Patagonia in October
Caught between the low and high season, October brings Spring to Patagonia - although it still remains quite chilly. Visit in October to discover a quieter Patagonia. Availability for trips and flights will start to tighten up towards the end of the month.
5 reasons to visit in October
- Beat the crowds before the high season rush
- Take advantage of the cool spring walking conditions
- October is a great opportunity to see fauna and flora beginning to flourish
- Accommodation costs are still cheaper than in high season
- With fewer visitors you'll have more time to get to know your hosts and guides
Hiking in Patagonia in October
W Highlights from Luxury Camp
The highlights of Torres del Paine's most famous trek, from the base of a relaxed, friendly geodesic dome camp for 3 of 4 nights. Hike with expert guides and only a day pack, returning to a comfortable bed, wood burning…
- 5 Days
- $999
The Original Torres del Paine W Trek
The most popular way to experience what might just be Patagonia's best hiking. Great local guides, small groups, moderate comfort in refugios and an efficient itinerary help you get the most out of your time. Great for solo travellers or…
- 5 Days
- $1,895
Luxury Camp W Trek
Paine's most famous trek from the base of a relaxed, friendly geodesic dome camp for 4 of the 6 nights. Hike with expert guides and only a day pack, returning to a comfortable bed, a wood-burning stove and en suite…
- 7 Days
- $1,369
Safari in Southern Patagonia
A flexible, multi-day itinerary with a sociable eco-friendly camp as your base. Daily excursion options for all abilities with expert guides to support you. Return to a comfortable bed, wood burning stove and en suite bathroom. Meals and transfers from/to…
- 4 Days
- $942
El Chaltén Highlights
Three full days hiking the famous trails of Los Glaciares: Mount Fitzroy and Cerro Torre, as well as a remote hike to Loma del Diablo. A combination of relaxed hikes with stretches of moderate difficulty, with accommodation in a secluded…
- 5 Days
- $1,155
The Huemul Circuit
A trek that visits some forgotten corners of Los Glaciares offering great viewpoints of the icecap, with challenging sections like the battering climb through the aptly named Viento (windy) Pass, the Huemul Pass ascent to a campsite high above the…
- 5 Days
- $1,350
W Trek, 3 days
The best way to fit the park's highlights into a short timeframe. Expert guides and the organisation of deluxe tent accommodation, transport and meals remove all distractions from the pure joy of trekking. Get up close to the famous granite…
- 3 Days
- $1,395
South Patagonian Ice Field Expedition
A chance to test yourself in one of the most difficult environments, with some of the most demanding summits, on Earth, trekking for 6 days across the windblown Southern Patagonian Ice Cap. Expert guides from a local mountaineering operator provide…
- 10 Days
- $2,490
Patagonian Odyssey
A cultural and scenic group tour adventure, exploring by day and returning to comfort at night as you journey from Santiago via Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, visiting Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego national parks and the glaciers in…
- 14 Days
- $5,454
Highlights of Los Glaciares
Hike the two main trails in Los Glaciares National Park with a warm and comfortable hotel to return to in the evening. Visit Perito Moreno Glacier and the surrounding fjords on a boat trip. This is a flexible itinerary and…
- 5 Days
- $1,010
Chalten Express: Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre
The Classic El Chalten trek to the must-see landmarks. Trek to Laguna de los Tres with magnificent views over Mount Fitz Roy, camp overnight at Poincenot and continue your trek to Laguna Torre. …
- 2 Days
- $500
9 Day Torres del Paine circuit
The only full circuit route where porters carry the camping gear, leaving you to take the John Garner pass and the park's wilder northern sections with just a day pack. We recommend an upgrade to yurt accommodation on certain nights…
- 9 Days
- $2,855
Chalten Mountain Escape
A moderate intensity trek between established campsites, carrying minimal gear but with two tougher days in the middle as you cross the Rio Fitz Roy by zipline, climb to look down on the ice field from the high Viento Pass…
- 7 Days
- $1,830
South America - Wild Patagonia
An epic, in-depth group tour of Patagonia, combining trips to Huerquehue National Park, the Queulat glacier, an isolated fishing village, a working estancia in Argentina and a king penguin colony in Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, El Chalten and…
- 27 Days
- $11,656
Cruises in October
Wildlife, Glaciers & Cape Horn
Voyage south from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on an adventure cruise packed with incredible wildlife, fascinating history, and breathtaking wild scenery. Sail through the famous Magellan Straits and Beagle Channel, with landings at glaciers, the fabled Cape Horn and a…
- 5 Days
- $1,990
Northern Patagonia Fjords Cruise
Voyage to remote corners of the northern fjords that few other boats can access. Visit the San Rafael glacier, where enormous depth and time have turned the ice an incredibly deep blue. Bathe in the open air in hot springs,…
- 6 Days
- -
Cape Horn & Penguins
A spectacular voyage north from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas, through remote channels of the Patagonian fjords. Walk among Magellanic penguins, land at glistening glaciers, sail through the famous Magellan Straits, Beagle Channel and Wulaia Bay, and have the chance to…
- 4 Days
- $1,595
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Glaciers of Patagonia Adventure Cruise
Witness the extraordinary spectacles of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field by getting up close to around 15 glaciers on the only cruise to take this route. Marvel at Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal and Herman glaciers, just to name a few...…
- 4 Days
- -
Group Tours in October
Pumas of Torres del Paine
A trip committed to spot Puma (Mountain Lion or Cougar) in the remote and stunning Patagonian wilderness of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and an adjacent Ranch. Expert local guides, transport and accommodation all…
- 6 Days
- $4,298
Patagonian Odyssey
A cultural and scenic group tour adventure, exploring by day and returning to comfort at night as you journey from Santiago via Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, visiting Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego national parks and the glaciers in…
- 14 Days
- $5,454
South America - Wild Patagonia
An epic, in-depth group tour of Patagonia, combining trips to Huerquehue National Park, the Queulat glacier, an isolated fishing village, a working estancia in Argentina and a king penguin colony in Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, El Chalten and…
- 27 Days
- $11,656
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