Top Accessible Patagonia Tours for Senior Travelers in 2025

Did you know there are plenty of exciting and accessible Patagonia tours for senior travelers?

Patagonia is often primarily thought of as a hiking destination and while it is one of the best places in the world for scenic hiking, there’s so much more to this awe-inspiring mountainous region than that. Senior travelers may be pleasantly surprised just how much there is to see, do, and experience in Patagonia for those who prefer to enjoy the great outdoors at a slower and steadier pace. 

Introducing our round-up of the best accessible Patagonia tours and activities for senior travelers in 2025. From Bariloche to Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares, and Ushuaia, there isn’t an area of Patagonia that doesn’t promise plenty of fun and adventure suited to the senior traveler. Read on to find out what adventurous yet accessible Patagonia tours for senior travelers most appeal to you. 

Accessible Patagonia Tours for Senior Travelers in Torres del Paine

Puma-spotting in Torres del Paine

Join an expert nature guide in Torres del Paine to track down the region’s most elusive animal, the beautiful puma. To find them, your guide will work alongside puma trackers who combine the identification of physical track marks with their behavioral knowledge of pumas to help you locate them. Your guide will then take you to known puma locations to observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat. See them hunt for lunch, fight for their territory, interact with their cubs, and much more. Since Patagonia has the world’s highest population of pumas, the chances of spotting them are high. Be sure to take a good camera with you because you’ll never want to forget seeing these big cats in the wild.

Mirador del Torre Trek

Torres del Paine is Patagonia’s most famous mountain peak and fortunately, despite it being 2,888 meters above sea level, it’s possible to reach the peak’s best viewpoint with a short and relatively easy hike. The 5-mile return hike begins in El Chalten and gradually inclines 200 meters over the 2.5-mile outbound stretch. Surrounded by the astounding Torres del Paine mountain range, every step is accompanied by breathtaking views. Reaching Mirador del Torre, you can witness the three imposing pillars that crown this mountain range from the shores of an emerald glacier lake. 

Fishing tour to Rio Caterina 

Patagonia is home to the highly prized Chinook salmon, aka the ‘king salmon’ which can range between 60 and 90 cm and weigh around 50 lbs on average. Catching a king salmon is no easy feat, but a highly rewarding one. Catch one for yourself on a fly fishing tour on the sparkling turquoise Catarina River surrounded by the picturesque mountains of Argentine Patagonia. Although the chances of catching a king salmon are high during the Patagonian summer, those who come away without a catch will still consider it a successful trip having spent quality one-on-one time with some of the world’s most stunning landscapes. 

 

Accessible Patagonia Tours for Senior Travelers in Bariloche

Sailing in the Lake District, Nahuel Huapi 

Between its serene resorts, wistful mountains, and peaceful lakes, Patagonia’s Lake District is an all-round destination for senior travelers who want to enjoy the great outdoors at a slower pace. Of course, there’s no better way to pass the time in the Lake District than by being out on the lake itself. From kayaking to jetskiing, there’s several ways to spend time on the lakes, but nothing beats a bit of sailing. Those with sailing experience can navigate the lakes themselves and those without can opt for a private sailing tour that allows them to soak up the scenery and indulge in a delicious meal as the captain sails around the shores.

Patagonia golfing

You don’t have to go on grand adventures to enjoy Patagonia’s sensational scenery, it can also be enjoyed from the tranquility of a golf course. There are several top-notch courses painted into the Patagonian landscapes including the Llao Llao 18-hole golf course in Bariloche and the Chapelco Golf Club in San Martin de los Andes. Set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains that seem close enough to touch, that hole-in-one might be harder to achieve than usual at these enviable clubs. But hole-in-one or not, a round of golf in Patagonia should not be passed up whether you’re a pro or novice.

Horseback riding through the steppes

Gauchos have been riding horses freely through the Patagonian steppes and mountains for centuries, making them part of the region’s spirit. Their prominence in Patagonian history has made horseriding one of the best ways to connect with the region today. For senior travelers, it is also a smart alternative to hiking on tougher and less accessible trails. Whether you’re in the steppes of Torres del Paine, the lakes of Nahuel Huapi, or the mountains of Ushuaia, a horseriding trek will give you a moving glimpse into the gaucho’s free spirit. The magnificent scenery is just a bonus. 

Accessible Patagonia Tours for Senior Travelers in Los Glaciares

 

Kayak excursion to Lago Grey and the Grey Glacier

Test out your kayaking skills on a kayaking excursion to one of Los Glaciares National Park’s most beautiful sights, the Grey Glacier. The 2.5-hour round trip around Lago Grey gives you the unique opportunity to get up close to the mighty glacier and admire its surprising scale. You will also be able to navigate around majestic icebergs carved from the glacier, drinking in their unique forms and colors. While it does require a certain level of strength to propel your kayak through the water on Lago Grey, the tour goes at a steady pace ensuring plenty of time to enjoy the scenery.

Perito Moreno Glacier Hike 

They often say the best things in life don’t come easy, but that is far from true for South America’s mightiest glacier. The Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park is a short three-hour out-and-back hike along Lago Argentino, through some serene glacier forests, and on the ice. Equipped with poles and crampons, ice-trekking is easy enough for most ages. Those feeling fit and confident on the ice can opt for a bigger trek through the mountain-like ice fields to experience its strength and beauty like never before.

Stay at an Authentic Patagonian Estancia 

Wherever you decide to visit in Patagonia, don’t leave without staying at an authentic Patagonian estancia where you can integrate into the unique ranch culture that shaped this region for centuries. By partaking in the estancia’s daily activities like wrangling the horses, cooking, and eating hearty local cuisine, you will get a fascinating glimpse into life in rural Patagonia. For senior travelers looking for an extra level of comfort and indulgence, choose from a range of upscale estancias combining your everyday estancia activities and moments of luxury with swimming, spa treatments, cooking classes, private Patagonia tours, and much more.

Accessible Patagonia Tours for Senior Travelers in Ushuaia

End of the World Train Ushuaia

Once used by inmates of a Ushuaian prison for collecting the town’s firewood, the End of the World train is now considered one of South America’s most covetable train rides. Beginning at the edge of Ushuaia and ending in Tierra del Fuego National Park, the steam locomotive steadily travels past breathtaking landscapes that define southern Patagonia. The full-sized windows of the vintage cars provide uninterrupted views of thick lengas forests, tall valleys, raging rivers, and Patagonian snow-capped mountains. Along the way, you’ll learn all about the train’s history and the land surrounding it which was once populated by the Yamanas, Indigenous people of Ushuaia.

Wildlife Boat Tour of the Beagle Channel

The Beagle Channel, sandwiched between the islands of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of Argentina, is a hotspot for sub-Antarctic wildlife. Join a wildlife boat tour of the Beagle Channel for your chance to observe some of the continent’s rarest wildlife in its natural habitat including South American sea lions and fur seals, and an astonishing range of dolphin, porpoise, penguin, caracara, and shag species. While your captain navigates the breathtaking mountainous archipelago, your naturalist guide will share their incredible knowledge about the species you discover as well as some insightful history about Charles Darwin’s visit to the region.

Create an itinerary with your favorite accessible Patagonia tours for senior travelers

This wonderful mix of fun, relaxing, and adventurous Patagonia tours for senior travelers could be woven into a grand itinerary exploring the very best of this beautiful region. And our Totally Latin America Patagonia experts are just the people for the job. Talk to one of our experts today about creating your very own bespoke Patagonia itinerary encompassing all the destinations you want to visit and experiences you want to have based on your personal needs and preferences as a senior traveler. Find out more by messaging us here or calling on +1 855 217 9045.