5D ALTERNATIVE W SELF – GUIDED

DESTINOS DESTACADOS

RESERVATION FORM

DURATION
5 days / 4 nights

DIFFICULTY
High average

AMOUNT
Per person

SUMMARY

Day 1: Arrival to Puerto Natales and accommodation at Factoría Hostel
Day 2: Torres del Paine National Park – Trek to the Base of the Towers
Day 3: Catamaran – Hike to Grey
Day 4: Hike to Paine Grande
Day 5: Excursion to the French Valley – Catamaran – Return to Puerto Natales

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Puerto Natales and accommodation at Factoria Hostal

Arrival at Puerto Natales.

Day 2: Arrival the Torres del Paine National Park – Trek to the Base Of the Towers

After breakfast at the hostel, ask for your box lunch and then go to the bus terminal and take the 7:00 am bus (we recommend being at least 10 minutes before departure) to go to Torres del Paine National Park.You will travel through beautiful landscapes until you reach the main entrance, Laguna Amarga, where you must register with CONAF (park rangers). Here you will transfer to “Las Torres” shuttle, who will take you to the Visitor’s Center. Check yourself in at the Cerro Paine Reserve and, after about a 5 minutes’ walk, you will arrive at Torre Central, where your trekking will begin. Today’s hike begins through the Ascencio Valley, enjoying its extensive forests. During the final ascent, you cross an immense field of giant rocks until you reach one of the most emblematic viewpoints in the world, the famous Base of the Towers lookout. At an altitude of 900 m.a.s.l.m., marvel at the 3 granite towers (north, central and south) and the bright turquoise glacial lake at its feet. Take beautiful photos and enjoy your box lunch before returning along the same path to take on the shuttle the 7:00 pm transfer and then the bus that will take you back to Puerto Natales. Estimated time of arrival to Natales is 9:30 pm.

	8 – 10 hrs		Difficulty – high
	21 kms		Includes – Breakfast and box lunch.

Day 3: Catamaran – Hike to Grey

After breakfast at the hostel, remember to ask for your box lunch and then go to the bus terminal to take the 7:00 am bus (remember to arrive, at least, 10 minutes before departure) that will leave you in Pudeto where you will board the “Hielos Patagónicos” catamaran that will sail for approximately 35 minutes through the Pehoé lake, arriving directly to Paine Grande refuge. Here will begin your hike to Grey.

Start your journey through a narrow and winding valley that leads to Los Patos lagoon. As you keep moving forward, you will begin to see parts of the immense Southern Ice Field, as well as the ice floes of Grey lake. After passing the sometimes very windy viewpoint, the path descends through a mountainous forest until it reaches the refuge. From here, if you continue walking for about 10 minutes, you will reach the Grey glacier lookout, where you are face to face with one of the arms of the Southern Ice Fields. Dinner will be served at the refuge between 6:00 and 9:00 pm.

Comienza tu travesía por un valle estrecho y sinuoso que conduce a la laguna Los Patos. A medida que sigas avanzando, comenzarás a ver partes del inmenso Campos de Hielo Sur, así como también los témpanos de hielo del lago Grey. Luego de pasar el, a veces muy, ventoso mirador, el camino desciende por un montañoso bosque hasta llegar al refugio. Desde acá, si continúas caminando por unos 10 minutos llegarás al mirador del glaciar Grey, donde te encuentras frente a frente con uno de los brazos de Campos de Hielo Sur. La cena será servida en el refugio entre las 18:00 y las 21:00 hrs.

Ya en Paine Grande, debes tomar el Catamarán con rumbo hacia Pudeto, donde un transfer privado estará esperando por ti, para llevarte de regreso a Puerto Natales.

	4 – 4.5 hrs		Difficulty – medium
	11 kms		Includes – Breakfast and box lunch.

Day 3: OPTIONAL

For an unforgettable view of the Grey glacier, set off for an extra 3 – 4 extra hours (round trip) past the refuge in the direction of the famous hanging bridges. It is by far the best lookout of the glacier. In addition to contemplating the impressive ice, you can see the depth of the ravines formed by the rivers and waterfalls that come from the Olguín Range. If luck is on your side, you may catch ice calving into the deep, freezing waters of Grey lake.

	3 – 4 hrs		Difficulty – medium
	4 kms

Day 4: Grey to Paine Grande

Enjoy breakfast in the dining room of Grey refuge and do not forget to request your box lunch! In case you did not have the chance to visit the hanging bridges the day before, you can take the morning to go and explore the spectacular panoramic views of the Grey glacier.

Today, you will follow the same path as yesterday to go back to Paine Grande. Rest and enjoy dinner in the dining room of the refuge.

	4 – 4.5 hrs		Difficulty – medium
	11 kms		Includes – Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

Day 5: Hike to the French Valley – Catamaran - Return to Puerto Natales

Today’s hike will be round trip, starting and finishing at Paine Grande, so we recommend to begin early! After breakfast, ask for your box lunch and get ready for this last adventure before returning to Puerto Natales. Travel to the heart of the park bordering the blue waters of the Skottsberg lake. After approximately 2.5 hours of walking, you will arrive to the Italiano camp (park rangers), where you will begin your journey to the French Valley.

Climb through a massive boulder field and then continue through the forest until you reach the French plateau. Here, you will be rewarded with incredible views of Los Cuernos (the Horns), turquoise glacial lagoons and amazing hanging glaciers that fall down the east side of Paine Grande Mountain (3.050 m.a.s.l.m). If you are lucky, you will hear the loud sound of the glacier and the falling water, as well as it is very common to witness avalanches. Take some photos, enjoy your box lunch and the well-deserved rest. Descend the same path back to the Italiano camp and then to Paine Grande.

At 6:30 pm you have to board the catamaran that will take you back to Pudeto, where you will take on the regular bus to return to Puerto Natales. The approximate time of arrival is 9:30 pm.

	7 – 8 hrs		Difficulty – high
	21 kms		Includes – Breakfast and box lunch.

INCLUDES

2 nights of accommodation in Hostal Factoria, Puerto Natales.
2 nights of accommodation in Camping or refuge according to your itinerary.
Refuge accommodations are in shared and mixed dorms, with bunkbeds.
*Full bed in Vertice refuges includes sheets, cover and pillow.
Camping accommodations in Vertice include an already-pitched tent, sleeping bag, liner and mat.
Bus transportation to and from the park + shuttle bus ticket to the Visitor’s Center.
Meals according to your itinerary.
If you have any dietary restrictions, make sure to inform us upon reservation. Food restrictions will only be honored if they are informed in advance.
Catamarán ticket.
Entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park.

NOT INCLUDED

Medical and / or travel insurance of any kind.
Flights.
Meals not mentioned above.
Gratuities.
Guide / Porter.
Personal expenses.
Lunch on full day panoramic must be paid by the passenger at the restaurant.

PRICES

Price per person

Camping
$900 USD / Single $56 USD
1 Pax $1,000 USD

Refuge
$1,020 USD
1 Pax $1,120 USD

*Price is per person based on 2 passengers

*Single supplement: individual use of tent.
For quotes and reservations, please email ventas@vertice.travel

PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS

All excursions are subject to weather conditions.

DEPARTURES

Every day from October to April.

RESTRICTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This program is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
Passengers should be able to carry their personal belongings for the duration of the program.
We recommend using a 40-liter back pack.
We offer luggage custody at our office in Puerto Natales from Monday to Friday from 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. (office hours). Outside office hours service has an additional charge.

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