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DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
DIFFICULTY
High average
QUANTITY
Per person
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
Today begins this unforgettable experience in Patagonia. Upon your arrival in the picturesque city of Puerto Natales, you will settle into the local hostel. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city center, stroll along the waterfront, or simply relax and acclimatize before the exciting days ahead.
After breakfast at the hostel, you will need to request your box lunch. Upon arrival at the main entrance of Torres del Paine National Park, Laguna Amarga, you will need to register with CONAF (park rangers). After a 5-minute walk, you will arrive at Torre Central, where the trek will begin. Today’s hike takes place in the Ascencio Valley, crossing extensive native forests. During the final ascent, you will cross an imposing field of giant rocks until you reach one of the most iconic viewpoints in the world: the famous Mirador Base Torres. At an altitude of approximately 900 meters above sea level, marvel at the three granite towers (North, Central, and South) and the sparkling turquoise glacial lake that stretches out at their feet. You will have time to take pictures and enjoy your box lunch before heading back along the same trail to Torre Central.
After breakfast at the hostel, remember to request your box lunch. Upon arrival at Paine Grande, your hike toward Grey begins. Start your journey through a narrow, winding valley that leads to Los Patos Lagoon. As you continue, you will begin to observe sections of the immense Southern Ice Field, along with floating icebergs on Lake Grey. After passing a viewpoint that can be particularly windy, the trail descends through a mountainous forest until reaching Grey Refuge. From the refuge, you may continue walking for approximately 10 additional minutes to reach the Grey Glacier Viewpoint, where you will come face to face with one of the arms of the majestic Southern Ice Field. Dinner will be served at the refuge in the evening.
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.
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.
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. Keep walking for 3 hours and you will reach the incredible Mirador Britanico. 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.
| PRICES | ||
| CAMPING | REFUGIO | |
| 1 PERSONS | $1.301 | $1.278 |
| 2 PERSONS | $1.119 | $1.164 |
| 3 PERSONS | $1.139 | $1.184 |
| 4 PERSONS | $1.097 | $1.141 |
| 5 PERSONS | $1.173 | $1.218 |
| 6 PERSONS | $1.139 | $1.184 |
| SUPLEMENTO SINGLE | $67 | N/A |
| DURATION | 5 DAYS | 5 DAYS |
| VIGENCY | From 1/10/25 to 30/4/26 | From 1/10/25 to 30/4/26 | *Prices in CLP for Chileans and residents. |
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