Day 1: Your Patagonian Adventure Starts
In the morning, you will be picked up from the airport or your hotel in Punta Arenas and driven to EcoCamp Patagonia, located in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. On the way, we will make a stop in Puerto Natales, a small, lively town on the shores of "Seno de Ultima Esperanza," where we enjoy a hearty local lunch. The journey is scenic and highly atmospheric, featuring many wild birds and wonderful Patagonian landscapes. The day ends with our arrival and overnight stay at EcoCamp Patagonia, nestled in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park and with a prime view of the majestic Torres.
Day 2: Cycling through Torres del Paine
After breakfast, we’ll start our biking adventure. The morning ride follows a scenic route past small lakes, with excellent chances to spot Torres del Paine’s flora and fauna, until we reach Sarmiento Lake, where we’ll rest on the lake’s beach.
Afterward, we’ll take a short transfer to Laguna Azul for lunch, and then continue along a single-track route through Cañadón Macho, finishing near Cascada Paine where we reconnect with the road.
This excursion is not suitable for beginners. Previous mountain biking experience and confident bike-handling skills are required, as the trail includes a few technical and tricky sections—especially where Cañadón Macho climbs out of open meadow and transitions into a steep, rocky descent.
- Biking Distance: 18 km/11.1 mi. (total).
- Biking Time: 4 hrs. approx.
*The distances and times indicated are approximate and may vary according to the pace and preferences of the group, as this activity has a flexible itinerary.
Day 3: Kayak on Grey River
Departing EcoCamp at 7:30 AM for Serrano, we arrive by 9 AM and proceed to Pingo River for a brief safety session. We'll kayak down the Grey River, marveling at glacier icebergs before a 3-hour journey to Puente Grey for lunch. Concluding with the scenic confluence of the Grey and Serrano Rivers, we circle back to Villa Serrano, wrapping up with a return to EcoCamp for dinner.
People over 65 years of age must present a medical certificate indicating they are physically able to participate in the activity. Weight limit is 110 kg / 243 Lb.
Day 4: Patagonia Horseback Riding
After breakfast, we will leave EcoCamp by car and travel to Estancia Laguna Azul. There, baqueano guides will help us prepare for a horse ride. We will ride 6.5 km/4 mi to our first stop, traversing a forest and ascending within the ranch. At the post, we will rest and enjoy refreshments. Then, we will ride along the park's boundary, cross a river, and ascend to a viewpoint with views of Dickson Lake and surrounding peaks. Continuing through forests, crossing rivers, and observing flora and fauna, this segment takes about two hours until we reach the road to Argentina. We will briefly follow it, re-enter a path, cross Las Chinas River, and arrive at the ranch's waterfall.
- Riding Distance: 19 km./11.8 mi.
- Riding Time: 3:30 hrs.
- Max. Altitude: 691 m./2.267 ft.
- Elevation gain: 691 m./2.267 ft.
Day 5: Towers Base Trek
After a hearty breakfast we set off from Ecocamp towards Hostería Las Torres and join the uphill path to Ascencio Valley on the Tower's eastern face. The trail, flanked by dry mountain spots, beech forests, and rivers, leads us to a challenging climb over a steep moraine to witness the iconic Torres del Paine. These three massive granite monoliths, carved by glacial forces, stand majestically with a glacial lake beneath. After enjoying the view and a picnic, we retrace our steps through Ascencio Valley to EcoCamp.
- Hiking Distance: 22 km./14 mi.
- Hiking Time: 9 hrs.
- Max. Altitude: 897 m./2942 ft.
- Elevation gain: 1023 m./3356 ft.
Day 6: Departure Day
We will board an early morning vehicle, sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales on time to catch the evening flight to Santiago. Alternatively, transportation to El Calafate can also be arranged.