Patagonia Hut to Hut Hiking

Patagonia Hut to Hut Hiking is a once in a lifetime experience. Join Bigtime Aventura on this extraordinary 9-day hut to hut hiking adventure. In total, we will spend 12 days together in Patagonia Argentina. If you're looking for an authentic Patagonian experience without the tourist traps and crowds, look no further, this is the trip for you.

Prominent glaciated volcanic peaks straddle the border between Argentina and Chile and dot the landscape in this region. Deep glacially carved lakes are found seemingly over every pass and around every corner.

Hiking in these mountains is fun and interesting. The terrain continually changes. The Andes are rugged and steep in this area of Patagonia so be prepared for some challenging days. Not all of the days are difficult though. We follow some nicely maintained trails but also veer off the main trails to experience some rugged rocky mountain terrain. Depending on conditions, we will most likely hike through some snow fields a few times.

The most Authentic hut to hut hiking trip in Patagonia!

This is the most authentic hut to hut hiking trip in Patagonia. You will stay at bona fide mountain huts, eat authentic Patagonian food, and meet the real Argentine people of the region. The hike incorporates a little bit of all the natural areas found in this region. We will hike through lush low valleys, up and over rocky ridge lines, and possibly cross snow fields depending on existing conditions. We will see several snow-capped volcanoes, both dormant and active! Condors will fly unnervingly close overhead but the view of these behemoths will surely make you awestruck. There are many glaciers and we will get up close and personal with one of the biggest in the area. Additionally, we will hike over lava fields from an ancient volcanic explosion and even sleep at a hut on the slopes of one of the highest volcanic peaks in Patagonia.

Get ready for an incredible hiking experience in one of the world's last truly untouched regions. This trip will undoubtedly be memorable and unique and some have even described it as a life changing experience. As an added bonus to this wonderful hiking trip, the final day concludes with two catamaran transfers across two glacial lakes. This perspective from glacially carved lakes brings another level of awe to the area where you had been hiking for the previous 9 days. Simply amazing! Contact us to get started!

Certified Guide
- Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA) accreditation
- Native English-speaking, fluent Spanish-speaking guide
Planning and logistics
Accommodation (11 nights)
- 5-6 nights in mountain huts
- 4 nights in hotels in Bariloche
- 1-2 nights in cabins
Food
- Dinner (7-9 nights)
  - At restaurants in Bariloche (2 nights)
  - At each mountain hut (5-6 nights)
  - At the cabin (1-2 nights, depending on cabin)
- Picnic lunch from each hut (5-6 lunches)
- Breakfast (10-11 breakfasts)
  - At each hut (5-6 mornings)
  - At the hotel (4 mornings)
  - At the cabin (1-2 mornings, depending on cabin)
Permits, access, and entrance fees to the national park and all areas of the trip
Transportation during the trip
- Day 2: Bus to trailhead for first part of trip
- Day 7: Bus to Bariloche
- Day 9: Bus to different trailhead for second part of trip
- Day 11: Sequence of transfers back to Bariloche: catamaran, bus, catamaran, bus
Liability insurance during the trip
Basic first aid kit

Personal flights to and from Bariloche
Taxi from Bariloche Airport to the town of Bariloche
Drinks (beer, wine, soda), souvenirs, etc. at the huts, hotels, and restaurants
Any meals not mentioned in the "Services Included" section
Accident insurance, personal medical insurance, and/or comprehensive travel insurance (highly recommended)
- The following links are suggestions of insurance companies that provide varying levels of travel insurance that you might be interested in contracting to protect yourself and your trip: Ripcord, Global Rescue, World Nomads, TripAssure, Intermundial

A positive attitude and desire to be in the mountains.
This is an active vacation so be ready to move your body, feel the excitement, and view some of the most incredible wilderness areas and snow-capped volcanic peaks that you've ever seen!
Each participant should be capable of hiking for extended periods (4-8hr per day) and be accustomed to spending time in the mountains.
The terrain varies greatly on this trip. We will encounter well-maintained trails, dirt roads, scree, rocky alpine areas, and possibly patches of snow.
An intermediate level of physical and mental fitness is necessary for this trip.

Hello, my name is Rich Griffeth and I will be your guide on this Patagonia hut to hut hiking adventure. I am a certified UIMLA guide. I have been sharing incredible outdoor adventures in the mountains with people just like you since 2016. I am from the USA but I've lived in Spain since 2009. My native language is English and I'm fluent in Spanish. My goal for a trip like this is to engage you in a once in a lifetime adventure. I'll manage the safety and logistics during the trip. You just have to arrive and enjoy the experience. I hope to see you soon so we can make a memorable vacation together.

Patagonia Hiking, Backcountry Camping, & Wilderness Skills

Interested in backcountry camping and wilderness skills? These trips are more basic and require a certain level of autonomy. They can range from 3-8 days in length. We'll bring basic commodities such as food, a tarp or tent, and not much else. There aren't many places that are more pristine and wild, making this an incredible area for a trip like this. If you want to get in touch with raw nature, this is your trip.

Here is a proposed 5-day backcountry camping trip and another 8-day backcountry camping trip.

Alternatively, contact us to inquire about hiking and backcountry camping trips in Patagonia and together we can design a trip specific to your desires.