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EXTREME TIP OF SOUTH AMERICA, PATAGONIA TREK (10D/9N)
The Torres del Paine circuit around the famous craggy mountains that crown the Park is one of the world’s classic trekking routes. A breathtaking view together with glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and abundant wildlife provides the trip with constantly changing scenarios and experiences. The full circuit, rated moderate, is normally done in seven to nine days, depending on the itinerary, and covers a distance of approx. 80 kms. The trek is best done in an anticlockwise direction that saves the hardest sections until later and prevents the walkers from being stopped by strong wind currents.
During summer (Dec-Mar) there are 18 hours of daylight, which gives the explorers plenty of time for the walking journey
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Extreme tip of South America, Patagonia Trek Itinerary
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DAY 1 : Punta Arenas – Torres del Paine
Arrive around noon in 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 on route and the craggy mountains while entering the park. We will make short stop in the town of Puerto Natales, to take a look and enjoy lunch. Later visit the enormous Cueva del Milodon, a giant geological wander that once sheltered a prehistoric sloth. Overnight at Ecocamp Las Torres (L, D).Day 2:
We start our trekking journeys with the celebrate hike to the foot of the impressive granite massif of El Paine. From here admire the most typical sight of the Paine Towers (weather permitting) rising above a green lagoon. 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. Overnight at Eco-camp Torres (B, L-, D).Day 3:
Drive to Laguna Azul (blue lagoon), a very unique forest landscape from where you have a spectacular view over the Paine. This Lagoon hosts many species of birds including Parinas and black woodpeckers. From Laguna Azul trek to Lago Paine. On the way pass beautiful forest landscape as here the trees survived the great fire, that took place at the beginning of the century. The size of the tree-trunk gives us an idea about the size of the ancient trees. In this sector you can observe many black woodpeckers, typical birds of Patagonia. Once you arrived at Lago Paine, a spectacular view on Glacier Dickson and part of the Hielo Patagonico Sur. Overnight camping Lago Paine. (B, L-, D)Day 4:
After breakfast the trek continues along the eastern bank of the Rio Paine. You will stop at a lookout point with a wonderful panoramic view of Lago Paine below. Descend to lake level and continue across open grasslands along the Rio Paine to Refugio Dickson. Optional trek to Mirador Glacier Dickson (3 hrs round-trip). Overnight camping Dickson. (B, L-, D) .
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Day 6:
In this section we reach the highest point of the circuit at 1300 mts with an awe-inspiring view of the Ventisquero Grey, an enormous fractured mass of ice choking the valley. The route continues roughly south along forested slopes with occasional landslides. This is a long journey of 8 to10 hrs hiking. Overnight camp Guardas. (B, L-, D).
Day 7:
We continue trekking along forested slopes with a beautiful view of the glacier Grey until arriving at Camp Grey. In the afternoon you can spend some time exploring the amazing Grey Glacier and can book an optional ice walk on it. Overnight camping. (B, L-, D)
Day 8:
The trek continues down alongside Grey Glacier until it calves into the Lake Grey. Then it keeps going by the eastern side of the lake through clearings of Calafate bushes. The view over the lake, with numerous giant icebergs drifting across the waters is very impressive at this point. Finally, the track climbs onto flat ridges and passes a small lake one-hour before descending through a shallow dry valley to arrive at Lago Pehoe. We spend the next two nights in our upgraded camp by the turquoise lake Pehoe. (B, L-, D)
Day 9:
The track makes its way north through undulating terrain of mixed grassland and light forest, passing two small lakes, and continues by the south-east slopes of Cerro Paine to meet river Frances. From here we follow the river upstream passing Camp Frances, below Glacier Frances, and keep going until it reaches a small hut built by some British climbing expedition. This magnificent setting is surrounded by high peaks on all sides being especially spectacular the Cuernos del Paine. Overnight upgraded camp Pehoe. (B, L-, D)
Day 10:
Early in the morning board the earliest catamaran back to Pudeto and next the vehicle to Punta Arenas with box lunch en route. Arrive in the airport of Punta Arenas on time to catch the evening flight (approx. 18:30hrs) back to Santiago. (B)
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
Every Wednesday from November to March.* Fixed Departures Dates:
COST :
2 person US $ 2400
3 persons US $ 2338
4 persons US $ 1988
To confirm your reservation just send us US $500.00 per person and your trip application
Our accounting department will contact you in less than 24 hours, with your invoice and voucher
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