4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
In addition to the varied sites and hikes, the group of travelers on our January Ultimate South Island trip made it an outstanding experience. Also our guides, Emma and Braden worked tirelessly and always with smiles and positivity to accommodate us (when do they sleep/rest) and adapt to weather challenges. Every day of the trip except the day in Queenstown was busy.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1139 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1139 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, January 1970
4.6 Stars (56 reviews)
I wanted trees, high mountain lakes, undulating trails, waterfalls, kayaking and I got it all! I forgot to mention good food and wine. In January, the days are long and the stars and moon were beautiful. This trip needs to be promoted more with better pictures! I think some people are afraid of Patagonia because all they hear about is the W trek. Our guide, Mayra, was amazing and adapted to our every need.
Northern Patagonia Adventure, January 1970
4.6 Stars (56 reviews)
Beautiful countries . Our guide Mayra was an outstanding leader,
informational wiz of the environment we traveled to and had complete control of our itinerary. All guides and drivers were very professional and knowledgeable.
Northern Patagonia Adventure, January 1970
4.6 Stars (56 reviews)
Another AA trip. Another great adventure. After already having been to southern patagonia, I wanted to experience northern patagonia and see the difference between the two. Both are beautiful in their own way with the south having more towering big peaks and the north having so much water and volcanoes. As is always expected with AA, the trip leaders are awesome and fun to spend time with. I would highly recommend either adventure.
Northern Patagonia Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1139 reviews)
The W-Trek was awesome -Los Torres, Los Cuernos, and the French Valle were all particularly spectacular and IMHO there is no substitute for seeing them in person. The day hikes to Lagunas de los Tres, Lomo del Pliegue Tumbado likewise were beyond description; and we were extremely fortunate that we reached the viewpoints as the weather cleared and could see them in bright sun light! Our tour guides were just awesome hosts in introducing us to this amazing land; they really brought everything to life while taking care of the needs of the group. And it was fun to experience the area with our fellow tour group members. The trip was challenging as described- much of the trails are rougher than those normally those encountered in the western US – they go straight up rather than constructed with switchbacks; and were very rocky- having trekking poles was critical for going up and down these. The wind was persistent and challenging at times; trekking poles helped with balance during exposed stretches such as Windy Pass on the Las Torres hike. Expect to have some rain; we had at least a little rain each day, but only two days where we it was windy and wet for a few hours. The refugios are what you expect – very basic, somewhat cramped, but generally the rooms are clean and bathroom facilities are good, normally cleaned twice a day. We visited during high season and the refugios were pretty crowded, especially Refugio Las Torres and Vertice Paine Grande. They added some of their own interest to the adventure, and it was interesting talking with other visitors. Everything added to a great and memorable experience.
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1139 reviews)
This was an amazing adventure. All of our guides were fantastic - friendly, well informed, capable and genuinely wonderful people. In particular, our trip leader, Cem Inal, was a true gem. We have made a few suggestions as to lodging, gear and one accomodation, but would recommend this trip highly to anyone. A true life experience.
Please see our comments in the other fields. This was a fantastic trip, but also costly. To be fair, we suggest a refund/trip credit for the unnecessary rented sleeping bags and cancelled kayak activity. I am happy to chat on the phone if you like.
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, January 1970