"Wild peaks and whisky instead of pisco"
World Famous
Torres del Paine
Chile
Granite towers, glaciers, and turquoise lakes at the edge of Patagonia.
European Alternative
Scottish Highlands
United Kingdom
Rugged peaks, misty glens, wild lochs, and ancient castles.
The True Cost
Average prices from London
World
Torres del Paine
flight
Europe
Scottish Highlands
train
€1267
True price saved
True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.
2.5t
Less CO₂
99%
Emission reduction
Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.
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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices
Torres del Paine
by flight · 13,291km
Scottish Highlands
by train · 687km
from €90
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Torres del Paine
Scottish Highlands
Why These Two?
Both offer dramatic, windswept mountain scenery with jagged peaks and wild nature.
Travelling to Torres del Paine
By flight · 13,500 km
CO₂: 2,511 kg
Travelling to Scottish Highlands
By train · 1,100 km
CO₂: 31 kg(99% less)
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Photo · Torres del Paine by Unsplash · Scottish Highlands by Unsplash