Prepping for Patagonia: 7 tips for an epic trek
Hiking in Patagonia is no easy feat but we'll help you get ready to tackle those iconic peaks
The wild, wild... south?
You’d be hard-pressed to identify a part of the world that can top Patagonia for natural splendour. And once you’ve seen it for yourself, you won’t even bother to try. The scenery down here at the south tip of south America is a photographer’s dream come true: stunning volcanic landscapes, massive glaciers, sprawling steppe-like plains stretching to the horizon... your shutter-finger is due for an intensive workout. Throw in rich cultural traditions, world-class food and wine, and the thriving nightlife of the big cities and you’ll wish you’d bought a one-way ticket. Adventure lovers, welcome home.
The great(est) outdoors
Words and pictures only give a flavour of Patagonia’s rugged beauty. We make sure your adventures here are up-close and personal, bringing you closer to the land and its people than anyone else. Whether you’re camping out in the shadows of the otherworldly mountain- scapes of Torres del Paine National Park, witnessing massive chunks of ice calve off the Perito Moreno Glacier or exploring Ushuaia, the world’s most southerly city, you won’t be able to shake the feeling that you’re seeing nature at its purest and rawest.
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Local experts, local expertise
In a land as wild and free as this one, it’s always best to go with those in the know. Our specially-trained local mountain guides know this part of the world like the back of their hands because they’ve trekked these trails countless times. They’ll take you to an exclusive campsite in Torres del Paine and expertly guide you through the park’s classic “W” circuit, assist in glacier treks, lead you to penguin colonies, and guide you down the best mountain trails.
The G Difference
Patagonia is an out-of-this-world place, and our on-trip support services are suitably otherworldly. we employ the best mountain guides and support teams the region has to offer, and no two departures are ever exactly alike.
Exclusive sites
We’ve got a top-secret, über-exclusive campsite in Torres del Paine National Park that promises some of the most incredible views you’ll ever see. The catch: You have to go with us to find it!
Options galore
Exciting optional activities like ice-trekking on a glacier, time at a penguin colony, mountain biking, and horse- back-riding are available for travellers looking to add a little something extra to their adventure.
Unmatched experience
We’ve been running tours in Patagonia for years, and as a result have an extensive network of expert local mountain guides to draw upon.
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