Trek Patagonia - Fitz Roy and Torres del Paine

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Take on dramatic peaks and take in awe-inspiring scenery on our hiking holiday through Patagonia. Trek through the heart of Los Glaciares National Park to the Fitz Roy Massif and explore the challenging ascents of the W Trek, from Lago Grey to the towers of Torres del Paine. Bookended by stints in Buenos Aires and Santiago, on this trip, you'll get to grips w...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme

Highlights

    • Enjoy unsurpassed mountain views on a hiking trip in this wildly beautiful region
    • Take on one of the world's classic treks, the \ W\ trek in Torres del Paine
    • Hike in the shadow of the iconic Mount Fitz Roy

What's this trip about?

    Take on dramatic peaks and take in awe-inspiring scenery on our hiking holiday through Patagonia. Trek through the heart of Los Glaciares National Park to the Fitz Roy Massif and explore the challenging ascents of the W Trek, from Lago Grey to the towers of Torres del Paine. Bookended by stints in Buenos Aires and Santiago, on this trip, you'll get to grips with the bustling Argentinian and Chilean capitals, as well as witness the countries' natural wonders. W Trek - complete the most famous hiking route in Patagonia and take in the rugged beauty of the Torres del Paine National Park. Perito Moreno Glacier - see the stunning glacier with the option to don crampons and walk on its surface. Mount Fitz Roy - tick another trek off your list and view the Fitz Roy skyline from Laguna de los Tres.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBuenos Aires
End CitySantiago

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Chile

Attractions

  • Buenos Aires
  • El Calafate
  • Los Glaciares National Park
  • Patagonia
  • Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Puerto Natales
  • Santiago
  • Torres del Paine National Park

Activities

  • Trekking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Buenos Aires

Our tour of Patagonia starts in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, on the southern shores of the Rio de la Plata. Since its founding by Pedro de Mendoza in 1536, the city has thrived on trade and its vibrant streets are a tapestry of European architectural styles, wit...

Day 2 Fly to El Calafate and drive to El Chalten

Today, we'll leave the city far behind, heading south to Patagonia and the town of El Calafate, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. From here, we'll travel approximately three hours to El Chalten, a charming village close to Fitzroy and Torre Massif. After che...

Day 3 Trek to Laguna de los Tres and stay at Poincenot Camp

After an early breakfast this morning, we'll drive to El Pilar, the starting point for the classic trek to Laguna de los Tres. Taking just what we need for an overnight expedition, we'll ascend for 2 hours up a gentle slope with views over the Fitzroy Massif and Piedr...

Day 4 Hike to Torres Lagoon and on to El Chalten

After a camp breakfast, we'll set out for another day's hiking through the unique landscape of Los Glaciares National Park - taking the Madre e Hija Trail, which links the Fitzroy and Torre Valleys. We'll walk past two clear lagoons and through Lenga Forest on ou...

Day 5 Drive to El Calafate

This morning, there'll be the option to enjoy rafting on the Rio de Las Vueltas or to take an excursion to Lago Del Desierto, where you'll enjoy a scenic drive to the lake, followed by a short sail across the waters and a hike up to the Vespignani Glacier lookout. In ...

Day 6 Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier

Today we'll make an excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier - an ice river towering an average of 60 metres above the surface of the lake water. Fed by the vast expanse of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the glacier covers 250 square kilometres and stretches over 30 kil...

Day 7 Take bus into Chile and onto Puerto Natales

Today, we'll take the public bus south to Puerto Natales, crossing into Chile en route. The journey will take around six hours. Puerto Natales is the gateway to the Torres del Paine National Park, and from small beginnings as a tiny fishing port it has blossomed i...

Day 8 Journey by bus and ferry to the start of the Torres del Paine ‘W’ trek

After breakfast this morning, we'll drive from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park (approximately an hour and a half). We'll continue along the winding roads of the park to the Grey Lake area, taking in the views of Cuernos del Paine en route. On arrival ...

Day 9 Hike to Frances Domes

From Grey refuge, we'll start our trek along the first leg of the 'W' circuit, walking by Grey Lake and crossing the beginning of French Valley, where we'll spend the night. The trekking is relaxed, passing through mountain and lake scenery to the Frances Domes refuge...

Day 10 Trekking in French Valley

We'll have an early start today as we head out to trek the French Valley. As we walk along streams and the main river, if we\ re lucky we might see glacier breaks from Paine Grande. There are some short steep climbs as we arrive at the main lookout point at Britanicos...

Day 11 Hike to Refuge Chileno

Today's trail is known as Sendero Paso Los Cuernos because it passes under the dramatic mountains known as 'Los Cuernos' (horns). We'll walk alongside the shores of the beautiful Nordenskjöld Lake, crossing small rivers and wide grasslands along the way. We'll continu...

Day 12 Trek to the base of Los Torres and return to Puerto Natales

Our final day of trekking takes us to the foot of what has inspired us over the last week - the granite towers of Torres del Paine. Climbing steeply, high above the scattered blue lakes, we'll hike along the Asencio river, and up towards the Torres. After a final clam...

Day 13 Fly to Santiago de Chile

This morning, we'll leave the wilds of Patagonia behind and take a flight to Santiago, Chile's capital in the shadow of the Andes. We should arrive in the late afternoon and the rest of the evening is free to enjoy the city. Please note, on occasion flight schedules can change and we may arrive later.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

Day 14 Optional walking tour of Santiago and trip ends at Santiago International Airport

If you have an afternoon flight, you might like to take an optional walking tour of the city. Santiago's historic colonial centre and acres of green space contrast sharply with its modern business district and quickly growing urban scene. Our tour of Patagonia end...

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 13
  • Dinner : 5
  • Lunch : 6
Age Requirements
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