Luxury Gay Group Trip: Patagonia Adventure vacations

Gay Group Trip: Patagonia Adventure

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This intimate Patagonian trip will be the adventure of a lifetime. You’ll be trekking along shining blue glaciers, hiking into the mountains and sailing rivers full of cormorants and sea lions.

Our trip will begin in Puntas Arenas, known as “The End Of The World” and then head deep into the wilderness.

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Chile has made notable strides in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, particularly in recent years, reflecting a growing commitment to equality and inclusion. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1999, but the country has seen more progressive changes in the last decade. In 2015, Chile introduced civil unions through the Acuerdo de Unión Civil (AUC), granting same-sex couples many of the same legal rights as married heterosexual couples, including inheritance and healthcare benefits.

In a historic move, Chile legalized same-sex marriage in December 2021, granting full legal recognition and adoption rights to LGBTQ+ couples. This landmark legislation signified a major step forward for equality in a country that has traditionally been conservative on social issues. Chile has also enacted anti-discrimination laws to protect individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity, with the Anti-Discrimination Law (Ley Zamudio) established in 2012 as a response to hate crimes.

Despite these advancements, challenges remain, particularly in rural areas where conservative attitudes are more prevalent. However, advocacy groups and LGBTQ+ organizations continue to push for broader protections and greater societal acceptance.

In cities like Santiago and Valparaíso, LGBTQ+ culture is thriving, with Pride events, inclusive nightlife, and a visible queer community. For travelers, Chile offers a mix of natural beauty and urban vibrancy, combined with an increasingly welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQ+ individuals. While there is still progress to be made, Chile’s recent achievements reflect a society steadily moving towards greater inclusivity and equality.

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    Day 1: Punta Arenas

    Our guide will meet us at the airport and we’ll be transferred to our hotel. Evening at leisure.

     Day 1: Punta Arenas

    Day 2: City Tour

    In the afternoon we’ll set out on a guided city tour. At the “Cerro de la Cruz” viewpoint we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city. You’ll see the coloured rooftops and the Strait of Magellan.

    Our guide will give us the historical background of the city’s main monuments, such as Antoine de Saint Exupery Square, the neighbourhoods of Puntas Arenas and the Museo Nao Victoria. Evening at leisure.

    Day 2: City Tour

    Day 3: Magdalena Island

    After breakfast we’ll set out for Magdalena Island. We’ll sail north through the Magellan Strait where we’ll see a colony of 60,000 Magellanic penguins. After we’ve met some penguins we’ll return to Punta Arenas.

    In the evening we’ll dine at a local restaurant.

    Day 3: Magdalena Island

    Day 4: Torres Del Paine National Park

    Today we’ll head to our lodge in Torres Del Paine National Park. Here you’ll find Patagonia’s famous snow-capped peaks. We’ll head north towards the Argentinian border. After lunch we’ll finish our trek towards our mountain lodge.

    We’ll enjoy some well-earned relaxation in the spa and have meal together.

    Day 4: Torres Del Paine National Park

    Day 5: The Towers

    We’ll be hiking into the mountains where we’ll visit las Torres (the Towers). A third of the way up we’ll stop for cocoa at a relief station. Then, we’ll continue to the base of Las Torres and have a rest. We’ll have a packed lunch surrounded by stunning 360-degree mountain views.

    Day 5: The Towers

    Day 6: French Valley Trek

    After breakfast we’ll head to Pudeto, board the “Hielos Patagonicos” and sail across the stunning  Pehoe Lake. We’ll then trek up the French Valley passing lakes, rivers and streams. We’ll be greeted with views of Paine Massif.

    At the foot of the fearsome Mount Paine Grande, we’ll have a picnic at French Glacier and see a spot where great avalanches are often seen.

    We’ll check into our new lodge and enjoy an evening meal.

    Day 6: French Valley Trek

    Day 7: Trekking in Lago Grey

    Enjoy a good breakfast we’ll be setting out on a mighty trek. We’ll take an hour long sail past the icebergs of Grey Lake. At basecamp our guides will give us the orientation we need to take on the glacier.

    We’ll ride our zodiac boats to Grey Glacier and have a packed lunch. It’ll then be time to trek into a wondrous world of ice and rock. We’ll see lagoons, rivers and tunnels within the glacier gleaming in many shades of blue.

    Once we have conquered the glacier we’ll return to our lodge for a well-deserved meal and a leisurely evening.

    Day 7: Trekking in Lago Grey

    Day 8: Kayaking Grey Lake

    If the weather is good we shall kayak to the turquoise icebergs. If not we’ll sail downriver. Either way, we’ll be greeted with glorious views. Passing the granite walls of the Paine Mountains, we’ll finish our journey at Serrano River.

    We’ll drive to Puerto Natales, check into our hotel and have dinner.

    Day 8: Kayaking Grey Lake

    Day 9: Puerto Natales

    Weather permitting, we’ll go sailing and gliding along the Patagonia Fjords, visiting the Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers. We’ll see cormorants and sea lions along the way! At Puerto Toro we’ll visit Bernardo O´Higgins National Park where we’ll trek to the Glacier Serrano viewpoint.

    We’ll sail to Balmaceda Glacier and have lunch.

    In the evening we’ll have a farewell dinner.

    Day 9: Puerto Natales

    Day 10: Departure

    Today you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

    Day 10: Departure
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