Classic Patagonia CME
The Patagonia Wilderness Emergency Medicine CME Conference give you the chance to visit one of the premiere scenic mountain areas on the planet!
Chile’s Torres del Paine and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Parks are among the great scenic wonders of the world! This extraordinary trip brings you to the very heart of both of these legendary regions.
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Trip Highlights
- Arrive in Punta Arenas and transfer to EcoCamp in Torres del Paine via Puerto Natales
- Stay in eco-friendly dome accommodations with scenic views and welcome orientation
- Spend 3 days hiking Torres del Paine (Glacier Grey, Base Torres, French Valley options)
- Cross into Argentina and visit El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier
- Travel to El Chaltén for world-class hiking in Los Glaciares National Park
- Enjoy guided hikes around Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, and surrounding trails
- Stay at Hotel Destino Sur with daily hikes, meals, and expert guidance
- Depart from El Calafate with lasting Patagonia memories
About this trip
Classic Patagonia CME
Learn and trek in the heart of Patagonia on this unforgettable Wilderness and Emergency Medicine CME adventure. Set in Chile’s Torres del Paine and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Parks, this bucket-list journey delivers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth.
Explore Torres del Paine’s soaring granite spires, turquoise lakes, and vast ice fields, then cross into Argentina to witness the thundering Perito Moreno Glacier and the iconic peaks of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. With inspiring landscapes by day and cozy lodges and great meals by night, this CME is set against one of the wildest, most beautiful backdrops on the planet.
WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE CLASSES: COURSE INFORMATION
Accreditation – 16 Hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:
- Altitude Illness
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat Illness
- Snakebites
- Travelers Illnesses
- Marine Envenomations
- Trauma Management
- Wilderness Orthopedics
- Water Disinfection
- Swiftwater Safety and Rescue
- Basic Wilderness Survival
- Wilderness Medical Kits
- Wound Management
- Patient Assessment
- Wilderness Dermatology
- Wilderness Pediatrics
CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Itinerary
What to expect
Days 1–2: Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine
Arrive in Punta Arenas, then travel across the Patagonian steppe to Torres del Paine National Park. Settle into EcoCamp Patagonia beneath the iconic granite Towers and enjoy a welcome orientation.
Days 3–5: Torres del Paine Highlights
Explore the best of Torres del Paine with guided hikes to Glacier Grey, the French Valley, and the famous Base of the Towers. Return each night to the comfort of EcoCamp domes in the heart of the park.
Days 6–7: Argentina & Perito Moreno Glacier
Cross into Argentina and visit the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, including a close-up boat excursion, before continuing to El Chaltén beneath the Fitz Roy Massif.
Days 8–11: Los Glaciares National Park
Spend several days hiking among Patagonia’s most iconic peaks, including Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, with daily route options and a comfortable base in El Chaltén.
Day 12: Departure
Return to El Calafate for flights home or onward travel.
Lodging
Where you'll stay
IN TORRES DEL PAINE
ECO CAMP
Ecocamp Patagonia is located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, with views of the majestic granite towers. The region’s first sustainable lodge south of the Amazon and the first of its kind in the Patagonian wilderness, EcoCamp offers upscale camping in domes inspired by the region’s ancient nomadic inhabitants.
Suite Dome
Suite domes were designed to further our goal of providing comfort in a natural setting with minimal environmental impact, and also maintain thehotel’s familiar and cozy vibe.
The domes have comfortable double or twin beds, a woodstove and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.
IN EL CALAFATE
Hosteria Los Helios (or similar)
The charming 4-star Hosteria Los Hielos Hotel is located on Redonda Bay and features views of Argentinian Lake. The common living room offers views of the Patagonian landscape.
All rooms in Hosteria Los Hielos include a private bathroom, seating area, cable TV, wifi, a safe and views of the lake.
Guests enjoy a daily breakfast with sweets and homemade pastries made with regional fruits. They can also relax in the garden and library. Services include a 24-hour front-desk, a tour desk and currency exchange. Hosteria Los Hielos Hotel also features a hot tub and a sauna as well as a fitness center and bicycles.
IN EL CHALTEN
Destino Sur (or similar)
El Chalten is a charming mountain town nestled next to Los Glaciars National Park with views of the magnificent FitzRoy Massif, including the famed Cerro Torre and Cerro FitzRoy. During your down time, enjoy strolling the main street where there is an abundance of locally-owned shops, cafes and restaurants, many that brew their own beer on the premises!
The Destino Sur is located a mere 500 m from Los Glaciars National Park, and is your base camp while in El Chalten. Enjoy the mountain views from your well appointed alpine style room. Enjoy a full breakfast buffet each morning to fuel you for your day ahead!
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Dates
2027
January 22 – February 2
Pricing
2027
$11,400 per person, based on double occupancy
Optional CME Cost: $789 (Approved for 16 Category 1 Credits)
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Dear Marc,
Many thanks to you both for a fanastic trip!
You spent a lot of time answering questions, offering advice and putting together a great itinerary.
The transitions went seamlessly and the staff at all the location were friendly and helpful.
It was the experience of a lifetime!
With gratitude
Tolani
Patagonia 2024
Please comment on your overall impression of the trip. Did it meet your expectations?
Amazing trip -very well organized . Would love to do more trips!
Please comment on your overall impression of the trip. Did it meet your expectations?
Yes and exceeded- Santiago was excellent from Day 1 and very thorough on his attention to detail. “Local” guides were very knowledgeable and provided great insight to the culture and highlights of the locale. The staff were excellent and most accommodating.
More than met my expectations! I have only been on two group trips before – the other one was really good, but this was one of the best vacations I have ever had. I was nervous because this is by far the most expensive trip I’ve ever taken, but it was worth every last cent. This was not just because lodging/food costs were included; it was because the whole experience was so blissfully stress-free. At work I am always solving logistical problems and troubleshooting, so it was really impressive to be on a trip where everything was so smoothly and professionally handled. We literally could just show up to enjoy day after day of spectacular scenery and interesting CME topics. Although I’m sure Diego had to make all kinds of adjustments on the fly, all that work was never actually apparent – everything just ran perfectly. He took great care of everyone, and Tim and Valerie were likewise absolutely wonderful.
Re activities, we really lucked out with perfect weather and a great mix of people in the group who got along very well. The variety of activities and the activity level were perfect – hiking “Patagonia flat” provided some challenges but was overall very do-able (though personally it would have been nice to do a little more prep than taking the stairs to my office for a few weeks!). I suppose the best indicator I had an awesome time was that a couple of my colleagues, after hearing about it, have asked for your website! So thanks again for a terrific vacation.
Trip exceeded expectations – it was a great adventure and was more than I could have imagined. All the guides were phenomenal and very knowledgeable. The attention to each travelers needs was superb. Folks who wanted to go fast, could go fast. Those that wanted to do it all but were a bit slower, could go slower. The experience was superb.