Trek Torres Del Paine in Patagonia
Embark on an epic adventure across this famous national park and access off-the-beaten track spots that few people ever see.
Trek Torres Del Paine in Patagonia
Embark on an epic adventure across this famous national park and access off-the-beaten track spots that few people ever see.
DURATION
8 nights
LOCATION
Chile
ANNUAL LEAVE
8 days off work
SEASON
Nov-Apr
GROUP SIZE
Up to 8 people
MEETING POINT
Puerto Natales
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel · Campsite
DIFFICULTY
Challenging
You'll be in the wild for a week, so good condition and previous hiking experience would be an advantage.
Tick off the must-do 'W' trek - one of the most beautiful hikes on earth
Jump in a boat and navigate close to the walls of Glacier Grey
9 days of Patagonian adventure in one of the world's most spectacular National Parks, including corners few visitors ever see
Included
Guides
Expert local guide
Accommodation
6 nights camping in the National Park and 2 nights at a B&B in Puerto Natales
Meals
All meals while trekking
Transfers
To and from Puerto Natales and all travel within the park
Porterage
Local porters to support the expedition
Equipment
All your camping equipment
Permits
All park entrance fees
Not Included
Travel to and from the start point
Flights to and from the meeting point
Travel insurance
Tips for your guides
Some meals as described
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Puerto Natales
18:00
Ends
Your accommodation in Puerto Natales
Flexible
Transfers
Head to Puerto Natales, check into your accommodation and meet your guide and the rest of the group at your host's office in the centre of town (you will be sent the address of both your accommodation and the guides office as part of your pre-trip info pack). At the end of the trip, you will be dropped back at your accommodation. Breakfast is included, so check out when you like the following morning and head home or continue your adventure.
Travel options
The best way to reach Puerto Natales (depending on your other plans) is by plane from Santiago to Punta Arenas and then one of the convenient bus that runs regularly from the airport (3hrs), or from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, where two buses a day run to Puerto Natales (5-6hrs with border crossing). Your host can arrange transport as an optional extra, just enquire when booking.
What about all the carbon?
We mitigate 4x the carbon generated by all our customer flights annually through our partnership with Cool Earth.
Day 1
Hotel · Twin share
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2 – Day 7
Campsite · Twin tent
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8
Hotel · Twin share
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 9
Departure day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
While on the trek your chef will serve up surprisingly lavish meals at the wilderness camps, while in the managed camps you may find a few extra delicacies thrown in for good measure. As a rough idea, for breakfast expect corn tortilla, granola, tea, coffee, chocolate milk, bacon, eggs, yoghurt and bread. A packed lunch will be provided each day, typically containing chocolate, dried fruit and nuts, a cereal bar, fruit and a sandwich. For dinner, meanwhile, expect some combination of soup, beef chop suey with rice/legumes, smoked meat (or a vegetarian alternative), brownies with chocolate sauce or fruit with cream. All dietary requirements can be catered for - just make this known to your host on booking.
What is the accommodation like?
Puerto Natales
You'll stay in a twin-share room in a comfortable B&B or boutique hostel such as the Amerindia, Treehouse Patagonia or Aquaterra lodge.
Upgrades
If you're looking for your own space, private room and hotel upgrades are available - please enquire when booking.
Torres del Paine
You'll camp in stunning locations across the National Park. Tents and sleeping mats are provided and your porters will pitch camp ready for your arrival each day. Facilities depend on the section of the park, with the Pingo/Zapata side and Bader Valley true wilderness experiences. All sites on the 'W' stretch have toilets and showers. Sleeping arrangements will be decided during the pre-trip meeting and you can decide who you want to share with or, if you prefer your own tent, that's fine as well.
Day 1
Puerto Natales
Make your way to Puerto Natales and settle into your accommodation before heading off to meet your guide and the rest of your team. Get to know each other over dinner and then get some rest before the adventure really starts.
Day 2
The Torres del Paine Massif
Hiking
4-5hrs
Set off into one of the world's most spectacular National Park. Hike up to the Mirador Ferrier and get a bird's eye view over the Torres del Paine massif and then hike to Pingo Camp and the entrance to the Pingo Valley – your home for the night.
Day 3
Antarctic ice fields
Hiking
8-9hrs · 21km
After a campfire breakfast, hike through the remote Pingo Valley and enjoy the spectacular views of the Torres del Paine massif. If you are lucky you might even see one of the rare and endangered South Andean deer known as a Huemul, or the mysterious feral cows known as Baguales! Climb up to a rarely visited viewpoint, stare out over the vast expanse of the Antarctic icefields and then return to camp for dinner and a good night’s rest.
