# Into the Peaks and Glaciers

> Explore Patagonia on a yoga adventure with Matthew Shaw and Yoga Roots. Hiking in the El Chalten wilderness and the Perito Moreno Glacier at El Calafate.

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- Published: 2026-04-08
- Updated: 2026-07-19
- Author: Jools Sampson

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**Life in the Patagonian Wilderness**

Our Patagonian adventure begins in a private nature reserve in the Río de las Vueltas valley, surrounded by forests, rivers and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in South America. Here, we spend five nights immersed in wild nature, where yoga, hiking and stillness become part of the rhythm of each day.

**Yoga Among Forests and Mountains**

This is a retreat for those who feel restored by big landscapes and fresh air. Daily yoga with Matthew Shaw offers the perfect counterbalance to active days outdoors, helping you build strength, mobility and calm while creating space to properly reset.

Practices take place in a cosy room with forest views, where the scale and silence of Patagonia naturally deepen the experience.

**Hiking in the Shadow of Fitz Roy**

The region around El Chaltén is one of the world's great hiking destinations, with trails leading through ancient forests, glacier-fed rivers, turquoise lagoons and vast open valleys.

During the week, we head out on a series of unforgettable walks, including Laguna de los Tres with its iconic views of Mount Fitz Roy, along with other spectacular routes chosen to make the most of weather and conditions.

**Time to Pause**

Between hikes, there is time to rest and take in the quiet beauty of the reserve. You may wish to relax with a book, enjoy the stillness of the landscape or choose optional adventures such as kayaking or additional self-guided walks nearby.

**Across the Patagonian Steppe**

After five nights in the mountains, we travel to El Calafate for the final part of the journey. Our base here is a charming family-run farm just outside town, with wide-open skies and views across the Patagonian steppe.

The pace softens, offering time to reflect and absorb everything you have experienced.

**Icebergs and Glaciers**

A major highlight of the retreat is our visit to Los Glaciares National Park to witness the extraordinary glacier landscapes of southern Patagonia. We explore by boat amongst drifting icebergs and immense walls of blue ice before experiencing the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few advancing glaciers left on Earth.

Standing before it is one of those moments that stays with you.

**Adventure, Challenge and Perspective**

This retreat offers a powerful blend of adventure, challenge and connection to nature. Through daily yoga, rewarding hikes and the vast scale of Patagonia's wild landscapes, you'll return home feeling stronger, clearer and expanded by the experience.

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