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O-Trek: Paine Circuit

Name: O-Trek: Paine Circuit
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 5850.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 10 days

Trails: T2 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

Patagonia

Intermediate

Overview
Itinerary
What's Included
FAQ

> See the Southern Patagonia Ice Cap
> Cross the Paso John Garner
> Go around the Paine Massif

Embark on the ultimate challenge for nature and hiking lovers. This 10-day tour will take you on the Torres del Paine Circuit. An experience designed for those who want to deeply explore every corner of this iconic national park, surrounded by landscapes of indescribable beauty: majestic mountains, eternal glaciers, enchanting valleys and a unique fauna in the world.

Get ready to live days full of adventure, nights under starry skies and unforgettable moments connecting with one of the most impressive natural jewels on the planet.

Itinerary

Day

Arrival in Puerto Natales

Our guide will meet you at the Puerto Natales airport. Accommodation at Natalino hotel or similar. Welcome dinner and meeting to discuss trip program.

Puerto Natales

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Transfer to Torres del Paine National Park - Camping Torres

Duration: 08:30 h

Distance: 22 km

Ascent: 770 m

Descent: 770 m

Transfer by van to Torres del Paine National Park (2 hours drive). Arrival at Torres del Paine by the main entrance of Amarga lagoon. We will begin trekking to the Ascencio Valley where from above you see the river (of the same name) running wildly past refugio Chileno. After a quick stop here we will continue through a forest of the native Lenga (Beech) trees until reaching the glacial moraine. From here it’s a 1 hour trek to the top where the towers appear from nowhere! This trek is spectacular where you get to view the 3 pink granite towers with its glacial lake below that made the park famous.

Camping Torres Central

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Camping Torres - Serón Camp

Duration: 05:30 h

Distance: 16 km

Ascent: 352 m

Descent: 139 m

Today we start our trek around the Paine Massif. In the morning we will meet our porters, load up our gear and head out across ancient glacial moraines on the way to Camp Seron. The trail goes through Lenga forests where we often see Austral parakeets, several species of geese and the occasional guanaco and fox.

Camping Serón

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Serón Camp - Refugio Dickson

Duration: 07:30 h

Distance: 18 km

Ascent: 469 m

Descent: 619 m

Early breakfast for the hike to Lago Dickson , a glacial lake on the edge of the Southern Patagonia Ice Cap. We hike past bright blooming Notro bushes and make a stream crossing along the lake. A beautiful, leisurely hike. Here we can take hot showers at the refugio and you can buy a cold beer!

Refugio Dickson

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Refugio Dickson - Camping Los Perros

Duration: 05:30 h

Distance: 12 km

Ascent: 536 m

Descent: 222 m

Today we do our packs and head out for a hike that is one of our personal favorites through pristine, old growth beech forest. We almost always see the incredible red-headed Magellanic woodpecker. Just before we arrive to our camp we will trek past glacier Perros with fantastic close up views of the glacier and its lake.

Camping Los Perros

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Camping Los Perros - Refugio Grey

Duration: 10:30 h

Distance: 18 km

Ascent: 1061 m

Descent: 1516 m

Today is our biggest day of hiking as we climb over Paso John Garner and down through thick forest directly above the massive Glaciar Grey. Once on the pass we look out over rugged, glaciated peaks and the Southern Patagonia Ice Cap – a view not to be missed! The Grey Glacier stretches out below us like a huge white highway 5 hours. After breakfast we start the 5 hours hike which continues descending towards Lake Grey through lenga forest where every so often appears a terrace looking out over Glacier Grey and the Southern Patagonia Ice Cap.

