Journeys into the living wild of Patagonia
DISCONNECT TO CONNECT
Small, contemplative expeditions through Chile's wild,
designed so you return home renewed and fully alive.
HOW WE TRAVEL
Our expeditions move slowly on purpose:
room to notice, to breathe, and to
reconnect with what truly matters.
Depth over distance, presence over pace.Every guide, every lodge, every table is local.
Your journey supports the families who protect this wild, so the landscapes that welcome you flourish for generations to come.
The pace of the land
THE DIFFERENCE
Most see Patagonia through glass.
You will stand on it.
TRAVELING WITH ROSSANA
A THERAPEUTIC
SENSE OF PACE
Her background in occupational therapy defines the rhythm of each day:
she observes the group's energy and confidence, knowing exactly when to move forward or simply take a pause.
Her training in botany will help you understand the landscape.
YOUR HOST IN PATAGONIA
Rossana Barría Ailef
Founder, Private Host & Journey Designer
Raised in the Los Lagos Region, between urban life and the countryside of Hornopirén, Rossana combines an intimate knowledge of southern Chile with the perspective gained from traveling to over 30 countries. Her background in botany and occupational therapy allows her to help you interpret the landscape while carefully managing the pace of the journey, ensuring you can experience every moment with confidence, curiosity, and time to observe.
As the founder of Rayen Travels, she personally knows the guides, hosts, accommodations, and collaborators who make each expedition possible. These relationships open the doors to an intimate and human Patagonia: sharing time with local families in their fields, orchards, and homes, and understanding the territory through their stories and ways of life. Rossana connects every place, encounter, and detail so that you can dedicate yourself fully to being present.
FIRMLY ROOTED
IN THE LAND
The people behind every accommodation, table, and experience are genuine relationships, not just names on a supplier list.
When Patagonia changes the plan, we will always find a way to keep enjoying the journey.
A GLOBAL &
LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Years of traveling and living abroad, combined with three working languages (EN, DE, ES), bring an international perspective without losing the authenticity of someone who grew up here, giving you an insight that will help you take an authentic Patagonia home with you.
CHOOSE YOUR WAY
Three ways to travel with us
Scheduled Group Departures
Glaciers of Patagonia · Hosted by Rossana Barría Ailef
Join Rossana and a small group of fellow travellers on our signature 11-day journey along the Carretera Austral, with local guides and thoughtfully coordinated logistics.
New Year Expedition
27 December 2026–6 January 2027
Late Summer Expedition
28 February–10 March 2027
Autumn Colours Expedition
14–24 March 2027
Marble caves, glaciers and wild rivers
Discover General Carrera Lake, San Rafael and Calluqueo glaciers, and Patagonia National Park, with local guides and encounters along the Carretera Austral.
2027/28 and 2028/29 travel seasons on request
Further departure dates have not yet been published.
Private — Family & Friends
A journey reserved exclusively for your own group, with dates arranged individually. Share Chile and Patagonia with family and friends, with experiences and a pace tailored to your preferences.
Private Patagonia tours, at your pace
Explore the Carretera Austral, Chile’s Lake and Volcano District or Argentine Patagonia with local guides. Combine scenic drives, national parks, glacier excursions and time with local hosts, choosing walks and activities that suit your group.
Rayen Mawida Travels coordinates accommodation, ground transport and experiences. Tell us your group size, preferred dates and activity level so we can shape your private journey.
For families of different ages or friends with varied interests, we start with what you want to share. Let us know whether you prefer gentle walks, more demanding hikes or mainly scenic excursions, and how much time you would like for rest and local encounters.
Tailor Made — Chile & Patagonia
A bespoke itinerary developed around your interests, preferences and travel dates. Explore Chile and Patagonia through a journey designed individually for you, with thoughtfully coordinated local experiences.
Custom Chile itineraries, designed locally
Connect the lakes and volcanoes of southern Chile with the Carretera Austral, the Route of Parks of Patagonia or Argentine Patagonia. Add Rapa Nui for a different perspective on Chile.
Rayen Mawida Travels is a Chile-based tour operator. We help you combine hiking, botany, wildlife, local culture and scenic journeys, coordinating guides, accommodation and ground transport around your priorities and available time.
Your journey can focus on native forests, landscapes shaped by ice or the communities that bring the territory to life. Share your accommodation preferences and desired trip length, too, so we can suggest connections between destinations that make sense for your journey.
A Rayen expedition is measured
in depth, not distance.
Four principles hold every journey.
Small by
designThe group is kept intentionally small so that nature remains close. This allows you to enjoy its vastness in silence, listen to the stories carried by the Patagonian wind, and let each day adapt to you.
Locally
connectedEvery property and experience belongs to a family native to the region. Your journey supports the local community and the environment, remaining in the hands of those who inhabit the territory and preserve its beauty.
Experience with
your sensesWhere others simply cover distances by car, you tread upon the land itself. We cover an average of 110 km per day, at most.
The most extraordinary part of Patagonia begins where the road ends.
Guided by
locals
Your guides live on this land and are fully certified to lead you through it. They open doors, share stories, reveal their customs, and show you the beautiful, hidden corners known only to those who have grown up in this territory.
"You will not need a vacation from your vacation."
What our travelers tell us, again and again
Glaciers of Patagonia
THE FLAGSHIP EXPEDITION
Discover the glaciers, marble caves and wild landscapes of Chilean Patagonia on an 11-day journey along the Carretera Austral, hosted by Rossana.
11 days · Small-group departures with Rossana
New Year
27 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027Late Summer
28 Feb – 10 Mar 2027Autumn Colours
14–24 Mar 2027
CONSERVATION IS THE JOURNEY
Rayen Mawida means the flower of the mountain.
Every expedition is built on local hands and rural ecotourism.Conservation lives at the heart of the journey… it is the point.
The landscapes that welcome you keep thriving,
thanks to your visit
100%
Local guides
& lodges
Discover the
7 states of ice
11 days
National
Parks
3
IN THEIR WORDS
"I returned changed.
Rayen Travels opened a Patagonia
we could never have found alone."
Ralph, Germany