Patagonia offers breathtaking, unspoilt views that will stay with all who visit for a lifetime – and the best way to see it is the slow way, led by local guides.
Trekking through wilderness, crossing rivers by boat and sleeping beneath the stars in spectacular locations are all unforgettable experiences you can expect to have on a Slow Life trip to South America’s southernmost region: it’s an increasingly popular destination for those with a strong appreciation of the joy of the journey itself.
Having come such a long way, you’ll want to ensure you see all that Patagonia has to offer and cover as much ground as possible without resorting to multiple flights. Responsible Travel has met this need perfectly, with a series of specially-tailored trips to suit travellers of all kinds.
With an emphasis on sustainable and ethical travel, you’ll only fly the longest distances, which may be limited to your journey to South America from the UK. After that, through a mixture of walking, public transport and private vehicles, the guides will take you through Patagonia’s vast, partly undiscovered country, taking in national parks, wilderness and islands as you go. This is a perfect opportunity to see more of real life in the region, while ensuring you don’t miss any of its fascinating detail.
Most travellers opting for a Slow Life trip to Patagonia will spend around a fortnight in the region, and this allows plenty of time to explore. But if you really want to make this a holiday of a lifetime, opt for a more leisurely three week trip, such as Responsible Travel’s small group adventure holiday. There’s no such thing as a ‘typical day’ on this trip, but highlights of the tour include a full day at one of Chile’s finest wineries, a visit to the Magellanic and Humboldt penguin colony on the island of Chiloe and an (optional) ice trek around the Perito Moreno glacier.
“A few weeks in Patagonia should be prescribed to anyone who is caught up in a spiral of deadlines and long working hours, unable to switch off or disconnect from the Internet, Twitter and all the other instant connections we all have to information”, says Claire Southern of Responsible Travel. “A visit to Patagonia allows the mind to be concerned only with the beauty of the surrounding lakes, glaciers, wildlife and mountains. Such remoteness allows us to benefit from Slow Travel and deep reflection”.
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