Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares National Park
Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares National Park
Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares National Park
10 Days Starting in Puerto Natales, Chile and ending in El Calafate, Argentina
Visiting: Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
26015
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia with our "Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares National Park" tour. This journey takes you through the stunning scenery of Torres del Paine National Park, where you'll spend three days hiking iconic trails like Mirador Cuernos, Las Torres, and Grey Lake Viewpoint. Witness the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier and navigate the serene waters of Upsala and Cristina Passages. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in Los Glaciares National Park, including horseback riding or hiking Cerro Carnero. Indulge in delicious Patagonian cuisine and stay in comfortable hotels and lodges, making this an adventure of a lifetime.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Natales: Gateway To Patagonia
Location: Puerto Natales
Accommodation: Hotel Remota
Accommodation Name: Hotel Remota
Meals Included: Dinner
Vast and rugged wilderness await you in Patagonia with its pristine landscapes, truly a dream for outdoor enthusiasts. Catch glimpses of mountain peaks and glistening glaciers as you touch down in the small port town of Puerto Natales. As night settles, feast on fresh seafood and feel the anticipation build as you dream of the exploration to come. We welcome you to Chile, to the wild experience that is Patagonia, and we invite you to strap in for the ride.
Arrive to Puerto Natales at any time and catch an included transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.
TRANSPORT: AFTERNOON You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure. Please note this included transfer is only from the Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport, which is the closest to Puerto Natales.
ACTIVITY: EVENING Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2: Torres Del Paine: Cuernos Lookout Hike
Location: Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation: Kau Rio Serrano
Accommodation Name: Kau Rio Serrano
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gaze across to Torres del Paine National Park from the Cuernos Viewpoint as you tighten up your laces and take the first few steps along the trail. Breathe in the fresh air and soak in the spectacular views across the pampas (grasslands) and across Lake Nordenskjöld as you hike to your lodgings that will serve as your base for the next few days.An early breakfast will be available at the hotel before transferring via private vehicle to a viewpoint called Mirador Cuernos, where today’s hike begins. Walk along this trail and have lunch amid the epic scenery. Arrive at the hotel in the early afternoon and take advantage of free time to rest or become acquainted with the property.ACTIVITY: The group will hike from the viewpoint to your hotel along the Mirador Cuernos trail. This 10km (6.2 mile) hike surrounds you with some of the most impressive landscapes of Chilean Patagonia, with views of Lake Nordenskjöld, the French Valley, and the Paine Mountain Range.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle en route to the start point of today's hike.
Day 3: Torres Del Paine: Las Torres Hike
Location: Torres del Paine
Accommodation: Kau Rio Serrano
Accommodation Name: Kau Rio Serrano
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Most people when they picture Torres del Paine likely are seeing Las Torres in their mind. This crown jewel of the park is also known as Base Torres, and is the viewpoint for three very distinct granite rock towers shooting up from the glacier lake below them. On a clear day the blue sky above the impossible turquoise of the lake and the grey peaks covered in white snow is breathtaking, making it a view you will never forget.
This morning the group will travel from the hotel to the Torres del Paine Visitor Centre. From here, set off on a hike to the base of the Towers. An included box lunch will be had upon arrival to the top before the return trip. Travel back to the hotel in the early evening where dinner will be served.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle en route to the start of today's hike.
ACTIVITY: Be prepared to lose your breath - from the hike AND the gorgeous views! Trek along the Torres del Paine trail to the base of the towers themselves. Enjoy the view of the three pink granite towers that make this park famous.
Distance:: 22km (14 mi) roundtrip, in and out along the same trail
Time: 7-9 hours.
Elevation gain: 750m (2,460 ft)
TRANSPORT: After the hike, settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle on the way back to your hotel near the park.
Day 4: Torres Del Paine: Hike To Grey Glacier Viewpoint
Location: Torres del Paine
Accommodation: Kau Rio Serrano
Accommodation Name: Kau Rio Serrano
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will enjoy impressive views of Grey Glacier as you hike the trail next to the lake of the same name, looking across to the tongue of the glacier and the rock island known as Nunatak. The fresh air combined with the rugged terrain will have your heart thumping and endorphins flowing in one of the most stunning landscapes on earth.
Travel to Pudeto and take a ferry to Paine Grande Campsite. Hike from the camp to the sightseeing point of Grey Glacier. Sit down to enjoy lunch during the trek. There will be some free time back at the Paine Grande Campsite before the ferry back to Pudeto. Arrive back to the hotel for dinner.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
ACTIVITY: Hike to Grey Lake outlook and enjoy amazing views across the lake. Glacier Grey makes a stunning background. Head back to Paine Grande campsite to hop on the ferry back to Torres del Paine where a private van will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.
