When should I go?
The best time of year to visit Patagonia is October to April. You are likely to experience cold evenings and mornings but mild daytime temperatures.

The proximity of the Andes mean that it quickly gets cold at night. Be prepared for rainfall.

How active?
In Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Puerto Varas and Calafate you travel at the pace you choose. There are fantastic opportunities for day walks but you choose.

In Torres del Paine you join a small Pura Aventura group for the ‘W’ hike, a reasonably strenuous walk over five consecutive days.

However, your bags are portaged, you are at sea level and distances are not great.

How comfortable?
First class small hotels with twin/double en suite rooms throughout except four nights in Patagonia’s mixed, communal refuges.

Your luggage is portaged in Torres del Paine making the pace of this walk very relaxed and comfortable.

How independent?
Private/tailor made except for seven nights in and around Torres del Paine when you will be part of a small guided group, 12 maximum.

We also offer a tailor made departure with a lodge based stay in Torres del Paine.

Who is it for?
In general this holiday attracts people in their 40s through 50s/60s, though there’s no barrier to younger and older.

There is usually a 60:40 mix of couples and solo travellers on the group part of this holiday.

How Responsible?
Pura Aventura is passionate about the places it visits. To help preserve the integrity of these destinations we:

• Keep groups small to minimise environmental impact.

• Work directly with local businesses and organisations to directly benefit local economies. We use small, locally owned hotels and restaurants. We know the owners except in the large cities.

• Work with local guides so that our holidays are more interesting for clients and more beneficial locally.

• Make payment to suppliers before our clients arrive.

In Argentina you will stay in a series of family run hotels directly benefiting the communities you visit.

Your visit directly benefits the preservation of the local environment.

Useful Links

As you already know, Pura Aventura is dedicated to safe and responsible travel. The links below provide useful content and more information about Chile. Please call us of any special requirements on 01273 676 712.

Country Information

FCO

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides useful travel advices on Chile and Argentina.

BBC News

BBC News provides useful information about Chile and Argentina. Read more about it.

Official Government website

Find out more about Chile and Argentina by visiting their official governement websites.

Prepare your holiday

Health

Before you go on your holiday to Chile and Argentina please check out the NHS website for advices and visit your GP or a travel clinic, to ensure you have the correct vaccinations.

Currency Exchange

For the latest information on the Chilean Peso currency, visit the ICE website.

Weather

To know the forecast in Chile and Argentina, visit Wunderground.

Pura’s Amazon shop

Find out our own Chile selection and Argentina selection in Amazon.co.uk for a wide range of travel essentials, such as books, gadgets, clothing, etc. in preparation for your upcoming holiday.

Train ticket

If you are leaving from the UK, and want to be easy in your mind before you leave, book your train ticket or airport hotel now.

Flight deals

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