Patagonia Travel Guide

From the wide open space to the untamed jagged mountains, the secluded coastline to glacial lakes, Patagonia remains a frontier both sparse and stunning. Dusty roads can lead to luxury oases, wildlife can change from grazing guanacos to boisterous penguins to passing whales. With access to luxury eco-resorts and hiking trails winding through the impressive scenery, the ambiance can feel like stepping into solitude while venturing out onto the steppe. Find more information on when to visit, where to go, and more with our Patagonia Travel Guide.

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Hiker enjoying the view of Mount Fitz Roy, Patagonia

10 Best Places to Visit in Patagonia

From glistening lakes to pristine glaciers, endless pampas to raging rivers, you can uncover the wonders of South America’s inspiring mixture of land...
Pehoe Lake and Torres del Paine in the Chilean Patagonia

Best Time to Visit Patagonia

The best time to visit Patagonia is from October through December, the spring and summer months being comfortable for seeing the wildlife, scenery, and...
Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentine Patagonia

How to Plan a Trip to Patagonia: Frequently Asked Questions

Explore South America’s snowy alpine wonderland comfortably using these answers to frequently asked questions about Patagonia. The glacial Chilean landscape...
Hiking to Los Cuernos in Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia

7 Things to Do In Patagonia

With exceptional landscapes, the top seven things to do in Patagonia can immerse you in culture and the fascinating drama of untouched nature across Chile...
Autumn at Fitz Roy Mountain, Patagonia

Our 7 Best Patagonia Itineraries

Barren, shimmering, and wild, Patagonia embodies the frontier of South America, where untamed nature reigns supreme, and our seven best Patagonia itineraries...
wo hikers in colorful jackets admire snowy Mount Fitz Roy in Patagonia under a clear blue sky

Argentina or Chile Patagonia: Where Should I Travel?

Patagonia is a land divided between two nations, yet united in its raw, untamed beauty. While Argentina and Chile both lay claim to the remarkable wild...
Ice climber inside glacier in Patagonia, Chile.

Top 8 Things to Do in Chile Patagonia

The top things to do in Chilean Patagonia embody the breathtaking region renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. From towering granite...
Aerial view of luxury overwater bungalows on Bora Bora island in French Polynesia.

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

Knowing your budget is an essential component of any trip-planning process. Whether the sky's the limit or you have specific parameters, a customized...
Balloons over Cappadocia in Turkey.

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip in 4 Easy Steps

Explore the world with Zicasso by working with top travel specialists who will bring your dream vacation to life. Our primary goal is to make planning,...

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Christan C.
Italy Travel Review: Rome, Florence, Cooking Class, 7 Days

Zicasso's trip designer was outstanding! She was very responsive, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated all her guidance and help to ensure our trip was memorable!

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James S.
Spain Travel Review: Barcelona, San Sebastian, Madrid, Costa Brava, Wine Tours, Bike Ride, Kayak Experience, 10 Days

Zicasso's travel company did a wonderful job planning our trip. They were helpful and patient with me while planning our Spain trip. They truly listened to what we wanted in a trip and respected our budget.

All the tours we took were wonderful, with personable guides, and our drivers for transportation were also great. Everyone was on time, always. We had a flight delay leaving the US, resulting in missing an entire day in Barcelona. The agency could not have been better about getting transportation and tours moved, and making adjustments for us. We were still able to take all of our tours despite missing a day.

Also, while in Spain, our flight from San Sebastián to Madrid was canceled. The agency let us know right away and quickly made other arrangements. I could not have been happier with how they dealt with travel issues, especially when the issues we had were due to flights and not something they had booked for us. I was truly able to relax and have fun knowing that the agents at the travel company would handle any issues we faced.

I absolutely would recommend this company and happily use them again if I ever travel to areas they cover.

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Kasha H.
Peru Anniversary Tour Review: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Sun Gate, Hiking, Scenery, 11-Day Trip

Zicasso's travel agent is a phenomenal trip planner and advisor, and he helped make my husband's and my 20th wedding anniversary trip exactly what we were hoping for. He listened to what we were interested in exploring, provided multiple options for tours and activities, and was incredibly responsive, even after we booked the trip. He patiently answered all of our questions and provided excellent recommendations for restaurants.

Furthermore, he paired us with an outstanding tour guide for our time at the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. He even left us a surprise at our hotel on the final leg of our journey! When we go back to visit South America, we will definitely reach out to him!

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Mike J.
Italy Travel Review: Rome, Vatican, Amalfi Coast, Private Guides, Limoncello, Wine, Local Cuisine, Culture, Scenery, 10-Day Trip

Zicasso's travel agent was like our “patron saint of hassle-free and VIP vacations!" Every step of our trip was planned for us; we were greeted by private guides at each airport or train station, and met in the lobby of our hotel for each privately guided tour. We went to the front of the line at the Vatican on a day when the line stretched over a mile. Each night she sent us a detailed itinerary for the next day’s tours and on our free days she even gave us suggestions for local restaurants.

I have traveled pretty extensively for work and pleasure, and this trip was so well organized by this travel agency. I cannot recommend them any higher. If you want a truly memorable and hassle-free vacation, you must use them; you will not be disappointed! Thank you so much for creating a true “trip of a lifetime."

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Rich P.
Iceland Travel Review: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls, 9-Day Trip

We had an outstanding trip. Every facet of it was well planned and conducted. We can't say enough about our guide. He was just exceptional; he was in good spirits every day of the trip, patiently answered our many questions, and expertly adapted to our needs and requests.

The Zicasso travel agency's owner was just terrific to work with, as he put together an itinerary filled with wonderful places to see and activities to do. From glacier hikes to being in and out of waterfalls, each day was better than the previous one.

So, congrats to them for being excellent at what they do and for providing all six of us with the trip to Iceland we hoped for. 

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Patti+ M.
Greece Travel Review: Santorini, Catamaran Cruises, Local Cuisine, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel expert planned an incredible trip and was always available if we had any questions or concerns (there were not many concerns).

Each hotel was beautiful in its own way and the service was top-notch. We had a little issue with our hotel in Naxos, but the concierge made up for it by giving us special services.

The tours were exceptional and we especially loved the catamaran cruises.

While in Greece, I asked our travel expert to make some dinner reservations for us and all of her choices were perfect. I highly recommend Zicasso and their travel company, and look forward to our next adventure.

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