Torres del Paine Trek
Torres del Paine National Park lies on the southern edge of the Patagonia ice cap and is one of Chile’s most spectacular national parks. The massive granite towers of the ‘Cuernos del Paine’ dominate the magnificent landscape. The park is a wonderland of snow-capped mountains, rugged granite peaks, beautiful waterfalls, glacier-fed lakes, Magellanic forests and open pampas. Our adventure begins with a drive from El Calafate in Argentina, across the frontier to Chile. In the days to follow we will trek to the base of the mighty Towers, stand in awe of the Grey Glacier, trek between the granite walls of the spectacular French Valley and enjoy encounters with wild guanacos and giant nandues. Everywhere around you the dramatic scenery is spellbinding. Finally we return to El Calafate to witness the slow, torturous advance of the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in El Calafate and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Drive to Las Torres in Paine National Park, Chile. |
| 3 | Return trek to the Towers of Paine. |
| 4 | Trek to Refugio Los Cuernos. Overnight. |
| 5 | Trek the French Valley to Pehoe. Overnight. |
| 6 | Trek to the Grey Glacier. Overnight. |
| 7 | Cross Lake Pehoe to Pudeto. Return to El Calafate. |
| 8 | Full-day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier with glacier mini-trek. |
| 9 | Trip ends in El Calafate after breakfast. |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
9 days |
Trip Code |
PSTP |
Activities |
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| Trekking (Moderate), Walking (Moderate) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 5 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Argentina, Chile | |
Start City |
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| El Calafate | |
End City |
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| El Calafate | |
