5 Stars (377 reviews)
Our Mother/daughter trip was perfect for us! We both love the outdoors and physical challenges so Patagonia fit both criteria. Meeting new people and becoming fast friends with others who enjoy the same experience was another highlight. Our guides were all fantastic and kept a very positive spirit even when the weather would change our plans. We were only disappointed that it had to come to an end.
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, October 2023
Deanna
5 Stars (377 reviews)
I went for the scenery, but it was our caring guides, the hospitality of everyone from drivers to innkeepers, and having all the details taken care of, that made this the trip of a lifetime.
All of our guides went above and beyond the rules of guiding (such as "a guide always goes last"), and what might get an extra tip. Just to single out one example from everyone: Cem Inal, our Tour Guide, always stayed well behind me on the W-trek, making sure I never felt pressured to hurry. Baru, our extra W-trek guide, decided to simply hold me down in one bad wind rather than make me leave the wonderful view--I'm still unsure if this was he thought I'd blow away or if I was going to do something stupid! Viktor, our "lead" W-trek guide, not only lightened my load, but came rushing out to greet me at the end of the days--especially I remember at Refugio Paine Grande. Cecilia and Paula, our local guides in Argentina, shared so much, not letting on that that we must have been the hundredth time each had given the same information or taken the same hike. The guides Camille and Simon who took us on the "add-on" glacier walk on Grey Glacier were similarly caring, careful, and welcoming.
Although I was assured by Tash (Active Adventures chat) that "The majority of our customers on any of our given trips are in their 60's - 70's," at 69 I was the oldest in my group, with 6 long-legged, very fit, and much younger trekkers (one age 29, four in their 50's, and one in mid/early 60's.) I am especially grateful to the W-trek guides Baru and Viktor, and Cem (truly a "gem") for making me feel welcomed, appreciated, and never, ever, as I trailed all the others, suggesting that I take fewer pictures, hurry the pace, or not stop to chat with other trekkers.
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, October 2023
Amy
5 Stars (377 reviews)
Wonderful experience to Chile and Argentina. Couldn't fault the complete end to end process of arriving, trip management and guides knowledge and friendliness.
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, April 2023
Duane
4 Stars (377 reviews)
Excellent trip guides throughout the trip. Very informative, interesting, attentive and helpful individuals. Our group chose to do the W Trek with the backpacking and refugios in Torres del Paine. Completely worth it for the hiking -- just be prepared, refugios are like hostels with food. We rented equipment and it was good quality and condition. Most of the rest of the hotels on trip aren't notable -- they tend to be a mixture of moderate to budget level hotels. However, the experience of Patagonia and hiking (in all types of weather!) was perfect!
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, March 2023
K Lynne
5 Stars (377 reviews)
Totally loved this trip. It was a great combination of tough backpacking for the first week and more relaxed day hikes on the second week so it was a great blend. The additional activities of the kayak, walking on the glacier and the bike ride were truly awesome. Guides were great, friendly and worked with us all as there were different levels of fitness on our team. The most surprising item for me was the food....both in the hostels and the Cafe's in town. Food in this part of the world is amazing and the choices of the guides were all excellent. Weather for us was not the best, but thats also a part of the adventure. Its a great part of the world to hike and the nature is amazing. I would highly recommend Active as your trek guides.
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, March 2023
Mark
5 Stars (377 reviews)
No doubt this is a top destination on the "bucket-list" so many of carry around in our heads, but the Active Adventures team made this a truly outstanding experience. Our very patient Trip Leader Gustavo saw to it that we were informed ("OK, Chicos!), prepared, and well-fed before heading out for each day's adventure. The Torres and El Chalten guides clearly love what they do and where they get to work, and shared that with us. Two weeks in Patagonia got away too soon!
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, March 2023
John
5 Stars (377 reviews)
This was a bucket list trip and it did not disappoint. We selected option B because we did not want to carry big packs or sleep in refugios. We have done that several times and did not need to repeat. The option B provided great hikes and wonderful views. Our gide were informative and fun to be with. It was a great trip.
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, March 2023
Barb
5 Stars (377 reviews)
The reports that the weather in Patagonia can be wild are certainly true. During our visit we encountered heavy wind, rain, sun, sleet, and snow.
Our guide, Cem, did a great job of keeping us on schedule and letting us know backup plans when things needed to change. The tour group size was perfect and we have lots of new great memories from the trip. Bonus, we were active enough that all the great food we ate didn't add any to the scale when we got home!
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, March 2023
David