A Wild Tour of Patagonia

GETTING THERE

Air France (airfrance.fr) and KLM (klm.com) operate regular connecting flights from major Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

WHERE TO STAY

Eolo This 17-room Relais & Châteaux property near El Calafate pairs fine wines and multicourse meals with adventures like horseback riding and mountain biking in the Patagonian steppe. eolopatagonia.com; doubles from `1,00,100.

Explora El Chaltén

Set within the private 14,000acre Los Huemules nature reserve, this new all-inclusive lodge offers 20 minimalist rooms with eye-popping views of the Marconi Glacier. explora.com; doubles from `1,46,630.

WHAT TO DO

Hielo & Aventura This is the only company authorised to run tours on Perito Moreno Glacier, with half-day and full-day excursions into the icy core. hieloyaventura.com.

Say Hueque

Travellers embark on adventure outings with highend touches like gourmet meals and private drivers—plus, this company offsets its on-theground carbon emissions by 100 percent. sayhueque.com.