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Duration: 7 days
4+ Travelers: $2,870 per person
3 Travelers: $3,005 per person
2 Travelers: $3,260 per person
Our comfortable Patagonia lodge-based exploration of Torres del Paine takes in the park highlights as well as going beyond traditional Patagonia tours to venture off the beaten path. This Patagonia tour includes the memorable and dramatic Towers of Paine, the beautiful and rarely visited 'Up and Over' through the heart of the park, and the largest glacier in the park, Grey glacier. Enjoy your Patagonia tour and overnight in beautiful lodges, spending one night at the lovely converted country house El Pionero, two nights on the Serrano River and two nights at the authentic Tercera Barranca estancia. All are situated in scenic remote locations with great Patagonia views and plenty of opportunities for short morning and evening walks. The Serrano River Lodge is situated beside the emerald green waters of the Serrano River, offering world-class trout fishing a few steps from your door. Estancias also offer some of the best sunrise views in Patagonia.
Private departures for this lodge-based Patagonia tour can also be arranged. Please contact us to discuss the particulars.
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Today, you begin authentic Patagonia trekking, entering Chile's premier Torres del Paine National Park. Starting at the sparkling Laguna Verde, this Patagonia tour route travels along the quiet shores of Lake Sarmiento with a view of the Horns of Paine, trekking through ancient southern beech forests towards the Sierra del Toro. The top of the valley offers a picturesque stopping place to photograph the surroundings before descending into Sierra del Toro. Enjoy a packed lunch in the heart of this scenic valley before heading to the park's visitor center to learn more about its fascinating history and geography. From here, take a short drive to the your Lodge. This cozy lodge is situated near the peaceful Serrano River with a magnificent view of the Paine massif across the river. While at the lodge, enjoy fishing, walking or horseback riding. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast, youll travel across the pampas for the short walk to ancient Grey Lake, where across the quiet waters looms Grey glacier, the park's largest. These graceful ice boulders provide many picturesque moments on Patagonia tours. After exploring the shoreline, take a boat out to the foot of the glacier, with Paine Grande and the surrounding mountains providing a sublime setting. Upon return if time permits, you may take a guided hike to get a spectacular view of the entire western side of the park. Return to the lodge to fish, walk the trails, or take a horseback ride across the beautiful terrain. (B,L,D)
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Rising early to pack a lunch, you'll prepare for the 'Up and Over' route across the heart of the park. This beautiful walk through verdant valleys and southern beech forests passes turquoise lakes and hillsides of windswept trees in an isolated part of the park that sees few hikers. With luck, you'll catch the magnificent sight of a condor hovering high above. On the plains, herds of guanaco are often seen. The scenery of today's portion of your Patagonia tour is dominated by the French valley, Paine Horns and eventually the Towers after which the park is named. As the trail is so long, a van will take you the final forty-five minutes of the trip to the beautifully situated and comfortable lodge where you will stay for the next two days.. Situated near the eastern perimeter of the park, these country-styled accommodations offer excellent views in the park. These are country-style accommodations in a pretty guest house with all the comforts of home. This gracious respite is the perfect complement to a fun day trekking Patagonia. (B,L,D)
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After breakfast and a short drive, begin the most challenging hike yet on your tour of Patagonia, all the way to the Torres del Paine. An epic experience of many Patagonia tours, tackling the steep climb across mountain trails, winding rivers, deep valleys and glacial moraine will afford you spectacular views. Once these steep slopes have been conquered, have lunch under the enormous granite Towers, while watching icebergs drift slowly across glacial pools. Truly an amazing experience, time at the Towers will be remembered as a highlight of this exciting adventure. Return to the estancia (45 min), where a hot bath, roaring fire and a delicious Chilean meal await. (B,L,D)
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Saturday Departures
2 person minimum / 8 maximum
October
03-09
November
14-20
December
19-25
January
09-15
February
06-12
March
02/27-03/05
Private Departures can be arranged. Please contact us regarding private departure costs.