Futaleufú | Chilean Patagonia’s Untamed Wilderness By River, Horse & Helicopter
Tucked away in the wilds of Chilean Patagonia, where wild rivers thread through ancient forests and the Andes stretch across the skyline, lies a landscape that is made for disappearing into the wilderness. A place to bring grandparents, children and family friends to retreat from the everyday.
Your surroundings set the pace for your time here: spend each day deep in the heart of the mountains, before returning each evening to the warmth of one of our handpicked private lodges that feels like home.
Follow the flow of the Futaleufú River. Take to its whitewaters by raft, alongside some of the world’s finest guides. Ride sure-footed Criollo Chileno horses high into the mountains alongside local gauchos, tracing trails into valleys where few visitors ever tread.
When the road runs out, private helicopters take over. Glide over hidden valleys and remote mountain lakes for adventures well beyond the reach of four wheels. Fish for salmon or trout in the deep waters or paddleboard across their surface. Hike over the frozen expanse of a glacier.
Savour the profound stillness that comes with having nothing but mountains and sky as far as the eye can see.
As dusk settles over the valley, sink into a wood-fired hot tub or hunker down by the roaring fire under a thick Patagonian rug, watching the river course past.
Watch as gauchos prepare a traditional asado beneath the stars. Tuck in around the long table, listening to the stories recounted by those who live here, over a glass of fine Chilean wine.
Your stay might be a natural pause before continuing South to explore a completely different wilderness. Journey onwards carrying with you the warmth of Patagonia’s people and the cherished memories of moments spent together as a family. Moments that grow more precious with time.