JOIN US FOR A 10 DAY ADVENTURE TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST PRISTINE DESTINATIONS - PATAGONIA, SOUTH AMERICA
December 28th 2024 - January 6th 2025
Are you ready to join us on an unforgettable journey?
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Explore
Join us for a once in a lifetime Adventure Retreat amongst the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia! Embark on a 10 day journey of discovery as we traverse through the stunning regions of Argentina and Chile, immersing ourselves in thrilling activities and serene natural beauty.
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Immerse
We are fortunate to have one of North America’s best breathwork and ice bath instructors Kevin Connolly joining us on the Retreat. Kevin will guide us through several cold plunge sessions and present workshops to share the science backed benefits of cold water immersion.
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Paddle
Discover the pristine waters of Patagonia by boat as we traverse the crystal clear lakes to reach Chile, and opt to embark on rafting, kayaking or packrafting excursions to get an up-close experience of the unspoilt glacier fed rivers. Other optional activities include mountain biking and horseriding.
our 10 day patagonia adventure itinerary
Over ten days of an action packed program, we will experience the best of what Patagonia has to offer, focusing on the beautiful Lake Region. We will meet in the gorgeous lake town of Bariloche in Argentina, famed for its Swiss style chocolate and its postcard setting. We will then head to our Lodge, where will stay for the first five nights. From our base we will do a full day trek to see La Laguna del Glaciar, as well as two other shorter hikes including a New Years Day hike to arrive to an icy swimming spot at the top!
Enjoy optional activities including kayaking, rafting, horseriding, or you can stay at the awesome lodge and go swimming at the private beach of the river located below, or hang out in the jacuzzi or the sauna. And we can even organise a group tango lesson!
Each day there will be opportunities for cold water immersion as well as Breathwork sessions plus informative workshops about cold water therapy with guest facilitator Kevin Connolly.
For New Years Eve we will be treated to a traditional Argentinian BBQ feast using responsibly sourced ingredients from local farms.
The accommodation at the Lodge will be twin share basis, and our transportation will be by private vehicle and boat. All our meals will be home cooked on site and will be healthy and satisfying. Dietary needs can be catered to.
On Day 6, we travel to our base in Chile, in our private vehicle as well as several lake crossings by boat. The journey itself is spectacular, with snow capped mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes to see en route. The border crossings will be a fun experience too, only accessible
From our accommodation base where we will stay for the next 3 nights, you can explore the local natural surroundings, and swim in the river.
We’l be doing a full day guided hike as well as another day for optional excursions such as packrafting or white water rafting.
We’ll be delving deeper in the the science of cold therapy with Kevin as well as daily plunging in the glacier fed river. And we’ll have the opportunity to stretch our muscles with a yoga class in the log cabin overlooking the turquoise river.
The accommodation at Puelo Libre Hostel will be Single or Double Share (non ensuite) . All our meals will be home cooked and served onsite and we can gather around the loungeroom with wood fired stove to share our experiences.
On Day 9 we will travel back to Argentina via a combination of bus, boat, border crossings and a delicious lunch at a settler’s cottage, and arrive back at the first lodge for our final evening of our trip.
On Day 10 we will do our final icy plunge, enjoy breakfast together then go by bus back to Bariloche where our Retreat will conclude. We can also arrange accommodation if you’d like to stay an extra night in Bariloche, or organise transport to Barilcohe airport.
Need to know
What’s included:
Nine nights accommodation (6 nights Argentina lodge, 3 nights Chile hostal)
All transport throughout the trip, from Day 1 to Day 10 (from Bariloche), including border crossings
All meals - 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners. (Dietary needs catered for)
New Years Eve BBQ Feast and Celebration
Guided treks - 2 x full day, 2 x half day
Daily guided Breathwork and ice bath sessions with expert instruction by Kevin Connelly.
Workshops and group sessions
Yoga class/es and Sound Bath
Argentinian Tango lesson
Optional Extras (at additional cost): Rafting / Packrafting, Kayaking, Guided Mountain biking, Horseriding, On site massages.
DATES, PRICING AND PAYMENT PLAN
This 10 day Retreat will start the afternoon of Saturday December 28th 2024 and conclude the late morning of Monday January 6th, 2025.
We have curated a carefully thought out Retreat which is the perfect balance of outdoor adventure activities, quiet reflective time in nature, and challenges to enhance your personal self-development.
The location of Patagonia is one of the world’s last remaining pristine regions, and we invite you to share the magic with us. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore this part of the world, with like minded travellers together with expert hosts and local outdoor activity guides.
The total price for the ten days is USD $3,180 OR with our interest free Payment Plan, it’s $530 per month x 6 months.
YOUR HOSTS - MELANIE AND KEVIN
This Retreat will be led by Melanie Sands and Kevin Connelly.
Melanie is the founder of Vida Sana Retreats and has been leading Wellness Retreats since 2014. She has a degree in Tourism Management and in International Studies in Spanish. Melanie is a Nutritionist and also currently completing her university studies in Naturopathic Medicine. She is also a former Overland Tour Leader, having led adventure tours throughout the South American continent including Patagonia. More recently, Melanie has been learning Breathwork in Kevin’s instructor training course.
Kevin is the owner of Reconnect Mexico, which runs ice bath sessions on the Caribbean beach town of Playa del Carmen, as well as Breathwork and Ice Instructor training courses. Also a former Tour Leader, Kevin has a love for facilitating unique experiences. Kevin discovered the power of breathwork and cold therapy after falling into a (and recovering from) deep depression. Kevin holds numerous breathwork certifications, is a wilderness first responder, and was one of the first students to work with best-selling author and breath expert James Nestor.
