Spring in Patagonia

Photography, hiking, culinary experience & rest
8 days / 7 nights – Chelenko Basin, Chilean Patagonia

USD 3,400.- per person.

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Spring awakens Patagonia with a gentler rhythm.

This journey is designed to follow that seasonal unfolding: we walk through valleys just turning green, we photograph golden lights, we eat what the land begins to offer, and we rest with intention.

It’s a passage for those who want to reconnect — with landscape, rhythm, and meaning.

    • Quiet walks and moments of wide silence

    • Seasonal meals with local ingredients

    • Time for photography, storytelling and stillness

    • Encounters with the people who inhabit this land

    • Lodging with soul: warm, small, and local

  • Day 0 – Arrival & Welcome

    • Arrival in Balmaceda & Transfer to Coyhaique

    • Welcome drink, briefing & dinner with your guides

    • Overnight: Patagonia House

    Day 1 – Southbound & Across the Lake

    Day 2 – The Steppe Walk

    • Hike through incredible rock formations with ancient cave paintings and stunning views over the big lake (5 mile hike)

    • ‘On-the-go’ lunch & drive southwest on the incredible route 265

    • Overnight: Ethos Patagonia Lodge

    Day 3 – Slow Food & Stillness, the Way of Patagonia

    • A day to rest and taste: Patagonian lamb, fresh spring vegetables, naps, optional walks.

    • Journal, read & meditate just in front of the second largest lake in South America

    • Overnight: Ethos Patagonia Lodge

    Day 4 – Golden Hour & Observation

    • Sunrise photo outing. Enjoy a hot coffee while shooting unique moments

    • Brunch and free time to read, write, or simply observe

    • Optional walks

    • Overnight: Ethos Patagonia Lodge

    Day 5 – Above & beyond - Fossils & Horses

    • Ascent to the fossil plateau by foot or horseback 

    • Stop at Puerto Guadal for local handicrafts & souvenirs

    • Overnight: Ethos Patagonia Lodge

    Day 6 – Perspective Change

    • Enjoy other perspectives of the lake by driving to Bahía Murta (north shore)

    • Optional boat to the Marble Caves in Puerto Sanchez

    • Overnight: Lodge or local guesthouse Patagonia Bay Lodge

    Day 7 – The Return

    • Drive back to Coyhaique / Balmaceda Airport 

    • Farewell moment

    • Private ground transportation

    • All ferries and boat rides

    • 7 nights accommodation

    • All meals (locally sourced and seasonal)

    • WFR Certified local & bilingual guides

    • All excursions, hikes and boat trips

    • Optional horseback ride (no experience required)

    • Support in Spanish, English (and German if needed)

    • Layered clothing

    • Good walking shoes

    • Daypack and water bottle

    • Rain shell

    • Camera or sketchbook

    • Openness to quiet

    Full list for outdoor activities here

    • Travelers who seek beauty in the soft unfolding of a season.

    • Those who enjoy walking but don’t need to rush.

    • Curious minds, open hearts, and anyone longing for a springtime of the soul.

  • USD $3,400 per person

    • Includes all lodging, meals, guides, and experiences (Does not include international flights)

    Available: Late October to early December

Walking into the unknown

A guide to entering Patagonia with presence, care, and curiosity

This is more than travel advice — it’s an invitation to begin differently. Discover how silence, culture, and rhythm shape each step of the journey, and prepare to engage with the land and its people in a way that feels real, respectful, and deeply human.

Our current journeys

  • Stillness in the wild

    Stillness in the wild

    USD 3,800.- A 10-Day flexible retreat at the Ethos Patagonia Lodge.

    If you’re looking for silence that speaks, for comfort that doesn’t isolate you from the wild, and for experiences guided by presence rather than performance — this retreat is for you. No rigid schedules. No pressure to perform. Just space to reconnect.

    Speak to us — we’re here
  • Expedition: Supported trek

    Expedition: Supported trek

    USD 3.400.- Backpacking. River crossings. Fully off-grid. Always supported. 7 days / 6 nights – Patagonia National Park.

    For those who yearn to venture where silence shapes the landscape and each day unfolds beneath untamed skies, this journey is an invitation to experience Patagonia as it truly is: vast, wild, and intimate.

    Walk with us
  • Winter Explorations

    Winter Explorations

    USD 2,400.- Short daily outings, designed around winter conditions.

    A short journey through Patagonia’s winter — where the landscape rests, the skies open wide, and each step becomes a way to listen. These curated experiences offer gentle rhythm and seasonal richness: snow-dusted trails, low sun over lenga forests, time by the fire, and open space for wonder.

    Reach out, we’re listening

Foundational journeys

These are the journeys that shaped our origins. Not offered for sale, they embody our roots, our way of guiding, and the regenerative spirit that defines Ethos Patagonia. Each one reflects where we come from—and points to the kind of experiences we are committed to creating.

  • Campos de hielo Norte

    Granite & Ice – Patagonia circuit

    Amid glaciers, granite walls, and legendary valleys, European travelers embraced the rhythm of Patagonia. They walked light, guided by experts, enjoying full service and cultural immersion. Each step carried respect for the land and presence with its stories.

    Read the story
  • Cerro Castillo & Alma Verde – Regenerative immersion

    Cerro Castillo – Regenerative immersion

    A journey where adventure and contribution blended seamlessly. Travelers helped build school gardens, learned from local recycling practices, and lived permaculture while walking silent trails in Parque Patagonia.

    Read the story
  • Avellanos Expedition

    Avellanos expedition

    Through demanding trails and wild lagoons, Chilean travelers tested their strength and shared the wonder of the Avellanos mountains. Days of effort and nights under the stars became a regenerative act of belonging, resilience, and human connection.

    Read the story
  • Bahía Murta – Río Resbalón

    Bahía Murta – Río Resbalón

    In a rainy valley shaped by rivers and glaciers, a small group explored raw terrain with wild camping and adaptive logistics. It was an immersion into uncertainty where regeneration meant respect, adaptability, and intimacy with the land.

    Read the story

Every journey begins before the first step

Sometimes it starts with a question, a pause, or a quiet pull toward something true. If something in you is already walking — we’re here to meet you.