Day 1: The Patagonian Adventure Begins
The trip begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or Punta Arenas airport and transfer to EcoCamp Patagonia, located in the famous Torres del Paine National Park. On the way, we make a stop in Puerto Natales, a vivid little village on the shores of Cabo de Última Esperanza, where we enjoy a comforting lunch of local food. The trip is highly scenic and ends with our arrival at EcoCamp Patagonia, nestled in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park with a close-up view of the majestic Torres.
Lunch and Dinner included.
Day 2: Trek Los Cuernos
We start our Patagonian adventure with a pleasant hike along the Horns trail that takes us to the beautiful Nordenskjöld Lake. During this warm-up hike, we admire the exquisite flora and fauna of the park and enjoy the views of the horn-shaped peaks that crown the gray granite of the Paine massif. The hike can end at the Los Cuernos Refuge, a cozy mountain house located on the shores of Lake Nordenskjöld, or at Domo el Francés, between the Cuernos and Italiano camps, with an incredible view of the lake. The afternoon is free to enjoy at your own pace.
Walking distance: 12 km/7.5 mi
Hiking time: 4-5 hrs
Maximum altitude: 244 m/800 ft
Elevation gain: 300 m/1148 ft
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 3: The heart of the Paine Massif
We start by walking along a steep path that takes us to the heart of the Paine Massif: the French Valley. The distance we travel depends on the pace of the group. A more agile pass will take us to a suspension bridge, located at the foot of the southeast face of the Massif. We continue ascending towards the upper part of the valley to marvel at the extensive geological formations: Hoja, Máscara, Espada, among others. After the climb, we pause to enjoy a picnic and relax for a while. The hike ends with a descent through mixed grassland and light forest to the Paine Grande Refuge.
Please note: An optional trek to the British Viewpoint is also available.
Walking distance: 20 Km. / 12.4 Mi. (If you walk to Mirador Británico it is 4 Km. / 2.4 Mi. additional).
Hiking time: 10 hrs
Maximum altitude: 686 m / 2250 ft
Elevation gain: 820 m/2690 ft
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4: Grey Glacier
Today we hike from the Paine Grande Refuge along the shores of Lake Pehoé to the north side of Lake Grey. We enjoy a picnic lunch before boarding the boat that sails towards the crystal clear façade of the Grey Glacier. From the southern end of the glacier, we moved to EcoCamp. Due to the region's climate, boat rides may be canceled occasionally or if the required minimum of 15 passengers is not reached. In that case, we walk to a viewpoint to enjoy the wonderful views of the Grey Glacier. Then, we return on foot to Paine Grande to take a catamaran to the dock, where we will be picked up to take us to EcoCamp.
Walking distance: 11 km/6.8 mi
Hiking time: 4 hrs.
Maximum altitude: 244 m/800 ft
Elevation gain: 889 ft / 271 m
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 5: Trek to the Base of the Towers
Today is the big day: the hike to the Base of the Towers. We walk towards the Hostería Las Torres before ascending to the Ascencio Valley, on the east face of the Torres, flanked by mountain ranges, lenga forests and small rivers. Our big challenge is the steep moraine, a huge mass of rocks that leads us to the iconic Base of the Towers, three granite monoliths that are the remains of a large cirque worn by glacial ice. After a steep climb, the Towers rise majestically in front of us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there a better place to have lunch? After enjoying the view, we return along the same trail to EcoCamp for a well-deserved dinner.
Walking distance: 22 km/14 mi
Hiking time: 9 hrs
Maximum altitude: 897 m/2942 ft
Elevation gain: 1023 m/3356 ft
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 6: Eastern Lakes
On day six we follow a quiet pace with a scenic drive to the north shore of Lake Sarmiento to start the less demanding Aonikenk trail. We walk north, observing Patagonian fauna and perhaps puma tracks, passing through Laguna Goic until we reach the Laguna Amarga park ranger post after 5 km. After lunch, we continue to Laguna Azul, home to guanacos and rheas. At Laguna Azul, we take a short hike to a viewpoint with views of the lagoon and towers, ending with the return to EcoCamp and a farewell dinner.
Walking Distance: 6 km/3.72 mi
Hiking time: 3 hrs
Maximum altitude: 300 m/984ft
Elevation gain: 267 m/876 ft
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 7: Goodbye Torres del Paine!
First thing in the morning, we board a vehicle, sit back, and relax as we enjoy the scenic drive back to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas in time to catch the afternoon flights onward. Alternatively, transport to El Calafate can also be arranged.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
