There are few places on earth quite like Patagonia. It is a land of extremes: dusty, barren steppe blends into the sharp peaks of the Andes Mountains that cuts through the Chilean and Argentine sides of the region, while milky blue glaciers hang precariously over equally milky blue lakes and huge colonies of animals squark and shuffle on beaches and through pristine nature.
Patagonia has quickly become my favourite destination in South America, after having spent over four months there between 2016 and 2018. For many travellers, Patagonia adventurous as it gets on a trip to this continent, which is why I’ve written extensively about how to visit Patagonia, where to go, tips and tricks and my own experiences of beyond-the-beaten-trail adventures.
I’ll be continuing to add to this guide to travel in Patagonia with more packing lists and itineraries, but if you have any questions about travel in this region then please don’t hesitate to drop me an email at [email protected] and I’ll answer them as best as I can!
Bumper Patagonia travel guide
I have never written a post as long as this in my life: the 15,000-word complete and comprehensive travel guide to Patagonia should answer about 90% of the questions you have about travelling to Patagonia (the rest you can find answered below!).
Patagonia travel itineraries
Travel itinerary for one and two weeks in Patagonia
Backpacking itinerary for three and four weeks in Patagonia (and a free e-book itinerary to download)
Patagonia packing lists
The ultimate guide to what to pack for a trip to Patagonia (includes a free pdf download of my packing checklist!)
A packing list for hiking the Full Circuit or ‘O’ trek in Torres del Paine National Park (includes a free pdf download of my packing checklist!)
Torres del Paine National Park
The ultimate guide to preparing for and hiking the W Trek independently
The complete guide to booking camping sites and hotels in Torres del Paine National Park
Six options if Torres del Paine accommodation is fully-booked
What food should you pack for hiking in Torres del Paine?
Packing guide for hiking the ‘O’ Circuit
14 essential things to know before hiking the ‘O’ Circuit
Patagonia travel inspiration
Recommendations for the unmissable places you must visit on a trip to Patagonia
Tips for having an incredible adventure travelling in Patagonia
Six unique and barely heard of travel routes you must try in Patagonia
Is the Navimag ferry from Puerto Montt to Puerto Chacabuco worth it?
My review of the Navimag ferry from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales
Horseriding in Puerto Natales: getting back to basics at Estancia La Peninsula
A review of Mallin Colorado Ecolodge, the sunniest part of Lago General Carrera
How to guides
How to hitchhike, drive or bus Patagonia’s greatest road trip, the Carretera Austral
