{"id":407507,"date":"2020-03-30T09:52:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T13:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.smartertravel.com\/?p=407507"},"modified":"2020-04-07T16:04:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T20:04:25","slug":"hard-to-plan-dream-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/hard-to-plan-dream-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Hard-to-Plan Dream Trips to Research at Home While You Have the Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In stressful times like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/covid-19-travel-options-need-to-know\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this global pandemic<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in fear, confusion, and the never-ending news cycle. But perhaps the best way to escape it all is to mentally dive into a good vacation. Researching your dream trip of choice is a helpful reminder that the world will go back to normal again\u2014and when it does, you\u2019ll have a decisive plan of action for a trip you\u2019re excited to take. Whether it\u2019s a new type of travel for you (sailing, hiking, train itineraries, or road tripping) or a destination you\u2019re unfamiliar with, now\u2019s the time to tackle all your wildest travel ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the dream trips we\u2019re researching while we\u2019re stuck at home, and where to look for the most reliable and up-to-date information on each.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/virtual-tours-live-streams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">21 Virtual Tours and Live Streams for Travelers Stuck at Home<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><strong>Island Hopping Greece\u2019s Far-Flung Islands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Aerial_view_agios_sostis_Zakynthos_Greece.jpg\" alt=\"aerial view agios sosts zakynthos greece\" class=\"wp-image-408787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Aerial_view_agios_sostis_Zakynthos_Greece.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Aerial_view_agios_sostis_Zakynthos_Greece-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Aerial_view_agios_sostis_Zakynthos_Greece-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Aerial_view_agios_sostis_Zakynthos_Greece-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Ververidis Vasilis\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While Greece\u2019s main hot spots get a break from the overtourism they\u2019ve faced for years, explore the country\u2019s thousands of islands <em>online<\/em> to find out which groupings are best for your travel style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are the easily accessible Ionian Islands of the north (think Corfu and Zakynthos), more remote North Aegean options near Turkey, and, of course, the famous Cyclades: hard-partying Mykonos and picturesque Santorini included. But you also won\u2019t want to miss their smaller siblings either: Folegandros, Milos, Amorgos, and more are among the lesser-known Cycladic gems. There\u2019s simply not enough time to see them all, so why not choose now which ones you want to see later?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to look<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visitgreece.gr\/en\/greek_islands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit Greece\u2019s guide to the Greek Islands<\/a> is the perfect place to start. Here you can download brochures, guides, and maps, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visitgreece.gr\/en\/gnto\/newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up for their newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><strong>An Off-the-Beaten-Path African Safari<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zebras_Botswana_Okavango_Delta_Khwai-.jpg\" alt=\"zebras botswana okavango delta khwai.\" class=\"wp-image-408819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zebras_Botswana_Okavango_Delta_Khwai-.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zebras_Botswana_Okavango_Delta_Khwai--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zebras_Botswana_Okavango_Delta_Khwai--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zebras_Botswana_Okavango_Delta_Khwai--375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Danita Delmont\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Go beyond the standard South African romp by extending your dream trip into even more untouched areas like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okavangodelta.com\/tours-safaris\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Botswana\u2019s Okavango Delta<\/a>, where you can safari via canoe, or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zambiatourism.com\/destinations\/national-parks\/liuwa-plains\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zambia\u2019s Liuwa Plain<\/a>, one of the oldest nature reserves on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to look<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.africanparks.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">African Parks<\/a> is a 16-park nonprofit organization that advises travelers on up-to-date travel information, including travel advisories and which parks are leading in balancing conservation and tourism. You can find <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.africanparks.org\/visit-parks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">information about visiting each park here<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.africanparks.org\/newsroom\/articles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up for their good-news newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><div id=\"block-dfe00515-c623-4db2-8c3a-2756afd5836a\" class=\"wp-block block-editor-block-list__block has-selected-ui is-selected\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" data-block=\"dfe00515-c623-4db2-8c3a-2756afd5836a\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" aria-label=\"Block: Paragraph\">\n<p class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-paragraph\" role=\"textbox\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/river-cruise-safari-southern-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Reasons Why a River Safari Is the Best Way to See Southern Africa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><strong>Hiking Jordan Top-to-Bottom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Wadi_Rum_desert_Jordan.jpg\" alt=\"camels Wadi Rum desert Jordan.