Torres del Paine - Circuit

10 day trekking trip 

On this unique trekking-adventure you will surround the impressive mountain range of Torres del Paine with its peerless gleaming glaciers. Hike along emerald-green shining lakes and massive ice fields until you finally reach the famous granite towers - Torres del Paine. The National Park obtained its name from these three imposing rocky needles. Watch the wonderful Patagonian sunset and admire the enclosing mountains turned into an incomparable red colour. You will sleep under the “Southern Cross” and sit around our campfire while you are drinking Mate-tea together with the native porters.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
After having arrived at the airport in Punta Arenas we visit the famous Penguin-colony on Seno Otway where we watch the Magellan Penguins in their natural habitat. Subsequently, we take a refreshment-break before we move on to Puerto Natales. We spend our first night in a guesthouse in Puerto Natales (-/-/-)

Day 2
In the morning we drive with our bus to the Torres del Paine National Park and watch out for the typical animals of this fantastic region like Guanacos and Ñandus. In the afternoon our first hike of approx. 4 hours leads us to Campamento Seron. Depending on weather and season we discover various birds and plants like the Palomita (a white orchid). We spend the night in our tents with free sight on the starry sky. (B/-/D)

Day 3
Today, we hike along Lago Paine and the Rio Paine to the wonderful Refugio and Campamento Dickson. Near the Camp we get a picturesque view on the enclosing Dickson Glacier. There will be enough time to enjoy this inviting campsite while sitting together and sharing our overwhelming impressions. We have more or less 5-6 hours to walk and an elevation of approx. 250m. Overnight stay in tents.  (B/-/D)

Day 4
We leave the Camp on Lago Dickson and walk through a mystic Magellan forest of beech trees to reach our next Camp. Campamento Los Perros is fabulously situated at the edge of a forest and at the Glacier of the same name. We have 4-5- hours to walk. Overnight stay in tents. (B/-/D)

Day 5
Today, we probably face the most exhausting but most impressive part of the tour. We leave the Camp Los Perros and hike uphill to the Paso John Garner where we admire a striking view over the Southern Patagonian Ice field. Afterwards, we scale down along the impressive Grey Glacier to our next Camp, Campamento Grey. 750m ascent/1200m descent. (B/-/D)

Day 6
In the late morning we hike along Lago Grey to the Black Lagoon (Laguna Negra) while we are exploring the nature. From there, we walk down to the Camp Pehoe that is beautifully located at the turquoise coloured Lago Pehoe. Our walking distance of 4 hours as well as an elevation of 300m is manageable. (B/-/D)

Day 7
Today’s hike takes us along the splendorous Lago Skottsberg to Campamento Italiano. Subsequently we move towards the French valley and its viewpoint “Mirador” where we gain deep insight into the mountains. With a bit of luck we witness ice cracking off the Paine Grande (3,050m) sounding like a roaring thunder. Afterwards, we walk next to Lago Nordenskjöld to the Refugio and Campamento Los Cuernos. We stay at this idyllic place close to the lake and the Cuernos for one night. Approx. 7-hour walking distance and an elevation of 450m.(B/-/D)

Day 8
With a nostalgic feeling we leave this fantastic place to reach Campamento Las Torres in about 4-5 hours. Passing the Monte Almirante Nieto (2640m), we can watch the condor circling in the sky. (B/-/D)

Day 9
Today, we will hike to get a first rate view on the no. 1 highlight: The famous Torres Towers. At first it leads us up to the Ascencio-valley where we take a break at the Refugio Chileno next to the lovely Ascencio River. After 2 more hours and a tough ascent we are rewarded for our efforts: We will stand in front of the impressive Needles with a green lagoon lying to our feet. After this challenging hike of more or less 8 hours and 750m of elevation, we take our private bus back to Puerto Natales. We spend the night in a guesthouse.(B/-/-)

Day 10
Transfer with a regular bus through the wind branded Pampa to the airport in Punta Arenas. (B/-/-) 

Difficulty

Very good physical fitness, team spirit and abdication of comfort are necessary requirements for this tour. Besides it should not be a major problem for you to walk long distances (up to 10 hours a day) on unprepared trails with an elevation of 200 -1,200m. On the trek you sleep in 2-person tents and you should be willed to support the group with all camp activities. The equipment for all belongings for the daily tours has to be carried on your own.

• Length of the journey: 10 days
• Season: from November to March
• Start/End of journey: from/to Punta Arenas

• Group Size: min. 2 – max. 12 members

Remark

All tours are supposed to be done with a day backpack. The main luggage (tent and 30l kitbag) will be carried by porters. It is offered expedition tents, camping mat as well as all kitchen needs are provided.

The day backpack (40-50l) should imply: Rain coat, rain trousers, Fleece, trekking poles, gloves, cap, camera, lunch and dishes. (raingear even in good weather!!!) Everyone will be able to put following things in their 30l waterproof bag that will be carried by the porters: Sleeping bag, vanity bag, clothes for changing (T-shirt, socks, underwear, trousers). The bag can have max. 5 kg. You can buy lunch packages, chocolates, cookies, crackers or cereal bars for our daily hikes at the mountain huts .

Included in our services

• Accommodation: in Torres del Paine National Park in 2-person tents, in the cities in very clean guesthouses with private bathroom

• Meals: breakfast; dinner (appointed days)
  

• Guide: local English/Spanish speaking guide
  
• Porters who carry the main luggage during the Paine-Circuit, max. 5 kg per person
• Transport: all public and private transfers as per detailed itinerary
  
• Entry Fees/Admission: to all National Parks as well as to the Penguin-colony

Not included in our services

• Travel insurance package
• Not appointed meals and beverages
  
• Single supplement
  
• Tips/gratuity
  
• Local payments
  
• Flight costs and airport charges
• Excess luggage
  
  

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