--- title: What to Do in Patagonia If You’re Not a Hiker description: The colorful lakes, sky-soaring peaks and jaw-dropping vistas aren’t solely the purview of enthusiastic trekkers. --- [![Lost World Adventures Logo](https://travel.lostworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/logo.png?width=528&height=165&name=logo.png "Lost World Adventures Logo")](https://lostworld.com/) [info@lostworld.com](mailto:info@lostworld.com) Tel: Toll-Free Number: [**800-999-0558**](tel:800-999-0558) [tel:404-373-5820](tel:404-373-5820) [mailto:info@lostworld.com](mailto:info@lostworld.com) - [Home](https://lostworld.com/) - [Destinations](https://lostworld.com/destinations/) - Top Destinations - [Peru](https://lostworld.com/destinations/peru/) - [Costa Rica](https://lostworld.com/destinations/costa-rica/) - [Galapagos](https://lostworld.com/destinations/galapagos/) - [Patagonia](https://lostworld.com/destinations/patagonia/) - [South America](https://lostworld.com/continent/south-america/) - [Argentina](https://lostworld.com/destinations/argentina/) - [Chile](https://lostworld.com/destinations/chile/) - [Peru](https://lostworld.com/destinations/peru/) - [Ecuador](https://lostworld.com/destinations/ecuador/) - [Galapagos](https://lostworld.com/destinations/galapagos/) - [Brazil](https://lostworld.com/destinations/brazil/) - [Bolivia](https://lostworld.com/destinations/bolivia/) - [Colombia](https://lostworld.com/destinations/colombia/) - [Uruguay](https://lostworld.com/destinations/uruguay/) - [Venezuela](https://lostworld.com/destinations/venezuela/) - [Central America & Mexico](https://lostworld.com/continent/central-america-and-mexico/) - [Mexico](https://lostworld.com/destinations/mexico/) - [Belize](https://lostworld.com/destinations/belize/) - [Guatemala](https://lostworld.com/destinations/guatemala/) - [El Salvador](https://lostworld.com/destinations/el-salvador/) - [Honduras](https://lostworld.com/destinations/honduras/) - [Nicaragua](https://lostworld.com/destinations/nicaragua/) - [Costa Rica](https://lostworld.com/destinations/costa-rica/) - [Panama](https://lostworld.com/destinations/panama/) - [Antarctica](https://lostworld.com/destinations/antarctica/) - [Arctic](https://lostworld.com/destinations/arctic/) - [Iceland](https://lostworld.com/destinations/iceland/) - Caribbean - [Cuba](https://lostworld.com/destinations/cuba/) - Africa - [Morocco](https://https://lostworld.com/destinations/morocco/) - Balkans - [Croatia](https://lostworld.com/destinations/croatia/) - [Interests](https://lostworld.com/interests/) - [Small Ship Sailing](https://lostworld.com/small-ship-sailing/) - [Cruise](https://lostworld.com/interests/cruise/) - [Family Travel](https://lostworld.com/interests/family-travel/) - [Active](https://lostworld.com/interests/active/) - [Culture](https://lostworld.com/interests/culture/) - [Wildlife](https://lostworld.com/interests/wildlife/) - [Treks](https://lostworld.com/interests/treks/) - [Luxury](https://lostworld.com/interests/luxury/) - [Food and Wine](https://lostworld.com/interests/food-and-wine/) - [Beaches](https://lostworld.com/interests/set-departures/) - [Set Departures](https://lostworld.com/interests/set-departures/) - [About](https://lostworld.com/about/) - [Who we are...](https://lostworld.com/about/meet-the-team/) - [How we work...](http://lostworld.com/about/lost-world-adventures-procedures/) - [LWA Guides](https://lostworld.com/its-all-about-the-guides/) - [Inca Trail Permit Avaliability](https://lostworld.com/about/inca-trail-permits/) - [Community Support](https://lostworld.com/about/community-support/) - [Rave Reviews](http://lostworld.com/rave-reviews/) - [LWA Gear Shop](https://shop.lostworld.com/) - [Pre-Departure Resources](http://lostworld.com/getting-ready-to-go/) - [Client Portal Access](https://portal.lostworld.com/) - [Free Consultation](https://lostworld.com/inquire-now/) - [Travel Blog](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog) - [Travel Blog](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog) - [Downloadable Travel E Guides](https://travel.lostworld.com/ebook-collection) - [Offers](https://lostworld.com/offers/) # Lost World Adventures Travel Blog - [Lost World Adventures Travel Blog](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog) - What to Do in Patagonia If You’re Not a Hiker # What to Do in Patagonia If You’re Not a Hiker Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 By [Michelle Peters](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/author/michelle-peters) tagged [Patagonia](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/patagonia) | [Cruises](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/cruises) | [Perito