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Trip facts
Duration
7 days
Location
Patagonia, Chile
Coordinates
51.7322° S, 72.5035° W
Service level
Guided
Pacing
Balanced
This is the ultimate Patagonian Adventure offering hiking, kayaking and horseback riding around Torres Del Paine National Park! Discover the magnificent granitic peaks of the Torres del Paine which soar almost 2000m (6500 feet) above the Patagonian Steppe. The tour starts with an overnight stay in a rustic family run ranch and a day of horse backing riding before continuing on to the national park itself. Hike up the magnificent French Valley with its hanging glaciers and miniature beech forests. Enjoy com
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This is the ultimate Patagonian Adventure offering hiking, kayaking and horseback riding around Torres Del Paine National Park! Discover the magnificent granitic peaks of the Torres del Paine which soar almost 2000m (6500 feet) above the Patagonian Steppe. The tour starts with an overnight stay in a rustic family run ranch and a day of horse backing riding before continuing on to the national park itself. Hike up the magnificent French Valley with its hanging glaciers and miniature beech forests. Enjoy comfortable accommodation in the parks well maintained mountain refugios. Hike up to and across Glacier gray and see its giant blue crevasses and the massive Southern Ice fields. The last day ends with a kayaking tour of Lago Grey before returning to Puerto Natales.
*Single room fee $169 per night
*Solo travelers who are not joining one of our group treks or end up being the only person booked for a specific fixed departure group trek will be charged an extra $400 for each trekking day
**Refugios are available at an additional cost.
Equipment List
The following are what we advise you obtain in the way of equipment and gear before trekking in Patagonia, and are meant to keep you mobile and comfortable in a range of expected weather conditions.
On the Trail Daypack
• Extra layers
• Windbreaker
• Poncho
• Gloves
• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm with Sunscreen
• Broad brimmed hat or bandana (for sun protection)
• Iodine Water Tablets (personal preference)
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• Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
• Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
• Umbrella (works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
• Toilet Paper
• Thermos (optional for hot beverages)
• Small Lock(s) for day pack
• Waterproof cover for daypack
Clothing: Base, Middle, and Outer Layers
• Moisture-wicking long sleeve tee-shirts (1) Moisture wicking tee-shirts (1)
• Long underwear pants (1)
• Underwear (3 to 4)
• Heavy Fleece or Down Jacket
• Long sleeve shirts (2)
• Sweatshirt (optional)
• Fleece Pants (Winter Treks)
• Trekking Pants (2)
• Shorts (optional)
• Gore Tex or Waterproof Jacket with hood
• Rain Poncho that covers your daypack
• Waterproof Pants
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Wool hat (Should cover ears) or Balaclava
• Lightweight Gloves
• Insulated Wool or Down Mittens (Winter Treks)
• Gaiters (optional)
Footwear: Shoes and Socks
• Hiking boots with ankle support
• Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
• Plastic bag to carry spare shoes Hiking socks (6)
• Sock Liners (optional)
First Aid Kit and Toiletries
• Advil or Ibuprofen
• Personal Prescriptions
• Medical Tape (for preventing treating blisters)
• Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers' diarrhea)
• Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
• Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant...)
• Wet wipes
• Panty Liners and Tampons
• Face lotion
• Hairbrush
• Hair ties
• Hand warmers
• Ear plugs for sleeping
• Towel
Paperwork and Money
• Passport (needed at entry gate for registration) Spending Money around $200
Other Items
• Portable Solar Charger Journal, pen and paper
• Drybags
• Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
Terms
Trip facts
What's included
+Airport transfers
+All meals as described on the itinerary
+Two nights accommodation in Puerto Natales (Double Occupancy)
+Four nights at Torres del Paine National Park (camping)
+Ice hike on Glacier Grey with a guide
+Kayaking at Lake Grey
+Glacier Grey navigation
+English speaking guide
+Lake Pehoe catamaran ticket
Not included
−Internet at the Refugios
−Personal expenses
−International flights
−Alcoholic drinks
−Tips
−Travel Insurance
−Trekking Poles
−Porters ($165 per day)
−Torres del Paine National Park Tickets (Book Here)
Day by day
01Arrival Puerto Natales & Welcome Briefing
Welcome to Patagonia. Our driver will pick you up at the airport or bus station when you arrive and transfer you to the hotel. Get some rest or enjoy the free time to explore. In the evening, a member of our team will review your equipment in the evening in preparation for the trek the following day.
No meals included
02Estancia Lago Pinto & Drive to Torres del Paine
Horseback Riding
Duration: 4-5 hours
We start our journey with a visit to a large family-run ranch that is 40km south of Puerto Natales. We will get a chance to ride horses (No riding experience required) around the ranch and get a feel for what life is like for real Patagonians. During lunch, we will enjoy a Patagonian bbq (The best lamb you've ever tasted) and great Chilean wine. After our ranch tour is over, we will drive for 3 hours to Torres del Paine National where we will be spending the night.
Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner Included
03Trek to the Base of the Towers
Duration: 7-8 hours Distance: 21km/13 Miles Elevation Gain: Approximately 700m
After breakfast, we embark on our hike towards the iconic towers. Along the way, we'll traverse the Ascensio river bank & the notorious windy pass for about an hour and a half, soaking in the natural beauty of the surroundings. Upon reaching Refugio Chileno, we'll take a break to enjoy our packed lunch and utilize the bathroom facilities before continuing our ascent towards the base of the Towers.Prepare to be captivated by the unparalleled beauty of Patagonia as we approach the world-famous towers. Take out your cameras to capture the awe-inspiring views. After marveling at the majestic towers, we'll begin our descent back to Las Torres Sector, where we'll spend the night in the heart of the National Park.
Relax and rejuvenate with a hot shower before indulging in a delicious, hearty meal, savoring the flavors of Patagonian cuisine.
Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner Included
04Las Torres Sector - Paine Grande
Hiking time is 7-8 hours. Distance 18km/11Miles, Elevation Gain (450m Approximately)
From the welcome center in Las Torres Sector, you will drive for 45 minutes in private transportation with your guide to Pudeto pier. From there you will take a 30 min boat ride to Refugio Paine Grande Sector. Upon arrival, you can leave some of your belongings at Paine Grande and start your hike to Camping Italiano where the French Valley starts. Once we reach the camp we will drop our bags by the Ranger's house and start our hike to the French Valley lookout point. Enjoy the view as you see hanging glaciers and spot avalanches from the majestic Andes as you reach the French viewpoint.
After lunch, we will start our descent from the lookout and continue until we reach the Paine Grande sector where you will be spending the night.
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Included
05Paine Grande & Ice Hike
Hiking time 4 hours. Distance 11km/7Miles, Elevation Gain (400m Approximately)
After breakfast, we start our trek towards Refugio Grey where one can often see the ice from the glacier crash into the lake and floating icebergs are common. After lunch, free time to explore the area.
At 2:30 pm our Ice Hike adventure begins, be ready to explore the Southern Patagonia Ice Field & Grey Glacier. Overnight at Grey Sector.
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner included
06Kayak Tour, Boat Grey & Return Puerto Natales
After breakfast, we head to Lago Grey for our briefing and after putting on our gear we start the kayak tour around floating icebergs. After the kayak tour comes to an end, we will board the GREY III boat excursion to exit the National Park.
Once our boat tour is over, We will head back to Puerto Natales for the last evening of your program.
Breakfast/ Lunch included
07Depart Puerto Natales
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. According to your flight time, we will pick you up at your hotel for your transfer to the airport.