Experience Lodges
Our flagship offering, Eleven Experience Lodges are full-service travel experiences set in one-of- a-kind locations with world-class accommodations.
Adventure Lodges
Ideally suited for the core adventure enthusiast, Eleven Adventure Lodges are remote hideouts with premium accommodations that offer unparalleled experiences.
HOMES
Privately Owned Residences, Vetted and Approved by Eleven®
Our carefully curated selection of privately owned residences are available for longer term rentals and comply with all local rental regulations. Eleven has coordinated with a select group of third-party private owners to offer this unique collection of properties that are only available as full home rentals. These properties are unstaffed, and do not include additional guided adventures and culinary services. Although, if you are interested in additional services, we would be happy to help coordinate these for you with local experts.
HELI-SKI IN PATAGONIA
From September to November, fly directly from our riverside lodge in Chilean Patagonia over untouched landscapes to find the line of your dreams. With an exciting assortment of open bowls, steep couloirs, and low-angle glacier runs, our expert guides will ensure that every level of skier finds their slice of perfection. However you explore these storied slopes, it’s certain you’re among the first to experience them.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
MORNING:
A chef-prepared breakfast fuels your day ahead. After a short heli-ride to the nearby peaks, spend your morning skiing untracked powder in the Patagonian backcountry.
AFTERNOON:
Take a break with an in-field lunch and continue exploring the pristine terrain alongside expert guides, who will take you to the runs that best suit your skill level and preferences.
EVENING:
Return to the lodge for après by a native stone fireplace. After a beautiful dinner of local beef or fish paired with Chilean wine, soak in the hot tub listening to the nearby Palena River.
ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES:
Non-skiing guided adventures can include fishing, whitewater rafting, stand up paddle boarding, inflatable kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do you need to be an expert skier to heli-ski at Rio Palena?
A: Rio Palena Lodge’s terrain is so expansive and diverse that any confident skier will thrive, making this experience ideal for families with varying skier levels. Mellow rolling terrain suits younger or newer skiers, while more seasoned experts can rip down the nearby steeps. Of course, our access to extreme terrain is also extensive, inviting serious skiers to explore a truly wild region that very few have skied before.
Q: What is the terrain like in Rio Palena?
A: The lodge is surrounded by the towering peaks of the Andes Mountains. Steep couloirs will get even the most experienced skier’s adrenaline pumping, while powder-covered glaciers offer more approachable terrain for less ambitious skiers in your group. Skiing in this part of the world is truly unforgettable, and our guides are just the pros to show you around.
Q: If we want to take a day off or have non-skiers in our group, what else can we do?
A: One of the most unique aspects of Rio Palena Lodge’s heli-ski season is that the lower country around the lodge is typically snow-free this time of year. These spring-like conditions generally allow for easy access to waterfall hikes, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and stand up paddleboarding. If you’re looking for a bit of downtime, the lodge offers the ultimate in refined amenities, delivering a tranquil sequence of fireside reading time, relaxation in the hot tubs and saunas, and view-laden après on the outdoor decks.
ABOUT THE LODGE
Perched a stone’s throw from its namesake river, Rio Palena Lodge is an oasis of laid-back comfort concealing over-the-top amenities. Chef-prepared creations for breakfast, lunch, après, and dinner will indulge your appetite, while the native stone fireplaces and outdoor lounges beckon groups to gather and celebrate each day. Factor in the wood-fired hot tubs and sauna awaiting outside, and you have the full Eleven® experience.
TGR HELI-SKIS AT RIO PALENA LODGE
Award-winning extreme sports media company Teton Gravity Research (TGR) visited Rio Palena Lodge to film its 28th annual ski film, Legend Has It. Ski the same uncharted terrain as Tim Durtschi and the athletes featured in TGR’s new film during your stay at Rio Palena Lodge. With 2.3 million acres of heli-accessed terrain, first descents are yours for the taking.
