THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE RETREAT

Ri o Palena Lodge

CHILE

FIRST OFF, there’s no better place in South America to hook into a fat, wild brown trout. That’s because the latest Eleven Experience lodge is set amid a unique confluence of rivers and lakes chock- full of huge fish. There’s also world-class whitewater rafting on the Rio Futaleufú and mountain biking on an expanding trail network. Afterward, if you can leave the wood-fired hot tubs, the lodge will set up a traditional asado barbecue under the stars. $17,800 per night ( for full lodge, up to 14 guests)

FIRST DESCENT: In the winter, Rio Palena offers heli-skiing to rarely ridden peaks—if they’ve ever been skied at all.