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Duration: 7 days
4+ Travelers: $3,200 per person
2-3 Travelers: $3,405 per person
Our comfy Patagonia lodge-based exploration of Torres del Paine takes in the Park highlights as well as getting off the beaten path. This Patagonia tour includes the memorable and dramatic Towers of Paine, the beautiful and unknown 'Up & Over' through the heart of the park, and the largest glacier in the park, Grey Glacier. Enjoy your Patagonia travel and overnight in beautiful lodges spending one night at the lovely converted Hosteria Mirador del Payne with views of Laguna Verde, two nights on the shores of Lago Toro in luxury yurts and two nights at the wonderfully authentic and pretty Tercera Barranca Estancia. All are situated in open countryside with great Patagonia views and plenty of opportunity for short walks in the evening and morning. These lodgings also offer some of the best sunrise views in Patagonia.
Private departures for this lodge-based Patagonia tour can also be arranged. Please to discuss the particulars.
After a filling breakfast you’ll start your hiking along the shores of Laguna Verde through some ancient southern beech forests and through grassy valleys towards the Sierra del Toro. This is a great introductory hike with fairly flat terrain, soft grassy trails and incredible mountain and lake views at every turn. After a few hours hiking you will reach the Mirador del Toro where you’ll enjoy incredible far reaching views across this marvelous southern landscape crammed with more than its fair share of fast flowing rivers, snow capped granite peaks and iceberg-choked lakes. After some time enjoying the views, you’ll start the steep descent of this scree slope to the pampas below. Lunch will be taken in the valley before a visit to the national park headquarters and visitors center where your guide will further explain the parks history and show you the relief maps that illustrate the following days hiking. From here it is a short drive to luxury yurts on the shores of Lago Toro that will be your base for the next two nights. Each of the spacious yurts includes spectacular views of the Paine Massif and has private deck and bathroom. The Patagonia Camp also includes comfortable common areas, including an excellent restaurant that serves superb regional and international cuisine. Learn about Patagonia tours alongside a Pisco sour at the fireside bar, as our guide describes the coming adventure. (B,L,D)
After breakfast, you’ll begin authentic Patagonia touring, entering Chile’s premier Torres del Paine National Park. You will travel across the pampas for a short walk along the shores of Grey Lake, turquoise icebergs floating by. Continue toward the pier to board a new Grey 2 to cruise to the impressive source of the bergs: Grey Glacier, the largest glacier in the park. You’ll cruise for about an hour up this iceberg choked lake towards the spectacular wall of Grey Glacier, providing stunning views of Paine Grande and the entire mountain range, as well as a close-up of the Glacier itself. After a picturesque day return to the dock and, if you’re ready for some Patagonia hiking, begin the trek up to a stunning viewpoint of the National Park’s western side. Return to the yurts for a relaxing evening on your Patagonia tour. (B,L,D)
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. After a full day’s hiking, we will be reunited with our van and driver for the short transfer to the comfortable Estancia Tercera which will be our base for the next two nights. Situated on the eastern perimeters of the Park this authentic estancia property has some of the most spectacular views in the Park. Country-style accommodation in the pretty, wooden guest house with all the comforts of home including hot baths, comfortable sofas and fireside relaxation. (B,L,D)
After breakfast and a short one 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. After a full day of trekking, we will travel to the authentic Estancia Tercera Barranca, a country-styled lodge and guest house with views of the Towers themselves. Here a hot bath, roaring fire and a delicious Chilean meal await. (B,L,D)
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2 person minimum / 8 maximum
Oct
02-08
Nov
13-19
Dec
18-24
Jan
08-14
Feb
05-11
Mar
02/26-03/04
Private Departures can be arranged. Please regarding private departure costs.