Patagonia spiritual tour

Explore Wild Landscapes and Connect With Your Inner Soulscape

March 8th – 23rd, 2026: DRAFT ITINERARY 

This Patagonia spiritual tour uniquely blends exploration of rugged landscapes and South American history with meditation, qigong, and heart-opening conversations about self-acceptance, compassion, and joy.

We’ll slow down our busy minds, open our hearts, and embrace joy and peace. 

We’ll explore and practice tools to take home and use long after the retreat is over.

On This Personal Growth Adventure You Will:

• Explore Torres del Paine National Park’s spectacular lakes, peaks, and waterfalls.
• Begin most days with meditation.
• Practice qigong daily, deepening your awareness of your internal energy and how it harmonizes and flows with the energy of your surroundings.
• Challenge your body and spirit on gorgeous, physically active hikes into remote areas.
• Hear from an expert about the Perito Moreno Glacier, then witness this magnificent ice mass in action.

• Steep yourself in heart-opening conversations on how to incorporate self-acceptance and compassion into your life.
• Discover the enormous penguin colonies of Isla Magdalena alongside a naturalist guide.
• Meet new like-minded people who may become life-long friends after sharing this awe-filled experience.
• Immerse yourself in inspiring landscapes and connect with local flora and fauna, creating memories you can visualize long after you’ve departed for home.

Your Heart-Opening Patagonia Spiritual Tour Itinerary:

Day 1-2 ~ March 8/9: Leave the US on the 8th or 22nd and take an overnight flight to Punta Arenas. This city is a bustling port overlooking the Strait of Magellan. The afternoon of arrival is yours for exploration or relaxation, and the night of the 9th or 23rd at a hotel in Punta Arenas is included in your tour. Dinner is on your own.

Day 3 ~ March 10 (B/D): We’ll meet very early for breakfast, then set out for our first adventure, a trip to a PENGUIN RESERVE ON ISLA MAGDALENA. We’ll head out to a local restaurant for lunch, then take a tour of Punta Arenas. Founded in 1848, the city gained prominence in the late 19th century due to its sheep and wool industry and the discovery of gold nearby. We’ll see the memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan and the Museuo Nao Victoria, which showcases a life-sized replica of Magellan’s expedition ship. We’ll spend the night again in Punta Arenas.  hotel.

Day 4 ~ March 11 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. From Punta Arenas, a scenic one-hour drive brings you to ESTANCIA OLGA TERESA, a nature reserve surrounded by sweeping mountain vistas. Here, you’ll embark on an easy hike past towering cliffs home to one of the largest CONDOR ROOKERIES in the country. The condor is the national bird of Chile and appears on the Chilean coat of arms. Today, you’ll see these impressive birds in their natural habitat as they gracefully soar overhead. You’ll continue your hike on a flat, circular route along the sound. From here, we’ll drive onward to Puerto Natales, where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and spend the night. 

Day 5 ~ March 12 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. We’ll begin our day with a visit and 1.3 mile walk to MILODÓN CAVE NATURAL MONUMENT. Over 15,000 years ago, large extinct animals lived there, such as the mylodon or the jaguar, and it was likely a hunting location for Patagonia’s first inhabitants. We’ll then continue toward TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, one of the most remote places in the world. After entering the park we’ll have an afternoon hike of 3.4 miles to the GRAY LAKE VIEWPOINT. After a full day, we’ll settle into our hotel for the evening, where we’ll spend two nights. Dinner will be on-site.   

Day 6 ~ March 13 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. Today we’ll continue to explore this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site. Perhaps we’ll see the ostrich-like rhea (known locally as nandu), condor, fox, and other wildlife. Today’s hike is approximately 4 miles. We’ll first pass the SALTO GRANDE WATERFALL, where the Paine River meets Nordenskjöld Lake. The hike continues along the breathtaking turquoise-colored lake to the MIRADOR LOS CUERNOS viewpoint, where we’ll enjoy lunch. After a full day, we’ll return to our lodge and enjoy another dinner on-site.  

