Journey into the wilderness of the unexplored heart, far from societal expectations, while trekking amidst spectacular wild beauty.
Patagonia Untamed — Finding Your Voice
El Chalten, Argentina —
January 12 - 21, 2027
“I’m especially passionate about helping women explore the parts of themselves that don’t always get the spotlight – the quieter instincts, the untamed voice, the inner knowing that often gets buried beneath roles and responsibilities.”
- Jess Lewis, Patagonia Host
Trip Overview
Looking for a rare opportunity to begin the new year unplugged in one of Earth's most majestic settings? If you've dreamed of experiencing Patagonia but wondered if it was within reach, this journey was designed to make one of the world's most iconic landscapes accessible through a thoughtfully paced adventure, meaningful conversation, and the support of a group of incredible women.
Named after Chile's famous W-Trek, the M-Trek takes us through some of the most beautiful landscapes on the Argentine side of Patagonia. We'll leave the crowds behind as we hike beneath the iconic Fitz Roy massif. If you've ever seen the Patagonia® logo, you've already seen this remarkable skyline. We'll also visit Laguna del Diablo, follow the Río Eléctrico, and experience the quiet beauty that makes this region so unforgettable.
While Patagonia is known for rugged expeditions, this journey is designed for adventurous women—not mountaineers. We'll follow well-established trails that require no technical skills and return each evening to welcoming mountain refugios, where warm meals and comfortable accommodations await instead of tent camping.
The raw beauty of Patagonia becomes the backdrop for our inner journey. Inspired by Glennon Doyle's Untamed, we'll use conversation, storytelling, and journaling to explore the parts of ourselves that are often quieted by everyday life. Together, we'll reconnect with our authentic voices and discover the freedom that comes from living more fully as ourselves.
This trip is limited to just 10 guests—an intimate size for the kind of inner and outer exploration that we have planned.
2027 Itinerary
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![A landscape of mountains with snow-capped peaks in the background, rolling hills in the midground, and a grassy plain with grazing llamas or alpacas in the foreground.]()
Pre-Trip
Your spiritual journey begins at home. We invite you to read Untamed by Glennon Doyle — a powerful guide to reclaiming your inner truth.
Two months before departure, we’ll gather on Zoom to meet one another, review travel logistics, and open the circle of intention so that we’re far fro strangers when we meet in El Calafate. -
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Day 1: Arrival in El Chaltén
Fly into El Calafate by 1 PM. After greeting the group, we’ll take a scenic drive to our beautiful lodge in El Chaltén (3.5 hrs). Over a shared welcome dinner, we’ll celebrate the start of this trip of a lifetime — a time to reflect, reset, and honor the year ahead.
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![Mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, rocky terrain, and a warning sign in the foreground reading 'Loma del Pliegue Tumbado' in Spanish, indicating a mountain or ridge in a national park.]()
Days 2-3: Foundations of Sisterhood
Day 2 – We’ll ease into the journey with a gentle hike to Laguna Capri (5.5 mi / 8.85 km). With views of Mount Fitz Roy, we’ll picnic by the lake and begin exploring the book’s themes through shared reflection. This is a space to begin releasing expectations and leaning into connection.
Day 3 – An unforgettable bucket list travel day: the famed Laguna Torre Hike through grasslands and forests, and along a glacial river ends at a breathtaking lake view at the base of Cerro Torre (11 mi / 17.7 km). As you walk, feel the strength of your voice beginning to rise.
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![A black wooden mountain cabin built on a stone foundation sits on rocky terrain near a turquoise lake, with mountains and glaciers in the background. A rainbow arches across the cloudy sky.]()
Day 4: Into Solitude
Day 4 – Hike to Laguna Rosa (5 mi / 8.1 km). Now, we venture where few travelers go in the Patagonia region - through the lenga forest, across Del Puesto Creek and the Pink Lagoon prairie, and close enough to the imposing Cagliero Este Glacier to contemplate hanging glaciers and moraines.
Heading north to the remote Refugio de Glaciares near Lago del Desierto, we’ll spend these two days exploring hidden valleys. After lunch, you will return to the lodge.
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![A river meandering through a valley with lush green vegetation, surrounded by tall mountains with snow caps under a partly cloudy sky.]()
Day 5: Into Strength
Day 5 - Hiking alongside the stunning Río de las Vueltas and Laguna del Milodón. Hiking options include routes of approximately 8 mi / 12 km, offering both challenge and breathtaking reward.
*Optional river hike (3.5 mi) or up to Laguna Milodon (7.5 mi).
