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!

Saying “We went fly fishing in Patagonia!” never gets old. If you think you can take your eyes off the breathtaking scenery long enough to learn the craft or perfect your casting technique then we’ve got all the information you need to get you started. Read on to learn more about the prime spots in Patagonia, the ideal time of year and ultimately how to best experience the lakelands. In short order we’ll have you placing your fly in just the right seam with as close to a drag free drift as you can muster.

Patagonia’s untamed frontier is too big for most to see all in one trip so to maximise time spent adventuring, we suggest focusing on Southern Patagonia. With everything from horseback riding to river rafting, visiting penguins colonies to canoeing through icebergs, Southern Patagonia is an adventurer’s wildest dream. In Patagonia’s heartland there are a magnitude of postcard worthy national parks and protected biospheres to explore across both Argentina and Chile.