Torres Del Paine - Full Circuit Trek

Puerto Natales

Arrive at any time. If arriving into Punta Arenas in Chile, it is recommended to arrive prior to 14:00 to allow enough time to transfer to Puerto Natales for the welcome meeting. If arriving to El Calafate in Argentina, you will need to get there a day before and then take the bus to Puerto Natales today.

Please note the airport in Puerto Natales is small with limited flight connections. Most flights will be through Punta Arenas in Chile or El Calafate in Argentina, both of which would involve taking a public bus or transfer. Your welcome meeting normally starts sometime between 5 and 6pm (please see welcome note on arrival at the hotel) and then you will be able to rent equipment if you want to after. Please note rental shops normally close by 8 or 9pm, so you would need to be there by that time to guarantee being able to rent what you need.

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Meet Your CEO and Group

1h

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Accommodations:  HD Natales

Puerto Natales/Laguna Azul Camp

Embark on a 9-day excursion within Torres del Paine NP, hiking the full Torres del Paine circuit known as the O circuit. Start the 130km (80.7 mi) route by trekking to the base of Las Torres to see the dramatic three towers and turquoise lagoon below.

The group will enter the park through the main entrance of Amarga Lagoon. The trail begins with a slope and a side view of the imposing Ascencio Valley and the river with the same name, passing through the famous "Windy Pass" to get to the first official stop at Refugio El Chileno.From there the group will continue towards a forest of native Lenga trees before arriving to the glacial moraine. Here the last, and hardest, part of the trail starts as we will be gaining 300m of altitude in the last kilometer. Please note this last kilometer is steep and rocky, carrying hiking poles (available for rent in Puerto Natales) will really help make this section of trail more manageable. The last km takes around 1 hour, but it is SO worth it! The spectacular view of the three granite towers will be waiting at the top, where we will have lunch with a view! Return along the same trail and meet our driver who is going to take everyone to the first campsite, Laguna Azul.

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Private Vehicle

Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine 2h - 2.5h 122km

Cross the pampas of Patagonia first on asphalt roads to Laguna Amarga, stopping for a quick break. Continue along the road and stop to take photos of the spectacular views! Keep an eye out for wildlife- guanacos, condors, geese, and other birds. Enter the Torres del Paine Welcome Center for a quick bathroom stop before starting the hike.

Torres del Pain Trek Day 1: Welcome Center of Torres del Paine to Base of the Towers

Torres del Paine National Park 7h - 9h 22km

Be prepared to lose your breath - from the hike AND the gorgeous views! Hike the Torres del Paine trail to the base of the "torres" (towers) themselves. Enjoy the view of the three pink granite towers that make this park famous. Distance travelled: 22km (14 miles roundtrip) Time: 7-9 hours. Elevation gain: 750m (2,460 ft.)

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Laguna Azul Campsite

Torres del Paine/Camp Seron

Transfer by van to the Las Torres area. Today we start our trek around the Paine Massif. Head out across ancient glacial moraines on the way to camp Seron. The trail goes through Lenga forests where we can spot some wildlife. The hike today will be around 5 hours. Arrive to Camping Seron where the group will have dinner and rest up for tomorrow.

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Torres del Pain Trek Day 2: Welcome Center of Torres del Paine to Camp Serón

Torres del Paine - Camp Seron 5h - 7h 19km

Trek all day through forests of Beech trees and view the Paine Chico Mountain in the distance before reaching the Northeastern part of the National Park. The hike today will be about 5 hours round trip and a total of 19 km. In the evening the group will return to the Camp Seron. Distance travelled: 19km Time: 5-7 hours. Elevation gain: 400m (1,315 ft.)

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Seron Campsite

Camp Seron/Lake Dickson Camp

Eat an early breakfast before the hike to Lago Dickson, a glacial lake on the edge of the Southern Patagonia Ice Cap. Hike past bright blooming Notro bushes and cross a stream along the lake. A beautiful, leisurely hike that will take around 6 hours today. Arrive at Camping Dickson and opt for a hot shower and a beer as a reward.

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Torres del Pain Trek Day 3: Serón Camp to Dickson Camp

Serrano Camp - Lake Dickson Camp 6h - 7h 18km

Hike from Seron Campsite to Dickson Campsite and enjoy amazing views of Lake Dickson and Glacier Dickson. Today's portion of the trek is rated as a moderate to challenging hike. Distance travelled: 18km Time: 6-7 hours. Elevation gain: 720m (2,362 ft.)

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Campsite Dickson

Lake Dickson Camp/Los Perros Camp

Continue along the north side of the park to an incredible lookout point of Lake Dickson and the surrounding valley. Follow the trail through the tall forest to reach another lookout for Perros Glacier, well worth the climb.

Pack up and head out through pristine, old growth beech forest. Look and listen for the red-headed Magellanic woodpecker. Just before we arrive to camp, trek past the Perros glacier and enjoy fantastic close-up views of the ice and the lake. Spend the night camping at the base of Paso John Garner at Los Perros.

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Torres del Pain Trek Day 4: Dickson Campsite to Los Perros Campsite

Lake Dickson Camp - Los Perros Camp 5h - 6h 13km

Enjoy a day hiking through beech forest to the Perros Glacier, before arriving at the campsite at Paso John Garner. Distance travelled: 13km Time: 5-6 hours. Elevation gain: 600m (1,968 ft.)