Moreno Glacier](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/perito-moreno-glacier) | [Glaciers](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/glaciers) | [Argentina](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/argentina) | [Hiking](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/hiking) | [Trekking](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/trekking) | [Bariloche](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/bariloche) | [Hotels](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/hotels) | [Lakes District](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/lakes-district) | [El Calafate](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/el-calafate) | [El Chalten](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/el-chalten) ## Share - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   If you’re an avid hiker, you’ve no doubt dreamed about tackling the rugged peaks and pristine landscapes of Patagonia. You’ve pored over details of the [famed W and O circuits in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park](https://lostworld.com/itineraries/patagonia-itineraries/torres-del-paine-the-w-trek/) and imagined days trekking through Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina. Yet, what to do if days-long, or even day-long, hikes aren’t in your wheelhouse? Perhaps you’re more of a nature trail fan, spending an hour or two meandering on an easy trail, then retreating to your wilderness lodge for hearty, local cuisine and wine, followed by a massage. Or, perhaps you simply don’t like to hike at all … the blisters, the heavy packs, the unpredictable weather … who needs it? Fret not. The colorful lakes, sky-soaring peaks and jaw-dropping vistas aren’t solely the purview of enthusiastic trekkers. Here are some ways for the less avid hiker to experience Patagonia in Chile and Argentina. - Take a full-day bus tour out of Puerto Natales or [El Calafate](https://lostworld.com/destinations/argentina/el-calafate-el-chalten/el-calafate-and-el-chalten-tours-excursions/) to the best viewpoints of the world-famous Torres del Paine. From El Calafate, you can also take a boat tour to see [Upsala Glacier](https://lostworld.com/destinations/argentina/el-calafate-el-chalten/el-calafate-and-el-chalten-tours-excursions/). ![Patagonia Glaciers](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/iStock-479215541.jpg) - Take a cruise to the southern Patagonia Ice Field and marvel at the Perito Moreno Glacier along the way. Mini hiking tours are available to explore the glacier by foot. ![Trekking on Patagonia Glacier](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/viedmatrekking.jpg) - Do the Viedma Glacier Hike(you’ll be so wowed by the fact that you’re walking on a glacier that you’ll forget you’re actually hiking). To get there, you’ll sail past stunning Mt. Fitz Roy and Mt. Huemul, then disembark, don your crampons and walk along the glacier, learning about its unique geography from local expert guides. - Another moderate ice-trekking adventure starts from El Chalten, taking you to Cagliero glacier and through the Los Huemules Reserve.   - Visit [Torres del Paine on a day tour](https://lostworld.com/destinations/chile/torres-del-paine/) and focus on the shortest, easiest of the trails, which boast great views for very little physical effort. You’ll see the highlights of the region, including Grey Glacier, Lake Pehoe and more than a few of the resident guanacos. ![Eco Domes in Torres del Paine](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/1location.jpg) - [Hunker down in an eco-lodge](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/torres-del-paine-lodges), where you can spend days admiring the Torres del Paine scenery, reading a good book, visiting with other travelers and drinking fabulous Chilean wines. The lodges typically offer easy nature walks focusing on wildlife viewing – you’ll see guanacos, condors, pink flamingos and more.   - Visit [Bariloche](https://lostworld.com/destinations/argentina/bariloche-and-the-lakes-district/), with snow-capped mountain scenery similar to Switzerland and an incredible glacial lake, Nahuel Huapi. Explore the water by guided kayak tours, kitesurfing or yacht charter. Insider tip: You absolutely must try the chocolate when here – it’s to die for. In short, Patagonia is an unforgettable destination for the hiker and non-hiker alike. The experts at Lost World travel will take into account your interests and abilities and can recommend ways to explore the region in depth. And who knows? You may turn into a passionate hiker yet!       ### Similar Posts ![Top 8 Experiences on a Galapagos Cruise](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/Picture2.png) ## [Top 8 Experiences on a Galapagos Cruise](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/top-8-experiences-on-a-galapagos-cruise) Monday, January 12, 2026 ## [5 of the best places to visit in Patagonia](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/top-5-must-visit-places-in-patagonia) Monday, September 01, 2025 ![Cruise or Hotel in the Galapagos? The Age Old Question](https://lostworld.com/media/1001/cormorant-cruise-2.jpg) ## [Cruise or Hotel in the Galapagos? The Age Old Question](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/galapagos-hotel-vs-cruise) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 ### Interested in a custom tour? Speak to a travel expert for your free consultation and tailored itinerary. ### Recent Posts ![Picture2](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/Picture2.png) ## [Top 8 Experiences on a Galapagos Cruise](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/top-8-experiences-on-a-galapagos-cruise) Monday, January 12, 2026 ![peru_tambopata_researchcenter_parrots in flight_use](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LWA%20Images/Peru/peru_tambopata_researchcenter_parrots%20in%20flight_use.jpg) ## [The Peruvian Amazon - where to go and what to see](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/the-peruvian-amazon) Wednesday, October 01, 2025 ## [5 of the best places to visit in Patagonia](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/top-5-must-visit-places-in-patagonia) Monday, September 01, 2025 ![Galapagos Catamaran](https://lostworld.com/media/1001/cormorant-cruise-2.jpg) ## [Cruise or Hotel in the Galapagos? The Age Old Question](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/galapagos-hotel-vs-cruise) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 ![machu picchu](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LWA%20Images/Peru/machu%20picchu.jpg) ## [New Machu Picchu visitation regulations for 2025](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/new-machu-picchu-visitation-regulations-for-2019) Wednesday, June 04, 2025 ![cdn2.hubspot.nethubfs2503990social-suggested-imageschilling-family-1](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/cdn2.hubspot.nethubfs2503990social-suggested-imageschilling-family-1.jpg) ## [Top Family-Friendly Destinations in South America](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/top-family-friendly-destinations-in-south-america) Tuesday, May 06, 2025 ![Torres del Paine](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/explora-Patagonia-Torres-del-Paine-National-Park-Patagonia-Chile-mgv22haf42hm4f93qsb7pg4pm0kq7s8we3pna2or60-6.jpg) ## [Wellness and Spas in South America](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/top-spas-in-south-america) Monday, April 28, 2025 ![](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/La_Puna_(67357649).jpg) ## [Hidden Gems of South America](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/hidden-gems-of-south-america) Wednesday, April 09, 2025 ![cerro-campanario-viewpoint-near-bariloche](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LWA%20Images/Argentina/cerro-campanario-viewpoint-near-bariloche.jpg) ## [Patagonia ebook - Bariloche and the Lakes District](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/patagonia-ebook-bariloche-and-the-lakes-district) Wednesday, January 15, 2025 ![](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/agnieszka-boeske-cFdH_t5xBxk-unsplash%20resized-1.jpg) ## [5 Reasons We Love to Travel](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/5-reasons-we-love-to-travel) Tuesday, January 07, 2025 ### Browse posts by category - [Luxury Travel (34)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/luxury-travel) - [Peru (29)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/peru) - [Hotels (25)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/hotels) - [Argentina (24)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/argentina) - [Chile (20)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/chile) - [Colombia (14)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/colombia) - [Patagonia (14)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/patagonia) - [Galapagos (13)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/galapagos) - [Ecuador (12)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/ecuador) - [Machu Picchu (11)](https://travel.lostworld.com/blog/topic/machu-picchu) ### Lost World Adventures community [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.lostworld.