In the far southern reaches of South America, Patagonia beckons adventurers with its striking landscape. Rugged mountain peaks, deep valley vistas, pristine lakes, virgin forests, coastal cliffs and more combine to make this semi-arid land a paradise for nature lovers and photographers alike.
If you’ve ever seen a photo like this…
Hiking trail at Torres del Paine National Park in PatagoniaLas Torres Patagonia
…and thought, “I have to go see that turquoise water for myself,” now’s your chance. Las Torres Patagonia is offering an all-expense-paid trip (including airfare) for 10 lucky winners to travel to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile and stay at the all-inclusive Las Torres Patagonia hotel for five days.
Las Torres Patagonia’s “10 Volunteers for 10 Days” contest isn’t just a chance to travel to Patagonia for free. It’s also a “voluntourism” opportunity to do some good while you enjoy the scenery by helping rebuild the trail leading to Base Torres in Torres del Paine National Park. Rehabilitating this trail, which has been badly damaged and eroded, will help people experience the park safely while protecting the ecosystem.
“Las Torres Patagonia has a generational commitment to the regeneration and longevity of this beautiful Chilean region,” said Josian Yaksic, CEO of Las Torres Patagonia. “More than ever, it is prudent to acknowledge the changing landscape and take action for its survival. We are thrilled to welcome passionate travelers to not only contribute to the future of one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, but also experience it firsthand through voluntourism.”
HOW TO ENTER THE “10 VOLUNTEERS FOR 10 DAYS” CONTEST:
Before midnight Pacific time on Mar 15th, 2024, share a video (less than two minutes) on Instagram or Facebook describing what sustainability and ecotourism mean to you, or why you believe it is important.
– All video entries must tag @lastorres.patagonia and include the hashtag #PatagoniaVoluntourism.
– The Instagram account or Facebook post must be set to “public.”
– Must be 21 years or older, live in the U.S. or Canada, and be in apt condition to carry out strenuous, hands-on activity.
– Entrants must enter their contact information on the Las Torres website in order to be contacted with a winning announcement.
What exactly will the trip entail? After arriving at Chile’s Puerto Natales Airport, volunteers will begin their journey at Hotel Las Torres, an upscale all-inclusive hotel at the entrance of Torres del Paine National Park. During their five-day trip, travelers will combine trail work, rest and exploration in one of the world’s most impressive environments. Torres del Paine is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, aiming to reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use.
With ecotourism and voluntourism on the rise, people have more opportunities than ever to combine their love for exploring our incredible Earth with helping sustain its natural wonders for generations to come. At Torres del Paine, this 10-day volunteer project will contribute to a new era of gentle-grade trails, which will allow more people to enjoy the iconic “three towers” for which the park is named and maintain the ecosystem’s legacy.
Get those videos posted for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. See the Las Torres website for full contest details.