Tips To Plan An Adventure To Patagonia

In Patagonia, there is an adventure for every person. It is not a land exclusively for expert mountaineers or intrepid adventurous. Here, adventure comes in different shapes.
The Andes Mountains in Patagonia are famous all over the world for offering some of the most dramatic hikes. There are more than a dozen national parks, and each one of them offers one-day hikes returning to the hotel each night or several days treks in remote areas.
However, there is so much more in Patagonia than just trekking trails. There are plenty of opportunities to explore these wonderful landscapes in many other ways.
Try to imagine yourself horse riding through the canyons or plateaus of a ranch, kayaking across rivers and lakes, or touching icebergs on a glacier. What about a class 5 white water rafting in the Futaleufú river or simply a half-day mountain biking across old trails?
Whichever your adventure definition is, you will find it in Patagonia. There are activities available for all ages, interests and skills.
With the right balance, in an adventure trip everyone will enjoy the deepest corners of Patagonia at their own pace.
Depending on the time of the year and the amount of time available for your trip, you will experience an adventure in all of the landscapes in Patagonia.
Just keep in mind that, for good planning, it is important to have knowledge of the place and good connections to adapt your adventure in Patagonia to your interests and passions.

Patagonia is big… very big. Distances are extensive, flights are expensive, and you can find the roads in poor conditions. That is why transfer times should be taken into account in Patagonia, or you will spend more time commuting than enjoying the landscapes.
So, how much time do I need for my trip?
If you can spend 2 or 3 weeks in Patagonia, then you will be able to combine different landscapes and adventures. This is the ideal time to spend here. However, we have had amazing experiences from and to Buenos Aires in only 4 days.
As an example, it can take from 7 to 10 days in southern Patagonia to visit Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Park, which are 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. No flights are required to cross between Argentina and Chile. In Patagonia, you can cross the border by land using one of the more than 30 open border crossings.
Depending on your availability, it will be our goal to help you carefully to use this time in the best way according to your interests.
Keep also in mind that Patagonia can be expensive. The more time you spend there, the more expensive your budget will become. In a wide range, you can travel spending from USD 160 to USD 600 per day, per person.
Excluding the flight tickets, most of the trips including hotels and activities can cost between USD 200 and USD 300 per night, per person.

Of course, Patagonia has its “iconic must-sees.” The mesmerizing Perito Moreno glacier, the Fitz Roy or Cerro Torre mountains in Argentina, or the Torres del Paine in Chile amaze even the most adventurer travelers in the world. Coming to Patagonia and missing these scenes of nature will, without a doubt, make us decide to return once we are back home.
We encourage you to try to combine these must-see places with some off the beaten track or hidden corners of these national parks, or with a not well-known region of Patagonia.
Ask us about ideas for your itinerary in each area!

Patagonia has so many options to offer that you could spend all your time here without even noticing. However, Chile and Argentina are the proud home of multiple and very different regions, which make you think that you are traveling across different countries within the same one.
Some of the places you can visit in Argentina are Salta, the Iguazú Falls in Misiones, Iberá in Corrientes, Mendoza and its wineries; in Chile, you can visit the Atacama Desert and the Easter Island, among many other places.
Of course, it is worthwhile to visit them and to reserve at least one week for these sites.
If you would like to combine your adventure in Patagonia with some other destination, let us know and we will be glad to help you in the best way to plan this trip.

As a general rule, we can say that the best time to visit Patagonia is during the austral spring and summer, between late September and mid-March.
Simply put, however, there is no single best time. Each season has its advantages and disadvantages, so deciding when to go depends entirely on your interests. You may be looking for an extended trip, a few days of fly fishing at a remote lodge, or just getting that sunrise shot of Fitz Roy; what works for one person may not be ideal for another.
For example, some photographers may love the contrasting colors of the forests in the fall, while more sociable travelers may prefer to join other hikers during the peak season.
Besides that, prices are lower during off-season, which will appeal to the most budget-conscious travelers.
Wildlife enthusiasts may want to see Patagonia’s animals during the spring.

• All seasons present some type of challenge when visiting Patagonia.
• In the summer (December to February), the days are longer and warmer, with many hours of daylight, but there will definitely be more people on the trails, so we recommend to book in advance. And although these are the busiest months, it is a good time for the most demanding adventures.
• In autumn (April, May to mid-June), the forests change color from green to yellow and red, giving the landscapes are more colorful view. The color contrast between the snow-capped mountains, the lakes and the colorful forests is astonishing. During this time, there are not so many people on the trails anymore. The days are shorter, the temperature drops quite a bit, ant the sunrise light is a mind-blowing orange.
• In winter (July, August to mid-September), there are almost no people, temperatures are really low, there is little wind, and skies are darker. Days are very short and most activities are suspended.
• In the spring (mid-September, October and November), the trails are quiet and the amount of flowers are a feast for the eyes. During this time, many animals give birth, the peaks are still covered with snow, and it is the best time to photograph guanacos. The days begin to lengthen, the nights are cold, and the temperature slowly gets warmer.