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Trek the Torres Del Paine in Patagonia
- Chile
- 8 nights
Go off-grid in Chile's most spectacular national park, discovering hiking tracks and viewpoints that few trekkers ever see
What's Included?
- Activities & Certified GuidesAll itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guide
- All accommodation2 nights in a boutique hotel in Puerto Natales and 6 nights camping in the National Park
- MealsAll breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
- TransfersTo and from Puerto Natales, and all travel within the national park
- Equipment & PermitsAll your camping equipment and park entrance fees
- Maximum group size: 6Join small n’ sociable groups of like-minded, active and outdoorsy people – designed to be solo-friendly
From…excluding flights
Highlights
Beyond the trails of the classic W Trek lies the hidden Valle Bader – tackle its remote paths to discover astonishing vistas
Marvel at the beauty of Serrano Glacier and the immense ice wall of Glacier Grey in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Tread lightly in small groups to reach the iconic Torres del Paine viewpoint, wild camping in remote spots along the way
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Puerto Natales!
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Make your way to Puerto Natales and settle into your hotel before heading off to meet your guide and the rest of your team. Get to know each other over dinner, then get some rest before the adventure really starts.
Day 2
Voyage to Torres del Paine National Park
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Take a spectacular back route approach to Torres del Paine National Park by embarking on a boat journey on the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) Fjord with views of Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, arriving at the small jetty at Puerto Toro where the hiking begins. Trek along an off-the-beaten-track trail to Lago Bruch, where there is a wonderfully remote campsite.
Day 3
Trek to Río Serrano
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Embark on a long and rewarding trek through this quiet and rarely-seen area of the National Park, which involves some river crossings and is accompanied by views of the iconic Torres del Paine massif in the distance. You'll arrive at Río Serrano sector, where you'll find your next overnight camp backed by vistas of majestic peaks.
Day 4
Glacier Grey
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Jump in a vehicle this morning and drive north from Río Serrano up to Lago Grey, where you'll take to the turquoise waters once more on a boat journey that takes you up close to the towering ice walls and magnificent blue icebergs of Glacier Grey - a unique experience! Disembark at Refugio Grey, where you'll camp for the night. There will be an optional walk through the forest and across multiple suspension bridges to look out over the expansive glacier.
Day 5
Hit the W Trek to Lake Pehoe
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Today you'll tackle part of the famous W Trek route, hikng towards Paine Grande and camping on the shore of crystalline Lake Pehoe. There is another optional walk this afternoon around the lakeside, where you can look back at the spectacular massif. If you'd rather rest up, you can just relax and sample some delicious Chilean wine at the bar.
Day 6
The stunning Bader Valley
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Today you'll head towards the Bader Valley, passing Lake Nordenskjold along the way, and veering off the main trail to where few travellers venture. The Bader Valley is the hidden valley of Torres del Paine, only accessible with a qualified guide, located between Almirante Nieto and the monstrous peaks of the Cuernos ('horns'). Trekking here is a bit more challenging during the ascent and descent of this valley, especially if there are strong winds, but you are rewarded with astonishing views. There will be a few rivers that you'll need to cross by hopping over rocks. Catch glimpses of glaciers and mountaintops before you finally reach your camping spot in this remote and beautiful place – tonight you'll be wild camping next to the very basic climbers basecamp.
Day 7
Trek along Lago Nordenskjold to Torre Central
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Explore some more of the remote Bader Valley today, before descending back along the trail to rejoin the W Trek route. Follow the shoreline of Lago Nordenskjold, with its beautiful glacial waters, to the Torre Central campsite, where you'll spend the night.
Day 8
The Towers
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Saving the most iconic part of the Torres del Paine until last, today is a long day of trekking involving an ascent to the Base of the Towers viewpoint. You'll hike up Asencio Valley to Refugio Chileno for a lunch stop, before continuing through the dense Lenga forest and then a final rocky ascent for views of the iconic towers that give the park its name – Las Torres. These imposing granite peaks rise over 2,500m into the air. Take photos and breathe it all in, before hiking down the Asencio Valley along the same route and back to Camping Torre Central. From here, you'll say goodbye to the National Park and drive back to Puerto Natales.