Locations: Paine Grande Camp to Grey Lookout
Distance travelled: 11km (7 miles)
Time: 4 hours
Elevation gain: 400m (1,315 ft)
TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 5: El Calafate: From Chile To Argentina
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel Mirador del Lago
Accommodation Name: Hotel Mirador del Lago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Catch the last views of Torres del Paine's iconic peaks as you travel east into Argentina and to the town of El Calafate, near the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Keep your eyes peeled for roaming guanacos and herds of sheep along the way in the grassy flatlands that the southern cowboys call home.Spend most of the day on a private transfer from Torres del Paine to El Calafate, with a hearty boxed lunch en route. Along the way, cross the border between Chile and Argentina. Arrive at the hotel in the early evening and enjoy free time to check out the town and find a spot for dinner.ACTIVITY: Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.FREE TIME: EVENING Spend a free evening at your accommodation near Calafate and explore on your own. Dinner will be at your leisure.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle en route to Argentina.
Day 6: El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel Mirador del Lago
Accommodation Name: Hotel Mirador del Lago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Hold your breath as you watch a massive chunk of ice calve from the face of Perito Moreno Glacier and crash into the lake below. As you get closer you will see why this is one of the most scenic landscapes in the world. Become immersed in the landscape and feel humbled by the grandiosity of nature.
Travel to Los Glaciares National Park and set out to explore the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier with your guide and CEO. Sit down for a boxed lunch with an epic view. Travel back to the hotel in El Calafate where there will be free time to unwind and find a restaurant for dinner.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle on the transfer to Los Glaciares National Park with a stop at the first viewpoint to admire the landscape and see granite pinnacles spiralling upward from the third largest ice field on earth.
FREE TIME: The group will have free time to wander the walkways of Perito Moreno Glacier with a guide and your CEO. Then, sit down for a box lunch to eat with a view of the glacier.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 7: Los Glaciares National Park: Remote Wilderness
Location: Los Glaciares National Park
Accommodation: Estancia Cristina
Accommodation Name: Estancia Cristina
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to your OMG Stay in the sheer wild beauty of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Sail across Lago Argentino into the misty atmosphere of this park in the southern corner of the planet, and spend the next few days in the elegant comfort of this unique lodge. The property is located in a glacier valley protected from the elements, but fully exposed to panoramic views of nearby mountains and lakes. Use this opportunity in the untamed Patagonia landscape to connect with the inherent power of nature.
In the morning, transfer to Punta Bandera by private vehicle and navigate by boat across Lago Argentino to the OMG Stay set back along the shores of the Cristina Channel. Sit down for lunch at the ranch before an afternoon expedition to the nearby Upsala Glacier. Dinner will be served upon return to the ranch property in the early evening.
ACTIVITY: Navigate via ferry through Upsala Glacier and Cristina Channel en route to your OMG Stay property. Soak in amazing vistas as you float by Upsala, one of South America's largest glaciers.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: This afternoon, get close to the scenery that's been taunting you from the road and ferry. Take off-road 4x4 vehicles to Upsala Glacier's former domain. Cruise along wild routes through native forests within the Feruglio mountain range. Delve into the most sacred part of Estancia Cristina—the only land-based lookout point of the Glaciar Upsala.
Day 8: Los Glaciares National Park: Your Omg Day
Location: Los Glaciares National Park
Accommodation: Estancia Cristina
Accommodation Name: Estancia Cristina
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The land surrounding Estancia Cristina is seeped in a raw beauty that never ceases to amaze the adventurous traveller. With a choice between two curated experiences, you will be immersed in the true essence of Patagonia. Ride a horse through the mountains and lagoons of the Rio Caterina Valley with a stop at Lago Pearson to admire the views. Or hike Cerro Carnero to a spot above Lago Argentino offering a completely unobstructed vista of the valley and Canal Cristina.
Choose between horseback riding through the Rio Caterina Valley with the Andes Mountains looming above or hiking Cerro Carnero with stunning views of Lago Argentino below. Lunch and dinner will be included back at the ranch, and the afternoon will be free to spend at leisure.
ACTIVITY: Option 1: Choose to horseback ride through Rio Caterina Valley which offers unparalleled views of the Andes Mountain chain. The total distance travelled will be 15km and take about 6 hours. Ride through remote country and immerse yourself in the expansive glacial landscape of the valley.
