Premium Patagonia

The premium tier of tourism in Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, organised around a small group of luxury lodges that combine wild-nature immersion with five-star comfort. References include Explora Patagonia (in Torres del Paine, operating since 1993 and the model's pioneer), Tierra Patagonia (since 2011), Awasi Patagonia (Relais & Châteaux, 12 villas) and Singular Patagonia (a converted cold-storage factory). Typical format: 4 to 8 nights all-inclusive with daily guided excursions (trekking, horseback riding, fjord cruising), pricing EUR 3,500 to 8,000 per person depending on season. The season runs October to April, with annual winter closures because of storms and very short days.