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

✓ 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

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 and the articles of clothing we have listed below will help you stay comfortable no matter the weather.

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

Base Layer:

  • Underwear.

  • Long-sleeved thermal shirts.

  • 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

Patagonia is exposed to the same winds that circle Antarctica so you should come prepared for strong, cold winds (up to 130 km/hr). Fine weather may deteriorate regardless of the season, bringing rain or even snow. The average temperature in summer (December-February) is 11ºC/52ºF (24ºCmax, 2ºCmin).

Below is a fun video to help give you an idea of what to expect & prepare for!