\" class=\"wp-image-408815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Wadi_Rum_desert_Jordan.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Wadi_Rum_desert_Jordan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Wadi_Rum_desert_Jordan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Wadi_Rum_desert_Jordan-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Lukiyanova Natalia frenta\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Petra is far from the only site to see in Jordan, which recently opened its new 400-mile <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jordantrail.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Trail<\/a> to hikers\u2019 delight. If you\u2019re not aiming to tackle the entire route, you can opt instead for mapping out the sections you would like to conquer, like the southernmost part of the route from Petra to the Red Sea\u2019s world-renowned snorkeling and scuba sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to look<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em>You can virtually explore the Jordan Trail and monitor when its sites will reopen <a href=\"https:\/\/jordantrail.org\/discover-the-jordan-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><div id=\"block-4ef84d8b-2b2f-4853-97a7-8e0a56887413\" class=\"wp-block block-editor-block-list__block has-selected-ui is-selected\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" data-block=\"4ef84d8b-2b2f-4853-97a7-8e0a56887413\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" aria-label=\"Block: Paragraph\">\n<p class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-paragraph\" role=\"textbox\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/jordan-travel-hiking-new-middle-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In Hiking Jordan, a Window to a Peaceful Middle East<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><strong>Meeting Penguins on Antarctica<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chinstrap_penguin_Antarctica.jpg\" alt=\"chinstrap penguin antarctica.\" class=\"wp-image-408795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chinstrap_penguin_Antarctica.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chinstrap_penguin_Antarctica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chinstrap_penguin_Antarctica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Chinstrap_penguin_Antarctica-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">SZakharov\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching nature documentaries at home can certainly make your travel bug act up. And there\u2019s perhaps no wilder adventure than heading to the southernmost continent for untouched beauty and penguins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to look<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em>Read about one SmarterTravel editor\u2019s <a aria-label=\"Antarctic adventures at sea (opens in a new tab)\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/10-days-in-antarctica\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antarctic adventures at sea<\/a>, and bookmark our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/antarctica\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12 Amazing Ways to Explore Antarctica<\/a> for when tour companies heading to the icy continent reopen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><strong>A Grand Wildlife Tour of the Galapagos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Darwins_Finch_Galapagos_Islands.jpg\" alt=\"darwin's finch galapagos islands.\" class=\"wp-image-408799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Darwins_Finch_Galapagos_Islands.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Darwins_Finch_Galapagos_Islands-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Darwins_Finch_Galapagos_Islands-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Darwins_Finch_Galapagos_Islands-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Ryan M. Bolton\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A warmer wildlife adventure than setting out for the South Pole, Ecuador\u2019s Galapagos Islands are an adventure of a lifetime that you\u2019ll need to plan to a tee considering environmental regulations limit access to government-trained tour guides. Species unique to the islands include Galapagos penguins, tortoises, sea lions, rare birds like waved albatross and blue-footed boobies, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to look<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galapagos.org\/travel\/travel\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Galapagos Conservancy<\/a> offers travel information like its sustainability restrictions\/park rules, where to plan a dream trip, and corporate travel partners that enforce policies in line with the islands\u2019 standards. You can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/action.galapagos.org\/page\/s\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up for their newsletter here<\/a> for updates on all of those topics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><div id=\"block-185758b5-5c11-4ac1-bea1-08148ef68672\" class=\"wp-block block-editor-block-list__block has-selected-ui is-selected\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" data-block=\"185758b5-5c11-4ac1-bea1-08148ef68672\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" aria-label=\"Block: Paragraph\">\n<p class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-paragraph\" role=\"textbox\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/galapagos-island-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An Island-by-Island Guide to the Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><strong>Seeing Japan\u2019s Cherry Blossoms by Bullet Train<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cherry_Blossom_Japan_Bullet_Train.jpg\" alt=\"cherry blossom japan bullet train.