Patagonia
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Patagonia with Pura Aventura
"A million thanks for transporting me across the world and back with such care and expertise. I was alone at the end of the earth, but felt like my hand was held at every step. Each guide and hotel spoke to Pura's incredible flair for hospitality."
—Amelia Duggan, Travel writer
Our Patagonia Vacations
These unique itineraries, crafted from our first-hand experiences, can be enjoyed as shown, combined or tailored to suit you. Get in touch to start the conversation!
"We expected mountains and glaciers, but had no idea the landscape would be so varied. In one morning, we went from fjords swathed in rainforest to endless dry steppe, winding along vast lakes one moment, looking down on them from on high the next."
—John & Marian, Pura travellers
Places That Stay With You
Carretera Austral
The Carretera Austral ignites your explorer's spirit. But that doesn't mean roughing it — warm beds, good food, stunning views.
Argentina
In the wilds of Patagonia lies a tiny, tiny wine valley, where Patricia and Marcelo know how to put on a good spread below snow-capped peaks
Icefields
Anyone can show you a glacier. Falling asleep surrounded by ice, just you and your captain on his wooden boat - exclusive to Pura guests.
“An incredible trip... taking the little wooden boat out to the glacier was a highlight of my life. No exaggeration.”
—Aaron Millar, Travel writer & presenter
Stories
Our team and fellow travellers share true tales from the road - moments that stay with you long after the journey ends.
Cape Horn: striking it lucky at the end of the Americas
The best thing! The raw, untamed beauty of Chile's Carretera Austral
Ruta 40: Road trippin' on Argentina’s mother road
How to protect 14 million acres by Kristine Tompkins
A rare glimpse into gaucho life at Sebastian’s estancia in Cochrane
In the footsteps of heroes: Hiking around El Chaltén in 11 photos
"I was inspired to start Pura Aventura in 1999 by the beautiful landscapes and warm hospitality I encountered in Patagonia. I left with a backpack full of damp, dirty clothes and a debt of gratitude which I carry with me to this day."
—Thomas Power, Pura Aventura founder
Read morePura Intelligence
There’s nothing artificial about our opinions. We’re independent, so what you read here comes from real experience - and a genuine love for the few places we choose to share.
When to Go
Spring along the Carretera Austral; a quieter Torres del Paine. Be in the right place, at the right time, with our pocket-sized seasonal guides to Patagonia.