Epic Patagonia

A OneSeed staff member will pick you up at Santiago’s international airport and take you to our partner bed and breakfast, located in the Providencia district just south of Santiago Metropolitan Park, which has several trails, a Japanese garden and the National Zoo.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: private airport shuttle; hotel accommodations

Wake up early for a flight to Chilean Patagonia. After a 3.5 hour flight, meet your local trekking guide in Punta Arenas who will then accompany you to Torres del Paine National Park (4.5 hours public transport). On the way, soak up the beautiful views of the ocean surrounded by snow-capped peaks.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; domestic flight; public transportation; park entry fee; accommodations

Begin the hike to the base of The Towers. Start the trek with daypacks and ascend through a rocky terrain cut by pristine glacial rivers. Gain two thousand feet in elevation as you climb through a beautiful lenga forest until reaching the base of the towers. Another shorter climb will put you meters from the towers and the emerald lake that sits at their base. Return to camp for the evening.

Peak Altitude: 2,870 ft (875m)

Total Hiking: approximately 12 miles (19 km) / 8 hours of trekking (*day pack only today)

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

Spend most of the day nestled between Lake Nordenskjold and Mount Almirante Nieto of the Paine Massif. Arrive at Refugio Los Cuernos (“The Horns”) nestled between the two famous horned peaks, Cerro Hoja and Cerro Máscara.

Peak Altitude: 797 ft (243m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) / 7-8 hours of trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

Head out from Los Cuernos and hike through Torres’ old-growth forest. Pass by the French Camp and arrive to the Italian Camp, which is the start to the French Valley. At the Italian Camp, drop your full backpacks and repack your food, water and windbreaker into your daypack for the hike into the French Valley. If you’re feeling up to it, hike an additional 8 miles round-trip into the French Valley for stunning 360 views of the park.

Peak Altitude: 2,495 ft (760m)

Total Hiking: approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) / 7-8 hours OR 17 miles (27km) / 12 hours of trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

Hike to Grey Glacier, an impressive ice field that covers the west end of the park. Enjoy the beauty of Pehoé Lake and Grey Lake as you approach the glacier. In the afternoon, spend time at camp or relax on the porch of Refugio Grey.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) / 4-5 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

On the final day of trekking, make your way along Grey Glacier toward Campamento Paso. Join an optional ice hike or kayak through third party outfitter Bigfoot Patagonia. (We suggest making reservations in advance of your trip. OneSeed can not book spots on your behalf). Scale ladders and enjoy views of the glacier before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 6-7 miles (9-11 km) / 6-8 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

Spend one final half day in the park. A 3-4 hour walk toward the lake will take you to the catamaran back to Pehoé and out of the park. Private transportation will be awaiting your arrival to take the scenic ride back to Puerto Natales. Share a farewell dinner with your guide before a restful night in our partner lodge.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11 km) / 3-4 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; hotel accommodations; private transportation; public catamaran

Return to Punta Arenas and fly back to Santiago for a final evening in the city.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: breakfast; private transportation; domestic flight; private airport transfer; hotel accommodations

International flights depart.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: breakfast; private airport shuttle

* While you can expect to camp most nights during your expedition, some evenings may be spent at refugios (lodges) along the trail. We can’t guarantee a specific option as accommodation capacity is restricted by the national park for the 2021/2022 season.