Patagonia Off the Beaten Path | Argentina Off the Beaten Track

Off-the-beaten-track in Patagonia

Patagonia is a vast land offering remote and off-the-beaten-path adventures.

Chilean Patagonia is one of the most stunning wilderness areas on earth. This is a land of remote fjords, glaciers, ice-cap and mountain peaks, off the beaten track and ripe for adventure. Few people tread the tracks and trails of this pristine area.

Journey to visit a part of the 1,700-mile Route of Parks, an initiative of Kristine Tomkins. There are 17 national parks on this route, astonishing mountain landscapes, diverse cultures, fabulous ecosystems and barely any visitors.

We can organise a self-drive programme along the Carretera Austral road between Puerto Montt and Villa O’Higgins, or stretches in between. Take a trek from Villa O’Higgins to El Chalten in Argentina, crossing 2 lakes and one of the most remote of the Chile / Argentina borders.

Book guided day walks or multi-day hikes through Cerro Castillo park in Aysen or Patagonia park. Choose rafting the might white water of the Futaleufú River or to kayak in tranquil fjords of Pumalin park …. there’s a lifetime of adventure opportunities.

To get off the beaten track in the mountains of Argentina head inland from the pampas to the Andes. On remote trails from San Martin de los Andes or in Los Alerces National Park you probably won’t see another soul.

For wildlife, take to the coast and visit the remote sustainable ecolodge at Bahia Bustamante, far from the crowds. Visit any of Argentina’s Estancias, dotted through Patagonia for a warm welcome and a fabulous insight into the ranching and guacho life, typical of this part of the world.

Whatever activity you prefer whether hiking, biking, rafting, horseback or kayak we have an off the beaten track adventure that can be tailored exactly for you. A warm welcome, excellent food and wine await. Expert guides show you the hidden corners of the wonderful land.

Travel off-the-beaten-path through the remote and untouched Patagonian steppes, mountains and valleys.

As well as the wilderness what is really remarkable is just how very few people there are.

Every couple of hours driving along the Carretera Austral there is a village or small town, little more than a cluster of wooden shingle-roofed houses, often flaking apart.

K. Jarvis, Northern Patagonia

Suggested Trips

El Pedral Lodge, Argentina Estancia, Valdes

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Prices From $500 / £407 per person

Dates: From June 2023 to June 2024

Duration: 4

Capacity: 16 people

More on El Pedral Lodge, Argentina The Atlantic ocean, which El Pedral looks on to, is so deep that you can see Southern Right Whales directly from the beach. There is a growing penguin colony too, plus the chance to see the resident orca pod. The wildlife cast is completed with…

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Peninsula Valdes Wildlife Tour

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Prices From $990 / £805 per person

Duration: 4

Capacity: 16 people

More on Peninsula Valdes tours and wildlife safaris There is much to discover in this little corner of Patagonia, and Valdes makes an excellent addition to any Patagonia or Argentina holiday.

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Peninsula Valdes Kayaking Tour

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Prices From $2,525 / £2,053 per person

Dates: From September 2024 to October 2025

Duration: 7

Capacity: 12 people

More on Peninsula Valdes kayaking tour With its strange shape jutting out in to the ocean, Valdes is the most noteworthy geographical feature of the Patagonian coast. Days are spent in the kayaks, bird and wildlife watching, visiting archaeological sites along the coast or enjoying spectacular sunsets. We enjoy coastal…

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Martial Glacier Hike, Ushuaia Trek

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Prices From $1,045 / £850 per person

Dates: From October 2023 to April 2024

Duration: 3

Capacity: 16 people

More on Martial Glacier hike, Ushuaia We start in the Andorra Valley, where we walk in and then set up camp, ready for the ascent of Falso Tonelli or Rober Mount. Having scaled these peaks, we camp and walk out via Sheep Canyon, trekking towards Ushuaia. Walking in these remote…

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Mitico Lodge, Puelo Valley

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Prices From $1,428 / £1,161 per person

Duration: 4

Capacity: 16 people

Active holiday Lake District & Puelo Valley The 20-room comfortable mountain lodge is part of the Tagua Tagua Park which is dedicated to the investigation as well as preservation of its environment. Electricity is generated by its own turbines and the heating is powered only using dead woods collected from the River…

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Terra Luna Lodge In Aysen, Patagonia

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Prices From $887 / £721 per person

Dates: From October 2022 to April 2023

Duration: 4

Capacity: 60 people

More on travel in Aysen, Terra Luna We suggest at least 3 days to see this part of Chile, but we recommend longer if possible as there is enough to do here for many more days. Aysen is Chile’s most sparsely populated region, and access was only possible after a…

