14 days tour

Hike Patagonia In Depth

$ 5,269 .15 USD

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Hike Patagonia In Depth

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotels (10 nts), camping (3 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

G Representative in Buenos Aires, CEO (Chief Experience Officer), specialist mountain guides in Torres del Paine NP, local guides.

Flights

Internal flights included. *** All other flights are not included.

Meals

13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Boat, local bus, plane, private vehicle, hiking.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Laguna de los Tres full-day guided hike (El Chaltรฉn). Kayak in Rรญo de las Vueltas. Perito Moreno Glacier guided tour (El Calafate). Torres del Paine NP excursion with porters (3 nts). W Trek. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 2. LUGGAGE Please Note: Aerolineas Argentinas allows 1 piece of luggage that weighs up to 15kg on internal flights. If luggage is overweight, the airline charges ARS $15,000 at check-in (approx. 15-20 USD) up to a max of 23 kgs per piece. Luggage over 23 kgs is not allowed for internal flights. 3. HIKING Altitude sickness is not an issue during this tour. In any of the hikes you will not be over 1200m /4000 ft above sea level. This tour hikes W Trek of Torres del Paine, staying at different campsites each night. As such, all travellers will need to carry backpacks with personal items with them for the duration of the hike. You will have porters to carry camping equipment and food. You will also have extra porters to carry a total of 5 kg of personal items per passenger, included within this 5 kg is your sleeping bag which weighs 2.5 kg. The porters will give you a bag to store these items. You will need to carry your daypack everyday which will be approximately 5 -10kg. Items you will need to carry in your day pack include: water, lunch for the day, an extra layer of clothing and any other personal items over the 5 kg carried by the porters. Porters can be hired to assist with the carrying of belongings. Extra porters can be hired to assist with the carrying of belongings, each porter can carry a maximum of 15kg. Please ask us at the time of booking if you would like to pay to arrange extra porters for your hike.Buenos Aires - Teatro Colรณn Tour (25USD per person) - Buenos Aires Guided City Tour - La Boca Neighbourhood Visit (10USD per person) - Buenos Aires Bike Tour El Chaltรฉn - Cerro Torre Hike to El Chaltรฉn - Chorrillo del Salto Hike - Condor and Eagle Lookout Perito Moreno Glacier - Perito Moreno Glacier Boat (35USD per person) El Calafate - Laguna Nimez (15USD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Hike Patagonia In Depth

  • Day 1 Day 1: Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Buenos Aires

      Arrive at any time.
      As there are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting, check into the hotel and enjoy the city. Opt to visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Buenos Aires Bike Tour

      Additional Notes: Booking pre or post trip accommodation is highly recommended to fully experience this vibrant city.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Buenos Aires/El Chaltรฉn (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Buenos Aires/El Chaltรฉn (1B)

      Enjoy an early transfer to the airport to fly to El Calafate and continue by private vehicle to El Chaltรฉn and Los Glaciares National Park. En route marvel at the towering Andean mountains. Enjoy some free time in the town or head out on a short hike.
      Fly south to the province of Santa Cruz and the town of El Calafate before transferring overland to El Chaltรฉn. Often referred to as the trekking capital of Argentina, El Chaltรฉn is the gateway to Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torres, two of the most beautiful peaks in Patagonia.

      Enjoy free time to warm up for the upcoming trek, opt to take a short hike to a nearby lookout or explore around town.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Plane 03:30 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle 03:00 - 03:30 Hr(s)

      Additional Notes: The luggage restrictions for all Aerolineas Argentinas flights are 15kg for checked baggage and 8kg for carry-ons. No organic food is allowed as Patagonia is a protected area. Bags will be checked upon arrival in El Calafate.
  • Day 3 Day 3: El Chaltรฉn (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: El Chaltรฉn (1B)

      Climb into a double kayak for a gentle paddle along the Rรญo de las Vueltas, inside Los Glaciares National Park. Get ready for breathtaking views of Fitz Roy mountain if the skies are clear.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Kayak in Rรญo de las Vueltas
  • Day 4 Day 4: El Chaltรฉn (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: El Chaltรฉn (1B)

      Enjoy a full-day guided hike to Laguna de los Tres and if the weather cooperates, a clear view of the Fitz Roy peaks. En route, take in the gradual changes in terrain from tree covered trails to exposed alpine landscapes.
      Laguna de los Tres is the most popular trek in El Chaltรฉn and for good reason. On a clear day, the view of Cerro Fitz Roy and the sparking teal lake below are spectacular. The gradual start to the trek provides time to appreciate the stunning landscape and ease into the challenging trekking ahead. Although the 400m (1,312 ft) incline to reach the lake is taxing, the reward is well worth the effort.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Los Glaciares National Park Guided Hike
  • Day 5 Day 5: El Chaltรฉn/El Calafate (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: El Chaltรฉn/El Calafate (1B)

