EXPEDITION PATAGONIA | JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2027
To the end of the world
Crossing crossing on foot and by packraft, from glaciers to cold rainforest.
KOEN DE LEEUW
Explained by our expedition leader
Interested in the expedition to Patagonia?
KOEN DE LEEUW
Explained by our expedition leader
Interested in the expedition to Patagonia?
The story of this expedition
From Brussels you travel to the south of Chile. On arrival we head further inland, away from roads and infrastructure, until we leave the inhabited world behind. From then on we are completely off-grid. For three weeks we travel self-sufficiently through a remote and highly varied landscape of mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and cold rainforest. The terrain changes constantly and demands adjustments in route, pace and planning.
We travel on foot through a landscape that changes constantly. From open steppe to dense rainforest, from muddy passages to steep ridges, from glacier tongues to wide valleys where you see no one for days. It is physically hard, mentally sharpening and every step takes you further from the ordinary.
With your packraft you cross bright blue lakes, navigate channels between rainforest and rock walls, and traverse icy glacier rivers. Water is everywhere and sets the pace and the choices every single day.
Patagonia is known for its raw swings. Sun, mist and rain can all happen within one hour. That is exactly what makes it so intense: you learn to decide, to deal with uncertainty and to rely on your team, essential skills you learn nowhere as sharply as here.
We deliberately choose January and February: the window in which Patagonia is at its most accessible. Fewer extreme storms, longer days and just enough stability, because abundant unpredictability is a law of nature here.
The story of
this expedition
From Brussels you travel to the south of Chile. On arrival we head further inland, away from roads and infrastructure, until we leave the inhabited world behind. From then on we are completely off-grid. For three weeks we travel self-sufficiently through a remote and highly varied landscape of mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and cold rainforest. The terrain changes constantly and demands adjustments in route, pace and planning.
We travel on foot through a landscape that changes constantly. From open steppe to dense rainforest, from muddy passages to steep ridges, from glacier tongues to wide valleys where you see no one for days. It is physically hard, mentally sharpening and every step takes you further from the ordinary.
With your packraft you cross bright blue lakes, navigate channels between rainforest and rock walls, and traverse icy glacier rivers. Water is everywhere and sets the pace and the choices every single day.
Patagonia is known for its raw swings. Sun, mist and rain can all happen within one hour. That is exactly what makes it so intense: you learn to decide, to deal with uncertainty and to rely on your team, essential skills you learn nowhere as sharply as here.
We deliberately choose January and February: the window in which Patagonia is at its most accessible. Fewer extreme storms, longer days and just enough stability, because abundant unpredictability is a law of nature here.
Self-sufficient,
but never alone
Once we start, we are off-grid. We filter water from rivers, cook our freeze-dried expedition food and set up our camps in places where nature allows it.
You learn to plan three weeks ahead with what you carry, cross water with your packraft and handle weather that turns within the hour, guided by an experienced X- Guide whom you meet well in advance during the preparation programme.
Veiligheid & begeleiding
Safety is the foundation of every Element X expedition. Our X Guides are professionally trained, hold WFR certificates and have years of experience in extreme conditions.
Every expedition has satellite phones, GPS tracking, safety procedures, an evacuation plan and local support in Patagonia.
Before departure we also carry out a thorough risk analysis and prepare everything down to the last detail.
Guided by real expedition leaders.
You step into nature, away from the
beaten track, but always with the certainty of experienced guidance
and safety first.
Veiligheid & begeleiding
Safety is the foundation of every Element X expedition. Our X Guides are professionally trained, hold
WFR certificates and have
years of experience in extreme conditions.
Every expedition has satellite phones, GPS tracking, clear safety procedures, a detailed evacuation plan and local support in Patagonia.
Before departure we also carry out a thorough risk analysis and prepare everything down to the last detail.
Self-sufficient,
but never alone
Once we start, we are
off-grid. We filter water from rivers, cook our freeze-dried expedition food and set up our camps in places where nature allows it.
You learn to plan three weeks ahead with what you carry, cross water with your packraft and handle weather that turns within the hour, guided by an experienced X-Guide whom you meet well in advance during the preparation programme.
