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LinksTrekking in Torres del Paine
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National Park Torres del Paine is South America's most famous park and a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with a surface area of 598.593 ha / 1.479.155 acres. Torres del Paine is renowned for its magnificent central massif, sculpted by glaciers into the unmistakable Cuernos (Horns) and Torres (Towers). Varied and abundant wildlife, including guanacos and dozens of bird species, make this Patagonia's top adventure travel destination
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- 7 overnights with breakfast (2 nights in hotels in Puerto Natales, 4 nights with bunk beds in refuge and 1 night at cabin in the National park Torres del Paine)
- Transfers and excursions with driver and bilingual guide
- Lunch boxes and dinners on day 2 to 6, lunch on day 7
- Navigation on Lake Grey, River Serrano on zodiacs and navigation from Mt Balmaceda to Puerto Natales
- Entrance fees
Day 1: Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Upon arrival at the airport of Punta Arenas, a transfer will await you to drive you to Puerto Natales. The road to Puerto Natales will lead you through the typical Pampa Steppes of the Magellan Region and you will encounter various animals like sheep, ñandus and a variety of birds. Shortly after leaving the airport you will make a detour to the penguin breeding colony at Seno Otway (depending on flight-time). Arrival at the
charming town of Puerto Natales, situated on the banks of the Última Esperanza Bay. Overnight at a hotel in Puerto Natales.
Day 2: Puerto Natales - Hiking Base La Torres
After breakfast you will leave Puerto Natales. In two hours your transfer will take you to Torres del Paine National Park, the starting point of your trek (7 hours roundtrip; 16 km / 9,94 miles). It will be a spectacular walk to the base of the amazing “Towers” of the Paine Massifa and views of the three pink granite towers that made the park famous will fascinate you. Dinner and overnight at Refuge Chileno in the Ascencio Valley.
Day 3: Refugio Chileno - Refugio Los Cuernos
Today you will hike along Lake Nordenskjöld below the imposing hanging glaciers of the Paine Massif to your refuge at Los Cuernos. It is a 5 hour trek: 11 km / 6,8 miles. Dinner and overnight at refuge.
Day 4: Refugio Los Cuernos - French Valley - Lake
Pehoé
After breakfast you will start a great trek into the most beautiful valley of the park - Valle Frances (total 6 hours = 24 km / 14,9 miles). The natural setting is magnificent; you will be surrounded by high peaks, huge granite walls and hanging glaciers on all
sides during your way up. In the afternoon you will descend to Pehoé Lake to rest and spend the night. Dinner and overnight at Paine Grande Lodge.
Day 5: Hike to Glacier Grey
Today you will enjoy a relatively easy hike to the immense glacier Grey. You will trek (3-4 hours = 11 km / 6,8 miles) along the eastern shoreline of the Lake Grey through a beautiful landscape with Calafate bushes. Enjoy impressive views of the lake with its numerous giant icebergs. In the afternoon you will arrive at the glacier lookout to see the glacier wall and vibrant blue icebergs from close by. Overnight and dinner at Refuge
Grey.
Day 6: Boat trip on Lake Grey - Rio Serrano
In the morning you will cross the Lake Grey by boat and land on the beach of the southern part of the lake. Here you will disembark and hike along the beautiful beach to Hostería Lago Grey where you can rest and drink a coffee. From the hostería you will be transferred to the western side of the park to arrive in the sector Serrano River in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the cabins of Cabañas del Paine.
Day 7: Rio Serrano & Boat trip to Puerto Natales
After an early breakfast you will leave Torres del Paine and start your navigation down the Serrano River to Mount Balmaceda. On the way you will have great views of the Southern Ice Field. Go for a short hike below the towering Mount Balmaceda and
have lunch before you embark on a boat ride back to Puerto Natales in the early afternoon. Overnight at a hotel in Puerto Natales.
Day 8: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
A transfer will take you to the airport of Punta Arenas or a downtown hotel in due course.
Trip members should be in good physical condition. This is a remote trip, with no easy access. The hiking trails may be muddy with lots of stream crossings. Everyone should come equipped with a spirit of adventure and a willingness to pitch in and help with camp chores. Rain can be expected, so please bring adequate rain gear.
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