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.
CHILE / -43.6427°S, -72.0051°W
Lodge Destinations
Guided Adventures
Adventure at the Ends of the Earth
Patagonia, Chile
In the untouched landscape of northern Patagonia, our remote lodge sits on the banks of the Rio Palena, surrounded by Andean peaks. Authentically designed and fully staffed, Rio Palena Lodge has two helicopters for guided adventures from hiking to fly fishing, wellness amenities, and local cuisine. This undiscovered corner of Chile is all yours to explore.
Welcome to Rio Palena Lodge
Limitless Exploration
Remote Base Lodge
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.
Patagonia by Land & Air
From heli-accessed glaciers to wild river rapids, discover remote, heart-pumping adventures in one of Patagonia’s most awe-inspiring regions.
Authentic Connections
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.
Experience Highlights
What to Expect
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.
Guided Helicopter Adventures
Wake up to coffee on the patio and a heli waiting on the lawn. Grab your gear and fly to remote rivers and alpine lakes to fly fish, hike, or picnic high in the Andes.
Pre-Arrival Planning And Custom Itineraries
Eleven’s Experience Team perfects your itinerary’s details with an insider’s eye and local knowledge, making your travel to Patagonia as smooth as possible.
Remote, Pristine Patagonia
We are deep in a remote river valley, among steep, forested mountainsides and glacier-capped peaks. Get off the grid and journey into a rugged world made accessible by our helicopters.
High-End Lodging Without Compromise
Our remote riverside lodge is a refuge of high-end amenities in the Patagonian wilds, with cozy spaces, wood-fired hot tubs, and wellness treatments.
Chef-Prepared Cuisine, Traditional Asados, Local Cocktails
Meals are a culinary journey, with traditional meals like pastel de choclo, merquén-spiced steaks, fine Chilean wines, and asados with local gauchos.
Guided Helicopter Adventures
Pre-Arrival Planning And Custom Itineraries
Remote, Pristine Patagonia
High-End Lodging Without Compromise
Chef-Prepared Cuisine, Traditional Asados, Local Cocktails
Lodge Details
A Remote Retreat in the Patagonian Wilderness
Our seven-bedroom lodge is your home in the wilds of Patagonia, with delightful staff who give you an immersive Chilean cultural experience. For adventures, a stocked gear room complements the helipad outside, along with a huge deck where sopaipillas and pisco sours greet you afterward. Wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna overlook the river, along with walking trails and a forested asado outpost.
Guest Rooms
- Seven guest rooms with en suite bathrooms
Facilities
- Wood-fired sauna and two wood-fired hot tubs
- Bar and game room
- Gear room fully outfitted with skis, avalanche gear, all fly fishing gear, NRS rafts for float fishing, Hyde Power Drifter jet boats, Badfish SUPs, Trek full suspension mountain bikes, 4×4 overland campers and 4×4 SUVs for guest transport
Special Features
- Two helipads
- On-property outpost for asado celebrations
Guest Rooms
Wood interiors and large windows frame our seven colorful guest rooms. Local wool rugs, richly layered furniture, and hand-painted tiles detail each room.
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Palena
Exquisite king bedroom on second floor with culture-forward design, lounge area, private deck, and en suite bathroom | 121 square feet
Azul
View-laden king guest room on first floor with private deck and en suite bathroom | 85 square feet
Moro
First-floor bedroom with richly layered queen bed, river views, and en suite bathroom | 49 square feet
Correntoso
Creatively appointed guest room with queen bed and spectacular garden views | 53 square feet
Rosselot
Second-floor bedroom with unique angulated design, king bed, lounge area, en suite bathroom, and stunning river views | 79 square feet
Tigre
Versatile bedroom on second floor with bold red flair offering king bed or two twin bed configuration, en suite bathroom, and river views | 62 square feet
Tranquilo
Authentically styled bedroom on second floor offering king bed or two twin bed configuration, en suite bathroom, and river views | 62 square feet
Guided Adventures
Our guide team is led by passionate professionals with local expertise. From hiking terrain to fishing beats, they'll show you the way.
Hiking
Explore the vast terrain of Patagonia with our knowledgeable guides, from leisurely waterfall hikes to heli-hiking across a just-discovered glacier. The volume of nature and the diversity of flora and fauna here are hard to beat. This activity is included in your stay.
