Day 1 Monday: Arrival and Introductions
Arrive in Punta Arenas where our Torres del Paine trekking representative will be there to greet you. After getting our group together, we drive to Puerto Natales (256km/160mi), the gateway to Torres del Paine. After a short layover, giving you time to stretch your legs and wander around town, we jump back on our transfer and continue the last leg (115km/72mi) of our trip to Paine National Park. We may to stop to pick up other guests who have been trekking FitzRoy with us. Another short stopover at Milodón Cave will be available, with a tour of the area and an opportunity to stretch your legs in this fascinating cave system. Your arrival to the Torres del Paine Eco Camp is met with a hearty feast that will get you ready for this week's Chile trekking activities.

Day 2 Tuesday: Trekking - Los Cuernos Trail
Our first day of trekking in Torres del Paine includes a short trek from Estancia Las Torres and the Eco Camp to the undulated Los Cuernos Trail (12km/8mi). This trek is the introduction to the Patagonia trekking and Torres del Paine National Park, with an explanation of the region, common sights and wildlife to keep a look out for. At the end of the trekking day, we will be reaching the Refugio Los Cuernos for our overnight stay at this remote mountain inn.

Day 3 Wednesday: Trekking - Mirador del Frances
The day starts with a trek (1 hr) over flat terrain to our Campamento Italiano and the wild Río Francés. This will be our starting point for our round trip trek to Mirador del Francés (1-3 hrs), offering a magnificent broad view of the lakes and valley below. We later descend 8 Km/5 miles (2-4 hrs) down to Refugio Pehoe at the turquoise Pehoe Lake. Our lodging this night will be our small mountain inn, with an incredible view of the Pehoe Lake below and the spectacular stars above. Patagonia trekking does not get better than this!

Day 4 Thursday: Trekking - Grey Glacier Voyage
Grey Glacier is our Torres del Paine trekking destination today, with a trek (4 hrs) that will leads us to the northern shore of Grey Lake. Our boat will be waiting to cross the lake, an hour trip, giving us ample time to marvel at this calving glacier while sailing alongside. Our return is met by our transport vehicle that will return us to our Torres del Paine Eco Camp, offering beautiful views of the park and the numerous guanaco herds that graze within this sanctuary. Our return is met by another great feast, and an explanation of the upcoming two days, which are dependent on weather.

Day 5 Friday: Trekking to El Paine Massif
The best weather conditions define our choice, but ideally the choice will be the demanding trek (10km/6.3mi) to the foot of the impressive El Paine granite massif. Admire the striking sight of the gigantic granite monoliths (2,900m/9,400ft) and the unspoiled land around. This day will define trekking in Patagonia. Return to our Eco Camp, light-footed and joy-filled at this magnificent day, to enjoy the comforts of our luxurious camp and all its amenities. Trekking Torres del Paine does not get better than this!

Day 6 Saturday: Trekking to Paso Las Cornizas
The best weather conditions define our choice, but ideally the choice will be the trek to the Mirador Laguna Azul (40 min) and then to the eastern side of Sarmiento Lake, a good spot to observe renown guanaco. Later we trek (3 hrs) to the Paso Las Cornizas with and unmatchable view of the Paine River, Pehoe Lake, and the Paine massif (2-3 hrs). Our last dinner at the Eco Camp is celebrated with a the cultural Patagonian lamb barbecue, wine glasses raised to celebrate this fabulous trekking week.

Day 7 Sunday: Departure
Wake up for an early breakfast and drive back to Punta Arenas, Chile and your flight to Santiago, or relax at the quaint port town of Puerto Natales. People going FitzRoy trekking with us will head to El Calafate in Argentina. As you catch a final view of the Paine massif, surrounded by snow capped mountains and glacier-fed lakes, take a moment to reflect upon all of the amazing sights and experiences of this past week. After all these years we are still stunned that views like these exist. For those looking for more, think about adding an extra week of trekking FitzRoy and Los Glaciares National Park or the Futaleufu River Valley.

Included: All ground transport private and domestic as indicated in the itinerary, boat crossing over Lake Grey, 4 nights accom. at EcoCamp standard domes (shared basis), 1 night accom. at Refugio Paine Grande and 1 night in Refugio Los Cuernos, park fees for Cueva del Milodon and Torres del Paine National Park, one expert English speaking trekking guide, sleeping bag for the refugios if needed, transportation for your luggage within the Park: while trekking you will carry just your daypack
- Meals:
day 1: L, D
day 2: B, BL, D
day 3: B, BL, D
day 4: B, BL, D
day 5: B, BL, D
day 6: B, BL, D
day 7: B, BL
B: breakfast, BL: box lunch, L: Lunch, D: dinner.

Not Included: Single room supplement in Calafate and Chalten, flight tickets, insurance (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip), voluntary tipping to guides and staff, items of personal nature, optional finish in Punta Arenas, optional ice trekking in Glacier Torre.

Further Details:
---Season: October 5th, 2009 to April 5th, 2010
---Shoulder season: October 5th to October 26th and March 15th to April 10th
-----Dec. 21st and 28th have Christmas surcharge of 50 USD
---Lodging in shared domes
---No single room supplements
---Start every Monday in Punta Arenas airport before 12:30pm
---Finishes on Sunday at Punta Arenas airport at 4:00pm or later
---Transfers from Calafate are Extra

Price: $2159 USD

	Experience Needed: Physically Fit Physical Challenge: Demanding Cultural Experience: Medium Lodging: Hosteria / Hotel / Eco-Camp Comfort Rating: High Days away from home: 9 Days with us: 7 Max Trip Size: 8 -12 is typical, 20 maximum Price: $2159 USD Region: Southern Patagonia Chile Lakes, Rivers, Sites Visited: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine

Other non Torres del Paine Trekking options include: Trekking Patagonia in the Futaleufu Valley Lodge , Trekking Chile's Route of the Cowboys, Torres del Paine Trekking Tours , FitzRoy Trekking Vacations . We also offer two weeklong Futaleufu, Cerro FitzRoy and Torres del Paine combination trips: Trekking in Patagonia: Torres del Paine and Futaleufu Combo , Chile Trekking: Trekking FitzRoy & Futaleufu Combo , Patagonia Trekking: Trekking in Torres del Paine & FitzRoy. For further information see our Trekking in Chile FAQs

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