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King penguins in Bahia Inutil in Tierra del Fuego, one of Chilean Patagonia's most beautiful travel destinations

Patagonia

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 birds and marine wildlife squawk 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 is adventurous as it gets, which is why I’ve written extensive, comprehensive Patagonia travel guides about when to visit Patagonia, where to go, packing lists and travel itineraries.

If you have any questions about travel in this region then please don’t hesitate to drop me an email at steph@worldlyadventurer.com and I’ll answer them as best as I can!

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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 on a budget

Want to see the region for less? Find out how to visit Patagonia on a budget

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

Everything you need to know about hiking the O Circuit

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

The 15 best Torres del Paine day hikes for all abilities

A guide to the best hotels, cabins and campgrounds in Torres del Paine National Park

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

The Carretera Austral

You won’t find a guide to the Carretera Austral more complete than this one – trust me!

Getting to and around Patagonia

Find out the best ways of getting to Patagonia

Learn about car rental and road trip itineraries for Patagonia

Patagonia travel inspiration

The 15 best day and multi-day hikes in Patagonia – all of which you can hike without a guide

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

A person runs down a wooden boardwalk at the Salto Chico viewpoint in Torres del Paine National Park, a short day hike

The 15 Best Hikes in Patagonia that You Can Do Without a Guide

The 15 Best Hikes in Patagonia that You Can Do Without a Guide
A man stands at Mirador Condor on a day hike in Torres del Paine, looking across Lago Pehoe and the mountains of the Cordillera Paine beyond

15 of the Best Day Hikes in Torres del Paine National Park For All Abilities

15 of the Best Day Hikes in Torres del Paine National Park For All Abilities
A four-wheel vehicle is necessary for driving in Patagonia as the roads can be in poor repair

Everything You Need to Know Before Driving in Patagonia

Everything You Need to Know Before Driving in Patagonia
At the towers at the end of hiking the O Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Torres del Paine O Circuit

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Torres del Paine O Circuit
South America Rio de Janeiro at Sunset

South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month

South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month
A person stands by a rental car along the Carretera Austral

How to Get to Patagonia: A Complete Travelers’ Guide

How to Get to Patagonia: A Complete Travelers’ Guide
Views of the impressive snout of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park with people stood on boardwalks beneath it.

Argentina’s El Perito Moreno Glacier: The Complete Visitor’s Guide

Argentina’s El Perito Moreno Glacier: The Complete Visitor’s Guide
Views across Lago Pehoe and the Cuernos del Paine from Explora, one of the top Torres del Paine hotels in Chilean Patagonia

The 10 Best Hotels in Torres del Paine National Park

The 10 Best Hotels in Torres del Paine National Park
Patagonia itinerary one week and two weeks

5 Patagonia Itineraries For One And Two Weeks of Travel

5 Patagonia Itineraries For One And Two Weeks of Travel
Patagonia packing list

The Adventure Traveler’s Patagonia Packing List

The Adventure Traveler’s Patagonia Packing List
torres del paine trekking equipment list

Hiking the ‘O’ or Circuit: Torres del Paine Trekking Equipment List

Hiking the ‘O’ or Circuit: Torres del Paine Trekking Equipment List
The view across Lago Cucao in Chiloe, one of the most off-the-radar Chile tourism destinations

7 Spectacular & Under-the-Radar Chile Tourism Destinations

7 Spectacular & Under-the-Radar Chile Tourism Destinations
How to visit Torres del Paine, Patagonia, if campsites are fully booked

Six Options For If You Can’t Get Torres del Paine Camping Reservations

Six Options For If You Can’t Get Torres del Paine Camping Reservations
A tent pitched at Camping Dickinson along the O Circuit and information on how to make camping reservations in Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia

Booking Campsites in Torres del Paine: Everything You Need to Know

Booking Campsites in Torres del Paine: Everything You Need to Know
Find out how to visit Patagonia on a budget

Patagonia On A Budget: How to Explore the Region For Less

Patagonia On A Budget: How to Explore the Region For Less
Stunning Patagonian waterfall: planning a trip to Patagonia

The Only Patagonia Travel Guide You’ll Ever Need

The Only Patagonia Travel Guide You’ll Ever Need

By Region and Season: the Best Times to Visit Chile

By Region and Season: the Best Times to Visit Chile
At the towers of Torres del Paine National Park after hiking up. The Torres del Paine W hike is easy to organise and arrange without a tour.

The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the ‘W’ Without A Tour

The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the ‘W’ Without A Tour
Mallin Colorado Ecolodge Lake General Carrera

A Luxurious Stay in the Sunniest Corner of the Carretera Austral

A Luxurious Stay in the Sunniest Corner of the Carretera Austral
horse riding Patagonia Estancia La Peninsula

Horseback Riding & Getting Back to Basics at Estancia La Peninsula

Horseback Riding & Getting Back to Basics at Estancia La Peninsula
navimag ferry puerto montt to puerto natales

The Navimag Ferry: The Slow Route to Puerto Natales

The Navimag Ferry: The Slow Route to Puerto Natales
food hiking Torres del Paine National Park

What Food Should You Pack For Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park?

What Food Should You Pack For Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park?
Patagonia backpacking itinerary

Patagonia Backpacking Itineraries For Three Weeks & Beyond

Patagonia Backpacking Itineraries For Three Weeks & Beyond
hiking the torres del paine circuit Patagonia

14 Essentials To Know Before Hiking The Torres del Paine Circuit

14 Essentials To Know Before Hiking The Torres del Paine Circuit
Travel routes through Patagonia

6 Of The Most Unique Travel Routes through Patagonia

6 Of The Most Unique Travel Routes through Patagonia
navimag ferry

The Navimag Ferry in Chile: Is It Worth it?

The Navimag Ferry in Chile: Is It Worth it?
adventure travel in Patagonia

The Only Tips You Need For Adventure Travel in Patagonia

The Only Tips You Need For Adventure Travel in Patagonia
Sign for Chile's Carretera Austral

The Carretera Austral: Patagonia’s Most Magnificent Road Trip

The Carretera Austral: Patagonia’s Most Magnificent Road Trip
where to go in Patagonia

Where the Wild Things Are: Where to Go in Patagonia

Where the Wild Things Are: Where to Go in Patagonia

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