Day 7 ~ March 14 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. Today we’ll try to catch the sunrise light on LAGUNA AMARGA, we may find stromatolites, bacterial formations that date back almost 3.5 billion years, some of the oldest living beings on planet Earth. Next, we’ll take a 4-mile hike over a pass with a stop at some petroglyphs. We’ll likely spot guanaco, a relative of the llama, and may even see an elusive puma! After our hike, we’ll drive through magnificent scenery to our home for the next two nights, Estancia Nibepo Aike or similar. We’ll have a relaxing dinner and evening after settling in.

Day 8 ~ March 15 (B/L/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. Today is an opportunity to slow down and EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC ARGENTINE RURAL LIFE. We will learn the history of the ranch where we’re staying and about the pioneer family that manages it to this day. We’ll observe gaucho’s showing their skills and watch a shearing demonstration. Then we’ll ride horses to La Angostura, where Lake Argentino and Lake Roca meet, and enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Patagonian roast lamb. In the late afternoon, we’ll have an opportunity to have conversations about compassion and how it has shown up on our journey so far. Dinner will be on-site.

Day 9 ~ March 16 (B/D): Rise early for meditation and breakfast. Today we say goodbye to the estancia and spend about two hours driving to reach the PERITO MORENO GLACIER. The Perito Moreno glacier is one of the few glaciers on the planet that continues to advance. Upon arrival, we’ll stretch our legs with a 3-mile walk that follows the network of boardwalks offering spectacular glacier views. After the walk, grab a quick lunch on your own at the visitor center. Next, we’ll take a BOAT TOUR across Rico Lake, giving us an up-close view of the icebergs coming from the walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier. After the boat tour, we’ll drive to El Calafate to spend the night. We’ll have dinner at a local restaurant. 

Day 10 ~ March 17 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. Today is another combination of spectacular scenery and beautiful hiking. We leave our hotel and set off for a 3.5-hour drive to El Chalten, known as the trekking capital of Argentina. Once we arrive in town, we’ll grab a quick lunch, then head out for a 3.6-mile hike to the CERRO TORRE LOOKOUT. This short, moderately steep trail starts in the town of El Chaltén and offers impeccable views of Cerro Torre along with the other snow-capped peaks within the Southern Andes. After returning to town, we’ll settle into our hotel and have dinner. 

Day 11 ~ March 18 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. We’ll pick up lunch fixings at a local shop or cafe. Today is our longest hike of this adventure. This 6-mile lollipop loop to LAGUNA CAPRI has a somewhat steep first section culminating in a  viewpoint overlooking the river valley below. From here, the trail winds through an occasionally forested valley until reaching the shores of Laguna Capri. Beyond the lake are beautiful views of Cerro Fitz Roy. We’ll enjoy lunch on the lakeshore then head back to town. We’ll overnight again in El Chalten and have dinner together. 

Day 12 ~March 19 or April 2 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. Today we’ll say goodbye to the mountains and TRAVEL OVERLAND by bus, taking in the scenery. Our journey from El Chalten to Puerto Natales will take around ten hours and includes a border crossing. We’ll stop for stretch breaks and lunch along the way. Once we arrive in Puerto Natales, we’ll check into the hotel we stayed at before and have dinner together. 

Day 13 ~ March 20 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. Today we’ll travel via a different method of transport on a DAY CRUISE ON ULTIMA ESPERANZA SOUND. We can expect to spot sea lions, Andean condors, elephant seals, and cormorant colonies right from the boat. The ship cruises by Balmaceda Mountain, offering excellent views of the BALMACEDA GLACIER. We may have a chance to see the icebergs calving from the glacier. Continuing, we will stop near the SERRANO GLACIER, where we will enjoy a short hike around the lagoon, and we will have lunch at a local estancia before returning to Puerto Natales. At the end of the day, we’ll return to our hotel in Puerto Natales and have dinner.

Day 14 ~ March 21 (B/D): Rise early for meditation, followed by breakfast. This morning we’ll take a 3.5-hour drive to PALI AIKE NATIONAL PARK. Low-lying volcanic cones, caves, various craters, basalt walls, and lava scoria tell the story of recent volcanic eruptions. We’ll explore the park on foot via various trails, including Morada del Diablo and Cueva Pali Aike. After our exploration, we’ll drive 2.5 hours to Punta Arenas, where we’ll check into our hotel then head out for a farewell dinner.

