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Accommodation : Hotel in Santiago de Chile

Welcome to Patagonia!! Our Guide will be waiting for you at the arrival gate. After the meeting we will start driving to Puerto Natales (3h driving from Punta Arenas) and 1h15 more to Estancia Perales, the shores of Last Hope Fjord. Enjoy the traditional “Asado de Palo” (Lamb barbecue) lunch. During the afternoon short warm-up walk around Laguna Sofía or near Serrano (Mirador Lago Toro). Dinner in restaurant. Accommodation in hotel.

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Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

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Early in the morning depart to Torres del Paine National Park. Once arrived at Hotel Grey we will take the boat and after 45 min of navigation by the glacial lake dodging icebergs we will arrive to Refugio Grey, which is tucked away in a small valley in a wooded area that is protected from the wind. Start our trekking to the Grey Glacier viewpoint. Here you will be able to experience the wind coming off the Southern Ice Field and see both the ice field and Glacier Grey! Return to Refugio to have lunch During the afternoon we will continue our hike to Refugio Paine Grande stopping at the most important viewpoints to immortalize with our camera, the most beautiful landscapes of the Eighth wonder of the world. Accommodation in Paine Grande camping area. (6 hours, 17 km)

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Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper

Trekking Distance : 17 kilometers

Trekking Time : 6-7 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : 700 meters

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Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper

Trekking Distance : 20 kilometers

Trekking Time : 7-8 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : 500 meters

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Full day visiting and hiking in the Park outside the “W circuit”. In the morning take the boat at 9:30 am crossing the Pehoé Lake to Pudeto. Once there we will visit the Salto Grande, a beautiful waterfall connecting the Nordernskjöld and Pehoé lakes, and hike up the Cuernos Viewpoint, the best photo stop to take shots over the majestic Cuernos del Paine massif. Return to Pudeto and drive to the east border of the national park. In Laguna Azul we will start our 2 hours hike to Cañadón Macho. This area is home to herds of guanacos. You will encounter dozens of them on this trail and with the Torres del Paine Massif as a background it is heaven for photographers. The guanacos are not shy and they will get pretty close to you. If we are lucky we will also see condors flying over our heads and the elusive Patagonian fox. Before heading to the Torres Refuge we will stop in Paine waterfall. Night in Torres Central camping area. (4 hours in total, 12 km)

TORRES DEL PAINE NP:

Refugio Paine Grande

Refugio Torre Central/Norte

NOTE: depending on availability (with less than 3 months in advance almost 100 % sure tents), overnight stay may be in tents next to the refuge using its same facilities for dining and washing.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper

Trekking Distance : 12 kilometers

Trekking Time : 3-4 hours

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DAY 5: TREK TO LAS TORRES BASE – CERRO CASTILLO (B-BL-D)

Recommended hour to start: 9.00 AM. The first hour and a half walking is steep with fantastic views of lake Nordenskjöld and Almirante Nieto Mn (2.670 m), with its hanging glaciers until you reach Refugio El Chileno to recover energies and leave your luggage. Then, carrying just a small back pack, you will continue the trail through a millenary Lenga forest (1 hour) until the base of “the moraine” which challenging ascent (45 min), will take you to one of the most impressive lookouts in the park: “Base of Torres del Paine” where you will have the view of Torre Sur (2,850 m), Torre Central (2.800 m), Torre Norte (2.600 m) and Cerro Nido de Cóndor. Return to Las Torres Central. (7–8 hours; 18 Km). After the hike transfer to Cerro Castillo village. Buffet dinner. Spend the night in a traditional Estancia.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Buffet)

Trekking Distance : 18 kilometers

Trekking Time : 7-8 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : ＋800 meters

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DAY 6: CERRO CASTILLO – EL CALAFATE (B-BL)

Visit the Estancia with option of activities (not included). Later transfer over the argentinian border and drive to El Calafate (200 km). Arrive in El Calafate, check-in in our hotel and free time to relax and find a good restaurant to have dinner. Night in hotel.

