Torres Del Paine Trek

9 days - from $3995

A trekking adventure leading to the base of the magnificent Towers of Paine

Torres del Paine National Park lies on the southern edge of the Patagonia ice cap and is one of Chile’s most spectacular national parks. The massive granite towers of the ‘Cuernos del Paine’ dominate the magnificent landscape. The park is a wonderland of snow-capped mountains, rugged granite peaks, beautiful waterfalls, glacier-fed lakes, Magellanic forests and open pampas. Our adventure begins with a drive from El Calafate in Argentina, across the frontier to Chile. In the days to follow we will trek to the base of the mighty Towers, stand in awe of the Grey Glacier, trek between the granite walls of the spectacular French Valley and enjoy encounters with wild guanacos and giant nandues. Everywhere around you the dramatic scenery is spellbinding. Finally we return to El Calafate to witness the slow, torturous advance of the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.

Highlights

• Torres del Paine trek
• Grey Glacier and the Southern Patagonia Ice Field
• Trekking the Fitzroy Range
• Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier

Itinerary:

Day 1: El Calafate2: El Calafate - Torres del Paine National Park - 380km3: The Towers of Paine - 19km - 8-9 hours return trek4: Las Torres Refugio - Refugio Los Cuernos - 12km - 5 hours trek5: Los Cuernos - French Valley - Pehoe 24km - 10 hours trek6: Pehoe - Lake Grey - 15km - 6 hours trek7: Grey Glacier - Pehoe - El Calafate8: El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier - El Calafate9: El Calafate
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local trek leader and guide.

• 4 trekking days including to the Towers of Paine, French Valley and Grey Glacier.

• 5 nights dormitory-style accommodation in 'refugios' - multi-share mountain lodges (bedding and meals provided).

• Boat trip across the face of Grey Glacier.

• Full-day excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, including a glacier mini-trek.

• Entrance and park fees.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, drinks, personal porter (available at additional charge), optional additional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

A personal porter can be hired for Days 4 to 7 at an additional cost, prior to departure. Please contact Peregrine for details.