10 days tour

Patagonia: W Trek, Perito Moreno & El Chaltén

$ 2,359 .20 USD

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Patagonia: W Trek, Perito Moreno & El Chaltén

This tour includes:

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Transport

Local Buses & Private Transport

Accommodation

All camping Equipment (incl. sleeping bags) Campsites or Refugio Reservations in Chile (5 nights) 3* Hotels in Argentina (4 nights)

Guide

Professional bilingual guide

Meals

Full meal service at Refugios during the regular season, full meal service with our cook at camp during the winter season. Meals - breakfast &; boxed lunches in Argentina

Not included:

Insurance

Travel & Medical Insurance recommended

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Catamaran to Pudeto on last day $34 usd per person. Park entrance fees to be paid for in cash at the National parks. Clothing : • Trekking boots • Bottoms thermal base layer • Short-sleeved synthetic t-shirt • Snow gloves • Fleece sweater or jacket • Trekking pants • Warm hat • Warm jacket (Down or insulated) • Gore-tex jacket • Rain pants • Buff type neck • Extra coat Various : • Small nylon waste bags • Trekking poles (one, provided by us)) • 30 liter backpack • Sunglasses • Cap • Headlamp Hygiene : • Toilet paper Health : • Personal medications • Sun screen Technical equipment (necessary for some outings) : • Crampons (provided by us) • Snow gaiter (suggested) Meal • Lunch box/snack (provided by us) • 1 liter water bottle • hot tea/coffee

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Itinerary of your trip Patagonia: W Trek, Perito Moreno & El Chaltén

  • Day 1 Puerto Natales – Torres Del Paine
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Puerto Natales – Torres Del Paine

      Pre-trek briefing held in your hotel the evening prior to departure. (Hotel recommendation - www.hotelnatalino.com). Excess luggage can be stored here for your return to Puerto Natales.


      Leaving together with your guide on the first day, you’ll arrive at Torres del Paine National Park, your guide will help you organize your entrance into the park. (FYI: The bus journey trip lasts about two and a half hours (112 km)). You should arrive during the afternoon to then go to dinner and spend the first night in Sector Central.

      • Meals: Dinner
      • Accommodation: Camping or Refugio
  • Day 2 Trekking Mirador Base Torres
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking Mirador Base Torres

      You will start early towards one of the most famous landmarks of the Park, the Mirador Base Torres. During the first part of the trail you will walk through the pampas and cross the Ascencio River, then head up about 3km until you reach the Paso de los Vientos, which will give you incredible views of the valley and lakes.


      You will continue until you reach the Chilean Refuge, then head into a forest of lengas eventually reaching La Morrena; where the hardest part of the trekking begins. You will walk along a rocky path until you reach the spectacular Mirador Base Torres. Later you will begin to descend towards the Central Sector to have dinner and sleep.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Camping or Refugio
  • Day 3 Trekking Sector Francés
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking Sector Francés

      Today you’ll trek around 13.5 km bordering Lake Nordenskjöld, Cerro Almirante Nieto , and the impressive Cuernos del Paine. During the trek, you will have beautiful views of granite-formed mountains, lakes, and zones where you can appreciate the abundant flora and fauna of this Patagonian park. You will have dinner and sleep in the French Sector.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Camping or Refugio
  • Day 4 Trekking Valle Francés
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking Valle Francés

      This day begins with one of the most important iconic routes of the circuit, the French Valley. Very early you’ll start with a gentle incline walk until you reach the Italian Camp. From here you’ll start the ascent (about two kilometers) between forests through the Valley of the French River.


      Continuing until you reach the viewpoint of the Valley Frances, from here you’ll have one of the most breathtaking images of the circuit; the view towards the valley flanked by the hills of Paine Grande and Northern Horn amongst others. After taking in this incredible vista, you’ll begin the descent towards the Sector Paine Grande.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Camping or Refugio
  • Day 5 Trekking To The Sector Glacier Grey – Puerto Natales
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trekking To The Sector Glacier Grey – Puerto Natales

      Today you’ll reach the third milestone of this famous circuit, a place that offers an unforgettable postcard of the park, the wonderful Grey Glacier. The path begins along  Paine Grande Hill, the highest point of the Massif (3,050m), with incredible views towards its hanging glaciers. Walking between Ñirres, Coigües, and Notros, you’ll reach the first Mirador of Lago Gray where you’ll see numerous pieces of glacier floating in the lake.

