Eco Luxury in Patagonia
EcoDome Suites on sale for the 2009 /10 season

4^th adult stays free in a Quad Suite
2^nd Child stays free

Patagonia is nature at its most pristine and desolate, a land of wonders at the end of the earth. This combination of opposites, of the inviting and the inaccessible, has lured the adventurous for countless years. Indians were Patagonia's first human inhabitants, tribes that adapted their cultures to the staunch challenges of the land. Of all these tribes, the most formidable, the most legendary, were the Tehuelche -- allegedly, a truculent, gargantuan Indian race.

Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in Chile's Southern Patagonia is one of the world's most beautiful national parks and one of the premier sites on the South American continent. The park encompasses hundreds of miles of hiking trails, superb nature lodges, glaciers, abundant wildlife, and beautiful scenery in every direction.

In the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, lies the EcoCamp, the first sustainable lodging south of the Amazon, and the only one of its kind in Patagonia. The EcoCamp is a tribute to Kaweskar dwellings and way of life. The basic premise in designing the EcoCamp was to maintain the nomadic spirit of Patagonia's ancient inhabitants.

These early peoples lived in harmony with "Mother Nature" and built their geodesic shaped huts from wood, fur, skins, and other organic materials which they hunted and gathered from their surroundings.

There are two style of EcoCamp accommodation to be used as the base for explorations in to the wilderness o Torres del Paine. Eco Domes and Eco Dome Suites.

Eco Domes are EcoCamp's heart and meeting place. Start with a hearty breakfast in the morning before a day of exploration and come back by evening for a cocktail, a sophisticated dinner, and the chance to meet other outdoor minded folk and nature sensitive souls.

There are three Core Domes all connected with dormitory domes by raised wooden walkways. Dining takes place at two connected Giant Domes, 9m/ 30ft in diameter and 4.5m/13.5ft tall. The space inside is bright and airy with large windows offering a panoramic view of the Paine granite towers. Each of the Core Domes has a low-emission wood stove.

A separate Resting Dome of 6 m/19.5 ft in diameter contains a small library where guests can sit, chat, read, and relax. ECOCAMP Suite Domes Suite Domes are a comfortable step up with the added benefit of private facilities. At 28mt2/ 300 ft2 the tented igloo type double domes are built with the same shape as the ancient native Kaweskar's dwellings. Its structure produces minimal environmental impact while providing an efficient thermal and wind resistant unit, with great exposure to nature in the most magnificent Patagonian setting.

One of our most popular and sought after itineraries is our Patagonia Wildlife Safari with choice from 3 to 6 days. Another excellent choice to experience the EcoDomes as well as Patagonia is our Patagonia Complete adventure or our Patagonia United.

As we work towards the next Patagonian season - remember summer way down south is from October to April - we are pleased to announce that the new season will see the introduction of triple and quad accommodation in the Ecosuites and if a group of 4 adults choose the quad option - a perfect choice for a family then the 4th adult will stay free. For families with younger children then the second child will stay free.

To help accommodate those exploring all of Patagonia any of our Torres and EcoDome or Suite adventures can now begin and or end in Calafate Argentina for no additional charge!