A two-week exploration of Patagonia may well take in both the Argentinean and Chilean sides of the region, but if there is less time, we advise our clients to choose one or the other to cut down on lengthy journeys and limit whistle-stop tours. After all, the most powerful aspect of Patagonia is the freedom its wilderness evokes, a feeling that is lessened for those who are not burdened with an overfilled itinerary. Chile showcases the greener side of Patagonia, with its centrepiece being the Torres del Paine National Park. This large protected area has some of the best hiking in the world, with many of our clients making the pilgrimage each year to walk its trails and see the soaring Paine Horns, a rock formation and valley that looks as though it could have been hand-carved.