Expedition: Private transportattion, according to the itinerary.
Entrance fees to Torres del Paine National Park
Catamaran to cross Pehoe Lake
Guide (English-Spanish languages - Every day)
Lodging: -1 Night in the Las Torres Refuge (Bed (Pillow - Blanket – Sheets) + Full Board (Dinner – Breakfast – Box Lunch)
-1 Night in the Seron Campsites (Camping Site + Camping equipment (Tent + Mattress) + Full Board (Dinner – Breakfast – Box Lunch)
-1 Night in the Dickson Refuge (Bed (Pillow - Blanket – Sheets) + Full Board (Dinner – Breakfast – Box Lunch)
-1 Night in the Perros Campsites (Camping Site + Camping equipment (Tent + Mattress) + Full Board (Dinner – Breakfast – Box Lunch)
-1 Night in the Grey Refuge (Bed (Pillow - Blanket – Sheets) + Full Board (Dinner – Breakfast – Box Lunch)
-1 Night in the Paine Grande Refuge (Bed (Pillow - Blanket – Sheets) + Full Board (Dinner – Breakfast – Box Lunch)
-3 Nights in the Aquaterra Hotel o similar in Puerto Natales.
Site Transportation:
Not Included
NOT INCLUDED Flights both domestic and international Any additional nights Dinner (Day 2) Activities Day 2 (See activities with additional cost) Medical expenses Travel insurance (air medical rescue service - first aid and/or evacuation - insurance included) Personal expenses Sleeping bag and mattress Porters to carry personal belongings (including sleeping bag and mattress, available upon request with additional cost) Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks except the ones include in the menus TIPS for Driver, Guide & Porters
Itinerary
Adventure awaits!
DAY 1 - February 12th 2025
Destination
Santiago
Elevation
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Climb Time
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● Transfer in SANTIAGO AIRPORT (SCL)/SANTIAGO HOTEL (Private English) Accommodation 4 stars: Altiplanico Bellas Artes (Standard) http://www.altiplanico.cl/ An old heritage house located one block from the subway and in front of the Museum of Fine Arts, historic center of Santiago. Design, location and a professional team are offered to our guests to have an exclusive and unforgettable experience. The Hotel- Home concept is an invitation to spend worry-free guaranteed moments. Our hotel is fully equipped with high-quality, high tech facilities to provide the comfort that our visitors expect.
DAY 2 - February 13th 2025
Destination
Santiago de Chile - Puerto Natales
Elevation
--
Climb Time
n/a
● Transfer out SANTIAGO HOTEL/SANTIAGO AIRPORT (SCL) (Private English) ● Transfer in PUERTO NATALES AIRPORT (PNT)/PUERTO NATALES HOTEL (Private English) ● Briefing at a downtown office Transfers in/out to the briefing are not included because the meeting point is located at just 300 meters from the suggested hotel. You can eaily go by walking on your own. Meals Included: Breakfast Accommodation 3 stars: Costaustralis Hotel (Standard) https://www.hotelcostaustralis.com/ A stay at Hotel Costaustralis places you in the heart of Puerto Natales, offering a panoramic view of the Patagonian Andes and the Fjord of Last Hope. With its elegant chateau-style architecture, stylishly comfortable rooms and central location, Hotel Costaustralis is one of the best and most affordable hotels for exploring Puerto Natales and Patagonia.
DAY 3 - February 14th 2025
Destination
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine
Elevation
--
Climb Time
Approx 8-10 hours
● Transfer PUERTO NATALES HOTEL/TORRES DEL PAINE CAMPING with roundtrip Hike to Las Torres Lookout Point + Box Lunch (Private English) Details: 2 Hour Transfer to Torres del Paine National Park 8-10 Hour Round-Trip Hike, 21 km / 13 mi. Technical difficulty: Moderate (Time8 hours 52 minutes) Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner Accommodation Camp site: Camping Central (Four Season Tent) Located at the beginning of the W Circuit in Las Torres sector 250 meters from Refugio Torre Central. Camping features shared bathroom facilities with hot water and shampoo/conditioner dispensers are available. Towels are not provided. Guests sleep in 4 season tents. Guests are encouraged to bring their own sleeping liner.
