Day 1: Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Upon arrival at the airport of Punta Arenas, a transfer will await you
to take you to Puerto Natales leading you through the typical Pampa
Steppes of the Magellan Region. 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
(season dependant) and then continue to 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 for a two hour drive to
Torres del Paine National Park, the starting point of your trek. It will
be a spectacular walk to the base of the amazing "Towers" of the Paine
Massif, the view onto the three pink granite towers that made the park
famous, will fascinate you. Dinner and overnight at Hostel Chileno in
the Ascencio Valley. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 3 Refugio Chileno - Refugio Los Cuernos
Today you will hike along Lake Nordensköld below the imposing hanging
glaciers of the Paine Massif to your hostel at Los Cuernos. Dinner and
overnight at hostel. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 4 Refugio Los Cuernos - French Valley – Lake Pehoe
After breakfast you will start a great trek into the most beautiful
valley of the park - Valle Frances. The natural setting is magnificent;
on your way up you will be surrounded by high peaks, huge granite walls
and hanging glaciers on all sides. In the afternoon you will descend to
Pehoe Lake to rest and spend the night. Dinner and overnight at Paine
Grande Lodge. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 5 Hike to Glacier Grey
Today you will enjoy a relatively easy hike to the immense Glacier Grey.
You will trek along the eastern shoreline of the Lake Grey through a
beautiful landscape. 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 close up.
Overnight and dinner at Hostel Grey. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
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 at the southern end of the lake. Here you will disembark and hike
along the beautiful beach to the Hostería Lago Grey where you can take a
rest and have 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.
(Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
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 embarking the
boat back to Puerto Natales in the early afternoon. Overnight at a hotel
in Puerto Natales. (Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 8 Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
A transfer will take you to the airport of Punta Arenas or a downtown
hotel in due course. (Breakfast)
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