Day 1 Monday: Arrival and Introductions
Arrive in Punta Arenas where our representative will be there to greet you. After getting our group together, we drive to Puerto Natales (256km/160mi), the gateway to trekking in Torres del Paine National Park. 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 Torres del Paine National Park. 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 Paine Eco Camp is met with a hearty feast that will get you ready for this week Chile trekking activities.

Day 2 Tuesday: Trekking - Los Cuernos Trail
Our first Patagonia trekking day 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 trekking in 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 day, we will be reaching the Refugio Los Cuernos for our overnight stay at this remote Bed & Breakfast.

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 mountainside inn, with an incredible view of the Pehoe Lake below and the spectacular stars above.

Day 4 Thursday: Trekking - Grey Glacier
Grey Glacier is our Patagonia 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 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 of trekking, which are dependent on weather.

Day 5 Friday: Trekking - 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. This is trekking Chile at its best!

Day 6 Saturday: Trekking - 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 an 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 Patagonia trekking week.

Day 7 Sunday: Trekking & Travel - El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier
Starting from our Eco Camp, we drive onwards to the Cerro Castillo border crossing where we meet the regular bus to El Calafate in Argentina (287 kms/180 miles). Arriving in El Calafate we transfer to our hotel. Calafate is a small village set on the edge of Los Glaciares National Park amid dramatic scenery. In the afternoon (around 3:00 PM) we take part in a guided excursion to the Perito Moreno glacier, a very active glacier on the southern arm of Lago Argentino. The Perito Moreno Glacier, a 60m-high relic of the Ice Age, creates a unique geographic event approximately every three or four years. As it advances, it pushes out across the surface of the lake, cutting the lake into two separate sections. As water pressure builds up on one side over the years, the glacier eventually explodes open with a torrent of water and a fury of calving icebergs. Although this spectacular event no longer occurs as cyclically as it did during the past 50 years, the Moreno Glacier is constantly moving, calving, crackling; an incredible sight and sound at any time. Later we return to Calafate for our overnight stay in the Hotel Libertador, Lar Aike or similar. (Meals not included)

Day 8 Monday: Trekking & Travel - Calafate to El Chalten and FitzRoy
Early breakfast and continue with the regular bus from Calafate to Chalten (220 kms/138 miles). We drive on isolated dirt roads across the pampas and along the northern end of Lago Viedma, reaching the settlement of El Chalten, a tiny outpost beside Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and by the foot of the impressive mount FitzRoy. Time permitting, we will do a short trek by Rio Electrico along a side trail with some of the most beautiful Lenga forest of Patagonia. Overnight at our hosteria in Chalten. (Only breakfast included)

Day 9-10 Tue-Wed: Trekking - Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
We will have the next two and one half days to explore the park. We shall undertake two main treks into the nearby mountains. One trek will take us to the FitzRoy Base Camp (about 6-7 hours) and the other trek in the direction of Cerro Torre (6-7 hours), but this will depend on weather conditions at the time. Most of these treks are on well established trails so that shorter options are often available. While trekking in the park, the trails will take us to places such as Laguna Torre, the base camp of Cerro Torre, Laguna Capri and Laguna Madre, Laguna de los Tres and directly to the front of FitzRoy and Piedras Blancas. The scale of the scenery, with it's jagged peaks and glimpses of glaciers suspended between them makes these treks extremely rewarding. (Dinner not included) Trekking Patagonia does not get better than this!

Day 11 Thursday: Trekking & Travel - Cerro FitzRoy to El Calafate
You are free this morning to relax at the hotel or trek on your own in the FitzRoy area. Lunch will be set at the hotel. Around 5:00 PM you are transferred to Chalten's bus terminal on time to board the regular bus back to Calafate. Your overnight stay will be in Calafate at Hostal Libertador, Lar Aike or similar. (Only breakfast included)

Day 12 Friday: Travel - El Calafate to Puerto Natales
We take the early morning regular bus to Puerto Natales (5 hours). Arrive around 1:00 PM with enough time to visit the town. Your overnight stay will be in Hotel Aquaterra, Francis Drake or similar. (Only breakfast included)

Day 13 Saturday: 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. As you catch a final view of this magnificent valley; 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. (Only breakfast included)

PRICE: $3195.00 USD

Included: All meals (unless otherwise stated), lodging, transportation, guides, and gear while trekking in Patagonia with us. Round trip transportation between Punta Arenas and Torres del Paine. See the trekking packing list for specific details. The actual program for your individual Patagonia trekking trip will vary according to the desires and skill level of your group, weather, or other factors.

	Experience Needed: None / Physically Fit Physical Challenge: Medium Cultural Experience: Medium Lodging: Lodge / Refugio / Eco-Camp / Hotels / Hosteria Comfort Rating: High Days away from home: 15 Days with us: 13 Max Trip Size: 8-12 typical, 20 in Torres del Paine Price: $3195.00 USD Region: Southern Patagonia Chile & Argentina Lakes, Rivers, Sites Visited: Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine, FitzRoy, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares

Refugios: Our programs include one night in Pehoe and another night in Los Cuernos refuge. These are typical mountain huts, open to the public that visits Torres del Paine. It has rooms for 4-6 people. The beds are single, bunk type and we will provide you with a sleeping bag and a polar fleece liner (you don't need to bring a sleeping bag!). The bathrooms are also shared and they have hot water. The refugios are heated and have a very comfortable dining area.

Other Patagonia 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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