Patagonia Scenic edition: february 9-16, 2027
Into the Wild is a chance to take a moment for you. To dive deep into your wild woman self. To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature and YOUR nature. on this trip, you’ll experience Patagonia’s wildness, seeing lots of wildlife, and enjoying it all with other adventurous women.
Ready for a striking and beautiful trip to Patagonia? On this scenic experience, you’ll be focused on witnessing the region’s dramatic landscapes at a gentler pace, with scenic viewpoints, shorter walks, comfortable lodging, and plenty of time to enjoy the beauty, culture, and atmosphere without pushing every day physically.
Come join trip leader Reyna of @reyna.malley on this unique and beautiful scenic road trip through Patagonia. Please read the descriptions below describing where to fly in and out of, what to expect, and how to prepare!
This trip is designed to help you rediscover you. You’ll start the fun near Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina, and as you embark on gorgeous walks, short hikes, boat trips and more- you’ll cross through such beautiful terrain, over into Chile and to Torres del Paine National Park. You’ll also get to visit Magdallena Island to see penguins! This trip is for you, and for and women like you who want to experience Patagonia without ITW’s typical physically demanding hiking itinerary.
Come as you are and leave as your best self- having experienced and traveled through one of the most beautiful places on earth.
The cost for the Patagonia Scenic edition is $4399 per person for 7 nights. All lodging, food, and transportation during the trip is included, and all hotel rooms are shared occupancy. You just need to get yourself to El Calafate, Argentina, and here’s the important part- back home again from Punta Arenas, Chile!
Who:
Women. From anywhere. Women with a passion for adventure and spending time in the outdoors- and women who want to explore the exciting world of travel. Women who want to learn and discover. Women who want to uncover or rediscover themselves. This trip is limited to 14 attendees.
Why:
When is the last time you enjoyed seven nights abroad for yourself? To develop the inner you, your independence and to rediscover the peace you deserve?
When:
February 9-16, 2027. You will fly into El Calafate, Argentina, and here’s the important part- back home again from Punta Arenas, Chile!
What:
A women’s scenic trip with and exploration of Patagonia via easy hikes, walks, excursions and generally enjoying just being outside. A trip built to help you rediscover you, your passions, and this beautiful earth you live on. An experience that will make you feel youthful and full of awe. A bonding experience not to be missed!
About this Experience:
As mentioned above, You’ll need to fly in and out of different places. You’ll start this trip in El Calafate, Argentina, and you’ll finish the trip with us in Punta Arenas, Chile. You’ll need to buy one way tickets OR look into buying a ticket between Punta Arenas and El Calafate at the end to make your tickets round trip.
Please Note:
There often isn’t mobile/cell phone signal availability in these areas. Plan on notifying your family that you may not be reachable when not at hotels.
Please check with Wendy regarding dietary restrictions before booking. Easy restrictions we know we can support are: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy free. email Wendy at wendy@itwadventure.com with any questions.
Most days during your trip, breakfasts will be at the hotel, you’ll have a packed lunch, and eat dinners in a restauant.
IMPORTANT NOTE: tHIS RETREAT WILL INVOLVE WILD ADVENTURES. WE ASK THAT YOU BE OPEN TO NEW PEOPLE AND NEW EXPERIENCES. iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! wendy@itwadventure.COM
Due to the nature of retreat planning, there are no refunds. Participants may sell their ticket on their own, via social media or other means.
Into The Wild is now requiring its trip attendees to provide proof of travel insurance purchase for this trip. Generally this costs an extra $100usd, and can save your bacon when traveling and things go wrong. Please email wendy@itwadventure.com if you have any questions about getting travel insurance.
Itinerary
February 9: Arrive in El Calafate! You can arrive any time today, but if you arrive before 5:00pm, you’ll make it in time for our welcome dinner. Into the Wild will provide you a ride today from the airport to the hotel. As we wait for everyone to arrive, you can have free time to explore the town or rest in the lobby before hotel check in at 3pm.
February 10: Breakfast, and then we will set out to explore Los Glaciares National Park! We will specifically explore the Perito Moreno Glacier via walkways around the area and a boat trip to get a bit closer. For dinner we will head back to our hotel for one more night.
February 11: Breakfast, then we will transfer in cars to El Chalten! This is generally a less than 3 hour drive. We will check into our hotel (staying 2 nights there), regroup and head off for a sunset hike of Mirador de Condores y Aguiles (rated moderate, less than 1000 feet elevation gain, about 3 miles). The hike is optional. Dinner will be back in El Chalten.
February 12: Breakfast, then head off for a very scenic horseback ride in Estancia Bonanza. In the afternoon you’ll have free time to explore. Dinner in El Chalten.
February 13: Breakfast, then an all day transfer from El Chalten to Puerto Natales. A long drive of up to 7 hours, but Into the Wild road trips are always fun! Dinner, free time, and then rest up.
February 14: Breakfast, then transfer (about 2 hours) to Torres del Paine National Park. Here, the group will embark on 1 or 2 easy hikes. (Mirador Condor and/or Mirador Cuernos and Salto Grande). This might not be a hardcore hiking trip- but getting out and walking trails is one of the best ways to ensure you wee the prettiest view in Patagonia! After the short hikes we’ll head back to Puerto Natales for our second night at the same hotel.
February 15: Breakfast, then transfer to Punta Arenas (3 hour drive). Lunch, then in the afternoon we will take a fun boat ride and tour of Magdallena Island- an island inhabited only by penguins! For our last night we will have a final dinner and prepare to say goodbye to our new lifelong friends.
February 16: Breakfast, and depart anytime this morning. Into the Wild will provide you a ride back to the airport.
