Tierra Patagonia

Please Note: Depending on your flight logistics, there are regular fixed transfers from Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Cerro Castillo or El Calafate. This transfer to and from is included. Please speak to your consultant for further arrival transfer information.

Please Note: This program is purely for inspiration, as every experience at Tierra Patagonia is personalized for each guest. 

Emerging beside craggy mountains and the glistening Lake Sarmiento in Torres del Paine National Park, the Tierra Patagonia hotel weaves itself into the landscape with subtle style, blending into the magnificence of the region. Here in this untamed part of the world, the perfect spot for an adventure vacation, what you see at our Patagonia adventure spa hotel is emerald lakes, fantastic mountain ranges and abundant wildlife.

Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia is on many people’s bucket list, and rightly so. The majestic Paine Massif, stunning glaciers and amazing wildlife make this a must-see destination for your adventure in Chile.

At Tierra Patagonia, our expert guides and friendly staff are on hand to ensure you get the most out of your trip. This 4 day sample itinerary will give you an idea of what your adventure could be like, though it is purely for inspiration, as every experience at Tierra Patagonia is completely unique.

Included:

- Accommodation at Tierra Hotel Patagonia
- Regular fixed transfers to and from Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Cerro Castillo or El Calafate
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Open Bar (includes mineral water, sodas, juices, house wine and liquors). Premium wines and vintage liquors available for an additional cost
- Two half day excursions or one full day excursion daily in small groups with other guests
- Use of pool, sauna and Jacuzzi (massages, treatments and therapies payable in the hotel)

Day 1 – Arrival and Half-day Hike in Torres del Paine

After arriving at Tierra Patagonia early in the afternoon, there’s no better way to settle in than by enjoying a delicious lunch in our dining room, looking out over the silhouette of Torres del Paine. Upon your arrival, our guides will chat through all of your tastes and preferences when it comes to outdoor activities, together coming up with that perfect excursion plan for your Patagonia adventure over the next few days.

You might want to get started straight away, in which case a half-day tour is just the ticket; such as an off-the-beaten path hike to a nearby panoramic lookout point, with the chance to see Condors swooping overhead while there.

At Tierra Patagonia Adventure and Spa Hotel, we invite you to forge your own relationship with Torres del Paine National Park. At this sustainable Torres del Paine hotel, you’ll find yourself completely surrounded by wilderness, and you can enjoy an endless array of outdoor excursions in Torres del Paine. The architecture of the lodge is beautifully integrated with the landscape and offers stunning views of Torres del Paine. The hotel’s design is purely Patagonian with locally-sourced materials and artworks.

Relaxation and pampering await you here after a day of exploring. Our Uma Spa restores your mind, body and soul, as do the warming fires and friendly service. Tierra Patagonia is a true home-from-home lodge for exploring Torres del Paine where adventure travel and luxury are combined.

Our rooms are an ode to nature, like the rest of  hotel Tierra Patagonia. The space is elegant yet understated, made with local wood, with whitewash walls on either side to focus your attention on the views beyond. Our aim is to bring the outside in, so that you enjoy the warmth of our guestrooms while feeling a connection to your surroundings.

Whichever of the three room types you choose, you’ll find hints of Patagonia’s culture and history throughout, including sheepskin rugs, soft, handmade throws and, printed lightly on the chairs, patterns of ancient fossils found nearby. With no televisions, you can unwind and disconnect easily, all while watching the shifting light and weather patterns dance over the lake and mountains.

Having spent the day exploring the rugged wilderness of Patagonia, there is no feeling quite like returning home to a warm meal, great service and a top-notch view to match. Our Patagonian cuisine is an irresistible mix of hearty stews, slow-cooked soups and tasty dishes, sourced from the nearby estancias surrounding our lodge. Our contemporary approach to both cooking techniques and the ingredients we use results in a broad, varied menu suitable for all tastes, preferences and diets.

Hunter’s Trail: Exploring the Aonikenk Culture

Any early taste of adventure in Torres del Paine will no doubt leave you wanting more, and today there’ll be plenty in store with two half-day activities offering the chance to delve deep into Chilean Patagonia.

After breakfast, head out to embark on the Hunter’s Trail, witnessing remnants of Aonikenk culture through cave paintings splayed on the rock walls. The Aonikenk were native people of this land, hunter-gatherer nomads who used the rocks as a canvas for conveying messages to one another, which we can still see to this day.

The Paine Massif accompanies you throughout this walk, its striking silhouette dominating the background, and there’s also a chance to spot wildlife, including Guanacos, Foxes and Condors, so be sure to keep an eye out while here.

As for the afternoon? Choose between another half-day excursion or time out in the Uma Spa, where you can line yourself up with a relaxing therapy or two, simply allowing any stresses to melt away.

Base of the Towers Hike, or Scenic Journey through Torres del Paine

Keen hikers will need to fuel up well this morning, ahead of a full-day trek; Base of the Three Towers. Lasting approximately eight hours in total, the trails themselves are as rewarding as the eventual endpoint, standing at the foot of Las Tres Torres, or the ‘Three Towers’; the perfect place to stop for a picnic lunch and relish this astounding view.

A legendary route among the hiking community and an eye-opening experience for avid walkers, this is one of the world’s great “bucket list” hikes. The first part is a steep climb, loosely following the natural course of the Ascensio River to Paso de los Vientos, where vegetation is thin on the ground. As you get higher, the views evolve and the mountains come into sight. After a stretch of fairly flat walking on a steep mountainside, you arrive at the “Chileno” refuge. Crossing the river, there is shade and a change of pace on a trail through native forest. Then the terrain changes again, opening out onto a steep rocky hillside, with huge chunks of stone making for challenging walking. The effort of this severe ascent is rewarded by the view of the iconic magnificence of the Towers at the top. 

Take the time to appreciate both the isolation and grandeur of these mountains, a site which evokes its own sense of perspective. Upon returning to the hotel, a celebratory drink at the bar is in order; as is a well-deserved meal in our restaurant!

An alternative for this full-day hike could be a scenic tour by road to some of the national park’s best lookout points; all in one day. There’s no doubt you’ll be amazed by the sharp, unforgiving outline of the Paine Massif’s distinctive ‘horns’, the star of the show here in Patagonia and just as jaw-dropping up close as you would imagine. Be sure to have your camera to hand, as you won’t want to miss a single snapshot of this amazing place.

Final Hike and Airport Transfer

On your final day, one last outdoor activity can be enjoyed in our backyard at Lake Sarmiento, where you’ll be joined by the mountains of the Paine Massif and Sierra Baguales.

Low-lying vegetation ensures the route is nice and easy, leaving time to focus not on unnecessary strenuous exertion but instead on the surrounding majesty and abundant wildlife to be found here, with sightings of Eagles, Foxes, Rheas and Condors commonplace throughout the route.

Afterwards, your stay will come to a close and you will be picked up at reception for your return transfer back to your selected destination. 

Please Note: Depending on your flight logistics, there are regular fixed transfers back to Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Cerro Castillo or El Calafate. Please speak to your consultant for further departure transfer information.