Day 4
Cruise to Glacier Grey
Hiking
4hrs
Jump on the boat and sail up Lago Grey, passing enormous blue icebergs along the way. Marvel at the spectacular Glacier Grey before jumping off at Refugio & Camping Grey, where you'll spend the night. There will be an optional walk through the forest and across multiple suspension bridges to look out over the glacier - a truly humbling experience.
Day 5
Lake Pehoe
Hiking
4hrs · 11km
Hike towards Paine Grande and set up camp on the shore of Lake Pehoe. There is another optional walk this afternoon around the lakeside to look back at the spectacular massif, or, if you'd rather rest up, you can just relax at the famous bar and sample some delicious Chilean wine.
Day 6
The Bader Valley
Hiking
7.5hrs · 18km
Head towards the Bader Valley, located between Almirante Nieto and the monstrous peaks of the Cuernos, passing Lake Nordenskjold along the way. There will be a few rivers that you'll need to hop over rocks to cross, as well as glimpses of glaciers and mountaintops before you finally reach your campsite in this remote and beautiful place.
Day 7
Lago Nordenskjold
Hiking
5.5hrs · 11km
Explore some more of the remote Bader Valley. When you're ready, descend along the trail and follow it beside the shore of Lago Nordenskjold to Camping Central, where you'll spend the night.
Day 8
The Towers
Hiking
8hrs · 18km
Climb Almirante Nieto for some incredible views over Lake Nordenskjold and the Asencio Valley. Hike to Refugio & Camping Chileno and enjoy a good lunch before continuing through the dense Lenga forest and over glacial moraine to see the iconic towers of the park – Las Torres - imposing granite peaks that rise 9,000 feet into the air. Take photos and breathe it all in, before hiking down the Asencio Valley to Camping Torre Central from where you'll be driven back to Puerto Natales.
Day 9
Say goodbye
Enjoy a last Chilean breakfast and head back to the airport, or off on your next adventure! Your local host can help with onward travel if needed.
Please Note
All our adventures take place in wild places. Things can go wrong in wild places. Your perfectly planned itinerary may change a bit (or a lot) if the weather turns, someone gets hurt, or a volcano erupts. Usually though, changes make it all the better.
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What's included?
- Tents and sleeping mats
What's available to hire?
- Sleeping bag
What do I need to bring?
- Windproof and waterproof jacket - Gore Tex or similar
- Fleece or pile coat
- Quick-dry long sleeve t-shirt
- Quick-dry short sleeve t-shirt
- Winter hat
- Light gloves
- Quick-dry hiking socks
- Quick-dry, lightweight long underwear bottoms
- Quick-dry/breathable windproof pants
- Waterproof rain pants
- Quick-dry/breathable shorts
- Light trekking boots (broken in)
- Pyjamas/something to sleep in
- Sleeping bag (-5°C for November – March trips; -15°C for April – October trips)
- Toiletries
- Water bottle (1.000cc)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and chapstick with sun protection
- Sports watch
- Insect repellent
- Trekking poles
- Backpack (big enough for all your personal things, you will be carrying it)
- Shower shoes/flip flops
- Earplugs
- Headlamp / flashlight
- Camera
- Dry bags or heavy-duty bin liners to keep kit dry inside your bag
Whilst the trekking is not technically difficult, you'll be out in the wild for 7 days covering a good distance each day with some steep sections, so this trip is perfect for hikers who are in good condition and have some previous trekking experience. You will also be carrying your own sleeping bag and clothing, so you should feel comfortable carrying approx 7-9kg across uneven terrain.
Sure can! Over 50% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
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.
For many of the hikes there will be the opportunity to leave some kit at camp, but on others you will be carrying your bag all day.
We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.
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We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book the trip, just to cover you for any last minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!
For current advice about travelling in Chile, have a read of the UK Foreign Office pages here.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chile/entry-requirements
All of our group adventures are especially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded.
"I cannot recommend this highly enough! The people on the trip were amazing. Easily the best trip I've ever been on!" Charlotte, 2019, Trustpilot.
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The highest ascent is the trek to the famous Towers, climbing from the starting point at 100m to 900m above sea level over the course of 4 hours.
25% deposit to secure your spot
Spread the cost with as many payments as you need.
Flexible Date Changes
Change your trip date up to 60 days before departure.
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