Lake District and Northern Patagonia, Chile
Rio Palena
Surrounded by Andean peaks, and within the beautiful Chilean countryside, the lodge sits on a hillside on the banks of the Rio Palena in the Chilean Lake District. It is fantastically located in a remote region. Surrounded by Andean peaks, and within the beautiful Chilean countryside, the lodge sits on a hillside on the banks of the Rio Palena in the Chilean Lake District. It is fantastically located in a remote region.
Surrounded by Andean peaks, and within the beautiful Chilean countryside, the lodge sits on a hillside on the banks of the Rio Palena in the Chilean Lake District. It is fantastically located in a remote region. Surrounded by Andean peaks, and within the beautiful Chilean countryside, the lodge sits on a hillside on the banks of the Rio Palena in the Chilean Lake District. It is fantastically located in a remote region.
Location
The sense of adventure at Rio Palena Lodge is almost palpable.
You’ll be staying right in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, with access to a helicopter to take you out to the most remote areas for skiing, hiking and fishing.
Combine this with cosy, comfortable suites, a private chef creating bespoke cuisine, and tranquil river views and you have the perfect Patagonian retreat.
You’ll be staying right in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, with access to a helicopter to take you out to the most remote areas for skiing, hiking and fishing.
Combine this with cosy, comfortable suites, a private chef creating bespoke cuisine, and tranquil river views and you have the perfect Patagonian retreat.
Accommodation
Accommodation here comprises just seven guest suites, each decorated slightly differently but all with a homely and relaxing atmosphere, an ensuite bathroom and beautiful views over the river or gardens.
The Palena Suite, bigger than the rest with a separate living area, has its own private deck where you can enjoy your hot morning coffee in the fresh Patagonian air before embarking on the day of adventure that awaits you.
The Palena Suite, bigger than the rest with a separate living area, has its own private deck where you can enjoy your hot morning coffee in the fresh Patagonian air before embarking on the day of adventure that awaits you.
Meals, including picnic lunches if required, are lovingly prepared by the lodge’s private chef.
Dinners round the communal table, adjacent to the beautiful river-stone fireplace, will probably include the country’s version of shepherd’s pie; “pastel de choclo”.
Guests can chill out or be more adventurous with potential lodge-based activities ranging from oversized board games, to axe-throwing, to karaoke.
Dinners round the communal table, adjacent to the beautiful river-stone fireplace, will probably include the country’s version of shepherd’s pie; “pastel de choclo”.
Guests can chill out or be more adventurous with potential lodge-based activities ranging from oversized board games, to axe-throwing, to karaoke.
Experiences
- The lodge excels when it comes to outdoor pursuits with a wide variety of activities available including stand-up paddle boarding, wild swimming, inflatable kayaking, climbing and horseback riding.
- You will be in an ideal spot for fly-fishing. The area is famous for large wild rainbow and brown trout, and the lodge can provide all your equipment, as well as a helicopter to take you out to the very best fishing locations.
- In the winter time you can take a helicopter out to the best skiing spots and explore the untracked snowy Patagonian backcountry at whatever pace suits you.
- If you are after an adrenaline hit, try white water rafting on the Rio Futaleufú, famous for its challenging rapids.
- At the end of a busy day, climb into a wood-fired hot tub, relax and soothe your muscles as you gaze up at the sparkling Patagonian night sky.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Environment
The team at Rio Palena continue to make efforts to conserve water, reduce the lodge’s energy consumption and plastic usage to create a more sustainable lodge for the future.
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