Patagonia Trip Details

We’re thrilled that you’ll be joining us for the Wild Wonderment Retreat - Jan 23-30, 2026!

Please carefully review the details below to prepare for your trip.

Checklist

✓ Pay your initial deposit of 25% to secure your spot

✓ Book flights to Puerto Natales, Chile (see details below)

✓ Send flight details to Mary ([email protected])

✓ Send any food restrictions / dietary requirements to Mary

✓ Review packing list

✓ You will receive an email with your remaining balance due Oct 25, 2025. All final payments to be sent to Mary using one of the below payment methods:

  • Venmo: @Mary-Tilson

  • Zelle: 1 (847) 347-5705

Planning Your Flights

Arrival - January 23, 2026

Puerto Natales will be our meeting point for the retreat. All guests will be provided with pick-up service from the airport to our hotel, where we’ll have our welcome dinner. We’ll spend the first night at our hotel in Puerto Natales, and then depart for our adventure the next morning.

Departure - January 30, 2026

We will be providing a complimentary group shuttle service to Puerto Natales airport which will depart EcoCamp at 9am and arrive to Puerto Natales at 11am. Private transportation can also be arranged at additional cost if needed.

Please send us your flight schedule as soon as possible.

Packing List

Patagonia experiences a wide range of weather conditions, so it is best to be prepared for everything! Although January is their summer, people often joke that you can experience every season in a given day. We recommend you bring along the following items for your trip. To ensure that you have the best experience possible, comfort and adaptability are key. The general vibe of the retreat will be relaxed and casual.

Before leaving home, please take the time to make sure you have everything on the list.

Base Layer:

  • Underwear.

  • Comfortable day & night time lounge wear.

  • Yoga clothes.

  • Short-sleeve shirts

  • Long-sleeved thermal shirts.

  • Athletic shorts

  • Form-fitting thermal pants.

  • Long socks (thick and warm material at least one pair per day).

Mid Layer:

  • Polar Fleece.

  • Trekking pants.

  • Cold weather hat (non-wool recommended).

  • Warm gloves.

Outer Layer

  • Waterproof jacket.

  • Waterproof pants.

  • Waterproof hiking boots.

  • Light shoes for rest areas.

  • Buff or bandana.

  • Beanie.

Travel Accessories

  • Daypack (20-30 lt.).

  • Waterproofing equipment for backpack.

  • Refillable water bottle.

  • Trekking poles (recommended).

  • Headlamps.

  • Plastic bag to store trash and keep your clothing dry.

  • Toiletry kit (toothbrush, hairbrush, personal care products, soap - ideally biodegradable)

  • Any necessary medications (prescribed or general, e.g. aspirin, etc.)

  • Moisturizing lotion

  • Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)

  • Sunscreen lip protector (SPF 30 or higher)

  • Sunglasses (lens category 3 or 4)

  • Quick Dry Towel

Itinerary:

The itinerary below outlines our highlight activities for each day of the Wild Wonderment Retreat. We will also be sharing timing for optional yoga classes and additional activities that you can join the following day if free time allows during our nightly briefing.

Jan 23rd, 2026:
Arrival in Puerto Natales.
Our local team will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to Hotel Noi Indigo Patagonia, where we’ll be staying for our first night. The retreat will officially begin with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.


Jan 24th, 2026:
The journey begins! After breakfast, we’ll have a private transfer followed by boat ride to Refugio Grey, where we will spend one night camping to explore the infamous Grey Glacier the following morning.

Jan 25th, 2026: 
Kayaking on the Grey Glacier: Starting at 8:00 AM, this 2.5-hour excursion takes you kayaking around massive floating icebergs towards the glacier's eastern side, offering a closer view of the giant ice wall. After kayaking , we will be transferred to EcoCamp Patagonia, where we’ll spend the rest of our journey immersed in the breathtaking beauty of Torres del Paine National Park. After checking into our Domes, we will have a team dinner and briefing to prepare for the days ahead.

Jan 26th, 2026: 
Excursion to Valle Francés: After breakfast, we will be driven to Pudeto Dock, located on the shores of Pehoe Lake. We will board the catamaran that will take us to the north-western sector of the lake, where we will begin the challenging trek to Valle Frances (French Valley) along a steep trail that leads to the very heart of the Paine Massif. We will ascend toward a lookout that will allow us to be amazed at the beauty of the Paine Massif. After our upward trek, we will pause for a picnic and relax a while. This day's adventure will end as we descend through an undula- ting terrain of mixed grassland and light forest, which will take us to Refugio Paine Grande, located on the peaceful shores of Lake Pehoe. From here, we will board the catamaran, which will take us back to Pudeto, where we will be collected and transported back to EcoCamp.

Jan 27th, 2026: 
Private excursion with horseback riding at Estancia Laguna Azul: (Note: no prior horse riding experience is required.) Once we’ve enjoyed breakfast at EcoCamp, we’ll head towards the Laguna Azul sector. Once we pass the lagoon, we’ll arrive near the Las Chinas River. There, gentle horses await us to begin a quiet ride, crossing serene rivers twice until we reach an impressive waterfall. Those who prefer not to join the parade have the option of relaxing in the barbecue area or enjoying a short walk with spectacular views of the Torres del Paine, following the banks of the Las Chinas River. We will conclude our adventure with a delicious barbecue that includes options of beef, lamb or hamburgers, always with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives to satisfy all tastes, before returning to EcoCamp for a well-deserved rest. We will return to EcoCamp for late afternoon restorative yoga before heading to dinner.

Jan 28th, 2026:
Choose your own adventure! EcoCamp offers a variety of activities that are open to all guests without additional charge. We will review these in detail on our first night. You can also choose to book a Private Safari Excursion (extra charge) or enjoy a day of yoga, rest and relaxation.

Jan 29th, 2026: 
Group hike to the Base Torres: This is one of the most iconic hikes in the area and will be the grand finale of our time together! After a hearty breakfast we set off from Ecocamp towards Hostería Las Torres and join the uphill path to Ascencio Valley on the Tower's eastern face. Dry mountain spots, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our big challenge comes as we climb the steep moraine, a mass of boulders leading us towards one of the world's most famous views overlooking the Towers. The famous Torres del Paine (2,850 m/ 9,350 ft) consists of three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After an uphill slog, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch? After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp. We will have our closing dinner & circle to end our time together.

Jan 30th, 2026:
Farewell breakfast & sendoff! Group transfers will be provided from from EcoCamp back to Puerto Natales.