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-to-do-in-patagonia-if-youre-not-a-hiker%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.lostworld.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-to-do-in-patagonia-if-youre-not-a-hiker%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.lostworld.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-to-do-in-patagonia-if-youre-not-a-hiker%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.lostworld.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-to-do-in-patagonia-if-youre-not-a-hiker%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=What%20to%20Do%20in%20Patagonia%20If%20You%E2%80%99re%20Not%20a%20Hiker) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.lostworld.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-to-do-in-patagonia-if-youre-not-a-hiker%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.lostworld.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-to-do-in-patagonia-if-youre-not-a-hiker%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.lostworld.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-to-do-in-patagonia-if-youre-not-a-hiker%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ### Travel Tips > Try to pick up at least a few basic greetings, directional questions, and common curiosities in the native language(s) before you leave for your trip. - Destinations - [Antarctica](https://lostworld.com/destinations/antarctica/) - [Arctic](https://lostworld.com/destinations/arctic/) - [Argentina](https://lostworld.com/destinations/argentina/) - [Belize](https://lostworld.com/destinations/belize/) - [Bolivia](https://lostworld.com/destinations/bolivia/) - [Brazil](https://lostworld.com/destinations/brazil/) - [Chile](https://lostworld.com/destinations/chile/) - [Colombia](https://lostworld.com/destinations/colombia/) - [Costa Rica](https://lostworld.com/destinations/costa-rica/) - [Ecuador](https://lostworld.com/destinations/ecuador/) - [El Salvador](https://lostworld.com/destinations/el-salvador/) - [Galapagos](https://lostworld.com/destinations/galapagos/) - [Guatemala](https://lostworld.com/destinations/guatemala/) - [Honduras](https://lostworld.com/destinations/honduras/) - [Mexico](https://lostworld.com/destinations/mexico/) - [Nicaragua](https://lostworld.com/destinations/nicaragua/) - [Panama](https://lostworld.com/destinations/panama/) - [Paraguay](https://lostworld.com/destinations/paraguay/) - [Patagonia](https://lostworld.com/destinations/patagonia/) - [Peru](https://lostworld.com/destinations/peru/) - [Uruguay](https://lostworld.com/destinations/uruguay/) - [Venezuela](https://lostworld.com/destinations/venezuela/) - [Morocco](https://lostworld.com/destinations/morocco/) - [Croatia](https://lostworld.com/destinations/croatia/) - [Iceland](https://lostworld.com/destinations/iceland/) - Related Links - [Privacy Policy](https://lostworld.com/privacy-policy/) - [Sitemap](https://lostworld.com/sitemap/) - [Brazil Visa Service](http://travisa.com/) ### Contact Details Lost World Adventures 112 Church Street Decatur GA 30030 | U.S.A Tel:[404-373-5820](tel:404-373-5820) Toll Free :[**800-999-0558**](tel:800-999-0558) Email:[info@lostworld.com](mailto:info@lostworld.com) Opening hours: 09.00 - 17.00 Copyright © 2015-2025 Lost World Adventures. All rights reserved. - [![Adventure Travel](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/advent-logo.png "Adventure Travel")](http://www.adventuretravel.biz/) - [![Family Travel](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/family-travel-association-logo1.png "Family Travel")](http://familytravel.org/) - [![Iglta](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/iglta.png "Iglta")](https://www.iglta.org/) - [![Igtoa](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/igtoa.png "Igtoa")](http://www.igtoa.org/) - [![Responsible Travel](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/responsibletravel1.png "Responsible Travel")](http://www.responsibletravel.com/) - [![Ecotourism](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/ecotourism.png "Ecotourism")](http://www.ecotourism.org/) - [![Iata](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/toplogo1.png "Iata")](http://www.iata.org/Pages/default.aspx) - [![Galapagos](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/galapagos-logo.png "Galapagos")](http://www.galapagos.org/) - [![Adventure Travel Conservation Fund](https://travel.lostworld.com/hubfs/LostWorldAdventures%20-Jan2018/image/adventuretravelconservationfund.png "Adventure Travel Conservation Fund")](http://adventuretravelconservationfund.org/)