Refugio Grey

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Refugio Grey - Grey Glacier Ice Hiking - Refugio Paine Grande

Duration: 04:00 h

Distance: 11 km

Ascent: 414 m

Descent: 466 m

After breakfast, the guides will have an introductory chat, and explain the route, the time the tour will take and also test the equipment, and adjust it correctly for each passenger. Then, we go in a zodiac boat for 15 minutes until we reach the west side of the Grey Glacier. On arrival, we will disembark on the island at the glacier (nunatak) and we will walk on it for about an hour until we reach the ice. Before walking onto the glacier, the guide will talk to us about the safety aspects, and they will explain the techniques of displacement in the ice and the correct use of the equipment. Once the safety briefing is complete we will begin our exploration of the Grey Glacier which will last approximately 3 hours. During this time we will be able to observe cracks, rivers, lagoons and tunnels with their different tones of blue. After 3 hours on the glacier we return to the zodiac boat and ride back to the base camp.

In the afternoon ee will cross a high plateau overlooking Lago Grey with its icebergs and the Grey Glacier on our way to Lago Pehoe, "hidden lake" in the Tehuelche language. The trekking time is 3-4 hours. The afternoon will be free to relax at Lodge Paine Grande and enjoy the area. Lodging and dinner is at Lodge Paine Grande or camping where you can enjoy a pisco sour in the bar that overlooks Paine Grande & Los Cuernos mountains in the beautiful evening light.

Refugio Paine Grande

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Refugio Paine Grande - Refugio Los Cuernos

Duration: 07:30 h

Distance: 24 km

Ascent: 660 m

Descent: 660 m

Trek to the French Valley. This valley is the most beautiful in the park and one of the most unique in the world, its surrounded by hanging glaciers and an amphitheater of granite walls and spires. After we trek out of the valley, we will continue to the extraordinary turquoise Lake Nordenskjold, where Refugio Cuernos is located.

Refugio Los Cuernos

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Refugio Los Cuernos - Los Cuernos Pass - Transfer to Puerto Natales

Duration: 05:00 h

Distance: 13 km

Ascent: 153 m

Descent: 153 m

Trek along Lake Nordenskjold and below the hanging glaciers of Mount Almirante Nieto, to the reach Hosteria Las Torres,our van is waiting at the parking lot. Transfer to Puerto Natales. Farewell dinner and lodging in Puerto Natales.

Puerto Natales

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Departure day from Puerto Natales

After breakfast, transfer to Puerto Natales airport.

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Included

Meals

This trek includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transfers

All necessary transfers (bus, taxi, private transport, etc.) as described in the itinerary are included.
Refuges, hotels & camping sites

During the trek, you will spend your nights in refuges, hotels and camping sites.
Professional guide

During your trek, you will at all times be accompanied by an English speaking guide.
Permits

The cost of permits to enter the national park during your trek is included in the price.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

This trip does not include costs for transportation (flights, bus travel, etc.) to your destination.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks at the bar and other similar expenses are your own responsibility.
Tipping

Gratuities for the guide are not covered by the trek's price. The amount to tip is at your discretion, yet if you've received excellent service from your guide, considering a generous tip is appreciated.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Accommodation before and after the trek

Before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation.

FAQ

What if the dates I want are not available?
If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?
How do I know if this trek is right for me?
Can meals be adapted to my dietary requirements?

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O-Trek: Paine Circuit

Itinerary

Arrival in Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales

Transfer to Torres del Paine National Park - Camping Torres

Camping Torres Central

Camping Torres - Serón Camp

Camping Serón

Serón Camp - Refugio Dickson

Refugio Dickson

Refugio Dickson - Camping Los Perros

Camping Los Perros

Camping Los Perros - Refugio Grey

Refugio Grey

Refugio Grey - Grey Glacier Ice Hiking - Refugio Paine Grande

Refugio Paine Grande

Refugio Paine Grande - Refugio Los Cuernos

Refugio Los Cuernos

Refugio Los Cuernos - Los Cuernos Pass - Transfer to Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales

Departure day from Puerto Natales

Included

Meals

Transfers

Refuges, hotels & camping sites

Professional guide

Permits

Excluded

Traveling to and from

Personal expenses

Tipping

Travel Insurance

Accommodation before and after the trek

FAQ

What if the dates I want are not available?

If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?

How do I know if this trek is right for me?

Can meals be adapted to my dietary requirements?

How to Book

Booking

Availability

Cancellation policy

Just for You

Intermediate