Patagonia's unique features form one of the most spectacular and enormous natural reserves in the world. Known for its vast lands and endless horizons, it is the ideal destination for explorers, adventurers, mountaineers, nature lovers and travellers from around the world. Its contrasts and variation will literally leave you speechless...

The Patagonian Lake District is a captivating region of glistening trout-filled rivers, sparkling deep blue lakes, pristine forests, snow-capped mountains and impressive volcanoes. To its east we enter the fascinating Steppe, with its own distinct diversity and beauty, rock formations and rivers and tough flora and fauna.

Patagonia’s mountains are vast, untouched and remote. Whilst exploring this habitat’s  virgin Andean Patagonian Forest and cold Valdivian Rainforest in Chile, we have the opportunity to identify an enormous number of different birds, fish in pristine rivers and lakes, native plants and other animal species. The illusive and miniature Pudu deer or wandering puma and other wild cats may be close, yet they remain well hidden. We may be lucky enough to spot the endangered Huemul deer, skunks, foxes and hares, beavers and the endangered Southern River Otter, as well as hummingbirds, giant woodpeckers, kingfishers, the territorial Tero, the distinctive Huet-Huet or noisy Chucao, vast condors and native parakeets and owls. 45 of the 1026 Argentinean bird species are globally threatened.

The vast Patagonian Steppe begins just east of San Carlos de Bariloche and finishes nearly 1000km away at the Atlantic coast, and 2200km to the south in Ushuaia. As well as the Andean condor which is the largest flying bird on our planet, this truly fascinating desert-like habitat is home to armadillos, guanacos, the endangered Chinchilla and Choique (rhea), as well as a number of other birds of prey such as the Aguila Mora eagle, Carancho, and endemic falcons and owls to mention just a few of its many inhabitants. At night its crystal-clear sparkling rivers and beautiful rock formations are blanketed by a covering of stars so plentiful you will not be able to believe your eyes.

At the Atlantic coast the Península Valdés, a geographical 'accident' resulting in a perfect habitat and haven for extraordinary fauna and flora, is home to an extensive variety of wildlife. The Península  forms a would-be island of 4000km² connected to the mainland via a narrow strait, the Istmo Carlos Ameghino. It is surrounded by the San Jose Gulf to the North and the Nuevo Gulf to the South. Its shoreline consists of imposing cliffs rich in marine fossils dating from the tertiary period and long sand and pebble beaches. Its inhabitants include colonies of marine birds, resting places for South American elephant seals and sea lion colonies, dolphins and orcas, and its biggest attraction, the annual Southern right whale breeding season. Other protected wildlife includes guanacos, armadillos, foxes, maras (a unique species of hare), rheas, Magellanic Penguins and migratory shore seabirds.

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One of our principal objectives is the conservation of the environment. We aspire to convey a strong message of awareness about conserving the protected areas we visit and the attitudes and actions which can minimize our impact. We hope to generate in our guests a wider environmental awareness.

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