DAY 4 - February 15th 2025
Destination
Trek from Camping Las Torres to Serón
Elevation
--
Climb Time
approx 4-5 hours
● English-Speaking Guide for Trekking to the next camp -Camping Serón- + Box Lunch (Private English) Our path takes us through a very old forest of beech trees where we may hear woodpeckers or find fresh puma tracks. Today’s 9 km hike (5.6 miles) is the Circuit’s easiest and takes us along a well-marked, slightly sloping trail. Along the way, an exceptional view of Paine Chico Mountain will accompany us. Our destination is Serón Campsite, where we’ll set up camp and enjoy a replenishing dinner. Details: 4-5 Hour Hike, 9 km / 5.6 mi. Technical difficulty. Moderate (Time4 hours 22 minutes) Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner Accommodation Camp site: Serón Camping (Four Season Tent) Located at 4 hours trek from Las Torres sector, it is the eastern side of the National Park and at the beginning of the Paine Massif Circuit. It features shared bathroom facilities and showers. Their guests sleep in 4-season tents, MSR and Hilleberg (3 person capacity) or similar, based on twin-share occupancy.
DAY 5 - February 16th 2025
Destination
Serón to Dickson
Elevation
--
Climb Time
approx 6-7 hours
● English-Speaking Guide for Trekking to the next camp -Camping Dickson- + Box Lunch (Private English) At the beginning of the Paine River we’ll see the curved peak of Cerro Cubo, as well as Lake Dickson (a lake straddling Chile and Argentina). Tonight, we’ll set up camp at Dickson Campsite. Details: 6-7 Hour Hike, 18.5 km / 11.5 mi. Technical difficulty. Moderate (Time8 hours 24 minutes) Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner Accommodation Camp site: Camping Dickson (Four Season Tent) Camping Dickson features an exceptional location on the edge of Lake Dickson with wonderful views over the mountains. It is a must-stay-spot for the Paine Massif Circuit. Camping features shared bathroom facilities and hot shower. (Hot water available from 6pm to 9pm) Our guests sleep in 4-season tents, MSR and Hilleberg (3 person capacity) or similar, based on twin-share occupancy.
DAY 6 - February 17th 2025
Destination
Dickson to Los Perros
Elevation
--
Climb Time
approx 5 hours
● English-Speaking Guide for Trekking to the next camp -Camping Los Perros- + Box Lunch (Private English) Often touted as one of the most beautiful sections of this wilder side of Torres del Paine, we’ll hike through ancient beech forests, wander undulating trails and follow Los Perros River. Mountains, waterfalls and lush vegetation will never be far away, as our trail crosses the river via suspension bridge and arrives at the base of our second terminal moraine; this time belonging to Glacier Los Perros, a hanging glacier that feeds the crystalline lagoon at its base. A final half hour hike takes us to today’s destination, Los Perros Campsite. Tonight’s campsite is the only one on the Circuit without hot showers and standard bathroom facilities such as flushing toilets. Details: 5 Hour Hike, 9 km / 5.6 mi. Technical difficulty: Difficult (Time9 hours 41 minutes) Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner Accommodation Camp site: Camping Los Perros (Four Season Tent) The most basic campsite of Paine Massif Circuit. It is located in the beautiful southern beech forest. Facilities are limited, camping only features one cold shower. Their guests sleep in 4-season tents, MSR and Hilleberg (3 person capacity) or similar, based on twin- share occupancy.