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![Interior of a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with hanging lanterns and large windows with curtains, inside a geodesic dome structure.]()
Day 6: Voices of Courage
Day 6 – Today’s hike to Puesto Cagliero brings us to a stunning refuge at the base of a glacier—our home for the night and the starting point for tomorrow’s explorations. (4 mi / 6.5 km)
In this intimate setting beneath the vast ice, we pause together for meaningful conversation, reflection, and the continued discovery of our voices.
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![Snow-covered mountain peaks at sunset reflected in a calm glacier lake with floating ice patches.]()
Day 7: Water, Wonder & Wisdom
Day 7 - From Puesto Cagliero, we set out toward Huemules, hiking via the striking Laguna Azul, whose vivid blue waters reflect the surrounding peaks. The trail winds through rugged Patagonian terrain, offering sweeping views of glaciers, forests, and open valleys before leading us onward to our night in the famed Eco Domes. (5 mi / 8.1 km)
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![A glacier in a mountainous region with snow-covered peaks under a clear blue sky.]()
Day 8: A Grand Finale
Day 8 – Our final day of hiking takes us on an out-and-back journey to Lago Eléctrico, tracing glacial rivers and wide Patagonian valleys before returning to El Chaltén.
With expansive views of rugged peaks and open skies, this last trek offers a fitting farewell to the wild beauty that has carried us and a place to hear the fullness of our voices. (13 mi / 21 km)
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![A large, multi-story house with traditional architectural elements, situated by a body of water at sunset, with lavender bushes in the foreground.]()
Days 9-10: Departure
Day 9 – After a glorious last morning sunrise waterfall hike (4 mi), we say goodbye to El Chaltén and travel to El Calafate. Unwind at the hotel’s spa before we gather for a last celebratory dinner and sharing.
This is your moment to honor the transformation — a new voice, a new year, a new you!
Day 10 - Enjoy a final morning of peace at Imago Hotel before transferring to the airport. Your Honest Heart Journey continues — within you and alongside your new sisters.
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Continued Community
Your Honest Heart inner journey has just begun in Patagonia! We will host a trip group call several weeks after we get home so all can share further highlights and the insights that linger.
You’re encouraged to stay in touch through the Honest Heart Community. And it's always fun to discover further journeys to travel with your HHJ sisters!
Highlights
Explore the landscape of Patagonia
There are few places left like the heart of Patagonia - untamed, breathtaking, almost heartbreaking in how abundant the beauty of the world cascades from the high glaciated peaks to the crystalline river valleys below.
Discover sisters who support your voice
We invite you to shed the masks and labels you may wear in everyday life and trust open, joyous connection. You'll find deep, natural synergies with other adventurous women who are open to trust and honest growth and discovering their unique voice.
Honor space and time for just you
Within an environment with space for self reflection, you'll have time to walk alone, journal, and open yourself to the possibilities of your own full voice – uninhibited and untamed by society, others, and even your own engrained expectations.
The Experience
We Host Your Journey
We provide space and time for self reflection, as well as thoughtful prompts and various sized group discussions around themes in our trip book. You'll also receive a blank journal in which to process new ideas. Following our trip, we'll gather again online to explore how we're integrating new clarity and holding each other gently accountable to new life patterns that honor our individual voices.
Our Trip Book
Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call - the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. It addresses how each of us can begin to trust ourselves to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honor our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts so that we become women who look at ourselves and say: There She Is.
Activities
Expect moderate physical demands. Although this is a world famous destination for mountaineers wanting to test their mettle, we are going to stick to well trodden paths that do not require technical skill to navigate. Our itinerary combines short, rewarding hikes with some more challenging scenic adventures. We encourage everyone to check out our pre-trip conditioning guide to feel extra ready for these hikes. The more prepared you are the more energy you will have to spend engaging with the group and the landscape around you.
Trip Specific Info
Step away from the noise of modern life and into a place that asks nothing of you — except presence. The M-Trek is not a race or a rugged expedition. It’s a lovingly curated experience designed for women who want to start the year with purpose, presence, and deep connection — to nature, to community, and to themselves. Nestled in the breathtaking wilds of Argentine Patagonia, this immersive journey blends moderate hiking with reflection, sisterhood, and soul-level renewal.
Accommodations
While we're immersed in a wild environment, we'll be traveling in style, staying where we can enjoy vistas from the comfort of a toasty dwelling, our bellies full on privately catered food! From lovely lodges in El Chalten and El Calafate, to remote, cozy refugios at the base of glacial lakes, to some time in an eco dome that this area is known for - you’ll be comfortable and in awe of the majestic views.
