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TORRES DEL PAINE TREK – 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Travel Program

Up to 8 days

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Overview

Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO and the eighth wonder of the world in 2013, Torres del Paine National Park is undoubtedly a world-class tourist attraction that delights for so many reasons that it becomes difficult to put it into words. Located just 154 kilometers northwest of Puerto Natales and 399 kilometers from Punta Arenas, this 227,298-hectare sanctuary was founded under the name of Lago Gray National Tourism Park on May 13, 1959, when the main activity of the area was still Livestock and tourism were relegated to a few adventurers. Those who decide to visit it, will be able to find an exceptional geography of majestic massifs, turquoise lakes, icebergs, rivers, lenga forests and extensive pampas visited by guanacos, ñandúes and pumas. It is a privileged landscape that opens its doors to thousands of tourists every year, receives them with clearly marked paths and numerous alternatives of supply and lodging to make of your stay an absolutely wonderful experience. If you are equipped with light and waterproof clothing, nutritious provisions, good company and adventurous spirit, your next vacation in Torres del Paine Park can be an extraordinary experience.  If you consider yourself a lone wolf, discard immediately visit the park in January and February, as it is the period in which most of the tourist influx is concentrated, and a more intimate encounter with nature will make you very difficult to realize. The program ends at about 4pm, therefore it is important to book a late afternoon flight.
  • Passengers must carry their complete backpack on trekking days if necessary along with the corresponding food and water ration;
  • The program is located in isolated locations where unexpected situations may occur. We ask our customers to trust in the decision of our guides to operate the circuit in the best way;
  • Weather in Patagonia: Expect the 4 seasons of the day in one day! Cold and rainy, temperate climate without dry season. Summer (December to February) is cool with a maximum temperature of 15 ° C and a minimum of 3 ° C. The maximum temperature in winter is of 8 ° C and the minimum -2,5 ° C;
  • Bring waterproof and warm clothing.

What's included in this tour?

  • All services, transfers and excursions detailed in the programme, in regular / private services as it is specified;
  • Meals detailed in the itinerary. Drinks during the picnic/box lunch;
  • 04 nights accommodation in Mountains Shelthers (shared rooms and bathrooms) in case of high occupation of the refuge, you must camp as its described in the programme in the mentioned hotels or in similar, according to availability at the moment of the booking request;
  • Taxes.

What's not included in this tour?

  • International or domestic flights;
  • Meals and services not mentioned in the itinerary;
  • Entrance fees;
  • Early check in/Late check-out at hotels;
  • Optional tours;
  • Any kind of insurances;
  • Travel Assitence;
  • Porters for personal equipment (15kg maximum per porter).

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    PUERTO NATALES – GREY CAMP

    Welcome in Puerto Natales. Transfer to Torres del Paine National Park, created in 1959. This National Park has been declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1978. On our first day we will cross Lake Pehoé by catamaran and we will walk approximately 04 hours until reaching Grey sector, where we will spend the night in a shelter. *In case of high occupation of the refuge, we must camp. Overnight in Refuge/Camp (L,D)

  2. Day 2

    GREY CAMP – PEHOE CAMP

    Hike for an hour where we will have a beautiful view of the Glacier Grey and we will approach to the viewpoint of icebergs that come off the glacier. In the afternoon, we will walk to the refuge Pehoe where we will spend the night. * In case of high occupation of the refuge, we must camp. * 5hs walk Overnight in Refuge/Camp (B,L,D)

  3. Day 3

    PEHOE CAMP – FRENCH´S VALLEY – FRENCH CAMP

    Full day of hiking (approx 10-12 hrs). It is probably the most exhausting day of the circuit. We start early from Pehoe camp to get into the wonderful French Valley. According to the passage of the group, we will try to reach the deepest part of the valley. On the way it is common to see small avalanches of the French glaciers. From this road we will have an imposing view of the Horns of Paine, icon among mountain climbers and rock climbers. * In case of high occupation of the refuge, we must camp. *11hs walk Overnight in Refuge/Camp (B,L,D)

  4. Day 4

    FRENCH CAMP – TORRES CAMP

    Approximately 05 hours walk along Lake Nordenskjöld until reaching the Torres sector where we will spend the night. * In case of high occupation of the refuge, we must camp. *11hs walk Overnight in Refuge/Camp (B,L,D)

  5. Day 5

    TORRES CAMP – PUERTO NATALES - DEPARTURE

    Full day of hiking, approximately 08 hours, towards the base of the Torres del Paine, famous for being granite over 1000 meters high. We will rest at the base next to the lagoon, which creates a unique scenery for photographs and admiration of nature. We return to the Torres sector camp where we are waiting for our vehicle that will take us to Puerto Natales. (B,L)

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Up to 8 days
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