Places Covered: Santiago | Punta Arenas | Puerto Natales | El Calafate | El Chalten

After breakfast

Transfer Santiago de Chile Hotel to Santiago de Chile Airport Flight to Punta Arenas

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Punta Arenas

Half-Day City Tour & Victoria Noa Museum

Duration: 3/4 hs

Included: Private transportation, bilingual guide (English/Spanish), entrance fees to Nao Victoria and Municipal Cemetery

Enjoy an amazing panoramic view of Punta Arenas and the Strait of Magellan from the famous Mirador Hill and visit the historical city center including interesting monuments such as Muñoz Gamero main square.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT - PUNTA ARENAS 

Breakfast at Hotel

Transfer Punta Arenas Hotel to Puerto Natales Hotel

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT - PUERTO NATALES

Welcome to Torres del Paine

Arrive on the specified day at 06:30 AM to board the 07:00 AM bus that will take you to Torres del Paine National Park; the duration of the journey will be approximately 2 and a half hours

When you arrive at the park, you will begin the trekking journey through the Ascencio Valley, until you reach the Paso de Los Vientos. You will see spectacular panoramic views of the landscape and surrounding lakes

Later, you will walk for an hour through the rocky Chilean Sector, reaching the final stretch of the adventure. Finally, you will encounter the most impressive view of the three iconic granite towers and their glacier lagoon.

Duration: 8-10 hrs / 12 mi

Minimum altitude: 120 meters above sea level

Maximum altitude: 870 meters above sea level

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT - TORRES DEL PAINE 

Hike to the Francés sector

Today, you will start the day by walking approximately 13.5 km along the shores of Nordenskjöld Lake, with the backdrop of Admiral Nieto Hill and the impressive hanging glaciers.

You will continue your journey along the Arriero River

Finally, you will reach the highest viewpoint from which you can see the entire lake and the French Glacier on Cerro Paine Grande.

Lastly, you will arrive at the French Sector for dinner and overnight rest.

Duration: 4:30 a 6:30 hrs / 8 min approx

Altitude: 200 meters

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT - TORRES DEL PAINE 

Hike to the Francés Valley

Today begins wonderfully with a leisurely morning hike to Italian Campsite.You will be surrounded by mountains, the sounds and smells of the lake that will invigorate your energy, and the vegetation will revitalize you, processing the experiences seen in the previous days.

 You will pass by a stunning waterfall where you can fill your water bottle with cold water while admiring the view from the French Valley.

At the viewpoint, you will be amazed by one of the most impressive views along the entire circuit

Finally, you will return to have dinner and sleep at the French Sector.

Duration: 7 - 8 hrs / 9 min

Minimum altitude: 120 meters above sea level Maximum altitude: 762 meters above sea level

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT - TORRES DEL PAINE 

Farewell Torres del Paine

Today ends your journey through these beautiful landscapes, taking you into native forests along the shores of the lakes.You will start your route from the French Sector, heading towards the Paine Grande Sector, where you can marvel at the glaciers down from the mountain's summit.

Upon exiting the grove, you will reach the first viewpoint overlooking Lake Grey, from which you will see more and more floating glacier chunks.

Finally, you say goodbye to the adventure and head to Lake Pehoé to begin the return navigation.

After the boat trip, a bus will be waiting you to take to Puerto Natales. 

Duration: 8-10 hrs / 19 mi approx

Minimum altitude: 43 meters above sea level

Maximum altitude: 313 meters above sea level

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT - PUERTO NATLES

After Breakfast

Transfer Puerto Natales to El Calafate

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT - EL CALAFATE

We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning to take you to Los Glaciares National Park (50 miles from El Calafate)

 Upon arrival to the National Park, your guide will show you the different walkways from where you will be able to walk in front of the colossal ice wall, and, if you are lucky, perhaps see some landslides.When the ice breaks and falls, the world holds its breath: all other sounds stop at the earth's surface.

You will start the adventure from the main balcony and then, have some free time to wander freely until the meeting time agreed with your guide. For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch is not included).

For a different perspective of this impressive glacier, you can take a 1-hour boat ride to sail along the massive glacier wall that rises 240 feet above Argentino lake and in between floating icebergs (not included, but may be added and paid for on the spot, subject to availability).

After exploring the park, you will be taken back to your hotel. Duration: 7/8 hours

Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish) Not included: Entrance fee to the National Park, lunch, and navigation

Nautical Safari tour

The departure point is “Bajo de las Sombras” pier, located about 6km away from the Glacier’s walkways. On this tour, you will go on a cruise across Lake Rico, passing in between icebergs that have calved off the front of the Perito Moreno glacier.

 This excursion lasts approximately one hour and provides a totally different perspective of the Perito Moreno glacier, with almost constant falling walls of ice from its front.

 Duration: 1 hour. Hourly departures from 10 am to 3 pm (Note: timetables may change) Not included: Entrance fee to the National Park

Transfer El Calafate Airport to El Chaltén Hotel

 Upon your arrival in El Calafate, you will be received at the airport and transferred to your hotel in El Chaltén

Duration: 3h approx. Distance: 200 km / 124 min

MEALS: BREAKFAST

OVERNIGHT - EL CHALTEN

This trek starts with a transfer to the trail head at Río Eléctrico bridge, located 11 miles (18 km) to the north of the town.

 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.

 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.

 We then climb 1312 ft (400 m) in about an hour until we arrive at Laguna de los Tres

 From here we circle Laguna de los Tres and head towards the viewpoint of the Laguna Sucia and its glacier.

En route we go past some varying landscape, crystal clear streams and we pass by Laguna Capri – a favourite spot for photographers. After visiting the lagoon we drop down into the valley where El Chaltén is located.

Duration: 8/9 hours

Distance: 12 miles approx. (20 km)

Included: Mountain guide (1 guide every 15 passengers), transfer from accommodation to Río Eléctrico bridge (trailhead).

Not included: Meals, tips.

What to bring: Rucksack, water, box lunch, snacks, warm layer, sunglasses, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sun-tan lotion, sturdy footwear.

Note: Depending on the winter, shorter treks may be necessary, this will be decided by the guide.

Transfer El Chaltén Hotel to Rio Eléctrico

MEALS: BREAKFAST

OVERNIGHT - EL CHALTEN

In the morning, you will meet our mountain guide at your hotel to start the adventure! Along with the Fitz Roy

The trail starts inside the village: a slight slope in the first few minutes and walking all along the Fitz Roy river course.

After 20 minutes, you will be amazed to find the Fitz Roy River Canyon and see beautiful waterfalls.

If we return to Chaltén from this viewpoint, it would be a 3 hours trekking, ideal for travelers who wish to engage in short activities.

After that, we walk about 1 hour more through a charming valley

Duration: 7 hours

Included: Bilingual guide (English/Spanish) Not included: Meals

Difficulty: Moderate

Travel season: October to April

Note: If you have energy enough, the visit can be extended from Torre Lake to “Mirador Maestri”, at 1.24 miles, about 45 minutes along the lake up to the limit of vegetation, which forms a natural balcony on Torre Glacier and Lake

MEALS: BREAKFAST

OVERNIGHT - EL CHALTEN

BREAKFAST AT HOTEL 

Flight - El Calafate to Buenos Aires

After breakfast

Transfer El Chaltén Hotel to El Calafate Airport Flight to Buenos Aires

MEALS: BREAKFAST