide down waterfalls in the middle of the forest. It's an experience as thrilling as it is wet, and is a great way to feel at one with nature. These tours are offered in Chile's Lakes District, where there are numerous other water activities available.

Chile — Pucon, Puerto Varas (The Lakes District)

If you love the thrill of being right in the middle of nature, Contact Us and we'll set y ou up with some canyoning.

Cruises

Cruising is a great way to see parts of Patagonia which few people get to experience, that being the hidden fjords and glaciers along the Pacific coast. Take a 4-day "backpacker" cruise from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, and/or enjoy a luxury glaciers cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia.

Chile — Puerto Montt, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas
Argentina — Ushuaia

If you like cruising through pristine waters, Contact Us and we'll get you onboard.

Hot Springs

Who doesn't enjoy soaking in a nice thermal bath after a long day of activities? Because of the active volcanic history of this area, Chile has numerous hot springs and spa resorts to satisfy your every need, from indoor and outdoor baths to body treatments, and of course great dining.

Chile — San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Varas (Puyehue), Puyuhuapi (on the Carretera Austral)

If you enjoy thermal baths and spa treatments, Contact Us to get you into one of many Hot Springs resorts.

Kayaking

Kayaking is a wonderful sport, whether done solo or with friends. It puts you right down on the water, is great excercise, helps you reconnect with nature, and is magical in its ability to clear your mind of all your troubles. Whether you prefer fresh water or the sea, your options are many.

Chile — Pucon, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine
Argentina — Bariloche, El Chalten, Ushuaia

If you like the personal challenge of Lake or Sea Kayaking, Contact Us to get you on Patagonian waters.

Rafting

Whitewater rafting might appear extreme to some, but it's actually quite safe, and definitely exhilerating! Numerous rivers in Chile offer levels 3 to 5 rafting trips, many with glacier-fed ice blue waters. The Baker river in the south could be dammed up soon, so don't miss your chance!

Chile — Pucon, Puerto Varas, Futaleufu, Baker River

If you enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting, Contact Us and let us set you up on some of the best rivers in the world.

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Activities on Snow & Ice

Ice climbing / Ice trekking

Being right on top of a glacier with cramp-ons on your boots, the cold wind in your face and the crunching sound beneath your feet is an experience that is difficult to exress with words. Patagonia in both Chile and Argentina offer wonderful opportunities to be out on the ice.

Chile — Northern and Southern ice fields, Torres del Paine
Argentina — El Chalten, El Calafate

If you would like a tour with lots of ice, Contact Us and we'll put an active itinerary together for you.

Skiing

Being in the southern hemisphere, many olympic ski teams from Europe and North America come to Patagonia to train during their off-season at one of many world-class resorts near Santiago and Bariloche. Wanna ski on a volcano? Come to Puerto Varas and ski the Osorno Volcano.

Chile — Santiago, Chillan, Pucon, Puerto Varas
Argentina — Bariloche

If downhill skiing is what you are looking for, Contact Us and we'll set you up on a Patagonian ski adventure.

Volcano climbing

The Osorno Volcano near Puerto Varas, Chile, is known as the "Mount Fuji of South America" because of it's nearly perfect cone shape. The only difference is that there are no crowds! And if you want to climb to the top of a smoking volcano, try the Villarica Volcano near Pucon.

Chile — Pucon, Puerto Varas

If reaching the top of an ancient volcano sounds like a challenge, Contact Us and we'll make it happen for you.

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