Northern Patagonia, Argentina

Get Lost
Expeditions

Bespoke Outdoor Experiences

High-end, tailor-made expeditions across Northern Patagonia — designed from scratch and led in the field by certified guides who know these mountains, lakes and forests from the inside.

Lilo Gari guiding in Patagonia Facundo Gari on a kayak trip
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About

Where purpose
meets nature

Get Lost Expeditions designs and leads bespoke outdoor experiences in Northern Patagonia — trekking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, ski touring and journeys by boat, built around each traveler.

We work at the intersection of experience design and field guiding: researching routes, curating logistics and partners, and then being there on the ground to make it happen safely and with heart.

Our active relationships with leading national and international agencies give us a deep understanding of what today's luxury traveler expects. Through creativity and attention to detail, we build bridges between busy lives and a more nature-driven way of living.

"Our guests entrust us with the most valuable thing they have: their time."

2 Certified guides
leading every trip
5+ Outdoor disciplines
land, lake & snow
B Featured on AFAR's
B Route story
∞ Patagonian landscapes
to explore
The Guides

Choose your guide

Two guides, two paths through Patagonia. Select one to explore their background, field experience and certifications.

Lilo Gari

Certified Outdoor Guide · Experience Designer

My name is Rodrigo — but everybody calls me Lilo. I'll tell you the story behind that once we're hiking somewhere out in nature.

With a background in business administration, and a present rooted in the outdoors, I work as a certified outdoor guide and high-end experience designer. My role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and field guiding — developing new programs in the low season, fully dedicated to guests in the high.

"Patagonia has always been what makes me happy."

9 Years leading
outdoor experiences
B B Corp Certification
contributor — Esencia Patagonia

A career shaped
by the field

2017 — Present Esencia Patagonia Río Negro, Argentina

Commercial Manager & Main Guide

  • Collaborate with international agencies, delivering high-end experiences for clients from around the world — including future Antarctic and Arctic travelers.
  • Contributed to company growth from 6 to over 30 full-time staff, involved in both administrative and operational development.
  • Represented the company at international travel fairs and participated in on-site inspections with partner organizations.
  • Designed and coordinated customized experiences — trekking, kayaking, mountain biking, yacht expeditions, and helicopter tours — tailored to diverse client profiles.
  • Field guide and trip leader, ensuring safety, logistics, and service quality in remote natural environments.
  • Involved in field operations with boats and helicopters; experienced in dynamic, weather-dependent logistics.
  • Collaborated in the B Corporation certification process, contributing to sustainability and impact measurement.
2011 — 2017 Unilever · Accenture · Avon Argentina

Operations & Project Assistant

  • Coordinated loyalty programs and large-scale field projects across Argentina.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for smooth execution under time-sensitive conditions.
  • Financial reporting, cost control, and discrepancy resolution using SAP.
  • Gained experience with structured corporate systems and multitasking in high-demand environments.
Various years Working Holidays Canada & New Zealand

International Experience

  • Gained intercultural communication skills and adaptability while living and working abroad for two years.
  • Worked in hospitality and construction across two continents.

Trained for the wild

Authorization Registered Outdoor Service Provider — Nahuel Huapi National Park
Guiding Certified Trekking, Kayak & MTB Guide
Maritime STCW 75 Certification
Maritime Coastal Navigation License (Timonel Yate Motor >300HP)
Watercraft Small Craft Operation Course — KSP, aligned with PTGA standards
Safety Wilderness First Aid (WFA) — 2024
Safety Certified in Long Gun Handling and Safety — Tiro Federal Bariloche
Transport Professional Driver's License (passenger transport)
Teaching Tourism Services Instructor — ISAGM, Bariloche
Volunteer Mountain Rescue Commission (CAX), Bariloche
Kayaking ACA Level 4 — Open Water Coastal Kayaking
Languages Fluent in Spanish and English

Foundation & formation

2008 — 2012

Bachelor's Degree in
Business Administration

Universidad Católica Argentina

2024

Trekking Guide
Certification

ISAGM — Bariloche, Argentina

Experiences that stay
with you

"

The way Esencia defines all-inclusive luxury experiences is on another level, almost from another world. You touch people's hearts, anticipating our needs before we even think of them, always in the smallest details.

H.M. — Atacama Site Inspection
"

Our guide, Lilo, was an incredible find — knowledgeable, attentive, and absolutely expert at making every adventure both exciting and safe. We would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone traveling to the region.

C.Z. — Blue Parallel Private traveler
"

You are such a unique individual with your philosophy of unifying nature, spirit, mind and heart. You made us feel like your extended family. You are now part of our lives.

K.L. — Designer Trips Private traveler
"

Our only regret is not getting a picture with all 3 of us together. Our time together will always be cherished with fondness for you, your spirit, and the joy that seems to radiate from you.

S.R. — Esencia Patagonia Traveler from Texas
"

Lilo was also incredible, so incredibly passionate and a great representative for BT and Alchemy.

