South America
Discover Patagonia.
Patagonia is wild, wide and humbling. Granite towers rise above turquoise lakes, glaciers calve into fjords and the wind changes the landscape from one hour to the next.
Why travel here
Beyond the obvious highlights.
This is a place for people who love to walk. Torres del Paine National Park offers some of the finest day hikes on earth, and staying inside the park means early starts and late light without long drives. Evenings are spent in warm lodges, with Chilean wine and stories from the trail.
The local perspective
You will hike with Chilean mountain guides, meet gauchos on a working estancia and learn about the park’s recovery from rangers working on reforestation.
When to go
Every season has its own rhythm.
01
November to December
Long days, spring flowers and fresher trails before peak season.
02
January to February
The warmest and busiest months. Expect strong wind and book early.
03
March to April
Autumn colour, calmer winds and quieter paths.
Good to know
Practical notes before you go.
Getting around
Private transfers between lodges and day hikes of four to eight hours on well-maintained trails.
Local customs
Leave no trace: carry out all rubbish and stay on marked paths. Fires are strictly prohibited in the park.
What to pack
Windproof and waterproof layers, gloves, a warm hat, trekking poles and broken-in hiking boots.
Travel documents
Check current entry requirements with official government sources before departure.