Option 2: Hike to Cerro Carnero and gain a complete view of the valley and the Cordillera de Los Andes cradled by glaciers. The hike is a total of 10km with 470m in elevation gain which takes about 5 hours to complete. The group will ascend gradually to appreciate Canal Cristina and the main lodge of the Estancia. The return trip will be along a different path with equally as stunning views.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Spend a free afternoon on the ranch property after lunch. Grab a book and read amid the stunning surroundings, go for a walk, take some photos or simply sit back and stare at the wild landscape before you.
Day 9: El Calafate: The Wilds Of Patagonia
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel Mirador del Lago
Accommodation Name: Hotel Mirador del Lago
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As you wake up in the cozy atmosphere of the lodge, you will naturally gaze out of one of the wide windows for views of the pristine landscape. Savour the last moments you have in this remote and striking part of the world before you return to civilization, where a typical Patagonian feast awaits.Take advantage of free time in the morning to partake in a few optional activities offered from the ranch, like horseback riding near Pearson Lake or a hike to Los Perros waterfall. Enjoy lunch back at the ranch before travelling back to Punta Bandera via boat. Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel in El Calafate and sit down for a delicious Patagonian meal as a group dinner.TRANSPORT: Hop onboard the ferry for one last thrilling navigation from Estancia Cristina to Puerto Punta Bandera. Keep your eyes and ears alert for wildlife along the way.ACTIVITY: Cap off your adventure with a delicious and traditional Patagonian feast. Devour freshly baked flaky empanadas, stews, pastas, salads, barbecued steaks, lamb roasted over the fire and more.FREE TIME: MORNING Enjoy one final free morning at Estancia Cristina. Choose between two available optionals this morning. The first is a horseback ride visiting Norte and Moyano hills with views of Pearson Lake. The second option is a 5.5km trek to Los Perros waterfall. Lunch will then be served at the ranch before departure.TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle en route from Punta Bandera to your hotel in El Calafate.
Day 10: El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today your adventure comes to an end, but the memories made during your time in Patagonia are sure to live on.
Depart at any time.
ACTIVITY: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
What's Included
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Welcome Moment
Meet Your CEO and Group
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OMG Day
Horseback Riding or Hiking Cerro Carnero, Estancia Cristina
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Foodie Moment
Traditional Patagonian Feast
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Arrival Transfer
Complimentary arrival transfer
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Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a welcome dinner
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Hiking in Torres del Paine
3 days of hiking in the Torres del Paine area with a mountain guide
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Mirador Cuernos Hike
Hike to the Cuernos Viewpoint
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Las Torres Hike
Hike to the base of the Towers in Torres del Paine
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Grey Lake Viewpoint Hike
Hike to the Grey Lake Viewpoint
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Perito Moreno Glacier Visit
Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier with a local guide
What's Not Included
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Meals Not Included
Meals are generally not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options
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Single Supplement
Solo travellers on some Independent trips must pay the single trip price
Accommodation
Hotels (9 nts).
Transport
Private vehicle, ferry, hiking.
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Meals
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally, meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what, and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally, food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Mode of Transport
Private vehicle, ferry, hiking.
Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12
Group Leader
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, also known as a CEO (Chief Experience Officer). The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 9 nights of accommodation in hotels.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation during the tour includes private vehicles, ferries, and hiking.
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Are there any special activities included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes several special activities such as a welcome dinner, 3 days of hiking in the Torres del Paine area with a mountain guide, visits to Perito Moreno Glacier, navigation through Upsala Glacier and Cristina Channel, and a farewell dinner.
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What is the maximum group size for this tour?
The maximum group size for this tour is 16 people, with an average group size of 12.
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Is there a single supplement for solo travelers?
No, solo travelers are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip, and there is no single supplement.
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What kind of outdoor activities can I expect in Los Glaciares National Park?
In Los Glaciares National Park, you can choose from a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Torres del Paine National Park?
The highlight of the visit to Torres del Paine National Park includes hiking to iconic viewpoints such as Mirador Cuernos, Las Torres, and Grey Glacier Viewpoint.
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What can I expect during the visit to Perito Moreno Glacier?
During the visit to Perito Moreno Glacier, you will explore the walkways of the glacier with a guide, witness ice calving, and enjoy a boxed lunch with an epic view.
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What are the options for the 'OMG Day' at Estancia Cristina?
On the 'OMG Day' at Estancia Cristina, you can choose between horseback riding through the Rio Caterina Valley or hiking Cerro Carnero for stunning views of Lago Argentino.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
G Adventures was established in 1990
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Most of our trips do not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another G Adventures traveller of the same sex. Some tours have an optional single supplement. An optional service that may be available is called "My Own Room". This service allows solo travellers to request their own room.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It's extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary, please consult us before you book.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/
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