Whitewater Rafting
Ranked in the top five whitewater destinations in the world, the Futaleufú delivers an epic rafting experience just an hour away. Outfitted in drysuits and personal flotation devices, you’ll paddle the Futa’s adrenaline-pumping Class 3–5 rapids with seasoned guides. This activity is included in your stay.
Biking
Pedal along a quaint old road past cattle and sheep on your way to Tranquillo Valley's turquoise waters on an easygoing bike ride that starts at our Palena Camp. You can also couple this activity with inflatable kayaking. This activity is included in your stay.
Inflatable Kayaking
Whether you kayak the tranquil stretches of Rio Palena right from the lodge, paddle out from our riverfront outpost “Futa Camp,” or take on the Class 3 rapids of El Tigre, our kayaking adventures deliver action-packed fun for a range of skill levels. This activity is included in your stay.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Paddleboard through a deep canyon surrounded by waterfalls and rainforests, or enjoy the scenery and wildlife from the calm waters of Lago Negro. You can also add on fishing, hiking, or whitewater rafting for a full day of adventure. This activity is included in your stay.
Walk and Wade Fishing
The lodge’s location along Rio Palena allows you to fish for rainbow and brown trout as soon as you arrive. With a variety of other nearby stretches, your guide team will suggest all the right walk and wade options for your skill level and preferences. We also offer casting instruction on our large lawn or pond to help guests tune their skills. This activity is included in your stay.
Float Fishing
With two anglers and one guide per boat, you can float sections of Rio Palena, the upper and lower Rio Futaleufú, Lago Yelcho, and its nearby inlets and outlets. Jet boats, rafts, and drift boats are all used to maximize your time fishing. Our favorite is a full-day float on the lower Futaleufú and into Lago Yelcho, departing from our riverside outpost Futa Camp. This activity is included in your stay.
Heli-Accessed Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Reach a hidden alpine lagoon by helicopter, where a glacier frames the crystal-clear water. Early in the summer, stand-up paddleboard beside floating ice, or hike and swim around the lake as the season warms. This activity is included in your stay.
Custom Heli-Adventure
If you’d like to mix and match the available heli-experiences, our Guide Manager can customize a personalized adventure for you. Pricing will be dependent on the magnitude of the adventure.
Heli-Accessed Glacier Hiking
Land on one of the various glaciers in the surrounding high country, where your guides will help you suit up in crampons and trekking gear to traverse with confidence. Depending on the location, you can also explore ice caves, glacial cold plunging, and stand-up paddleboarding in drysuits. This activity is included in your stay.
Heli-Fishing
Join your guides on a scenic flight into the backcountry to cast to rainbows, browns, and brookies on high-country rivers like Rio Azul, the upper Tigre, and Rio Tranquillo, as well as remote lakes like Lago X and Lago Rosas. We can access both walk and wade options and floatable sections by helicopter. Heli-fishing is included at some locations and available for an additional fee at others—ask the Experience Team for details.
Heli-Mountaineering
Fly out to Los Cóndores Ridge and gear up for a Class-4 scramble in the high cordillera, where a spine of solid granite extends to the top of Mt. Gabriel. Watch for condors as you take in the panoramic views of the Andes, then rappel back down for your heli pickup. This activity is included in your stay.
Scenic Flights
Flying is a mind-blowing way to experience the immensity of Patagonia and the Andes. With a few different route options, you’ll see glaciers and high cordillera lakes untouched by humankind. This can be paired with a peak picnic and a fine bottle of wine. This activity is included in your stay.
Pedro Glacier
Perched on steep cliffs, the “Ol’ Pedro” glacier sits high up in the Tranquillo Valley. It’s a great spot to hike in crampons or go for a cold plunge in one of the pools below. This activity is included in your stay.
Heli-Après
Looking to add a special experience to your trip? Take your adventure up a notch by enjoying cocktails, wine, and chef-prepared après on a beautiful overlook high up in the Andes Mountains. This activity is included in your stay.
Outposts
Outposts
A Traditional Patagonian Outpost
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.
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Food & Drink
Chile’s Rich Culinary Tradition
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.
Sample Itineraries
A Day in the Life
Rafting and Heli-Hiking with Your Friends
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.
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Enjoy breakfast and coffee outside to the sound of the river
Set out to raft the leisurely Rio Palena past cliffs and thick forests under soaring granite peaks
Hop on a heli for an alpine picnic where only Eleven guests can access
Take advantage of the high mountain setting to hike or stand-up paddleboard across glacial lakes
Take a cocktail class with our master bartender while enjoying après, then soak in our wood-fired hot tub before dinner
Heli-Fishing Patagonia’s Remote Waters
Fully personalized to your preferences, your itinerary can include any combination of experiences. Here are a few of our favorites for anglers.
