Our lodge sets a new standard for outdoor adventure. From our front door, fly fish legendary rivers, visit waterfalls, and hike through old-growth forests.
Patagonia, Chile
Set in Northern Chilean Patagonia, Rio Palena Lodge is built around the idea that the best way to experience this landscape is to move through it. Over the course of a stay, you might raft the turquoise waters of the Futaleufú River, hike into remote valleys, cast to wild trout, or use a helicopter to access places few visitors ever reach. With just seven guest rooms and a dedicated Experience Team shaping each itinerary around current conditions and your interests, no two days—or two stays—are exactly alike


















Our lodge sets a new standard for outdoor adventure. From our front door, fly fish legendary rivers, visit waterfalls, and hike through old-growth forests.
Our welcoming lodge is an unrivaled home base with cozy textiles and local art, nestled deep in a rugged landscape with bucket-list adventures at its doorstep.
From heli-accessed glaciers to wild river rapids, discover remote, heart-pumping adventures in one of Patagonia’s most awe-inspiring regions.
Experience Patagonia the Chilean way with our lodge team, your new friends on the ground. Sip a pisco sour, learn to cueca dance, and hang with the gauchos.
Our lodge sets a new standard for outdoor adventure. From our front door, fly fish legendary rivers, visit waterfalls, and hike through old-growth forests.
Our welcoming lodge is an unrivaled home base with cozy textiles and local art, nestled deep in a rugged landscape with bucket-list adventures at its doorstep.
From heli-accessed glaciers to wild river rapids, discover remote, heart-pumping adventures in one of Patagonia’s most awe-inspiring regions.
Experience Patagonia the Chilean way with our lodge team, your new friends on the ground. Sip a pisco sour, learn to cueca dance, and hang with the gauchos.
From Rio Palena Lodge, enjoy easy access to the best of Patagonia. Our Experience Team and guides will dial every detail of your meals, spa time, and adventures.






A short stroll from the lodge, our asado zone is a gaucho-style hangout for special evenings complete with traditional grills, outdoor ovens, archery, and wool ponchos. A cozy wood shelter and wine room, outdoor bar, and oversized firepit ensure that after dinner the celebration goes on with music and dances like the Chilean cueca.








The hallmark of dining here at Rio Palena is fresh, local ingredients and down-to-earth yet sophisticated dishes. Our professional chef artfully combines rich flavors with traditional techniques, then pairs each plate with fine Chilean wines. Our lodge mixologist crafts inventive pisco cocktails, and you won’t find a better espresso in all of Chile.
Fully personalized to your preferences, your itinerary can include any combination of experiences. Here are a few of our favorites for an adventurous multi-sport day.
Fully personalized to your preferences, your itinerary can include any combination of experiences. Here are a few of our favorites for anglers.
November 10, 2026 – March 28, 2027
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS
Nightly rate starting at $4,260 based on double occupancy
PRIVATE BUYOUT
Nightly rate starting at $31,410 based on 14 guests
GUIDED ADVENTURES
FOOD & DRINK
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
*See our booking policies and information
December 1, 2027 – April 3, 2028
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS
Nightly rate starting at $4,498 based on double occupancy
PRIVATE BUYOUT
Nightly rate starting at $33,310 based on 14 guests
GUIDED ADVENTURES
FOOD & DRINK
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
*See our booking policies and information

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CHILE / -43.6427°S, -72.0051°W
Frequently Asked Questions
While many Patagonia itineraries focus on the southern reaches of the region, Rio Palena Lodge introduces guests to Northern Chilean Patagonia—a greener, quieter landscape defined by temperate rainforest, turquoise rivers, rugged mountains, and glaciers. Here, the experience isn't built around a single destination or activity. Your days are tailored by our Experience Team, combining adventures on the Futaleufú River, mountain trails, alpine lakes, and remote terrain accessed by helicopter. With just seven guest rooms, Rio Palena offers a more intimate way to experience one of Patagonia's lesser-known regions.
Rio Palena Lodge is located in Northern Chilean Patagonia, Chile, surrounded by rivers, mountains, forests, and glaciers. The lodge provides access to some of the region's most remote landscapes, including the Futaleufú River, one of the world's premier whitewater rivers.
To get here, most guests fly into Santiago, Chile, connect to Puerto Montt, and then take a private charter flight to Palena Airfield, approximately 20 minutes from the lodge. Guests may also charter directly from Santiago or arrive via scheduled flights to Chaitén. Our team will help coordinate your arrival and arrange ground transportation to the lodge, view getting here details.
Stay at Rio Palena Lodge include a wide range of guided adventures—from whitewater rafting on the Futaleufú River and fly fishing to hiking, mountain biking, and more—along with chef-prepared meals, a selection of house beverages, airport transfers, and personalized itinerary planning with Eleven's Experience Team. Depending on the length of your stay, select heli-assisted adventures may also be included. View our full list of inclusions for complete details. Every itinerary is customized based on the group’s interest and seasonal conditions and weather patterns.
Heli-assisted adventures use a helicopter to access remote areas that would otherwise take hours—or days—to reach on foot. Depending on the season and conditions, these experiences may include glacier hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, mountaintop lunches, or access to remote landscapes throughout Northern Chilean Patagonia.
Depending on the length of your stay, up to two heli-assisted adventures are included, weather permitting.
Known for its striking turquoise water and world-class whitewater, the Futaleufú River is widely regarded as one of the premier rafting rivers in the world. Rio Palena Lodge provides guided access to the river as part of a broader multi-adventure experience, allowing guests to experience one of Patagonia's defining landscapes alongside a variety of other activities. A half-day rafting experience is included in your stay, and a full-day experience can be arranged for an additional fee.
No. Every itinerary is tailored to your experience level, interests, and preferred pace. Whether you're looking for active days on the river and trail or a more relaxed introduction to Patagonia, our Experience Team will design a trip that suits your group.
Not at all. Fly fishing is just one of many adventures available during your stay. Guests who prefer rafting, hiking, kayaking, or other activities can build an itinerary around those experiences instead. For anyone interested in learning, our guides are happy to introduce the basics.
Yes. Rio Palena Lodge welcomes guests of all ages, and many adventures can be adapted for families. Because there is no onsite childcare, we recommend traveling with a nanny if dedicated childcare will be needed during your stay. You can see an example of what a stay could look like for a family as well as details on recommended age ranges here.
Yes. The lodge is available for exclusive-use buyouts, making it an excellent option for families, groups of friends, celebrations, or corporate retreats. Individual room reservations are also available.
Most stays at Rio Palena Lodge require a minimum of three nights, though this can vary depending on the time of year. We recommend planning at least five nights to give yourself time to experience a variety of adventures and enjoy the pace of the lodge.
The Asado is one of the signature evenings at Rio Palena Lodge. Held at our riverside outpost beneath a grove of trees (weather permitting), it brings together guests, guides, chefs, and lodge staff for an evening of open-fire Patagonian cooking, local traditions, and conversation.
Rio Palena Lodge does not offer connecting rooms. The Palena Suite can accommodate two children on the sofa bed in its living area, and two guest rooms can be configured with twin beds. Because the lodge has only seven guest rooms, families are typically able to stay close together.