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      Continuing walking with the impressive view of the Grey Glacier, until reaching the Grey Refuge. Lunch will be taken here (or a boxed lunch along the way depending on time), then you will return to Paine Grande Sector where at 17:00 you’ll take the catamaran that will take you to Pudeto. There will be the bus that will take you back to Puerto Natales.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
      • Accommodation: Puerto Natales
  • Day 6 Transfer From Puerto Natales To El Calafate. Overnight El Calafate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Puerto Natales To El Calafate. Overnight El Calafate

      Collection from your Hotel and transfer to the bus station. 7.30am bus from Puerto Natales directly through to El Calafate. Afternoon free at your leisure.

      • Meals: Breakfast
      • Accommodation: El Calafate
  • Day 7 Mini-Trekking Glaciar Perito Moreno & Pathway Trekking In The Afternoon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mini-Trekking Glaciar Perito Moreno & Pathway Trekking In The Afternoon

      The tour starts with a collection from  your hotel in El Calafate. You will board our comfortable buses, where our tour guides will give you information on the place, the glacier and the tour on our way to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Once you arrive at “Bajo de las Sombras” port (located on Route 11, 70 Km from El Calafate), you’ll board a ship to cross Lago Rico and descend on the opposite coast, after a 20-minute navigation in front of the stunning south face of Glaciar Perito Moreno.


      When you disembark, you will be welcomed by our expert mountain guides, who will lead you to a cozy shelter with a privileged view of the glacier. Here starts the trekking! We will start by walking along the coast of the lake, keeping our eyes on the glacier so that we do not miss any ice carvings. Then, the guides will give a talk about glaciology.


      When we reach the glacier side, with its amazing shades of blue ice framing the landscape, you will be divided into subgroups of up to 20 people each and you will have the crampons and helmets fitted, which are provided by the company. This tour is highly personalized (one guide every up to 10 passengers). Once on the glacier, you will hear the safety instructions and you will walk to enjoy this frozen paradise, which has been declared a World Heritage Site in 1981.


      The level of difficulty of this walk is moderate. The surface of the ice is irregular, but firm and safe. During the trekking, you will be able to see a variety of typical glacier features, such as deep cracks, blue moulins, huge seracs and turquoise ponds.


      At the end of the ice trekking, you will walk on the area around the glacier and the side moraine, from where you will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of Glaciar Perito Moreno, the mountains and the lake.


      Transfer late afternoon to El Chaltén in private transportation.

      • Meals: Breakfast & Boxed Lunch
      • Accommodation: El Chaltén
  • Day 8 Trek Mt. Fitzroy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek Mt. Fitzroy

      Tour the most magical mountain in Patagonia. It’s a challenging walk along the Fitz Roy path, it’s a round-trip trek of 20 kilometers in total. 


      The duration of the trek can vary according to the rhythm and physical condition of each person, but generally it is estimated between 8 and 9 hours, including short breaks and stops to admire the landscape, which will amaze you throughout the journey.


      During the first section you will cross the forest until you reach Laguna Capri. You will be surprised by the color of the water and the nature that surrounds this lagoon, in addition, the views of Fitz Roy are unmissable. Continuing along the trail you’ll begin to gradually ascend in altitude and as you approach the mountain itself there is a sharper rocky ascent. At the base of the mountain is a beautiful pristine lake with epic views of Mt. Fitzroy in the background!

      • Viewpoints: Mirador Mt Fitzroy & Laguna Capri
      • Cerro Torre Hike Length: 21 km / 13.0 miles
      • Elevation Gain: +1,103 m / +3,620 ft
      • Duration: 7 – 10 hrs
      • Meals: Breakfast & Boxed Lunch
      • Accommodation: El Chaltén
  • Day 9 Trek Laguna Cerro Torre
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek Laguna Cerro Torre

      The Laguna Torre trek of Los Glaciares National Park is one of the top hiking opportunities in El Chalten. Since this trail is relatively flat throughout, it really is a hike that many can take part of.


      From the trailhead, the hike takes you up towards the beautiful Laguna Torre, with views of the Cerro Torre mountain range out in front of you during the duration of the trail.

      • Viewpoints: Mirador Cascada Margarita & Mirador Cerro Torre
      • Cerro Torre Hike Length: 17.7 km / 11.0 miles
      • Elevation Gain: +480 m / +1,580 ft
      • Duration: 6 – 8 hrs
      • Meals: Breakfast & Boxed Lunch
      • Accommodation: El Chaltén
  • Day 10 Transfer In Private Transport To El Calafate Airport & Domestic Flight Out
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer In Private Transport To El Calafate Airport & Domestic Flight Out

      Transfer to El Calafate airport for your onward departing international flight. End of Service. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’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

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’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: 18 / Max: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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