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Advice about Patagonia trip

Posted by (Minneapolis, MN, USA) on

Hello - I'm planning a solo trip to Patagonia, December '26 (seems you have to plan it out pretty far in advance because of limited flight options). My itinerary includes hiking in Los Glacieres National Park and Torres del Paine National Park.

In reviewing tour group options, I only see those who plan all aspects of the trip (transportation, hikes, lodging, and food), and a lot of time it's luxury tour groups which I don't need.

I would like to know if anyone can suggest tour companies that will plan (mostly) just the hiking portion of the trip, leaving me to plan the rest. Ideally, I'd like to join a smaller tour group for 1+ day trips.

Any suggestions? Thanks,

Dan

Posted by
320 posts

I wish I could be more help, since I am going the same time.

My early research is that for Torres del Paine you need to book the Refugios with meals (extra) 12 months in advance. So you can pick your hiking itinerary then book the lodging that supports it. You won’t have to drag your belongings down the trail like primitive backpacking. Apparently tour services help with transport. That’s all I know, would go to trip advisor for questions.

Posted by
128 posts

Thanks Toby. I'm also seeing that a trip to Patagonia requires a lot of advance planning, probably the most difficult trip I've planned.

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