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Wake up for espresso and breakfast before a breathtaking flight over glaciers for the day’s adventure
Touch down at the rarely visited Lago X, where you’ll fish for browns and rainbows
Break for an asado-style lunch on the banks of a glacial lake or a river gravel bar
Relax for spa time, including a massage and wood-fired hot tub session with pisco sours
Settle back in at home and play darts and billiards with a nightcap
Booking Details
Summer Season Dates: November 15 – April 3, 2026
GUIDED ADVENTURES
- Fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, inflatable kayaking, and whitewater rafting on the Futaleufú River
- Up to two heli-assisted adventures
- All gear needed for guided activities
FOOD & DRINK
- Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, après, and dinner
- Asado dinner experience
- A selection of house beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Snack and drink assortment in the common area
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
- Custom pre-arrival planning with Eleven's Experience Team
- Ground transfers to and from activities
- Round-trip ground transfers to/from Palena or Chaitén airports (one round-trip transfer per group)
*See our booking policies and information
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS
Nightly rate starting at $4,020 based on double occupancy
- 3-night minimum required
PRIVATE BUYOUT
Nightly rate starting at $29,730 based on 14 guests
- Accommodates a maximum of 16 guests
- 3-night minimum required
Meet Our Team
Eleven's Unmatched Team
In remote Patagonia, our Chile team has your back at every turn as friends, professionals, and ambassadors of culture. Throw out your bucket list—it can’t compete with the experience they’ll create for you.
Trinidad Errazuriz
Trinidad “Trini” Errazuriz is an Experience Planner based at Rio Palena Lodge. Originally from Chile, she’s passionate about connecting with guests and creating meaningful adventures across Eleven’s Patagonian playground.
Diego Bevacqua
Diego Bevacqua is the Lodge Manager at Rio Palena Lodge. A Chilean native with global hospitality roots, he’s passionate about building teams that go above and beyond in the wild heart of Patagonia.
Nick Jenkins
Nick Jenkins is the Guide Operations Manager at Rio Palena Lodge. Originally from Wyoming and now based in Alaska, he brings years of adventure leadership and a passion for building strong teams in wild places.
Andres Silva
Andrés Silva is a Mountain and River Guide at Rio Palena Lodge, specializing in rafting, kayaking, hiking, and heli-assisted adventures. Originally from Viña del Mar, Chile, now based in Pucón, he’s passionate about discovering remote backcountry and sharing those experiences with guests.
Jorge Vásquez
Jorge Vásquez is a seasoned guide based at Rio Palena Lodge. Originally from Palena, Chile, he’s spent over 20 years leading fishing, rafting, and adventure expeditions across Patagonia and beyond.
Lars Pedersen
Lars Pedersen is part of Eleven’s sales team, blending a lifelong passion for skiing with a talent for helping guests craft transformative, bucket-list mountain experiences.
Brett Hulen
Brett Hulen is a fly fishing guide at Rio Palena Lodge. He brings years of guiding experience across California, Oregon, and Patagonia.
Hector Silva
Hector Silva Peralta is a ski guide at Rio Palena Lodge and the first South American to earn the ACMG Ski Guide certification.
Eric Layton
Eric Layton is a Ski and Adventure Guide for Eleven, working primarily at Rio Palena Lodge and Eleven Revelstoke. Originally from California and now based in Revelstoke, he brings nearly 20 years of guiding experience and a passion for exploring wild, untamed terrain.
Kirsten Kremer
With over 27 years of heli-ski guiding, Kirsten “KAK” Kremer brings unmatched mountain experience to Eleven. From Alaska to Chile, she’s all about landing on remote peaks, chasing condors, and sharing the stoke. You’ll find her guiding heli-skiing and more at Rio Palena Lodge.
Getting Here
Recommended Route
- Take a commercial flight into Santiago, Chile (SCL)
- Fly from SCL to Puerto Montt (PMC)
- Take a 1 hour and 15-minute private charter flight to Palena Airfield
- Ride 20 minutes in an Eleven vehicle to Rio Palena Lodge
Additional options are available. Please inquire for details and exact pricing.
CHILE / -43.6427°S, -72.0051°W
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