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Los Perros Campsite

Los Perros Camp/Grey Glacier Camp

Today is the toughest day of the O trek, start with an uphill climb for 2-3 hours, passing over the highest point. The beginning of the trail is through forest, but once you reach 800m of altitude, the path starts to get rocky and may become a little slippery. Take in the first view of Grey Glacier and gaze into the distance to take in its 270km2 (104 mi2) spread. Climb vertical ladders and pass a suspension bridge en route to Grey Camp.

This is the biggest day yet as we climb over Paso John Garner and hike down through thick forest directly above the massive Grey Glacier. Once on the pass, look out over rugged, glaciated peaks, and the Southern Patagonia Ice Cap - a view not to be missed! The glacier stretches out below like a giant white highway. To get to the Grey Glacier Camp, there is a big descent of approximately 1700m through the forest.

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Torres del Pain Trek Day 5: Los Perros Camp to Grey Glacier Camp

Los Perros Camp - Grey Glacier Camp 8h - 10h 18km

Hike for a full day over Paso John Garner, above the imposing Grey Glacier and the Southern Patagonia Ice Cap. Distance travelled: 18km Time: 8-10 hours. Elevation gain: 1000m (3,280 ft.)

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Grey Campsite

Grey Glacier Camp

Enjoy the day exploring Grey Lake and Grey Glacier. The spectacular scenery is a highlight of the trek with the back drop of snow-capped mountains and floating pieces of piercing blue glacier. The afternoon is free for resting and exploring the area. Opt for a short trek along the west side of the Grey Glacier.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Grey Campsite
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Optional Activities for Day 7
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Grey Glacier Ice Hike
230000CLP Per Person
Grey Glacier Camp
Get an introduction to ice axes and crampons, and join an expert local guide for a hike across this frozen landscape. Study the cracks, crevasses, and ice ridges and get up close and personal with Grey Glacier. Walking on this immense glacier is an experience you won't soon forget. Reach the west side of the Grey Glacier on a zodiac boat. Enjoy a short trek to get to the glacier and start the amazing walk on top of it. The guide will do the safety talk first and provide all the necessary equipment. The walk on the glacier will last for about 3 hours, and you will be able to observe cracks, rivers, lagoons and tunnels with their different tones of blue.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Grey Glacier Camp/Paine Grande Camp

Head out on an optional morning kayak on the coast of Lake Grey with amazing views of Grey Glacier and its icebergs. Later, hike along Lake Grey to appreciate different viewpoints of the glacier. Hike to join the famous W Trek and end at Lake Pehoe. Relax at Paine Grande Camp and share trekking stories with the other hikers.

Cross a high plateau overlooking Grey Lake and see icebergs and views across Grey Glacier on the way to Lake Pehoe. Pehoe means "hidden lake" in the Tehuelche language. The afternoon is free to relax at Lodge Paine Grande and enjoy the area. At night, enjoy a pisco sour cocktail in the bar overlooking Paine Grande & Los Cuernos mountains.

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Torres del Pain Trek Day 7: Grey Glacier Camp to Paine Grande Camp

Grey Glacier Camp - Lodge Paine Grande 5h 11km

Head for Lake Pehoe and soak in the incredible views across the glaciers and mountains that fill up this national park. Enjoy a relaxing evening under the Cuernos del Paine. Distance travelled: 11km Time: 5 hours. Elevation gain: 400m (1,300 ft.)

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Campsite Paine Grande
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Optional Activities for Day 8
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Grey Lake Kayaking Excursion
170000CLP Per Person
Grey Lake
Glide through the crystal clear waters and blue icebergs of Grey Lake. Take in the views from your kayak, as your explore all the lake has to offer.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Paine Grande Camp/Cuernos Camp

Hike to the French Valley lookout to see the mountain range spread across the national park, take in the contrasting greens and greys of the landscape.

Continue the trek to the French Valley. Surrounded by hanging glaciers and an amphitheater of granite walls and spires, this is the most beautiful valley in the park and one of the most unique in the world. After, trek out of the valley to the extraordinary turquoise Lake Nordenskjold. After six to eight hours, end the day at Cuernos Camp for dinner and sleep.

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Torres del Pain Trek Day 8: Paine Grande Camp to Cuernos Camp

Paine Grande Camp - Cuernos Camp 8h - 9h 17km

Trek through the French Valley, surrounded by glaciers, before continuing to beautiful Lake Nordenskjold and Reugio Cuernos. Distance travelled: 17km Time: 8-9 hours. Elevation gain: 500m (1,640 ft.)

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Campsite Los Cuernos

Lake Nordenskjold/Puerto Natales

The concluding day of the O circuit continues along Lake Nordenskjold. Take in the final views of Torres del Paine, reflect on the last nine days and relish in the sense of accomplishment before heading back to Puerto Natales.

Trek along Lake Nordenskjold and below the hanging glaciers of Mount Almirante Nieto, to the reach Hosteria Las Torres, where our van awaits us. Transfer to Puerto Natales.

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Torres del Pain Trek Day 9: Cuernos Camp to Hotel Las Torres

Cuernos Camp - Torres del Paine 5h 13km

Follow the trail past Lake Nordenskjold and Mount Almirante Nieto before ending the trek at Hosteria Las Torres. Distance travelled: 12km Time: 5 hours. Elevation gain: 300m (900 ft.)

Private Vehicle

Pudeto - Puerto Natales 2.5h 104km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodations:  HD Natales

Puerto Natales

Depart at any time.

The airport in Puerto Natales is small with limited flight connections. Many onward flight connections will be through Punta Arenas in Chile or El Calafate in Argentina which would involve taking a public bus or transfer of 3-4 hours, if you are flying out of one of these airports we recommend flying out in the afternoon to allow for travel time.

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Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast