Patagonia – Torres del Paine National Park. Is one of the most spectacular parts of the Patagonia region and the southern Andes; located at the southern tip of the Americas. The park is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and one of the most visited in Chile. Torres del Paine lies between the Andes Mountains and the Patagonian Steppe in southern Chile giving on to the Atlantic coast. So then, it is an area of great scenic beauty; with many ridges, crags, glaciers, waterfalls, rivers, lakes and lagoons.
Then; this itinerary will cover the striking pointed peaks and massive glaciers of the Paine Massif and Southern Patagonia Ice Field; along what is popularly known as the “W” route based on its circuit shape.
El Calafate & El Chaltén. El Calafate is a very charming town of double-pitched roofs and colorful gardens that always offers a friendly welcome to its travelers, plus it is also the gateway to the lakes, Andes and Southern Patagonian glaciers, namely the Perito Moreno Glacier. El Chaltén is a Patagonian small town often proclaimed as the «National Trekking Capital of Argentina,» but it is also well-renowned for amazing climbing, camping, horseback riding, fishing, rafting, and many other outdoor activities. You’ll participate in some famous treks, including Mt. Fitzroy, and other activities here in Patagonian Argentina.
Following in just over a week; you will trek through almost 65 miles (100 km) of trails and stay at a variety of lodges; shelters (refugios) or camping for the overnights. After all; this tour is best suited for experienced trekkers; or physically-fit adventurers who are willing to practice hiking trails with, at times, demanding conditions. Crowds of trekkers/travellers are more prevalent during the high season; which also overlaps with pleasant summer weather in the Southern Hemisphere.
Included Chile
All camping Equipment (incl. sleeping bags)
Professional bilingual guide
Campsites or Refugio Reservations
Full meal service at refugios during the regular season, full meal service with our cook at camp during the winter season. (B,L,D)
Argentina
3* Hotels in Argentina (4 nights)
Meals – breakfast & boxed lunches
Professional bilingual guide
Bus from Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Private transport and transfers
Airport Transfers
Not Included
International or Domestic Airfares
Hotels before & after (can be organised as part of trip)
Tips for crew
Any additional extras
Catamaran to Pudeto on last day $34 usd per person.
Park entrance fees to be paid for in cash at the National parks
Joining Arrangements
There will be a pre-trek briefing held usually the evening before departure, at your hotel, to go over the details of the trek and any specific requirements not already captured.
Food & Water
Prior to setting off we recommend you steer clear of street food and only eat in good restaurants, to avoid any stomach complaints. Likewise with tap water, it is largely untreated, please only consume bottled water only or sterilised water if you have the right equipment.
Special Diets
We’ll ensure that we cater for all of your dietary needs, at the point of booking we’ll collect this information from you. We can secure special menu requests also for your trek party.
Trekking Crew
We are able to customise our treks to suit you, but usually our treks are guided by a professional bilingual guide, porter to carry camping equipment (passenger horses also available on request). They become a large part of your trekking expedition and it’s a great experience working together.
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Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine - Lago Pehoe - Trekking Mirador Base Torres
On the first day, you’ll leave together with your guide and arrive at Torres del Paine National Park. Your guide will help you organize your entrance into the park. (FYI: The bus journey lasts about two and a half hours (112 km).)
You will start early towards one of the park's most famous landmarks, the Mirador Base Torres. During the first part of the trail, you will walk through the pampas and cross the Ascencio River, then head up about 3 km until you reach the Paso de los Vientos, which gives you incredible views of the valley and lakes.
You will continue until you reach the Chilean Refuge, then head into a forest of lengas eventually reaching La Morena, where the hardest part of the trekking begins. You’ll walk along a rocky path until you reach the spectacular Mirador Base Torres. Later you will descend towards the Central Sector to have dinner and sleep.
Meals: Boxed Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camping Base Torres
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Base Torres - Lago Pudeto – Paine Grande
Today, leaving after breakfast from Sector Central (base Torres), you’ll connect from Lake Pudeto to Paine Grande by catamaran. This is a 40-minute journey that is awe-inspiring across Lake Pudeto giving a magnificent view of the Cuernos Mountain Range, & you’ll have a trek in the afternoon to the Mirador Carreta on arrival to Paine Grande. In the evening, a delicious meal awaits, and time to relax in the evening before rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Refugio or Camping Paine Grande
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Trek to Waterfalls, Cuernos Mirador, Lago Nordenskjold & Trekking Sector Francés & Britanico
Today you’ll trek around 13.5 km bordering Lake Nordenskjöld, Cerro Almirante Nieto, and the impressive Cuernos del Paine. During the trek, you will have beautiful views of granite-formed mountains, lakes, and zones where you can appreciate the abundant flora and fauna of this Patagonian Park.
Reaching the viewpoint of the Valley Frances, from here you’ll have one of the most breathtaking images of the circuit: the view towards the valley flanked by the hills of Paine Grande and Northern Horn amongst others.
You will have dinner and sleep in Paine Grande.
Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Refugio or Camping Paine Grande
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Trekking to the sector Glacier Grey
Today you’ll reach the third milestone of this famous circuit, a place that offers an unforgettable postcard of the park, the wonderful Grey Glacier. The path begins along Paine Grande Hill, the highest point of the Massif (3,050m), with incredible views towards its hanging glaciers. Walking between Ñirres, Coigües, and Notros, you’ll reach the first Mirador of Lago Gray where you’ll see numerous pieces of glacier floating in the lake.
Kayaking in the lake in the afternoon.
