Luxury Patagonia Tours

Written by

Emily Opie, George Warren, Jennifer Richt

Patagonia, a vast unspoilt wilderness extending from the Lake District in Argentina and Chile, down to the Southern-most tip of South America. A land of breathtaking vistas, glaciers, crystalline turquoise lakes, wide open spaces and crisp clean air.

Both Argentina and Chile share this incredible region with so much to see and do in each, and our guides will help you see the best of it, from the Perito Moreno Glacier to towering peaks of Torres del Paine or a cruise around Cape Horn. Whatever you prefer to do, horse-riding, trekking, wildlife spotting, fishing, or simply enjoying the wide open landscapes, we’ll make it happen for you.

Glaciers

Wildlife Spotting

Luxury Cruises

I haven’t seen scenery this awesome since Alaska. We spent our first day in the Torres del Paine National Park, enjoying the unbelievable natural beauty of the glaciers, mountains, lakes and rivers. And, as always, we fell in love with our guide, who spent the day teaching us the Patagonia way to live. Delightful. I’ve added another ‘must come back to’ place to my Bucket List. I’ve loved, loved, loved it here. The breathtaking scenery, the long list of hikes and sights and activities and the genuine warmth of the people make this a truly wonderful place. What’s not to like?

Jennifer Richt

Travel Designer

Speak to one of our specialists who have lived and breathed Patagonia for themselves. Their first-hand personal experiences combine with long-standing expertise in planning trips to lay the foundations for your trip of a lifetime. We’ll help you explore the most beautiful parts of the region, enabling you to make the most of your time there.

Discover the best wilderness lodges, where personal service and the depth of experience are as important as your comfort. We’ll put together a private, personalised Patagonia tour just for you. Find inspiration below with our list of example trip plans, all of which can be entirely customised to suit you.

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Total Patagonia Vacation

A comprehensive and epic adventure through Argentina’s majestic Patagonian landscapes and natural sights.

From the glistening lakes of Bariloche, the granite peaks of FitzRoy, the magnificent glacier region, to the ‘city at the end of the world’, and the solitary shores of Bahia Bustamante teeming with marine wildlife; this is a journey through some of the planet’s more exceptional scenery.

Matched with perfectly positioned, luxury accommodation throughout, and combined with expert guides and excursions tailored to your specific interests, make this ultimate trip to discover the splendid scenery of Patagonia in style

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Luxury Argentina Explorer

A wonderful journey that takes you to visit the beautiful and contrasting landscapes of Argentina, all in luxury and style.

Explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, historic home of Tango and a vibrant modern scene of restaurants, bars and culture. Taste your way through the scenic Mendoza wine region, visiting baroque wineries overlooked by the Andes. Relax and explore the picturesque vistas of the Lake District and experience the majesty of Patagonia’s Glaciers.

With our top selection of comfortable and luxurious accommodation throughout and with some of the best local guides, we can send you on a truly remarkable luxury trip to discover the beauty of Argentina.

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To The Ends of the Earth

This trip has been expertly designed for those that want to experience the sublime landscapes of South America’s southern tip, a real adventure to Argentina and Chile’s Southern Patagonia with luxurious lodgings to retire to after a day exploring the wilderness.

The tour starts with an introduction to Argentina, with a stay in the splendid and vibrant city of Buenos Aires. We will then take you down to crumbling Perito Moreno Glacier and across the border to explore Torres del Paine National Park, considered one of the most beautiful areas in the world, before you embark on a four night navigation of the straits of Magellan and the Beagle Channel around Cape Horne to Ushuaia.

You will be mesmerised by the glacial displays towards the south of Argentina and Chile, and experience some of the most incredible wildlife displays at the end of the earth.

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South America for the Action Adventurer

This is a trip of extreme thrills mixed with spectacular culture. From raging rivers, ancient citadels, Patagonian hiking, glacier trekking and riding with the Gauchos – you won’t see more exclusive and one-off active adventures mixed in with luxury and expert planning.

Spend time at the awe-inspiring Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the enchanting cities of Cusco and Lima, before finding yourself at the base of the majestic Torres del Paine peaks: one of the world’s premier destinations for off-the-charts adventure activities. Your adventure wouldn’t be complete without a trip to see Argentina’s humbling glacier region of El Calafate, horse riding in the Patagonian Steppe before arriving in the buzzing capital city of Buenos Aires, and ending with a stay at a traditional and relaxed estancia in the Pampas.

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Grand Chile & Antarctica Luxury Explorer

A truly extraordinary trip and grand tour to some the most stirring scenery of South America and Antarctica.

Start with a relaxing couple of nights in the wonderful Wine Region a short way outside of Chile’s capital, Santiago, before beginning your journey south. Spend three nights at the stylish Hotel Vira Vira, a luxurious hideaway among the forests, rivers and snow-capped volcanoes of the Lake District in an area famed for its range of adventure activities.

Then, after a night in Punta Arenas, fly out to King George Island at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Board your cruise ship here for a five night adventure through perhaps the most sublime landscape on earth. With a sun that never sets, sail past towering icebergs and through pristine fjords, getting up close to penguins and whales are you explore the waters on Zodiac boats and set foot on the White Continent.

Flying back to the Chilean mainland, spend your last three days touring the incredible Patagonian mountains of Torres del Paine where you can hike and ease yourself back into civilization while reflecting on an unforgettable trip.

