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 animals squark and shuffle on beaches and through pristine nature.

Patagonia has quickly become my favourite destination in South America, after having visited it three times in 2016 and 2017. 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!

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!)

Patagonia travel inspiration

10 essential tips for planning a trip to Patagonia

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 Natales worth it?

Torres del Paine National Park

The ultimate guide to preparing for and hiking the W Trek independently

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

How to guides

How to hitchhike, drive or bus Patagonia’s greatest road trip, the Carretera Austral

Worldly Adventurer is a website that gives you the tools to travel in a different way through South America: to have a deeper connection with countries and their people; to go beyond the beaten trail; and to have more meaningful, responsible experiences along the way.

Having personally lived, travelled and volunteered in South America since 2014, I'm the person to give you the inspiration and the resources to see this continent in a different, more adventurous light.

Whether your adventure of choice is hiking through the spellbinding peaks of Patagonia or volunteering in a small Bolivian community, I've got the knowledge and the experience that you need to begin your travels in South America.