\" class=\"wp-image-408791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cherry_Blossom_Japan_Bullet_Train.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cherry_Blossom_Japan_Bullet_Train-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cherry_Blossom_Japan_Bullet_Train-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cherry_Blossom_Japan_Bullet_Train-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Hit1912\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With Japan\u2019s cherry blossom festivals canceled this year, many travelers vying for this dream trip during peak season start planning up to a year in advance to ensure they\u2019ll get their ideal hotel during what\u2019s usually the busiest time of year for the country\u2019s tourism. The fast and affordable bullet trains, which were recently updated to accommodate the now-postponed Olympics, are the best way to get around the mainland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to look<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em>The Japan Rail Pass website is perhaps the best way to familiarize yourself with Japan\u2019s regions and transportation options, and it provides <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-cherry-blossom-forecast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cherry-blossom-season information here,<\/a> including information about the typical timing of peak blooms for different regions and major cities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><div id=\"block-23e061ae-f310-453d-8081-994021ca60ac\" class=\"wp-block block-editor-block-list__block has-selected-ui is-selected\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" data-block=\"23e061ae-f310-453d-8081-994021ca60ac\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" aria-label=\"Block: Paragraph\">\n<p class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-paragraph\" role=\"textbox\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/tips-seeing-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Tips for Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Japan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><strong>The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Road_Lake_Wakatipu_Queenstown_New_Zealand.jpg\" alt=\"Road Lake Wakatipu Queenstown New Zealand.\" class=\"wp-image-408811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Road_Lake_Wakatipu_Queenstown_New_Zealand.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Road_Lake_Wakatipu_Queenstown_New_Zealand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Road_Lake_Wakatipu_Queenstown_New_Zealand-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Road_Lake_Wakatipu_Queenstown_New_Zealand-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Naruedom Yaempongsa\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not familiar with New Zealand\u2019s North Island and South Island geography? Most people aren\u2019t aware you can drive both in their entirety if you plan out an appropriate route and spend at least two weeks. That\u2019s a lot of pit stops, hikes, and hotel stays to plan: Check out <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/10-best-places-to-go-in-new-zealand\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SmarterTravel\u2019s best places in New Zealand<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/how-to-do-new-zealands-north-and-south-islands-in-two-weeks-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"How to Do New Zealand's North and South Islands in Two Weeks (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Do New Zealand\u2019s North and South Islands in Two Weeks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where else to look<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newzealand.com\/int\/trips-and-driving-itineraries\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pure New Zealand provides detailed itineraries<\/a> and background information on road tripping around the country\u2019s otherworldly landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><strong>The Towers of Pain: Patagonia via Buenos Aires<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patagonia_Torres_del_Paine_Three_Giant.jpg\" alt=\"Patagonia Torres del Paine Three Giant.\" class=\"wp-image-408807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patagonia_Torres_del_Paine_Three_Giant.jpg 870w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patagonia_Torres_del_Paine_Three_Giant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patagonia_Torres_del_Paine_Three_Giant-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patagonia_Torres_del_Paine_Three_Giant-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Desislava Antonova\/Shuttestock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Patagonia\u2019s Torres del Paine (or Towers of Paine) National Park is a bucket-list item for hikers, skiers, and just about any outdoor enthusiast. The best way to conquer a trek in 800,000-square-kilometer Patagonia is with a seasoned tour company that can show you the way, but you\u2019ll still need to figure out which season you want to see this spectacular scenery in, how to get there, and if you want to tack on some time in romantic Buenos Aires since most air routes will include a stop there. See our story on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/patagonia-travel-trip-planning-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">planning a trip to Patagonia<\/a> and check out <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/patagonia-and-torres-del-paine-hiking-at-the-edge-of-the-world\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one SmarterTravel editor\u2019s experience of conquering the challenging paths in winter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Where to look<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em>The South America Tourism Office has lots of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/southamericatourism.com\/destination\/patagonia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">background information and recommended tour providers specific to Patagonia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Working from home? 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