World ExpeditionsBig Adventures. Small Footprint.https://assets.worldexpeditions.com/BlogSustainable 'glamping' in Patagonia's Torres Del Painehttps://assets.worldexpeditions.com/Blog/PostId/2466/patagonia-ecocampActivities,Adventure Travel,Trekking/Walking,Patagonia,Thoughtful TravelMon, 16 Jul 2018 03:19:00 GMT<p>At the southernmost end of the Americas lies wild <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Argentinian-Regions/Patagonia?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=WE%20Blog&utm_content=Patagonia" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Patagonia</a>; a vast beautiful landscape that stretches out across southern Chile and Argentina.</p> <p>Dotted with awe-inspiring glaciers and mountains, the region offers trekkers spectacular wilderness that is home to flamingos, condors, guanacos, puma and nandus. However, the region is threatened as less than five per cent of its wild areas have any conservation status.</p> <div class="dynamicImageWrapper" switchsource="image1"><img alt="Accommodation at Patagonia Eco Camps | <i>Kyle Super</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="2231092" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/South-America/Patagonia/Patagonia_-Chile-2231092-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/South-America/Patagonia/Patagonia_-Chile-2231092-###width###px.jpg" /></div>   <p>Visitors to this region are encouraged to travel responsibly to preserve its unique ecosystem. One option is to stay in an eco camp, which we offer on our <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/advanced-search?pageSize=6&categories=ARG%2CBOL%2CBRA%2CCHL%2CCOL%2CECU%2Cgalapagos%2CargregionPatagonia%2CPER%2CMachuPicchuIncaTrail&searchKeywords=ecocamp" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Torres Del Paine trips</a>.</p> <p>Located in the very heart of the <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/advanced-search?searchKeywords=Torres%20Del%20Paine" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Torres Del Paine National Park</a>, our sustainable camps provide a back to nature experience, yet spare nothing when it comes to comfort. This is a memorable way to experience the wilds of Patagonia with the smallest ecological footprint possible.</p> <p>The <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/advanced-search?pageSize=6&categories=ARG%2CBOL%2CBRA%2CCHL%2CCOL%2CECU%2Cgalapagos%2CargregionPatagonia%2CPER%2CMachuPicchuIncaTrail&searchKeywords=ecocamp" target="_blank">eco camp</a> is a fully sustainable tribute to the Kawésqar people (who were ancient nomadic inhabitants in Patagonia) with comfortable domes modelled on their traditional design.</p> <p>The geodesic structures are perfectly suited to the Patagonian climate, withstanding wind, rain and snow whilst featuring organic elements, wooden floors and windows in the ceiling to stargaze at night.</p> <h2>Take a look inside:</h2> <div class="lightbox mb-lg" data-plugin-options="{ 'delegate': 'a', 'type': 'image', 'gallery': { 'enabled': true} }"><a class="lightboxThumbnail img-thumbnail d-inline-block mb-xs mr-xs" href="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia-_Chile-medium-e1531721759549-1920px.jpg"> <img class="img-fluid" height="110" src="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia-_Chile-medium-e1531721759549-350px.jpg" width="110" /></a><a class="lightboxThumbnail img-thumbnail d-inline-block mb-xs mr-xs" href="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia_EcoCamp-original-1920px.jpg"> <img class="img-fluid" height="110" src="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia_EcoCamp-original-350px.jpg" width="110" /></a><a class="lightboxThumbnail img-thumbnail d-inline-block mb-xs mr-xs" href="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia-_Chile-medium-1-e1531721772956-1920px.jpg"> <img class="img-fluid" height="110" src="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia-_Chile-medium-1-e1531721772956-350px.jpg" width="110" /></a><a class="lightboxThumbnail img-thumbnail d-inline-block mb-xs mr-xs" href="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia-Eco-Camp-Living-Area-1920px.jpg"> <img class="img-fluid" height="110" src="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia-Eco-Camp-Living-Area-350px.jpg" width="110" /></a><a class="lightboxThumbnail img-thumbnail d-inline-block mb-xs mr-xs" href=""> </a><a class="lightboxThumbnail img-thumbnail d-inline-block mb-xs mr-xs" href="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia-Eco-Camp-Local-Design-1920px.jpg"> <img class="img-fluid" height="110" src="/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Patagonia-Eco-Camp-Local-Design-350px.jpg" width="110" /></a></div> <h2>Feeling inspired?</h2> <p>Choose between nature walks, treks and bike excursions – <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Argentinian-Regions/Patagonia" rel="noopener" target="_blank">view our range of Patagonia trips.</a></p> 2466