      Explore one of El Chaltรฉnโ€™s many trekking routes. Opt to explore the Laguna Torre trail to spot the dramatic Cerro Torre, hike to Chorrillo del Salto Waterfall, or head up to the Condor Mirador to enjoy great views of the town. Afterwards, head to the quaint little town of El Calafate, and opt for a hearty dinner to refuel.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 03:00 - 03:30 Hr(s)
  • Day 6 Day 6: El Calafate (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: El Calafate (1B)

      Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier for an included guided tour. Opt to take a boat ride on the lake to get a different view of the stunning landscape and marvel at how large the glacier is up close. Explore the different metallic walkways that will bring you directly to a spectacular view over the glacier and be amazed by every angle.
      Argentino Lake, discovered in 1873, is the southernmost of the four water sheets produced by the Pleistocene Glaciation. With its fjords and fingers it covers 1,505kmยฒ (935 miยฒ), and is considered one of the most breathtaking lakes in the world.

      The Perito Moreno Glacier is an imposing river of ice, 2.7km (1.7 mi) wide by 55m (180 ft) high, which descends from the continental ice field to the Canal de los Tempanos.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
  • Day 7 Day 7: El Calafate (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: El Calafate (1B)

      Enjoy free time, take a leisurely hike to Laguna Nimez, explore the souvenir shops and restaurants in town, choose to experience a full-day ranch experience, or opt to go on an adventure activity in the Patagonian landscape.
      Home to the immense Perito Moreno Glacier, the gaucho inspired cozy town of El Calafate is the perfect base for exploring the nearby glaciers. Los Glaciares National Park, the most renowned in Argentina, was created in 1973 to preserve this vast glacial area encompassing the Upsala Glacier and the incredible Onelli Bay. Opt to take navigation to see other glaciers in the region or go horseback riding in the Patagonian steppe.

      The main strip of this tiny town is lined with small wooden shops, browse for souvenirs, chocolates, or stop in one of the restaurants for a rest.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 8 Day 8: El Calafate/Puerto Natales (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: El Calafate/Puerto Natales (1B)

      Continue on to Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Explore the town, eat a hearty meal, and rest well for the 4-day hike ahead.
      Once a small fishing village, Puerto Natales is now a hub of adventure enthusiasts itching to explore unforgettable Torres del Paine NP.

      Get any last-minute shopping done and rent all equipment needed for the hike. Extra gear not needed for the Paine hike can be stored at the hotel. Then, get ready for a detailed briefing with your CEO and local mountain guides about everything you need to know about this trek.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Argentina - Chile)
  • Day 9 Day 9: Puerto Natales/Laguna Azul Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Puerto Natales/Laguna Azul Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Embark on a 4-day excursion within Torres del Paine National Park, hiking the famous W Trek. Start the 62km (38.5 mi) route by trekking to the base of Las Torres to see the dramatic three towers and turquoise lagoon below.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - W Trek - Day 1 (Laguna Camp)
  • Day 10 Day 10: Laguna Azul Camp/Cuernos Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Laguna Azul Camp/Cuernos Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Wake up surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy breakfast with a view, pack your bag and jump in the van. Our drive today goes along the Paine river until we reach the Welcome Center in Torres del Paine NP. Be on the lookout to spot some wildlife! Once at the welcome center, meet the porters and continue hiking along the W route towards Cuernos Campsite. Stop at Nordenskjรถld lake and enjoy the view before reaching Cuernos Camp.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:15 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - W Trek - Day 2 Welcome Center to Cuernos Camp
  • Day 11 Day 11: Cuernos Camp/Paine Grande Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Cuernos Camp/Paine Grande Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Today hike to the French Valley lookout to see the imposing French glacier hanging over Paine Grande mountain. Take in the dramatic, contrasting greens and greys on the landscape and enjoy a 360 view from above. Head to Paine Grande Campsite after crossing an eerie and beautiful forest of dead trees.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - W Trek - Day 3
  • Day 12 Day 12: Paine Grande Camp/Puerto Natales (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Paine Grande Camp/Puerto Natales (1B, 1L)

      The final day of the W Trek leads to Grey Lake and the lookout point for Grey Glacier. Gaze off into the distance admiring the scale of this immense glacier. Hike back to Lake Pehoรฉ and finish by taking a picturesque ferry ride across the lake enjoying the sense of accomplishment before returning to Puerto Natales for the night.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Boat: Lake Pehoรฉ 00:45 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle 02:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - W Trek - Day 4 Paine Grande Camp to Grey Lookout
  • Day 13 Day 13: Puerto Natales/Buenos Aires (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Puerto Natales/Buenos Aires (1B)

      Travel back into Argentina to El Calafate and catch an evening flight from Patagonia to Buenos Aires.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)
      - Plane 03:30 Hr(s)
  • Day 14 Day 14: Buenos Aires (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Buenos Aires (1B)

      Depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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