“It feels right to travel anywhere in the world with you for a yoga adventure.“– Melissa, Patagonia Yoga Adventure 2024
Roaring Calm Patagonia Yoga Adventure
February 15-22, 2025
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Nestled amidst towering peaks and glaciers that glisten like diamonds under the sun, Patagonia offers an unparalleled experience that will leave an indelible mark on your heart.
What You’ll Experience in Patagonia
This Patagonia yoga retreat adventure will awe your heart and soul. You’ll navigate the unparalleled Futaleufú River, hike, kayak, hot tub, and yoga, surrounded by natural beauty. Amidst the world’s most stunning scenery, this yoga adventure brings together glacier-blue beauty, wellness, and a river-wild adrenaline rush on this Patagonia yoga retreat adventure.
How You’ll Experience Patagonia
From hiking to rafting, this yoga adventure makes “adventure” an understatement. You’ll kayak and raft the pristine Futaleufú River and travel to different local abodes. Relax at night in a hot tub surrounded by glacier mountains and find balance with your daily yoga practice. In case you’re wondering, even whitewater novices will safely navigate the river with the help of our amazing local guides and the safety catarafts.
Who is this retreat for?
Yoga retreat adventures are expertly curated adventure travel experiences grounded in daily yoga practice. It is the perfect retreat for those who desire to stay active, explore new land, be immersed in local culture, and spend a little time on the mat to keep fit and soak it all in.
This trip is brought to you in partnership with an expert travel company called The Travel Yogi, the first company to blend yoga and wellness with first-class adventure travel. They set the bar for what true wellness adventures should be. Jess, with her adventurous yet grounded spirit, is the perfect teacher to lead these adventures.
The Travel Yogi is proud to partner with Tomorrow’s Air in removing harmful carbon dioxide from the air.
What’s Included
- Daily yoga practice surrounded by Patagonian splendor
- Round-trip in-country flights from Puerto Montt to Chaiten
- Fully guided adventure week
- Daily whitewater rafting and/or kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Lake SUP
- Chef cooked meals
- Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with notice
- Chilean wine or beer with dinner
- New Sotar rafts with foot cups, wetsuits, and type 5 life jackets
- Fully guided by expert local whitewater & kayaking guides
- 3 to 1 traveler to guide ratio
- All accommodations
- Transfers to and from Puerto Montt (PMC)
What’s Not Included
- Airfare to Puerto Montt (PMC)
- Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs
- Travel insurance (required)
- Gratuities
ITINERARY
Day One
- Arrival at the Puerto Montt airport
- Transfer to our lake-view hotel in Puerto Varas
- Check-in and, if you’re early, chill out or explore the quaint, eclectic town of Puerto Varas
- Meet up with fellow travelers and head out into Puerto Varas to a local restaurant for a group welcome dinner
Day Two
- Rise and shine breakfast and transfer to the airport for our flight to Chaiten
- This 45min flight is a beautiful introduction to Patagonia
- Hugging the coastline, you’ll see deep fjords, gorgeous rivers, verdant rainforests and the stunning snow-capped peaks of the Patagonian Andes
- Get a bird’s eye view of the Chaiten volcano just before landing
- After landing, we’ll board our private vans and drive 3hrs past glaciers and lakes to our starting point on the Futaleufú
- Before putting in, everyone will be drilled in safety and techniques for a successful run
- Adrenaline rush Class IV rapids are on the menu for our first day on the water
- Head to tonight’s lodge on beautiful Lago Lonconao
- Hit the lodge’s main room for tonight’s unwind yoga class
- Group dinner at our lodge and the first of many awe-inspiring star-gazing nights.
Day Three
- Sunrise yoga class followed by a hearty breakfast
- Today, we hop on our mountain bikes for a relatively flat ride to today’s river put in
- After arriving at the river, we’ll kayak Class II and III rapids
- Kayaking will bring us to the beach and a 10min ride back to the lodge
- Yoga out your arms, shoulders, and back after a day’s kayaking
- Group dinner and story time
Day Four
- Our morning yoga class takes in a pure Patagonia morning
- Today is traveler’s choice, so fill up with breakfast and get ready for a heart-pumping day or some chillaxing… totally up to you
- Those looking to keep the action going can join a 3hr hike to Inferno Canyon
- Anyone staying at the lodge can choose to:
- Explore the hundreds of acres surrounding the lodge
- Swim, kayak, SUP, or mountain bike, as you will
- Enjoy a full, relaxed day
- Come together for an early evening yoga session and dinner on the property
Day Five
- After breakfast today, we’ll mountain bike for an hour to the river
- Upon reaching our put in we’ll kayak one of the most beautiful Class III runs in the world
- After our kayak day, we’ll head to our next private lodge in a gorgeous hidden valley
- Yoga tonight will be on the huge outdoor deck with spectacular views of the 6,000ft mountains surrounding our quiet valley
- After dinner, it’s time to stargaze from the deck hot tubs
Day Six
- Good morning, yoga and hearty breakfast
- Today is a 2.5hr steep hike out of the valley to stunning Lago Obsession
- The hike is an amazing journey of waterfalls and ancient forests
- After reaching the lake (and after catching your breath), take in the mirror’s perfect waters
- Hop on a SUP board and cruise the lake
- Those who opt out of the hike can take the time to horseback ride up the turquoise Rio Azul Valley to a beautiful waterfall
- Coming back from the day’s adventure, we come together for dinner and more hot tub muscle soaks
Day Seven
- Morning yoga and breakfast get us ready for our last day on the river
- We’ll hop on our bikes for a quick 10min ride to the river and some amazing rapids
- Today’s Class IV rapids are all about beauty and exhilaration, so be prepared to be awed
- Today is the day when our adrenaline junkies can hit some Class V rapids as the icing on the cake on our Patagonia rafting adventure
- The zen-end to the adventure is a boat ride from the river across the narrow fjord-like lake
- Arriving at our final lodge, we tuck into dinner and a happy last night in a true natural wonderland
Day Eight
- This morning, we wake up to our final yoga class
- Breakfast and a drive-out goodbye to Patagonia
- Arriving in Chaiten, we hop on our group flight to Puerto Montt
- Transferring to the main airport for flights to Santiago and beyond
Now For A Glimpse Into Your Patagonia Accommodations
Our Patagonia yoga retreat adventure has comfort, character, and luxury all wrapped up in one amazing week.
Local lodges, all with en suite bathrooms, allow a taste of Patagonia culture and hospitality.
Each lodge brings its own charm and off-the-beaten-path excitement to the week. Unique accommodations are the order of the day on this Patagonia trip; nothing but the extraordinary will do.
Our midweek accommodations have deck hot tubs with stunning mountain views and the week ends lakeside with all the beauty you’d expect (and more).
Come with a curious and open heart and trust that The Travel Yogi and Jess will take care of all the details. Leave inspired and rested, with a new-found appreciation for life and memories that will last a lifetime.
The Travel Yogi offers a wonderful pay-as-you-go option. Think layaway dreams! $750 now secures your spot.