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Lakutaia Lodge, Cape Horn

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Prices From $1,656 / £1,346 per person

Dates: From September 2019 to April 2021

Duration: 4

Capacity: 48 people

More on Lakutaia Lodge, Chile A choice of treks, horse rides and mountain bike are also part of the package. Fly from Punta Arenas in Chile, or cross the Beagle Channel by boat from Ushuaia, Argentina, to get there. Transportation to and from Punta Arenas and/or Ushuaia are included in…

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South Patagonia Ice Field Trek

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Camp on South Patagonia Ice Field Patagonia

Prices From $3,470 / £2,821 per person

Dates: From November 2024 to January 2025

Duration: 9 or 10 days

Capacity: 16 people

More on the South Patagonia ice cap trekking expedition Laded with food, tents and determination, this is as close as you can get to an Arctic/Antarctic expedition, with everyone helping out. Experience in the use of crampons and snow-shoes is preferred. Previous experience of trekking and camping in winter conditions…

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Winter Tour in Argentina, Patagonia

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Snow on Fitzroy trails Patagonia Argentina

Prices From $2,940 / £2,390 per person

Dates: From April 2025 to September 2025

Duration: 11

Capacity: 16 people

More on visiting Argentinian Patagonia in winter We hike or snowshoe along the trails, depending on snow conditions, to reach the main viewpoints of this stunning area. After visiting the Perito Moreno glacier, you can choose to head off for another or extend your stay with a trip to the…

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Paine W Winter Trek

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Prices From $2,430 / £1,976 per person

Dates: From June 2022 to August 2022

Duration: 6

Capacity: 16 people

More on Torres del Paine Trek in winter Trek Chile’s world famous Torres del Paine National Park in winter and you’ll be away from the crowds and closer to the wildlife. Trek up the French valley surrounded by spectacular granite spires and view the imposing Grey Glacier. In the park…

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Estancia Cristina Lodge, El Calafate

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Upsala Glacier view point, Estancia Cristina, Patagonia, Argentina

Prices From $ / £0 per person

Dates: From October 2024 to April 2025

Duration: 3

Capacity: 8 people

Setting The setting is stunning on the lake shore surrounded by glacial peaks. Here you are away from it all surrounded by the majestic Patagonian scenery and immersed in the history of this remote location. Facilities and package The estancia has 5 cottages which comprise of a lounge and…

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Road trip, Ruta 40, Argentina Patagonia.

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Prices From $3,750 / £3,049 per person

Dates: From October 2024 to December 2025

Duration: 12

Capacity: 4 people

More on Route 40 Road Trip We visit Los Alerces National Park, home of the endangered alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides), 2nd longest living tree species. Here dense temperate forests give way to alpine meadows and high Andean peaks. We drive across the immense Patagonian steppe to visit the Sarmiento Petrified Forest…

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The Huemul Circuit Trek, El Chalten

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Prices From $1,800 / £1,463 per person

Dates: From November 2024 to April 2025

Duration: 4

Capacity: 16 people

We’ll cross the Viento and Huemul Passes and the River Túnel by zipline with a thrilling Tyrolean traverse. By camping wild, including next to bays replete with floating icebergs, you’ll experience Patagonia at its rawest and most authentic. We even traverse the enormous Viedma glacier to its edge, where it…

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Self-Guided Biking Tour in Chile’s Lake District

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Prices From $2,800 / £2,276 per person

Dates: From November 2024 to April 2025

Duration: 11

Capacity: 14 people

More on Chilean Lakes Self-Guided Bike and Walk Tour A day in the saddle is between 30-70 km/18-42 miles a day, depending on your preference and the terrain. The roads are rolling, with some ascents and plenty of descents as you circumnavigate Llanquihue and roll along the shores of Reloncavi.…

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Testimonials

Just to let you know that I had a great trip and thanks a lot for your help! The guide was very experienced and approachable.

C. Yuan, UK, 2011
» Paine W Classic Trek

We left ourselves pretty much in your hands with only a sketchy outline of what we wanted for you to fill in with your insider knowledge and the result was SPECTACULARLY successful. En route you meet many travellers but although they had all been to wonderful places, we did not wish we could swap itineraries with any single one of them!

The hotels you chose were great and the whole trip went so unbelievably smoothly with transport ready and waiting at every point we stopped. Guides were friendly and informative. The Paine W trek was truly memorable in every possible way and the Ecocamp deserves special mention, what a wonderful place.

So - many thanks to Andean Trails once again and to you in particular Alan, it was great!

C. Burley, UK, 2013
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