Chile Walking Holiday
Walk Chile: Patagonia Mountain Circuit Holiday Details
Torres del Paine National Park – World Class Hiking – Stunning Mountain Scenery - Walk with Light Packs - Expert Guiding - Comfortable Nights
Brief Description
- Complete the circuit of Torres del Paine National Park, one of the world’s great hikes.
- Enjoy the freedom of walking without heavy packs.
- See more with an expert local guide.
- Watch amazing sunrises and the night sky heavy with Southern stars.
- Enjoy camaraderie, warmth and wine in mountain refugios at night.
Walking Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Fly to Chile |
Day 2 | Santiago | Walking tour
Tour Santiago before relaxing this afternoon.
Day 3 | Puerto Natales | Fly to Patagonia
Long but beautiful travel day.
Fly south along the spectacular spine of the Andes to the seafront town of Puerto Natales. (b)
Day 4 | Torres del Paine | Start the circuit hike
Start walking views of the ‘torres’ and the lake. Your bags are carried for you throughout this trek.
For 7 of the next 8 nights you sleep in refugios. These are basically serviced mountain huts. Walk 19km, 6hrs, up 100m, down 50m. (b,l,)
Day 5 | Torres del Paine | Hike in remote surroundings
Day to explore. Hike in the wilderness area around the refugio. (b,l,d)
Day 6 | Torres del Paine | Hike through forest
Walk through woods and forests today.
Views open up along the valley towards the Paso John Gardener, the highest part of the circuit. Walk 9km, 4.5hrs, up 400m, down 100m.
(b,l,d)
Day 7 | Torres del Paine | Cross the highest point
Today is the hardest day of walking as you cross the Paso John Gardner, the highest point of the circuit (1,210m).
An early start is needed for a walk of between 8 & 10hrs.Walk 22km, 8.5hrs, up 650m, down 1,150m.
(b,l,d)
Day 8 | Torres del Paine | Walk on Glacier Grey
Day to relax and walk on a glacier. (b,l,d)
Day 9 | Torres del Paine | Grassland walk
Walk with views back over Glacier Grey and onwards to the turquoise waters of Lago Pehoe.
Walk 11km, 4hrs, up 400m down 400m. (b,l,d)
Day 10 | Torres del Paine | Paine Grande walk
Walk under the mountain of Paine Grande then a steady uphill and a steep downhill to the shores of Lake Nordenskjold.
Walk 9km, 4hrs, up 200m, down 200m. (b,l,d)
Day 11 | Torres del Paine | Lakeside walking
Continue your walk along a good path in the shadow of the mountains throughout today.
Walk 13km, 5hrs, up 600m, down 300m. (b,l,d)
Day 12 | Torres del Paine | Hike to the Torres
Early start to hike up to the distinctive mile-high granite towers.
Continue out of the park and stay overnight in a comfortable hotel tonight. Walk 16km, 7hrs, up 650m, down 900m. (b,l,d)
Day 13 | Travel | Return to Santiago
Fly to Santiago for your last night in Chile. (b)
Day 14 | Santiago | Depart for home
Free morning to explore the city before flying home (flight times may vary). (b)
Day 15 | Home |
"The trip was fantastic! Xabi and Camilo were great guides. I came away with what felt like a considerable knowledge of Torres del Paine." Bridget I, 2006
Prices & Departures
2008 |
29 Nov | £2,400pp |
2009 |
17 Jan | £2,400pp |
Prices include |
Flights from LON/MAN; |
| Not included | UK regional flights; personal expenses; tips. If you travel alone and prefer to have your own room in hotels/lodges then a supplement of £200 is payable. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Prices may be subject to change: please confirm at booking.
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