EXTREME PATAGONIA 2027
Helicopter drop into
pure wilderness
Imagine: towering glaciers, endless valleys, crystal-clear lakes and a ruggedness that feels as if the world has only just been created here.
During Expedition Patagonia, you will be immersed in one of the most unspoiled landscapes on earth - a place where wind, ice and water set the rules, and where silence speaks louder than words.
Imagine: towering glaciers, endless valleys, crystal-clear lakes and a ruggedness that feels as if the world has only just been created here.
During Expedition Patagonia, you will be immersed in one of the most unspoiled landscapes on earth - a place where wind, ice and water set the rules, and where silence speaks louder than words.
The story of this expedition
From Brussels, you travel to the southwest of Chile. And then comes the moment that makes this expedition unique: you are dropped by helicopter into an immense and deserted natural area - far away from any route, path or sign of civilisation. From then on, the real adventure begins: completely off-grid, self-sufficient and surrounded by wilderness that feels almost extraterrestrial.
On foot, you trek through unspoiled valleys, over mountain ridges, alongside glacier tongues, and through cold rainforests. The terrain constantly changes: from hard steppe to soft mud, from moss fields to boulders, from open landscapes to densely overgrown passages. Every day feels like a new world.
Patagonia is known for its lakes with unreal blue water. You cross them with your packraft, navigate through narrow channels, and traverse icy rivers that come straight from the glacier. This is raw, pure, and incredibly beautiful.
Patagonia experiences four seasons in one hour. Gusts of wind, sun breaking through suddenly, rain falling horizontally. It is precisely this that makes the expedition so authentic. You learn to decide, adapt, and anticipate in the wilderness.
We consciously choose January: the window in which Patagonia is most accessible. Fewer extreme storms, longer days, and just enough stability - because there is already abundant unpredictability as a natural law.
The story of
this expedition
From Brussels, you travel to the southwest of Chile. And then comes the moment that makes this expedition unique: you are dropped by helicopter into an immense and deserted natural area - far away from any route, path or sign of civilisation. From then on, the real adventure begins: completely off-grid, self-sufficient and surrounded by wilderness that feels almost extraterrestrial.
On foot, you trek through unspoiled valleys, over mountain ridges, alongside glacier tongues, and through cold rainforests. The terrain constantly changes: from hard steppe to soft mud, from moss fields to boulders, from open landscapes to densely overgrown passages. Every day feels like a new world.
Patagonia is known for its lakes with unreal blue water. You cross them with your packraft, navigate through narrow channels, and traverse icy rivers that come straight from the glacier. This is raw, pure, and incredibly beautiful.
Patagonia experiences four seasons in one hour. Gusts of wind, sun breaking through suddenly, rain falling horizontally. It is precisely this that makes the expedition so authentic. You learn to decide, adapt, and anticipate in the wilderness.
We consciously choose January: the window in which Patagonia is most accessible. Fewer extreme storms, longer days, and just enough stability - because there is already abundant unpredictability as a natural law.
Self-sufficient -
but never alone
As soon as we start, we find ourselves off-grid. We filter water from rivers, cook our freeze-dried expedition food, and set up our camps in places where nature allows.
You learn survival basics, energy management, navigation, and outdoor decision-making under the guidance of an experienced X-Guide whom you meet well in advance during the preparation process.
Safety & guidance
Safety is the foundation of every Element X expedition. Our X-Guides are professionally trained, possess WFR certificates and have
years of experience in extreme conditions.
Each expedition is equipped with satellite phones, GPS tracking, clear safety procedures, a detailed evacuation plan, and local support in Patagonia.
Before departure, we also conduct a thorough risk analysis and prepare everything down to the
last detail.
No one steps
unprepared into
the unknown.
The preparation process
(min. 3 - 6 months in advance)
always consists of:
a group briefing with
physical analysisa personalised training schedule
technical and resilience training
a session on equipment, nutrition, and sleep setup
a final physical check-in
You step into nature, off the beaten path, yet always with the assurance of experienced guidance and safety as the top priority.
Safety & guidance
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.
Each expedition is equipped with satellite phones, GPS tracking, clear safety procedures, a detailed evacuation plan, and local support in Patagonia.
Before departure, we also conduct a thorough risk analysis and prepare everything down to the last detail.
Self-sufficient -
but never alone
As soon as 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.
You will learn survival basics, energy management, navigation, and outdoor decision-making under the guidance of an experienced X-Guide whom you will meet well in advance during the preparation process.
We do not let anyone step into the unknown unprepared.
The preparation process (min. 3 - 6 months in advance) always consists of:
a group briefing with physical analysis
a personalised training schedule
technical and resilience training
a session on equipment, nutrition, and sleep setup
a final physical check-in
PRACTICAL
Recognised service provider of the SME-wallet
To help entrepreneurs and SME leaders grow as much as possible, a leadership programme/training is linked to this expedition, closely aligned with the adventure. This programme falls under the theme Business strategy and is eligible for subsidies through the SME-wallet.
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.
Recognised service provider of
the SME-wallet
To help entrepreneurs and SME 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 and is eligible for subsidy through
the SME-wallet.
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.
For Extreme Patagonia, you need to be very fit already. This is not an expedition to start training for. Through our preparation programme we refine and strengthen your physical capacity to the level required for this expedition.
Very safe. We work with WFR-certified expedition leaders, satellite communication, evacuation plans, and clearly defined safety protocols.
Almost everything, including preparation and helicopter drop.
Flights, personal clothing and insurance not included (see practical information).
Is this expedition something for you?
This expedition is in-tentional selective. Not only must the intensity and comfort level match, but also who you are and how you fit in a group.
We are looking for participants with shared norms and values, maturity and open to honest dialogue with themselves and others.
This is how the selection process works:
You apply for this expedition via the form below.
You will receive a questionnaire from us about your experience and the experience you are looking for.
We will contact you personally to let you know if this expedition is a good match.
Is this expedition something for you?
This expedition is in-tentional selective. Not only must the intensity and comfort level match, but also who you are and how you fit in a group.
We are looking for participants with shared norms and values, maturity and open to honest dialogue with themselves and others.
This is how the selection process works:
You apply for this expedition via the form below.
You will receive a questionnaire from us about your experience and the experience you are looking for.
We will contact you personally to let you know if this expedition is a good match.
I am applying for Extreme Patagonia
Would you prefer to get to know us first?
Feel free to schedule an introductory call.
Is this expedition something for you?
This expedition is in-tentional selective. Not only must the intensity and comfort level match, but also who you are and how you fit in a group.
We are looking for participants with shared norms and values, maturity and open to honest dialogue with themselves and others.
This is how the selection process works:
You apply for this expedition via the form below.
You will receive a questionnaire from us about your experience and the experience you are looking for.
We will contact you personally to let you know if this expedition is a good match.
Would you prefer to get to know us first? Feel free to schedule an introductory call.
Is this expedition something for you?
This expedition is in-tentional selective. Not only must the intensity and comfort level match, but also who you are and how you fit in a group.
We are looking for participants with shared norms and values, maturity and open to honest dialogue with themselves and others.
This is how the selection process works:
You apply for this expedition via the form below.
You will receive a questionnaire from us about your experience and the experience you are looking for.
We will contact you personally to let you know if this expedition is a good match.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Extreme Patagonia, you need to be very fit already. This is not an expedition to start training for. Through our preparation programme we refine and strengthen your physical capacity to the level required for this expedition.
Very safe. We work with WFR-certified expedition leaders, satellite communication, evacuation plans, and clearly defined safety protocols.
Almost everything, including preparation and helicopter drop. Flights, personal clothing and insurance are not included (see practical).
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