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Waterfalls, Deserts and Patagonia

Explore the natural wonders of Argentina and Chile on this exciting three week trip, tailored with private transfers, expert guiding and signature Jacada style.

Two days enjoying Buenos Aires provides the perfect introduction to Argentina, before you are whisked up to Iguassu Falls to witness the thundering water. Then, begin a surreal Argentinian journey through the hidden northwest where remote, multi-coloured and lagoon landscapes await discovery. Crossing into Chile, you’ll then have a few days of otherworldly adventure in the Mars-like Atacama Desert.

After a short stay in Santiago, explore one of Latin America’s greatest natural wonders: Patagonia. Trek, cycle, horse-ride and kayak through the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park and gawp at the tremendous sight of the Perito Moreno glacier, before rounding off with some luxury in the picture-perfect Lake District.

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Browse the example plans above and talk with our Patagonia experts to create your very own personal itinerary.

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Expert guides, wild adventure, exceptional accommodation

Our favourite places to stay in Patagonia

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Awasi Patagonia

You wouldn’t think that the spectacular Patagonian region of Torres del Paine could get any better regarding luxurious design-led hotels, but it just did; with the highly and hotly anticipated sibling hotel to Awasi Atacama, and the only one in the area to do tailor-made excursions for each guest.

Twelve curious, wooden-clad, shipping crate-style ‘villas’, which were inspired by the old outpost shelters, lie scattered over the wind-protected plains of its own private reserve and facing the unfolding scenes of Lake Sarmiento and the three tower peaks. Inside these, the warming and minimal Scandinavian cabin décor nicely cushions you from the harsh scenes outside, with natural wood interiors, large inviting beds, your own living room with log fireplaces, hot tub, and with every modern amenity to hand in its 860 square feet. The master villa, which has two bedrooms, is good for families.

The dispersal of these freestanding villas actually befits the solitude of your surroundings, giving you a pleasing level of privacy but also a heightened experience of the landscape’s isolation.

The main house, just a short walk from the villas, has a dining room, terrace and living area. Awasi is renowned not only for its style, but for tailoring its tours for each individual guest and for serving delectable gourmet food (their property in the Atacama is a member of Relais & Chateaux). Guests will be able to choose whatever excursions they want to do, without having to compromise for the sake of a group.

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Eolo

Set on a 3,000-hectare estate, visitors to Eolo are not short on space. This really is a breathtaking landscape, with sweeping vistas extending to the horizon. Set on the way from El Calafate to the Perito Moreno Glacier, Eolo is far away from the crowds but conveniently close (just 30 miles) to the Glacier.

This lodge is newly constructed and the facilities are superb with spacious and comfortable rooms, with large windows giving stunning views of the landscape.

There is an indoor swimming pool and sauna and all meals at the lodge’s excellent restaurant are included.

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Tierra Patagonia

It’s this hotel’s bizarrely beautiful shape, designed to imitate that of a sun-bleached fossil on the ruggedly wild shores of Lake Sarmiento, which makes Tierra Patagonia such a striking place to stay.

This impressive blonde-wooded, design-led ‘shell’ houses forty simple yet sophisticated Scandinavian-style rooms. Their exposed timber interiors create a tangible Sauna-like warmth that contrasts well with the views of the desolate pampas outside. There are family apartments of two adjoining rooms available, as well as the extensive Uma Spa, which is particularly welcomed after a hard days hiking the Torres del Paine National Park.

The hotel’s superb team of guides and varied activities from horse riding to climbing means you really can take full advantage of your truly magnificent surrounds.

Rates are full board and all inclusive.

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Explora Patagonia

Perhaps the most famous hotel in all of Chile, the Explora Patagonia one of the most stunning settings in the world.

Looking quite ‘average’ from the exterior, things could not be more different once inside. There are large picture windows everywhere (even in the bathrooms) to make the most of the stunning vistas surrounding the hotel. Much of the furniture is hand crafted from local wood and slate, and there are many little design touches to make things more comfortable. The hotel also has a large indoor swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzis.

All activities are included in the programme as are all meals and drinks. Food is generally of a high standard at the restaurant.

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Estancia Cristina

Accessed by crossing the Cristina Channel of Lago Argentino, Estancia Cristina is set apart from the other lodge experiences in this region for its stunning setting and the range of outdoor activities available. Indeed, the journey to the lodge allows excellent viewing of the Upsala Glacier, one of the largest in the region.

20 rooms are split between five cabins and are appointed with warm fabrics and large picture windows from which to appreciate the particularly spectacular views.

Service and food are excellent and there are many activities on offer to enjoy the spectacular surrounds including hiking, 4×4 excursions and horse-back riding.

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Ecocamp Patagonia

A wonderful way to experience the outdoor feel of camping in this beautiful area of Patagonia with the comfort of a hotel. Accommodation is in geodisic domes inspired by the traditional constructions of the native Kawesqar people allowing plenty of light and space during your stay. The lodge hosts a maximum of 56 guests ensuring a more personal feel as well as minimising the impact on the local environment.

We recommend the ‘Suite’ Domes which come equipped with a private bathroom, wood heated stove and solar power.

There are three main ‘Core’ domes. Two of which contain the dining area and bar while the other is a resting dome with a library. The resting dome is also used for meetings before small group excursions.

Feeling inspired? Talk to our experts today and start creating your trip of a lifetime to Patagonia.

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