Untamed Patagonia

Custom Travel | 11 Days

Hike through remote, gorgeous mountain scenery to the famous Fitz Roy peaks
Cross from Chile to Argentina by foot and boat
Nights at charming, isolated wilderness lodges
Support conservation in Patagonia National Park Chile
A journey tailored to you: this itinerary is just a starting point

After decades of traveling to the southern tip of the Americas, we thought it impossible to get any farther off the grid. Until we did. This adventure takes you into the impressively remote Aysén region to explore a recently opened national park, where you learn about efforts to protect vulnerable ecosystems, recover endangered species, and support local communities. You then hike across the Chile-Argentina border where there are no roads, luxuriate in a wonderfully isolated lodge set on a pristine alpine lake, and spend time in the presence of the Fitz Roy peaks.

GIVING BACK

A portion of your trip cost contributes directly to Tompkins Conservation, the group responsible for creating the new Patagonia National Park in Chile. This is just one of the organizations that GeoEx supports through our Giving Back program.

Trip Overview

Day

1 – 2

After a night in Santiago, fly to the sparsely populated Aysén region and make the scenic drive to Chacabuco Valley and its elegant eco-lodge.

Day

3 – 4

Hikes in Patagonia National Park Chile take you past guanacos to stunning mountain vistas Friends at Conservación Patagónica discuss their efforts to protect ecosystems and support local communities.

Day

5

The lonely Carretera Austral leads you along alpine valleys, rivers, and a few farmsteads to the frontier town of Villa O'Higgins, where the road ends.

Day

6 – 7

Boat across turquoise Lago O’Higgins and follow wooded trails into Argentina Enchanting Lago del Desierto is your base for accessing little-traveled trails among beautiful peaks and glaciers.

Day

8

Descend into the town of El Chaltén by boat, vehicle, and foot, and if energy permits, hike to Laguna de los Tres for more wonderful summit views.

Day

9 – 11

Ambling among the spiky Fitz Roy peaks, you ascend through native lenga forest into high alpine terrain Fly from El Calafate to Buenos Aires and depart.

Day

11 – 15

The optional Torres del Paine extension travels via Perito Moreno Glacier to Chile for hiking and wildlife watching among colossal massifs, glaciers, and gnarled Magellanic trees Fly home via Santiago.

FEATURED MEDIA MENTION

Departures Magazine

“Figuring out Patagonia’s complex logistics requires the help of an outfitter...[Geographic Expeditions] is an ideal choice for an out-there destination because of its risk-management program, with security and emergency assistance built into every trip.” –Departures magazine, which explored this region with the assistance of GeoEx

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Dates & Prices

Dates

Custom Trips offered November–March

Pricing

From $9950 per person. Please call for individually tailored recommendations and pricing.

Inclusions

Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
All accommodations
All ground transportation and airport transfers
Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
Most meals
Bottled water at included meals and while sightseeing
Services of local guides, drivers, and other staff
Some gratuities
Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

A Journey Built Just For You

Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.