On the southern tip of South America straddling Chile, Argentina and the Andes lies Patagonia, a wild and far flung region with little settlement but big landscapes. Wide sweeping plains give way to mountains that tower in the horizon with granite peaks that scratch the skyline. Huge glaciers crash into the blue lakes that form at their melting point, and icy breezes blow icebergs to the shorelines.

In every direction of Patagonia paints a worthy sight. It truly is a place you need to see to believe. Here are just a few highlights from a recent tour of Chile and Argentina's Patagonia, previously posted on tour leader Rachel's instagram:

Take the long way home. @adventuresabroadtravel | | #Chile | | #Patagonia

A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 17, 2015 at 5:48pm PST

Photographic proof that Torres Del Paine is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I have another 1500 pieces of evidence collected today alone. @adventuresabroadtravel | | #Chile A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 15, 2015 at 2:08pm PST

A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 23, 2015 at 5:18pm PST

All roads lead to adventure. @adventuresabroadtravel | | #Chile | | #Patagonia A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 16, 2015 at 11:12am PST

If only there were some views on this walk. Said no one ever. @adventuresabroadtravel || #Argentina || #Patagonia

A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 17, 2015 at 12:24pm PST

Trekking at the end of the world, Ushuaia. @adventuresabroadtravel | | #Argentina A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 21, 2015 at 12:57pm PST

The more you know, the less you need. -Yvon Chouinard @adventuresabroadtravel | | #Chile | | #Patagonia

A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 22, 2015 at 4:53am PST

Just a little mountain day dream. A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 18, 2015 at 12:32pm PST

Repeat after me: I think I can, I think I can. Didn't get to climb these peaks on this trip, but will some day. It's nice having a long life ahead of you. What's on your bucket list? @adventuresabroadtravel | | #Chile | | #Patagonia

A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 18, 2015 at 10:41am PST

Mother nature is a beautiful thing. @adventuresabroadtravel | | #Argentina | | #Patagonia A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 26, 2015 at 5:06am PST

Ice, ice baby. Did I get that song in your head now? @adventuresabroadtravel | | #Argentina | | #Patagonia

A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 18, 2015 at 5:24pm PST

Don't forget to look up. @adventuresabroadtravel || #Argentina | | #Patagonia A photo posted by Rachel Kristensen (@meandertheworld) on Nov 12, 2015 at 12:55pm PST

These photos were taken on an Adventures Abroad tour of Argentina & Chile.

If you are interested in South America, you’ll want to tour Argentina and check out our Chile tours.