Hiking to Torres Del Paine in 7 days is one of the fantastic world's top 10 treks. You must dive into a world of external ice fields, alpine lakes, and granite spires. You can enjoy a fantastic night in dazzling campsites surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery and ancient forest.
You can enjoy having a drink mate-tea with our local porters and try "Pan Del Indio," an edible mushroom similar to a ping pong ball. You will also experience or observe iconic species such as guanacos, pumas, and condors.
Insider Tip: You can also paddle between huge icebergs on the Grey Lake and hear the creaking movements of the vast Grey Glacier.
About this trip
On this incredible trekking excursion, you will be able to appreciate and encounter the magnificent Torres Del Paine mountain range with its unrivaled dazzling glaciers. You must admire the toughly fitted mountains created by the tongues of the glaciers.
You must hike alongside enormous ice fields and emerald-green shimmering lakes until you reach the renowned granite spires or Torres Del Paine.
These three towering stone needles are where the National Park gets its name. Watch the spectacular Patagonian sunset and take in the surrounding mountains' unmatched red hue. You will sip Mate-tea with the local porters while sleeping beneath the "Southern Cross."
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Accommodation in Torres del Paine National Park
High quality 3-person-expedition-tents to use for 2 people
Upon arrival at Puerto Natales bus station or airport a private transfer will take you to the hotel (without a guide). In the afternoon you will have time to explore this little town on your own. In good weather, the first impressive panorama of the Paine Massif and Monte Balmaceda can be seen from here. In the evening you meet your trekking guide for a short briefing about the next days. One night in Puerto Natales in a hotel in double room with private bathroom.
Torres del Paine National Park – Trek to Camp Seron
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
In the morning you take a private bus ride to the Torres del Paine National Park and watch out for the typical animals of this fantastic region like Guanacos and Ñandus. In the afternoon your first hike leads you to Campamento Seron. Depending on weather and season you discover various birds and plants like the Palomita (a white orchid).
Appr. walking time: 4-5 hours, walking distance: 12 km (7,5 miles), elevation gain of approx. 350 m (1,150 ft) ascent and descent. You spend the night in our tents with free sight on the starry sky at the campsite Seron.
Today you hike along Lago Paine and Rio Paine to the wonderful Refugio and Campamento Dickson. Near the Camp you will get a picturesque view on the enclosing Dickson Glacier. There will be enough time to enjoy this inviting campsite while sitting together and sharing your overwhelming impressions.
Appr. walking time: 6-7 hours, walking distance: 18,5 km (11,5 miles), elevation gain of approx. 350 m (1,150 ft) ascent and descent. Overnight stay in tents at the campsite Dickson.
You leave the Camp on Lago Dickson and walk through a mystic Magellan forest of Southern beech trees to reach your next Camp. Campamento Los Perros is fabulously situated at the edge of a forest and at the Glacier of the same name. Appr. walking time: 4-5 hours, walking distance: 9,5 km (5,9 miles), elevation gain of approx. 400 m (1,310 ft) ascent.
Overnight stay in tents at the campsite Los Perros.
Today you face probably the most exhausting but most impressive part of the tour. You leave the Camp Los Perros and hike uphill to the Paso John Gardner where you admire a striking view over the Southern Patagonian Ice field. Afterwards you scale down along the impressive Grey Glacier to your next Camp.
Appr. walking time: 9-10 hours, walking distance: 22 km (13,7 miles), elevation gain of approx. 800 m (2,625 ft) ascent and 1,300 m (4,265 ft) descent. Overnight stay in tents at the campsite Grey
Optional Kayak-tour or optional Ice hike – Trek to Camp Paine Grande
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning you can choose an optional half day kayak excursion on the Lake Grey along the icebergs of the Grey Glacier or an optional half day ice hike on Glacier Grey - or enjoy some free time to relax.
In the afternoon you hike along Lago Grey to the black lagoon (Laguna Negra) while you are exploring the nature. From there, you walk down to the Camp Paine Grande that is beautifully located at the turquoise coloured Lago Pehoe. Appr. walking time: 4-5 hours, walking distance: 12 km (7,5 miles), elevation gain of approx. 350 m (1,150 ft) ascent and descent. Overnight stay in tents at the campsite Paine Grande.
Today’s hike takes you along the splendorous Lago Skottsberg to Campamento Italiano. With a bit of luck you witness ice cracking off the Paine Grande (3,050m) sounding like a roaring thunder. Afterwards, you walk next to Lago Nordenskjöld to the Refugio Cuernos where you take a break. In the afternoon you leave this fantastic place to reach Camp Central, where you spend the night. Passing Monte Almirante Nieto (2,640m), you can probably watch the condor circling in the sky. Appr. walking time: 8 hours, walking distance: 24 km (14,9 miles), elevation gain of approx. 600 m (1,970 ft) ascent and descent. Alternative: Boatride and shuttle from Camp Paine Grande to Camp Central (additional costs p.P. 40 USD). Overnight stay in tents in campsite Central.
Trek to the Torres del Paine Towers – Puerto Natales
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, you will hike to get a first rate view on the no. 1 highlight: The famous Torres Towers. At first it leads you up to the Ascencio-valley where you take a break at the Refugio Chileno next to the lovely Ascencio River. After 2 more hours and a tough ascent you are rewarded for your efforts: You will stand in front of the impressive Needles with a green lagoon lying to your feet. After this challenging hike, you take our private bus back to Puerto Natales and say goodbye to our local trekking guide. Appr. walking time: 8 hours, walking distance: 19 km (11,8 miles), elevation gain of approx. 950 m (3,120 ft) ascent and descent. You spend the night in a hotel in double room with private bathroom.
Day 1