Continuing walking with the impressive view of the Grey Glacier until reaching the Grey Refuge. Lunch will be taken here (or a boxed lunch along the way depending on time), then you will return to the Paine Grande Sector, where you'll stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Refugio or Camping Grey or Paine Grande
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Return to Puerto Natales
Today in the late morning, you’ll take the catamaran that will take you to Pudeto. There will be a bus that will take you back to Puerto Natales.
Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch.
Accommodation: Puerto Natales
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Transfer from Puerto Natales to El Calafate. Overnight El Calafate
Collection from your Hotel and transfer to the bus station. 7.30 am bus from Puerto Natales directly through to El Calafate, arriving at around 2 pm. Afternoon free at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: El Calafate, Rucanel
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Trekking the Pathways and/or Mini-Trekking Glacier Perito Moreno (Mini-trekking depends on availability and season, +$500 USD per person).
The tour starts with a collection from your hotel in El Calafate. You will board our comfortable buses, where our tour guides will give you information on the place, the glacier, and the tour on our way to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Once you arrive at “Bajo de las Sombras” port (located on Route 11, 70 Km from El Calafate), you’ll board a ship to cross Lago Rico and descend on the opposite coast, after a 20-minute navigation in front of the stunning south face of Glaciar Perito Moreno.
When you disembark, you will be welcomed by our expert mountain guides, who will lead you to a cozy shelter with a privileged view of the glacier. Here starts the trekking! We will start by walking along the coast of the lake, keeping our eyes on the glacier so that we can experience all ice carvings. Then, the guides will give a talk about glaciology.
When we reach the glacier side, with its amazing shades of blue ice framing the landscape, you will be divided into subgroups of up to 20 people each and you will have the crampons and helmets fitted, which are provided by the company. This tour is highly personalized (one guide every up to 10 passengers). Once on the glacier, you will hear the safety instructions and you will walk to enjoy this frozen paradise, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1981.
The level of difficulty of this walk is moderate. The surface of the ice is irregular, but firm and safe. During the trekking, you will be able to see a variety of typical glacier features, such as deep cracks, blue moulins, huge seracs, and turquoise ponds.
At the end of the ice trekking, you will walk on the area around the glacier and the side moraine, from where you will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of Glaciar Perito Moreno, the mountains, and the lake.
Meals: Breakfast & Boxed Lunch
Accommodation: El Calafate, Rucanel
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Trek Mirador Laguna de Los Tres: Mt. Fitzroy
Morning Bus to El Chaltén and trek 2D/1N Mt. Fitzroy Trek
Departure: 08:00 am Calafate-El Chaltén arrive: 10:40 am
Meeting point at the office: 11:00 am
San Martin 55, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz—3 minutes from the bus station. Take a taxi.
On departure with your group, you’ll leave El Chaltén travelling the 12 km that separates us from the Río Eléctrico along a winding gravel road following the Río de las Vueltas. During the tour, important information about the area is transmitted, and descents are made at panoramic points. Once at the Río Eléctrico, the 17 km walk in total will begin, bordering the Río Blanco, where after an hour and crossing beautiful Lenga and Ñire forests, you will reach the Mirador del Glacier Piedras Blancas, where you will see an incredible frontal view of the glacier.
Continuing along the trail you will reach the Poincenot area with a unique view of the glacier and surrounding granite needles. There begins the ascent of about 300 meters that in 90 minutes allows us to discover the Laguna de los Tres and appreciate the central wall of the hill in all its magnitude.
Then the descent will begin, and about 20 minutes after leaving the Poincenot area behind, we will reach the Fitz Camp Base Camp to enjoy a snack, dinner, and rest.
Viewpoints: Mirador Mt Fitzroy & Laguna Capri
Fitzroy Hike Length: 21 km / 13.0 miles
Elevation Gain: +1,103 m / +3,620 ft
Duration: 7 – 10 hrs
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Trek Laguna Torre
The first hour of the morning is an unforgettable moment in this sector; the proximity of the central wall of the hill reflecting the reddish colour of the sun is usually an indelible memory. You’ll enjoy breakfast and prepare to continue our walk. Saying goodbye to Fitz Camp by advancing along the path of the Madre and Hija lagoons that in about two hours connect with the path to Cerro Torre, to arrive an hour later at the foot of the Torre lagoon.
Around noon, the view of the Grande glacier, the Solo Hill, the Torre, Eger, and Stanhard needles is the right setting to enjoy our lunch. From there, always following the course of the Fitzroy River, you’ll continue the descent until arriving in about 3 hours at the town of El Chaltén, where your adventure ends.
But if after breakfast someone prefers to stay and enjoy the area, they can do so without any problems, and around noon they can return along the Capri lagoon trail and the Matzen ranch lookout point, arriving at El Chalten in approximately three hours.
Fitz Camping Service
The tent is set up for two people with a sleeping bag and insulation, and the service can be provided on a single basis. Includes dinner and breakfast provided in a dome restaurant. Dinner is 3 courses, the main course offers two menu options of your choice, and drinks are not included in the service. Breakfast is provided in abundance and with a variety of products. After the trek, you’ll transfer to El Chaltén bus station and take an evening bus to El Calafate.
Included
Transfer El Chaltén - Río Eléctrico
Box lunch and Dinner
Accommodation at Fitz Camp (1 night)
Mountain Guide Service
Departure: 7:00 pm – Arrival: 9:40 pm for collection and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: El Calafate, Rucanel.
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Transfer to El Calafate Airport
Transfer in local transport to El Calafate & take your domestic flight out to Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile.
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