Tour Overview
Epic Patagonia — Join experienced local guides for the trip of a lifetime to backpack the magnificent W trek in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. Spend a week trekking in Patagonia's famous Torres del Paine National Park, climb through beautiful lenga forest and seeing some amazing massive and beautiful glaciers. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : SANTIAGO
Location: Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel
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 ...more ...less
Day 2 : SANTIAGO TO TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
Location: Refugio Las Torres/ Camp Norte
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Day 3 : LAS TORRES CAMP
Location: Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Day 4 : LAS TORRES CAMP TO LOS CUERNOS CAMP
Location: Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Day 5 : LOS CUERNOS CAMP TO PAINE GRANDE CAMP
Location: Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Day 6 : PAINE GRANDE CAMP TO GREY CAMP
Location: Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Day 7 : GREY CAMP
Location: Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Day 8 : GREY CAMP TO PUERTO NATALES
Location: Puerto Natales
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Day 9 : PUERTO NATALES TO SANTIAGO
Location: Santiago
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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
Day 10 : DEPARTURES FROM SANTIAGO
Location: Santiago
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights accommodation in Santiago 6 nights accommodations on trek (tent and sleeping pad included)** 1 night accommodation in Puerto Natales all camping accommodations on trek (shared bathroom and either shared room or single/double occupancy tent camping with sleeping pads included)
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breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the trek
and farewell dinner
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Entrance Fees
trekking permits and national park entry fees
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Fully Guided
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Airport Transfers at Destination
private airport transfers on Day 1, Day 2, Day 9 and Day 10
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
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emergency medical & evacuation insurance (required)
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trip cancellation & interruption insurance (highly recommended)
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, if you are a solo traveller and are interested in being matched with another solo traveller you can make this request. It is a request and can not be guaranteed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
OneSeed Expeditions was founded in 2010
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Possibly, but this depends on many factors. If you have this request, please reach out to us and we will see if it is possible.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
OneSeed Expeditions is a Certified 'B' Corporation and is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association
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What is OneSeed's microfinance mission
OneSeed partners with local microfinance institutions in the countries where we operate. We invest 10 percent of our total revenue in these partners, who in turn lend this seed capital to small-scale entrepreneurs as collateral-free, shared liability microcredit. When you travel with OneSeed, you invested in local entrepreneurs - empowering them to launch or expand their business.
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Epic Patagonia
10 Days Starting and ending in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Visiting: Santiago, Refugio Las Torres/ Camp Norte, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EPG
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
16-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, gluten-free
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Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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