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Patagonia Tours

Minimum age: 6

Our Patagonia tours offer dramatic landscapes, challenging treks, and stunning wildlife. Because most include multi-day treks and/ or adventurous whitewater journeys, these tours are generally recommended for teens and adults, though we do have a couple of boat-based tours that can be managed by younger children.

Boat Based Tours: Minimum age = 6

Our boat based tours include the Patagonia by Sea and the Mare Australis tour. Both options focus on experiencing Patagonia's unique ecology and offer limited entertainment options onboard for kids. The Patagonia by Sea tour is culturally focused, providing a unique view of the folklore and cultural center of the Isle de Chloe. Due to the confined space and sea conditions, it is a good idea to try your family's seaworthiness before heading off! This is a great tour for a family charter. If joining other groups we require a minimum age of 12. The excursions are educational and give families the chance to try new foods, see a living example of a different culture, and experience boat living.

The Mare Australis cruise is on a much larger boat so children as young as 6 are welcome. However, the focus is primarily on experiencing Patagonia's incredible scenery. Onboard lectures add an educational component and glacial hikes help satisfy your wanderlust. Because of the limited child centered activities, families with young children are still relatively rare. Make sure to bring plenty to entertain your young one.

These tours are not a good choice for young children who can be easily bored, crave high intensity activities, have rigid schedules/ food preferences, are prone to motion sickness, or are not able to swim, etc.

Trekking Tours: Minimum age = 12

These Patagonia tours include multi-day treks, glacier walks, and our most challenging desert trek where temperatures can vary upwards of 60 degrees in a 24-hour period. They can be great choices for older children and active families. Prepare your family for trekking tours by planning weekend day hikes or overnight camping trips before you go. Keep in mind that some days the distances hiked each day may feel much further due to the rugged terrain and altitude variance. Each traveler should bring a daypack with essentials such as a camera, waterproof jacket, water bottle, and snacks. Tours with the Perito Moreno Glacier have a maximum age of 65 and a minimum age of 12 because ice-hiking equipment is not available for smaller children.

End of the World 11 12 Daily hiking combined with Mare Australis cruise - best for older kids & active families
Patagonia by Sea 6 8 cultural focus with limited facilities onboard. Small boat tour that is best for family charter: if joining others minimum age is 12
Patagonia by Sea 7 8 cultural focus with limited facilities onboard. Small boat tour that is best for family charter: if joining others minimum age is 12
Patagonia by Sea 4 8 cultural focus with limited facilities onboard. Small boat tour that is best for family charter: if joining others minimum age is 12
Futaleufu Wild Whitewater 5 12 Adventurous Class IV-V rapids available only for older teens (15 and above). Class II-III option available for ages 12-14.
M/V Via Australis 4-8 6 Focus on dramatic landscapes and wildlife. Limited entertainment for kids onboard.
Torres del Paine Trek 8 12 4-8 hours hiking daily & camping adventure - best for older kids & active families
Lakes Crossing 5 0
Pure Patagonia - Base Camp Trekking 8 12 4-8 hours hiking daily & camping adventure - best for older kids & active families
Argentina Glacier Adventure 8 12 Wildlife and hiking tour. This is a multi-day trek/ camping - best for older kids and active families. Includes glacier walk that has minimum age of 12 and a maximum age limit of 65 years of age (some exceptions can be made; contact us).
Patagonia Wildlife Safari 5-7 6 Activities can be arranged for various interests and activity level preferences. 50% discount for kids 6-12 years old if staying in a Suite Dome with parents.
Patagonia Panorama 14 12 Wildlife and hiking tour. multi-day treking / camping - best for older kids and active families. Includes glacier walk that has minimum age of 12 and a maximum age limit of 65 years of age (some exceptions can be made; contact us for details).
End of the World 11 10 50% discount for kids 6-12 years old if staying in a Suite Dome with parents. Discounts also available on the Australis cruise. Minimum age of 12 and maximum age limit of 65 for Perito Moreno Glacier (alternate tours are available).
Awesome Argentina 8 10 Wildlife and hiking tour. multi-day treking / camping - best for older kids and active families. Includes glacier walk that has minimum age of 12 and a maximum age limit of 65 years of age (some exceptions can be made; contact us for details).
M/V Mare Australis 4-8 6 Focus on dramatic landscapes and wildlife. Limited entertainment for kids onboard.
Patagonia Glacier Explorer 7 12 Wildlife, hiking and glacier tour. Includes two long days of hiking and exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier - best for older kids and active families. Wildlife and hiking tour. This is a multi-day trek/ camping - best for older kids and active families. I
Patagonia by Sea 9 8 cultural focus with limited facilities onboard. Small boat tour that is best for family charter: if joining others minimum age is 12
Chilean Lake District 5 0
Futaleufu Wild Whitewater 9 12 Adventurous Class IV-V rapids available only for older teens (15 and above). Class II-III option available for ages 12-14.
Lake District Sea Kayaking 4 12 Active and remote with one night camping and two nights lodge and kayaking- best for older kids.
Pumalin Park by Sea Kayak 4 12 Active and remote with one night camping and two nights lodge and kayaking- best for older kids.

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