Jessica Wells Senior Product Manager — Black Tomato
"

You are a special person and I am grateful to have met you. Now I can always remember our awesome time in Bariloche — and I hope to see you again in October!

Jennifer Webb Kalos Golf

Facundo Gari

Sea Kayak & Adventure Guide · Logistics

Outdoor and hospitality professional with more than three years in remote and alpine environments — from the lakes of Patagonia to the fjords of Greenland and the sounds of New Zealand.

An agronomic engineer by training, Facu brings a strong focus on safety, adaptability and teamwork, and a habit of creating "wow" moments — knowing that every guest arrives with their own story.

3+ Years guiding in remote
& alpine environments
3 Countries guided
AR · GL · NZ

From Patagonia
to the Arctic

Dec 2021 — Present Esencia Patagonia Remote & lake environments, Patagonia

Kayak Guide & Logistics

  • Leads half-day kayaking excursions, ensuring guest safety and engagement.
  • Manages logistics: transport, equipment and safety briefings.
  • Delivers environmental interpretation and storytelling.
  • Provides high-standard food service in remote settings.
  • Finds effective solutions in challenging situations with limited staff and resources.
Jul — Sep 2026 Hotel Søma Sisimiut Sisimiut, Greenland

Sea Kayak & Adventure Guide

  • Guided sea kayaking tours ensuring guest safety and engagement.
  • Led hiking, e-bike and ATV excursions.
  • Delivered safety briefings and environmental interpretation.
  • Supported logistics, equipment preparation and daily tour operations for international guests.
Dec 2024 — Apr 2025 RealNZ Milford Sound, New Zealand

Crew Member — Marine Operations

  • Worked onboard commercial sightseeing vessels supporting daily cruise operations.
  • Delivered food and beverage service in a high-volume marine tourism environment.
  • Part of a multicultural crew in a fast-paced, safety-focused vessel operation.
2025 Season Coronet Peak Ski Area Queenstown, New Zealand

Alpine Resort Operations

  • Maintained safety and cleanliness in guest and staff facilities.
  • Supported operations in a high-traffic ski resort.
2022 — 2024 Vistaguay · Backcountry Patagonia Argentina

GIS Analyst · Sales Analyst

  • Analyzed geospatial data and produced maps and reports for land-use planning.
  • Managed client communication and bookings for trekking and ski trips.

Trained for the wild

SafetyWilderness First Responder (WFR)
SafetyWilderness First Aid — Expertia Capacita
MaritimeSTCW Basic Safety Training — 5 modules
WatercraftRecreational Boat Operator License — up to 7 m · 150 HP
AuthorizationKayak Guide — Nahuel Huapi National Park
GuidingMountain Guide Training — AAGM (Trekking Guide, in progress)
AlpineGlacier Travel & Ice Climbing — Club Andino Buenos Aires
EthicsLeave No Trace Certificate
LanguagesFluent in Spanish and English

Foundation & formation

2015 — 2022

Agronomic
Engineer

Universidad de Buenos Aires

2026

Trekking Guide
Certificate

Asociación Argentina de Guías de Montaña — in progress

What We Do

From dream
to summit

01

Experience Design

We create tailor-made outdoor itineraries from scratch — researching routes, curating logistics, selecting partners, and building programs that match the exact profile and expectations of each client.

  • — Bespoke itinerary development
  • — Logistics & supplier coordination
  • — Agency consultation & site inspections
  • — Product development for tour operators

02

Field Execution

We lead experiences in the field as certified guides and trip leaders — ensuring safety, service quality, and the human connection that turns a trip into a lasting memory. Some activities are delivered through a curated network of specialist partners.

  • — Trekking & mountaineering
  • — Sea kayak & SUP
  • — Mountain bike & gravel
  • — Ski touring & alpine
  • — Yacht, helicopter & heli-transfer (via partners)
  • — Private transfers & ground logistics
In the Press

As featured in

AFAR October 2026 · by Katie Jackson

Patagonia's New 231-Mile Lodge-to-Lodge Trek Is All About Protecting the Environment and Local Communities

A ten-day journey along the B Route, from Bariloche to Puerto Varas, linking B Corp–certified lodges by foot, bike, kayak and boat — with Lilo as the group's guide.

"You never know in Patagonia. Open the window tomorrow and see."

Lilo Gari, quoted in AFAR
Read the article →
Featured

The Power of Moments
in Patagonia

LANDED Travel Podcast · Episode 34

A conversation about what it means to build experiences that truly matter — the philosophy behind guiding, the magic of Northern Patagonia, and why the moment is everything.

"Patagonia has always been what makes me happy."

Listen on Spotify → Read on LANDED Travel →

The Power of Moments in Patagonia

LANDED Travel · Episode 34

Published April 2026 Full episode →

Let's create
something together

Whether you're planning a high-end expedition, looking for field guides, or want to talk about what's possible in Patagonia — we'd love to hear from you.

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