Chile is a land of extremes, stretching over 2,600 miles from the arid north to the icy south. Whether you’re trekking in Patagonia, exploring the surreal Atacama Desert, wandering through Santiago, or uncovering the secrets of Easter Island, timing your trip right can make all the difference.

Stretching over 2,600 miles from north to south, Chile is a land of wild contrasts. It’s one of the only places on Earth where you can watch the sunrise over the world’s driest desert and trek through glacial valleys by sunset – if you hop a plane, that is. For the adventurous traveler, Chile isn’t just a destination – it’s a journey across extremes.

Exploring Grey Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Torres del Paine National Park is an absolute must for any adventurer seeking breathtaking vistas and unforgettable experiences. Here, amidst the rugged beauty of Chile’s wilderness, you’ll discover two remarkable activities that offer unique perspectives on the majestic Grey Glacier

No zoophile can resist the thrall of the unique wildlife of Patagonia. With over 500 animal species, the animal lover in you will be screaming in delight at the otherworldly species that only an environment as wild, harsh and untamed as Patagonia will create. Here you can find a cornucopia of flightless birds, mountain lions and cats, small fluffy mammals and those with natural armored plates. Not to mention the abundance of sea life, many of which migrate to Patagonia seasonally to lay their eggs, birth their pups or simply to wave their fins hello as they pass by.

If you’ve ever stumbled upon snapshots of Patagonia’s dramatic peaks and valleys online then you might have found yourself immediately pulling up flight schedules in the tab over. However, before you can book your trip it’s paramount that you first find the dates that cater to your adventuring interests. Are you headed to the world’s most southerly national parks to trek, ski, fly fish, or a combination of everything? Here’s a month by month overview of the best months to go depending on your preferred vacation. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact our adventure consultants to discuss details.

Seeing penguins in the wild is an unforgettable experience and Patagonia, the southern tip of South America, is one of the best places to view them. From Magellanic, Humboldt, Gentoo, Southern Rockhoppers, to King Penguins, Chile and Argentina have them all. There are even more penguins in Patagonia than humans! You can view these adorable creatures in massive colonies at Tierra del Fuego, Punta Arenas, and Puerto Madryn.

Patagonia is a region of dramatic natural beauty, from glaciated mountainscapes to vast Andean steppes. To visit Patagonia is to fall in love with this distant and mysterious land.
It is famously rugged, breathtakingly beautiful and largely untouched by man. The ‘End of the World’ is one of the most exciting places in the world to explore; it has everything from penguin colonies and whale watching to some of the best treks on the planet. Here are the top reasons to visit Patagonia!