Trekking in Torres del Paine
Experience the trails of Patagonia
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Discover the magnificent Landscapes of Torres de Paine, live the experience of walking in different paths where Glaciers, Lakes and impressive Mountains will be your travel partners.
Day 1 Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Upon arrival at the airport of Punta Arenas, a transfer will await you to take you to Puerto Natales leading you through the typical Pampa Steppes of the Magellan Region. You will encounter various animals like sheep, ñandus and a variety of birds. Shortly after leaving the airport you will make a detour to the penguin breeding colony at Seno Otway and then continue to the charming town of Puerto Natales, situated on the banks of the última Esperanza Bay. Overnight at a hotel in Puerto Natales.
Day 2 Puerto Natales - Hiking Base La Torres
After breakfast you will leave Puerto Natales. In two hours a transfer will take you to Torres del Paine National Park, the starting point of your trek. It will be a spectacular walk to the base of the amazing "Towers" of the Paine Massif, the view onto the three pink granite towers that made the park famous, will fascinate you. Dinner and overnight at Hostel Chileno in the Ascencio Valley. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 3 Refugio Chileno - Refugio Los Cuernos
Today you will hike along Lake Nordensköld below the imposing hanging glaciers of the Paine Massif to your hostel at Los Cuernos. Dinner and overnight at hostel. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 4 Refugio Los Cuernos - French Valley – Lake Pehoe
After breakfast you will start a great trek into the most beautiful valley of the park - Valle Frances. The natural setting is magnificent; on your way up you will be surrounded by high peaks, huge granite walls and hanging glaciers on all sides. In the afternoon you will descend to Pehoe Lake to rest and spend the night. Dinner and overnight at Paine Grande Lodge. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 5 Hike to Glacier Grey
Today you will enjoy a relatively easy hike to the immense Glacier Grey. You will trek along the eastern shoreline of the Lake Grey through a beautiful landscape. Enjoy impressive views of the lake with its numerous giant icebergs. In the afternoon you will arrive at the glacier lookout to see the glacier wall and vibrant blue icebergs close up. Overnight and dinner at Hostel Grey. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 6 Boat trip on Lake Grey - Rio Serrano
In the morning you will cross the Lake Grey by boat and land on the beach at the southern end of the lake. Here you will disembark and hike along the beautiful beach to the Hostería Lago Grey where you can take a rest and have a coffee. From the hostería you will be transferred to the western side of the park to arrive in the sector Serrano River in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the cabins of Cabañas del Paine. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 7 Rio Serrano & Boat trip to Puerto Natales
After an early breakfast you will leave Torres del Paine and start your navigation down the Serrano River to Mount Balmaceda. On the way you will have great views of the Southern Ice Field. Go for a short hike below the towering Mount Balmaceda and have lunch before embarking the boat back to Puerto Natales in the early afternoon. Overnight at a hotel in Puerto Natales. (Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 8 Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
A transfer will take you to the airport of Punta Arenas or a downtown hotel in due course. (Breakfast)
| Season (mm/dd/yyyy) | Categories | Double | Sgl Supl | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2009 - 03/31/2010 | Tourist | USD 1399 | USD239 |
Program includes:
- Transfers from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas.
- 7 overnights with breakfast (2 nights at hotel in Puerto Natales, 4 nights with bunk beds in refuge in NP Torres del Paine, 1 night at hotel in NP Torres del Paine).
- lunch boxes and dinners on Days 2 to 6, lunch on Day 7.
- navigation on lake Grey, navigation on river Serrano in Zodiac boats, navigation from Mt Balmaceda to Puerto Natales, entrance fees.
Not included:
- Sleeping bag, muleteer or porter fees, beverages, beer, wine or liquor during meals and any other personal expenditures.
- Single occupancy only in hotel rooms.
Please note: Please inform travellers that big suitcases cannot be transported on Zodiac boat trip on Rio Serrano; only smaller suitcases can be accepted, the rest of the luggage will be transported by land. Tourists must carry their own backpack on this private trip. The service of porter can be offered and is quoted additionally. The itinerary may be changed because of weather conditions.
Please ask for a private alternative with guide PLEASE NOTICE: PROGRAM IS ONLY POSSIBLE FROM NOVEMBER 1st TO MARCH 31st
