Where to begin. I've been on some amazing trips but this tops the lot! Exodus clearly do their research, so you are guaranteed awesome walks with excellent competent guides and as described accommodation.
The variables typically are a) weather b) the group c) how you get along with the group / guide.
On this trip all these were far exceeded - I have memories that will always bring a smile to my face, a sure sign of a great trip.
The nature of Patagonia ensured we got to experience all types of weather conditions, high winds, heavy rain, sun, hot, cold, but importantly we were lucky and got to see and do almost everything on the itinerary, and where cut short there were alternatives to keep the group occupied such as the micro brewery in El Chalten :). Excellent beer!
The group came from all walks of life and had interesting stories to tell and quickly gelled over our common interests that all brought us to this holiday.
Finally, our group leader Tomas, what can I say apart from repeat an earlier review comment, the guy is a legend!
This must be one of the wonders of the natural world. Yes, it's geared for mass tourism, but the experience is simply outstanding. A big variety of well maintained walkways with excellent information and viewpoints allow you to see a "working" glacier at close quarters. To watch and hear it calving at regular intervals is mesmerising and despite the number of people, the relative silence says everything about how awe-inspiring it is.
Awesome trek with a great leader Having seen the Trango Towers on a K2 bae camp trek many years ago I always had an ambition to see the Torres del Paine and the didn't disappoint. Firzroy is also stunning.We were lucky with the weather which helped and all local guides were excellent.As said in other reviews Tomas our leader is a legend through his enthusiasm, knowledge and caring attitude. Would recommend.