We let no one step into the unknown unprepared.
An expedition of this calibre starts months in advance. The preparation programme consists of an individual phase and a group phase.
Individual phase
Starts immediately after registration. You receive an inspiration pack with practical tips, insights and exercises to start moving like an expedition member. You gather your expedition gear using the packing list (do not buy anything yet: bring what you already have to the kick off). And you share your medical information, because the best preparation is a plan for when things go wrong.
Group phase
Starts 3 to 6 months before departure with the kick off: a full day on which you meet your team, taste the expedition atmosphere and take the first steps as a group. There we plan the follow-up moments together and the WhatsApp group starts. Training includes, among other things: getting to know the group and roles, physical screening and analysis, a personalised training schedule, technical and resilience training, gear, nutrition and sleep setup, and a final check.
Accredited service provider for the KMO-portefeuille
To help entrepreneurs and KMO leaders grow as much as possible, a leadership programme/training is linked to this expedition, which closely aligns with the adventure. This programme falls under the theme Business strategy en is eligible for subsidy via the KMO-portefeuille.
As an entrepreneur, you can receive up to 30% subsidy on the training costs of this programme. Important (!): only the training itself is eligible. Travel, accommodation, and expedition costs are not covered by the subsidy.
Accredited service provider for the KMO-portefeuille
To help entrepreneurs and KMO leaders grow as much as possible, a leadership programme/training is linked to this expedition, which closely aligns with the adventure. This programme falls under the theme Business strategy en is eligible for subsidy via the KMO-portefeuille.
As an entrepreneur, you can receive up to 30% subsidy on the training costs of this programme. Important (!): only the training itself is eligible. Travel, accommodation, and expedition costs are not covered by the subsidy.
As seen in
Imagine: snow-covered peaks, vast valleys and a landscape that feels completely uninhabited. You cross rivers, carry your packraft through rugged terrain and move for days through surroundings where animals have barely known human contact.
During Expedition Patagonia you travel from high mountains and glaciers to lakes, rivers and finally cold, dense rainforest. The terrain changes constantly, the distance to the inhabited world grows every day and nature sets the rhythm: vast, unpredictable and entirely on its own terms.
Imagine: snow-covered peaks, vast valleys and a landscape that feels completely uninhabited. You cross rivers, carry your packraft through rugged terrain and move for days through surroundings where animals have barely known human contact.
During Expedition Patagonia you travel from high mountains and glaciers to lakes, rivers and finally cold, dense rainforest. The terrain changes constantly, the distance to the inhabited world grows every day and nature sets the rhythm: vast, unpredictable and entirely on its own terms.
Frequently asked questions
No, you do not need to be a top athlete. You do need a good physical base and the willingness to work towards it for months. Via ons voorbereidingstraject (screening, trainingsschema en gerichte trainingen) bouwen we jouw niveau in 3 tot 6 maanden doelgericht op tot expeditieniveau.
Very safe. We work with WFR certified expedition leaders, satellite communication, evacuation plans and clearly defined safety protocols.
Everything on location is included: gear, food, guidance and all local costs, plus the full 3 to 6 month preparation programme. Flights, personal clothing and insurance are not included.
Frequently asked questions
No, you do not need to be a top athlete. You do need a good physical base and the willingness to work towards it for months. Via ons voorbereidingstraject (screening, trainingsschema en gerichte trainingen) bouwen we jouw niveau in 3 tot 6 maanden doelgericht op tot expeditieniveau.
Very safe. We work with WFR certified expedition leaders, satellite communication, evacuation plans and clearly defined safety protocols.
Everything on location is included: gear, food, guidance and all local costs, plus the full 3 to 6 month preparation programme. Flights, personal clothing and insurance are not included.
Ready for the crossing to the end of the world?
Limited spots. Taking an option is free and without obligation; your spot is only confirmed after the intake.
Pieter Moreels
Owner | Zakenkantoor Assuco
“What struck me immediately about the Patagonia programme is how clearly and professionally the preparation is built up. The combination of screening, workshops and a personal training schedule gives an enormous amount of grip. You feel yourself growing every week, physically and mentally. It gives confidence to fully experience such an intense adventure later on.”
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