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Plaza de Armas
P.O. Box 422
Cusco - Peru
Phone: 51-84-242824 Fax: 51-84-232666

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PAINE TOWERS, NATIONAL PARK TREK (7D/6N)

One of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the world lies at the extreme southern tip of South America, Torres del Paine National Park. The park was created in 1959 and declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978.

The trails  between the Torres del Paine famous craggy mountains are among the world’s classic trekking routes. Breathtaking views together with glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and abundant wildlife provide the trip with constantly changing scenarios and experiences. Along with magnificent fauna such as Guanaco (related to the llama), rhea, silver fox, flamigo and Condor constitute Patagonias untamed wilderness.  During summer (Nov-Mar) there are 18 hours of daylight, which gives the explorers plenty of time for the walking journey.

The name of the park comes from three huge granite towers. These towers are the result of a remarkable uplift with near vertical walls of 6,000 to 8,000 feet and are set in rolling grasslands. It is regarded as one of the scenic wonders of the world.

Extreme tip of South America, Paine Towers, National Park Trek Itinerary

• DAY 1 :  Travel to Paine Towers
  Arrive around noon to Punta Arenas with the earliest morning flight from Santiago. Reception at the airport and transfer to Ecocamp Cascada at Las Torres (345 km/ 216miles /5hrs) inside the famous Torres del Paine National Park. In summer time, the sun sets around 11pm, giving us plenty of light to admire the landscape en route and the craggy mountains while entering the park. We will make short stops in the township of Puerto Natales, to take a look of the town and enjoy lunch, and in the enormous Cueva del Milodon, a giant geological wander that once sheltered a prehistoric sloth. Overnight at Ecocamp Las Torres (L, D).  

• DAY 2 : In Paine National Park
  Drive to Lake Grey’s southern end, cross the hanging bridge onto Grey beach overlooking floating icebergs and start walking gently over the Grey Peninsula to have a splendid view over the distant Grey Glacier. After lunch, drive back, pass La Administracion, and take a short hike (2hrs round trip) up to Mirador Pehoe to admire the most spectacular sight (weather permitting) over the Paine massif. Once at the shores of lake Pehoe walk softly to Salto Grande, a giant fall which pours the waters of lake Nordenskjold into lake Pehoe, and gain another splendid view over Paine Grande and Los Cuernos craggy mountain arising dramatically across the lake. At 6pm board the catamaran that sails the turquoise lake Pehoe. Overnight at the Upgraded Camp Pehoe (B, L-, D).  

• DAY 3 : In Paine National Park (Glacier Grey)
  Trek to Mirador Grey (3hrs round trip) or beyond approaching the towering walls of Grey glacier which empties the giant South Patagonic icefield into the lake. The view is very impressive at this point with numerous giant icebergs drifting across the waters. Depending on the participants physical conditions and on the weather, we may proceed (3 hrs. Round trip) to the foot of the glacier to gain the most outstanding view. Return to the Upgraded Camp Pehoe overnight(B, L-, D).

• DAY 4 : In National Park (Valle del Frances)
  Today the trekking will go over 8 kms (2.5 to 3.5 hrs) up to Campamento Italiano and will continue next with a round trip to Mirador del Frances (3 km, 1.5 to 2.5 hrs). The track between Camp Pehoe and Camp Italiano makes its way north through undulating terrain of mixed grassland and light forest to meet river Frances and Camp Italiano. From here we follow the wild river upstream until El Mirador (lookout point) facing Glaciar Frances with a magnificent broad view of the lakes below. Once we are back at Camp Italiano we proceed walking (1hr) by the shore of lake Nordenskjold until reaching Refugio Los Cuernos for overnight (B, L-, D)

• DAY 5 : In Paine National Park (Paso Los Cuernos)
  Today we trek 5hrs at the Paso Los Cuernos. The name of the trail is taken from the fact that it passes under the Cuernos (horns) of the Paine massif.  The trip ends at Cascada Ecocamp in Las Torres for overnight (B, L, D)  

• DAY 6 : In Paine National Park (Valle Ascencio)
  Today the trekking (10 km, 8 hrs round-trip) take us to the foot of the impressive granite massif of El Paine. From here admire the most typical sight of the Paine Towers (weather permitting). The famous Torres del Paine (2.900m/9.400ft) consist of three gigantic granite monoliths, remains of a great cirque that has been sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. Once back at Las Torres Ecocamp, enjoy a farewell dinner and celebrate the last day achievements. Overnight at Las Torres Eco-camp (B, L-, D).  

• DAY 7 : Travel to Punta Arenas
  Early in the morning board the vehicle back to Punta Arenas on time to board the evening flight back to Santiago (B, Box lunch).

INCLUDES :
- All the transfers 
- Ticket entrance to the park 
- All the meals during the trek 
- Double occupancy rooms and tents 
- Professional guides, cooks, pack horses
- Camping equipment

DOES NOT INCLUDED:
- Local or international flights
- Meals while in the cities
- Laundry, tips, 
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bag & Mat

* Fixed Departures Dates: Every Monday from November to March.