Torres del Paine "W" Trek
| Day | Destination | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Santiago to Patagonia: Torres del Paine National Park | Torres del Paine |
| Day 3 | Las Torres (Trek) | Refugio El Chileno |
| Day 4 | Los Cuernos (Trek) | Los Cuernos Shelter |
| Day 5 | French Valley (Trek) | Paine Grande Shelter |
| Day 6 | Grey Glacier - Puerto Natales (Trek & Boat Ride) | Puerto Natales |
| Day 7 | Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas, Depart |
Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most spectacular parts of the Patagonia region and the southern Andes. Located at the southern tip of the Americas, the park is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and one of the most visited in Chile. This itinerary will cover the striking pointed peaks and massive glaciers of the Paine Massif and Southern Patagonia Ice Field, along what is popularly known as the "W" route based on its shape. In less than a week, you will trek through almost 37 miles (60 km) of trails and stay at a variety of lodges and refugios overnight. Learn more
Active Northern Patagonia
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile |
| Day 2 | Flight to Esquel - Welcome Dinner |
| Day 3 | Esquel - Rafting training - Terminator Camp |
| Day 4 | Kayaking Espolon River - Trekking to Tree House Camp |
| Day 5 | Trekking - Rafting - Kayaking - The Nuns Camp |
| Day 6 | Canyoneering - Rafting - The Nuns Camp |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Esquel & Flight to Santiago, Depart |
This weeklong trip packs in a lot of adventure—trekking, kayaking, rafting, and canyoneering—plus sleeping in some beautiful and unique locations. With ample time devoted to training, travelers of all levels of experience will get the most out of this itinerary. From canyons and rapids to hiking in the forest and spending the night in a tree house, experience the best of northern Patagonia. Learn more
Punta Arenas & Torres del Paine
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Fly from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas | Punta Arenas |
| Day 3 | Isla Magdalena and Penguin Colony | Punta Arenas |
| Day 4 | Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine | Torres del Paine |
| Day 5 | Boat Trip to Glacier Grey | Torres del Paine |
| Day 6 | Torres del Paine: Trekking to the Base of the Towers | Torres del Paine |
| Day 7 | Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas & Depart |
Begin your journey in the metropolitan capital city of Santiago. Next, head south to Patagonia and walk with Magellanic penguins on Isla Magdalena. Top it all off with a trip to Torres del Paine National Park. Here you'll be treated to breathtaking views of vast grasslands, glaciers, forests, and more. You'll even have the opportunity to hike to the base of the park's iconic towers. Learn more
Los Glaciares & Fitz Roy
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore the City | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Arrival in El Calafate: Buenos Aires - El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Perito Moreno Glacier Hike | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | El Calafate to El Chaltén | El Chalten |
| Day 5 | Hike to Mt. Fitz Roy | El Chalten |
| Day 6 | Hike to Mirador Cerro Torre | El Chalten |
| Day 7 | El Chaltén to El Calafate, Depart |
If you want to experience the heart of Argentine Patagonia, come to Los Glaciers National Park. It's not only home to a whopping 13 major glaciers (47 total), but the iconic Mt. Fitz Roy as well. This one-week itinerary begins with your arrival in the nation's capital of Buenos Aires, where you can take the day and explore the city. Then you're off to El Calafate, where you'll actually get to hike across the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier. Then it's off to the town of El Chaltén and hiking excursions around the famous Mt. Fitz Roy. Learn more
Multi-Day Hiking in Torres del Paine
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago de Chile | Santiago |
| Day 2 | Fly from Santiago to Puerto Arenas - Transfer to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Torres del Paine - Cruise on Grey Lake | Torres del Paine |
| Day 4 | Hike to Lake Pehoe | Torres del Paine |
| Day 5 | Catamaran Ride - Driving Tour of Torres del Paine | Torres del Paine |
| Day 6 | Hike Almirante Nieto - Transfer to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 7 | Puerto Natales to Santiago, Depart |
This weeklong itinerary highlights Torres del Paine National Park for a once-in-a-lifetime hiking trip in Patagonia. After a day to explore Chile's capital, fly south to experience the park's nearly 450,000 acres of glaciers, ice fields, forests, lakes, and rugged mountains that will get your heart racing. Your jumping on/off point will be Puerto Natales—a port city attracting trekkers from all over the world. Learn more
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