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Meal : Breakfast; Lunch

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DAY 7: EL CALAFATE - PERITO MORENO GLACIER AND DRIVE TO EL CHALTÉN (B-BL)

We pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate for the 80 kilometre journey that takes us to the Perito Moreno Glacier.During the journey, the guide tells us a bit about the history of the region and its life and customs, about the National Parks and the glaciers, particularly the star attraction, the Perito Moreno Glacier. Upon arrival at the National Park, there is the opportunity to explore the walkways, which offer incredible views every step of the way. Each corner gives you the chance to enjoy the glacier from a different unique angle. If you're lucky, you'll see a few ice falls. It is impressive to see how the gigantic blocks of ice come away from the glacier and hear the thunderous roar as they fall into the lake. These events can cause large waves on the lake. At the end of the excursion we return to El Calafate and continue driving 3 hours more to El Chaltén, Argentina’s trekking capital. Night in hotel.

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Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic)

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DAY 8: EL CHALTÉN. LAGUNA DE LOS TRES HIKE (B-BL)

This trek starts with a transfer to the trail head at El Pilar, located 17km to the north of the town. The journey itself is enjoyable for the lovely views of the valley, the Río de Las Vueltas, that we drive along, and constantly present the impressive Cordón de Los Cóndores. After about 20 minutes we start to see Mt Fitz Roy from a different angle. We start walking in a dense forest of lengas, that protect us from the winds coming off the Continental Ice Field. Right from the start we are able to see lots of different glaciers; Marconi, Eléctrico, Cagliero and in the distance, towards Lago del Desierto, the Vespignani glacier. The path is easy as it’s quite flat and the climbs are gentle. We arrive at our first viewpoint, Piedras Blancas glacier and a bit later we leave the forest and end up in a clearing where we can admire in all their splendour the peaks of “S”, Saint Exupéry, Poincenot, Fitz Roy, Mermoz and Guillaumet. From here we continue for a few more minutes until we arrive at Poincenot camp ground, located in beautiful lenga forest inhabited by countless varieties of birds, which will accompany us with their song until we reach the campground Río Blanco. This is the base camp for the most adventurous climbers who will attempt to conquer these granite masses. We then climb 400m in about an hour until we arrive at Laguna de los Tres. On arriving at the highest point on the path, we are rewarded by the majestic views of Fitz Roy, the glacier de los Tres and its lagoon. The grandeur of this location makes you feel very insignificant. From here we circle Laguna de los Tres and head towards the viewpoint of the Laguna Sucia and its glacier. Again, the breathtaking views are unforgettable. After a rest and a bite for lunch, we will start the descent and walk back to El Chaltén.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic)

Trekking Distance : 17 kilometers

Trekking Time : 6-7 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : ＋1200 meters

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DAY 9: EL CHALTÉN. CERRO TORRE VIEWPOINT HIKE. TRANSFER BACK TO EL CALAFATE. FLIGHT TO BUENOS AIRES (B)

From El Chaltén we head off on the Laguna Torre footpath and after a small climb we enter a small ñire wood. From here, the path starts to gain height and straighten up alongside the Fitz Roy River until it arrives at a viewpoint of the river canyon and the Margarita waterfall. The panorama presents the valley of the Fitz Roy River and its serpentine course with the backdrop of the unique Mount Solo, the Adela range and the impressive Cerro Torre. After about an hour of walking we arrive at the Mount Torre viewpoint. Here we will make the most of the magnificent views of Mount Torre, the Adela range and glaciers and have a short break. Return the same way back to El Chaltén. (3-4 hours, 7 km). At midday transfer back to El Calafate airport (3 hours) to board the flight to Buenos Aires.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

Trekking Distance : 7 kilometers

Trekking Time : 3-4 hours

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Accommodation : Own arrangement

Meal : Breakfast