Patagonia....We want to go in January. Which is the best travel company to use?

Question

We have looked on the internet, and there are lots of custom tours available, but we want to choose a reliable company. Does anyone have any experiences (good or bad) of travelling in Patagonia

Answer 1

I had a fantastic experience - and did it all independantly. The buses in Chile are very efficient and relatively cheap, you can book lodges locally...if you have a decent guidebook, why use a travel company? Trekking in Torres del Paine, it was very easy to sort out lodges for the night - just try to book in advance if you can though, as they get popular.

If you want reliable companies, check out Exodus and Explore Worldwide, both UK-based. Although I didn't use them in Patagonia, I have travelled with both quite a bit.