Argentina and Chile are both blessed with an abundance of walking tracks and routes, from lakes to glaciers, deserts to islands and the infamous Patagonian wilderness, there is no shortage of landscapes, flora and fauna to discover afoot. Set out to see the moon rise in the valley of the desert in Atacama. Walk among ancient glaciers in El Calafate or wander around the cascading falls of Iguazu. Hike along sapphire-coloured lakes of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Sharing borders, both offer a myriad ...
Argentina and Chile are both blessed with an abundance of walking tracks and routes, from lakes to glaciers, deserts to islands and the infamous Patagonian wilderness, there is no shortage of landscapes, flora and fauna to discover afoot. Set out to see the moon rise in the valley of the desert in Atacama. Walk among ancient glaciers in El Calafate or wander around the cascading falls of Iguazu. Hike along sapphire-coloured lakes of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Sharing borders, both offer a myriad of jaw-dropping walking, hiking and trekking opportunities. Our range is inclusive of easy walks and strolls through to challenging hikes and treks and can be tailored to your abilities and walking appetite when you choose to walk with Onlyluxe Travel.
Top Walks & Hikes in Argentina and Chile
- Torres del Paine is one of the trekking meccas of South America - a magnificently sculpted rock massif rising out of the Patagonian steppe, set in a landscape of lakes and glaciers. Walk the iconic W-trek or the O-Circuit and see the incredible natural phenomenon of Torres del Paine National Park including the famous Towers.
- The Atacama Desert is a high-altitude desert plateau and arguably the world's driest desert in the north of Chile. Its hugely varied scenery offers spectacular walking opportunities through the moon rising valley of desert rock and sand, meandering through the vastness of the salt plains, watching the Tatio Geysers erupt and local indigenous villages.
- Chile and Argentina both have distinctive and beautiful Lake Districts of glacial formation both with contrasting vegetation, landscape and culture. Whilst walking in the Chilean Lake District you will see glistening lakes, smouldering volcanoes, temperate rainforest and gorgeous rivers rich with fauna, Argentina’s Lake district combines shimmering lakes, japped peaks and white water rapids. Bariloche lying on the Argentinean side is a Swiss alpine-style town within the Lake district in the north of Patagonia surrounded by the Andes Mountains. Walk the myriad of walking trails around Bariloche in the incredible mountains, woodland patches and glacial lakes.
- Easter Island, its native name being Rapa Nui, is a remote volcanic island in Polynesia. Discover one of the most remote islands of the world, with incredible mysteries, beaches, volcanoes, and ancestral culture. Explore the incredible Easter Island heads and beautiful surrounding island.
- On the edge of the Southern Ice Field lays the neighbouring El Calafate and El Chalten. Walk among the stunning glaciers of the famed Perito Moreno Glacier and Fitz Roy Massif and the pristine wilderness that surrounds these incredible phenomena.
- The Valdes Peninsulas is one of the most visually spectacular wildlife destinations in Patagonia. Declared a World Heritage site in 1999, walk the marine-life enriched coastline, spanning for more than 400kms around coves, bays and lagoons. From land watch Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Penguins and sea lions frolic about in the stunning Atlantic Ocean.
- Visit Cape Horn and its rocky formations where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet at the southernmost headlands of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in Chile. Explore hiking options in Tierra del Fuego National Park on the Argentinian side, on remote paths through craggy outcrops, windswept trees, shimmering lakes, beautiful glaciers and vistas over the surrounding mountains in the pristine wilderness.
- Walk around the magical and mystical Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall in the world located on the border of Argentina and Brazil. Walk the many elevated wooden trails of the Lower, Upper or Devil’s Throat and be amazing by its sheer power and beauty of this natural phenomenon.
We offer guided and self-guided walking tours in Argentina and Chile, so whether you want some insightfulness from a handpicked local guide, or to take things at your own pace, Onlyluxe Travel will ensure your travel needs are truly satisfied. We also offer private or small group journeys for individuals, groups or family travel, whatever your travel style may be.
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