Day 9
Goodbyes
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Check out after breakfast, when the trip comes to an end. Continue your adventures in Patagonia, or transfer back to Punta Arenas Airport for the journey home.
Practical Stuff
Getting There
- Nearest airport
- Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport (PUQ)
- Pick up
- Puerto Natales
18:00 on Day 1 - Drop off
- Your accommodation in Puerto Natales
Late morning on Day 9
What is and isn't Included?
What's included
- Boat ride on the Ultima Esperanza Fjord
- Guided hike from Puerto Toro to Lago Bruch
- Guided hike from Lago Bruch to Río Serrano
- Boat ride to Glacier Grey
- Guided hike on the W Trek to Lake Pehoe
- Guided hike through the remote Bader Valley
- Guided hike along Lago Nordenskjold to Torre Central
- Guided hike through the Asencio Valley to the base of the Torres del Paine
- Expert, local, English-speaking guide
- 6 nights camping in the Torres del Paine National Park
- 2 nights in a boutique hotel in Puerto Natales
- 8 tasty breakfasts
- 7 packed lunches
- 6 hearty hot dinners
- All transfers during the trip, from the start/end point in Puerto Natales
- All your camping equipment
- All park entrance fees
What's not included
Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
This trip begins and ends in Puerto Natales, so you'll need to make your own way there – see the 'Getting There' section for more information.
Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice, however, we'd suggest:
$5-10 USD per staff member (porter or guide), per day
Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine (opens in new tab), as their insurance offers all of the above.
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
Where You'll Stay
Looking for a private room? See Optional Extras for details and pricing.
Puerto Natales
Torres del Paine National Park
Optional Extras
Equipment / Kit Hire
- Sleeping Bag Hire
- …/per person
Pre/Post Trip Accommodation
- Additional night accommodation in Puerto Natales (Double / Twin)
- …/per night
- Additional night accommodation in Puerto Natales (Single)
- …/per night
Upgrades
- Private Room Upgrade
- …
If you're looking for your own space, private room and hotel upgrades are available - please enquire when booking.
Transfers
- Public bus El Calafate - Puerto Natales one way. Prices from
- …/per person
- Public bus Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales one way. Prices from
- …/per person
To request any extras, message your host via your Much Better Adventures account once you have booked your trip.
All extras must be paid before your trip starts.
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Before You Travel
What to Pack
Know before you go! Some stuff we'll provide, other things you'll need to bring.
FAQs
What do I do about drinking water?
You will have to carry your own drinking water, and your guide will ensure that you have access to drinking water and know where to fill up each day. Each campsite has water taps and there are points along the treks where you can fill up from streams. Should you want to use a water filter, then you may wish to read our guide to water filters here.
How much should I tip?
Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice, however, we'd suggest 5 to 10 USD per day per staff member (porter or guide).
Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Can I leave my excess luggage somewhere?
For some of the hikes there will be the opportunity to leave some kit at camp, but on most you will be carrying your bag all day. Excess luggage can be left in Puerto Natales at the start of the trip.
Can I book on my own?
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Who is running the trip?
Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.
What is the official travel advice?
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
What vaccinations do I need?
We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.
How are the trips priced?
We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.
Why are your adventures only for adults?
All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.
Who else will be on my trip?
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way. Check out our Community Values – a shared code to make sure that everyone's experience is safe, inclusive and brilliantly unforgettable.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.
What's the weather like?
The weather in southern Patagonia is famously changeable, and this region can frequently experience very strong winds and gusts of wind as well as fast-changing conditions. Come prepared for a bit of everything! Departures are scheduled throughout Chile's summer months (Oct-Apr) which are also the drier months, but you should come prepared for some rain showers as a possibility. Temperatures in the mid-summer can reach 20°C in the daytime and drop to around 5°C at nighttime. The early (Oct) and late (March-April) season departures have lower typical temperatures. It is possible that weather conditions could impact the running order of the itinerary, and the guide may decide to make changes with your safety and enjoyment in mind.
What's the carbon footprint for this trip?
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 163kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000 miles/1609km would be approximately 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person, if there were two of you in it).
- A return economy class flight between London and New York would be approximately 1619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approximately 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
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