Cuisine
Patagonian food is known for its rich flavors, hearty dishes, and colorful presentation. The food is often made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients - like lamb and fish in this region - and is influenced by European immigration.
Weather
January is peak of summer in Patagonia, offering warm days, long daylight hours, and ideal conditions for hiking and exploring. Though this is the driest month, still be prepared for potential strong winds and some rain. Temperatures typically range from the low 60s to the low 70s Fahrenheit (15-22°C) during the day, with cooler nights.
Packing Tips
Prioritize clothing that will dry quickly and that can be layered so that you can easily adapt to different weather. Having the right footwear is potentially the most critical piece. We will provide a complete planning guide, including a detailed suggested packing list.
Your Hosts
Jess Lewis
Patagonia Host
Jennifer Dale
Founder, Visionary & Host
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All lodging and meals
All activities - hikes and glacier tour
Luggage transfers between lodging
HHJ blank journal & pen
Special speaker & guest
Translator
Trekking Guide
Trip Group Calls: 1 pre-trip welcome call & 1 community & book call; 1 post-trip reconnection call
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Airfare to/from El Calafate, Argentina
Trip insurance (required)
Tips for driver
Travel day meals (Dinner upon arrival and breakfast departure day included)
Alcohol
Patagonia Untamed — Finding Your Voice
Journey into the wilderness of the unexplored heart, far from societal expectations, while trekking amidst spectacular wild beauty.
Book Your Spot
Double Occupancy
(shared room)
Single Occupancy
(private room)
7980 USD
8990 USD
FAQS
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Reserve your spot through our website, which links you to our WeTravel registration platform. We require a 50% deposit with full payment due 180 days prior to the departure date. We welcome payments via credit card or debit with a flexible payment schedule.
Please keep your WeTravel reservation confirmation email to access your individual account information any time through the ‘Manage Your Booking’ button at the bottom. Everything regarding your trip – guest survey, waiver forms, visa/passport uploads, planning guide, etc. – lives here.
If you have ANY questions, we'd love to talk with you! Reach out any time through our Contact page.
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If a cancellation is made prior to 180 days before the trip date, the entire deposit will be refunded except for a $500 per person service charge.
Itineraries are subject to change depending on weather, availability of activities, unforeseen circumstances, emergencies, etc. It is highly unlikely that we will cancel a trip, but we do reserve the right to cancel due to weather, natural disasters, emergencies or a lack of sufficient reservations. If we cancel a trip, a full refund of the trip deposit and any final payment will be given.
Notification of cancellation must be received in writing via email to info@honestheartjourneys.com.
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HHJ requires that you obtain travel insurance in case of unexpected medical circumstances. We also highly recommend you obtain cancellation insurance.
We want you to make a decision that meets your needs. If you don’t already have your own insurance source, you can now book insurance directly on WeTravel registration platform.
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Once your registration is complete and your trip is paid in full, you’ll receive a detailed Planning Guide designed to support your preparation. This includes:
A complete day-by-day itinerary
A curated packing list tailored to your destination
Hotel and lodging information
Important travel tips and logistics
An introduction to our selected trip book and related resources
Additional materials to help you feel confident and prepared
At this time, we’ll also collect your emergency contact details, travel insurance information, and require signed release forms to ensure your safety and the smooth coordination of our journey together.
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Fly into Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola de El Calafate (FTE) in Argentina and meet our group at the airport. Together, we will transfer to our first accommodation in El Chalten.
The best flights into El Calafate come from Buenos Aires, Argentina. We recommend flying into Buenos Aires, spending the night, then catching a morning flight to El Calafate from there.
For departure, we stay near the airport (FTE) the night prior to departure, so you are free to plan your flight when it works best for you. -
Please check your passport well in advance of your departure date to make sure that it is valid.
There are no visa requirements for American citizens to travel to Argentina; all that's needed to enter is a valid passport and a plane ticket.
Non-US citizens need a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Argentina to enter the country. The passport must also have at least two blank pages. In addition to a valid passport, non-US citizens may need to provide other documents to enter Argentina. Please confirm requirements for your home country.
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We curate our gatherings to support deep connection, clarity, and authentic joy within our sisterhood. In service of this, alcohol is not part of our shared group experiences. Guests are always free to make personal choices outside of scheduled activities.
Building Relationships Around the World
Whenever possible, we partner with sustainable and women-led companies who care deeply for their communities and environments. We also support organizations within the regions we visit, fostering relationships that extend beyond a single journey. Together, these connections help cultivate a growing global sisterhood rooted in respect and shared purpose.