DAY 7 - February 18th 2025
Destination
Los Perros to Grey via the Famous John Garner Pass
Elevation
John Garner Pass 3900 feet
Climb Time
approx 10 hours
● English-Speaking Guide for Trekking to the next camp -Camping Grey- + Box Lunch (Private English) Of course, your efforts will be more than rewarded with some of Torres del Paine’s most heart-stirring landscapes, experienced by very few visitors to Torres del Paine. We’ll begin along a clear trail through forests, then make our way through swamp-like section before beginning our ascent to the John Garner Pass. At this Pass, 1,200 meters (3,937 ft.) above sea level, Patagonia’s famous winds are strong and the views across Grey Glacier and of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field’s still unexplored peaks are astonishing. The trail now takes you alongside the glacier, ascending and descending through forests of fallen trees and beneath the imposing, almost muscular granite walls of Cordon Olguín. As we come closer to Grey Glacier we may see an ice calving (where chunks of ice break off a glacier’s edge). Tonight we’ll recharge at Grey Campsite. Details: 10-11 Hour Hike, 22 km / 13.6 mi. Technical difficulty: Difficult (Time9 hours 41 minutes) Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner Accommodation Camp site: Camping Grey (Four Season Tent) Just outside of the Refugio is a designated camp are surrounded by Lenga trees.Camping Grey is also part of the W Circuit and Paine Massif Circuit. Shared bathrooms with hot shower and shampoo/conditioner dispensers are available. Guests sleep in MSR or Hilleberg 4-season tents with a sleeping mat and sleeping bag. Towels are not provided and guests are encouraged to bring their own sleeping liner.
DAY 8 - February 19th, 2025
Destination
Grey to Paine Grande
Elevation
--
Climb Time
approx 3 hours
Details: 3.5 Hour Hike, 11 km / 6.8 mi. Technical difficulty. Moderate (Time2 hours 56 minutes) Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner Later, we’ll have lunch at the Refugio and hike to Pehoe Lake. (Note: You have to choose one activity for the group or Ice Hike on Grey Glacier or 2.5hours Kayak Excursion on Grey Lake, both activities are in regular shared service with other passengers)
Accommodation Camp site: Paine Grande Camping (Four Season Tent) Located on the edge of Lake Pehoé, with beautiful views to Cuernos del Paine and Paine Grande Mountain, Camping Paine Grande is the starting or ending point for Glacier Grey and French Valley trails, as well as part of the W Circuit and Paine Massif Circuit. Guests sleep in 4 season tents. Shared bathrooms with hot showers are available. Towels are not provided. Guests are encouraged to bring their own sleeping liner.
DAY 9 - February 20th, 2025
Destination
Trek the French Valley and Transfer to Puerto Natales
Elevation
--
Climb Time
approx 7-8 hours
Details: 7-8 Hour Hike, 17 km / 10.5 mi 35 Minutes by Catamaran (included) Meals Included: Breakfast & Box Lunch Accommodation 3 stars: Costaustralis Hotel (Standard) https://www.hotelcostaustralis.com/ A stay at Hotel Costaustralis places you in the heart of Puerto Natales, offering a panoramic view of the Patagonian Andes and the Fjord of Last Hope. With its elegant chateau-style architecture, stylishly comfortable rooms and central location, Hotel Costaustralis is one of the best and most affordable hotels for exploring Puerto Natales and Patagonia.
DAY 10 - February 21st, 2025
Destination
Return to Santiago
Elevation
--
Climb Time
n/a
Transfer from PUERTO NATALES HOTEL/PUERTO NATALES AIRPORT (PNT) to Santiago Airport/Santiago Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast Accommodation 4 stars: Altiplanico Bellas Artes http://www.altiplanico.cl/ An old heritage house located one block from the subway and in front of the Museum of Fine Arts, historic center of Santiago. Design, location and a professional team are offered to our guests to have an exclusive and unforgettable experience. The Hotel- Home concept is an invitation to spend worry-free guaranteed moments. Our hotel is fully equipped with high-quality, high tech facilities to provide the comfort that our visitors expect.
DAY 11 - February 22nd, 2025
Destination
Return to Home
Elevation
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Climb Time
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Transfer to Santiago Airport to return home or continue on your own adventure!
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