Day 15-16 ~ March 22/23 (B): Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then head to the airport to catch your homeward flight, in most cases landing in the US a day later than your departure date. 

Included in Your Patagonia Spiritual Tour:

• Daily instruction and facilitation of meditation, qigong, and conversations about self-acceptance, compassion, and joy. Engaging with this content is an integral part of this spiritual tour. If you are not interested in meditation, heart-opening conversation, and qigong, different tours are available to you via other companies.
• All ground and water transportation for the duration of the tour.
• Lodging for 13 nights in locations hand-selected for their beautiful, intimate, natural settings; please note rooms may be smaller than what you’re accustomed to in the United States.
• 26 meals (13 breakfasts, 12 dinners, and 1 lunch).
• Gratuities for bus drivers and local guides.
• Chilean and Argentine min-bus drivers, local guides at certain locations, and a professional tour leader throughout the entire journey. 
• All entrance fees for parks and activities throughout the tour.  
• Three unique boat rides.
• Spectacular moderate walks and hikes ranging in length from 1.3 to 5.9 miles.
• A guaranteed small group, with 12 guests maximum, which means a more personalized and intimate retreat experience.
• The itinerary is subject to modification based on the weather and the needs of the group.

The Little Bits Not Included:

• International airfare to Punta Arenas, Chile
• Daily lunch, dinner on arrival day
• Beverages with meals and/or alcohol
• Tour leader gratuity 

Tour Facilitator Amy Pattee Colvin:

In the fall of 2015, I attended a meditation retreat to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, led by my long-time meditation teachers. A local shaman joined us one of our days in Machu Picchu. During the blessing ceremony, he handed me a seed to plant after the ceremony finished. He said to look for the plant when I brought my own group on a retreat to Peru.

For many months that seed of an idea quietly germinated and eventually sprouted into the development of meditation and qigong retreats worldwide.

Traveling with me, you’ll practice meditation and qigong daily, steep yourself in beautiful landscapes, step out of your daily routine, and immerse yourself in positive ways of thinking and living. I’m excited to share these concepts with you while we actively explore stunning landscapes and cultures.

These retreats create an opportunity for you to deeply focus on inner work, connecting to the divine within and harmonizing with the energy of the natural world.

I’ll share with you all I’ve learned in nearly 30 years of Taoist meditation, as well as the wisdom garnered from becoming a certified facilitator of Stanford University’s Compassion Cultivation Training. I’ve led small group spiritual tours in Peru, Ireland, Tanzania, and Scotland. 

Tour Leader Manuel Velazco:

Manuel Velazco, born in Cusco, Peru, entered the tourism industry at the age of 15. He has served as a professional tour guide for 20 years, guiding around Peru and South America. He is one of Peru’s most experienced and respected leaders.

I met Manuel in the fall of 2015 when my mother and I traveled on an Overseas Adventure Travel trip to Southern Peru and Bolivia. He has been the tour leader on my Peruvian tours. When I put this Patagonia spiritual tour itinerary together, I contacted him to see if he was interested in working with me. Through the years, he has provided excellent knowledge, leadership, humor, and love of South American people and cultures.

I look forward to spending time with you! If you have any questions, please email me at amy@amypatteecolvin.com.

Investment & Registration:

Investment: USD $TBD per person based on double occupancy.

• Space is limited to 12 guests. Ensure your spot by placing your deposit now.
• A deposit of $TBD is required to reserve your space, with the balance due by TBD. Payment plans are available. Please contact me for more information.
• You are welcome to register as an individual, and I will match you with a person of the same gender to share a room.
• Single rooms are available with a supplement of $TBD.

Cancellation Policy:

• Your deposit is fully refundable until TBD.  After that date, if you choose to cancel, your deposit is transferable to a future trip.
• I highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance, which covers emergency medical treatment, evacuation, and trip cancellation.

Register and place your deposit below, or email me at amy@amypatteecolvin.com if you’d prefer to pay with a check or Venmo.

Food budget is roughly $550 per person