Patagonia Active - Superb Trekking Round Trip
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Overview
Highlights
- Trek the 7-day Torres del Paine Full ""O"" Circuit - One of the world's Top 10 Trekking Circuits
- Dive into a world of eternal ice fields, granite spires & alpine lakes and resist the strong gust of wind while crossing the John Gardner pass
- Overnight in spectacular campsites surrounded by superb mountain scenery and ancient forest
- Hike to the rock spire of the mystic Cerro Torre and the legendary Monte Fitz Roy
- Discover the perpetual ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park and take a boat ride across the Argentino Lake
- Relish the local cuisine: Argentinian steak & Malbec red wine
- Observe the local wildlife like guanacos, condors and Ñandus & the Patagonian pampa and gauchos
- Insider Tip: Kayak tour to the ice walls of the Grey Glacier
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Trip includes
- Accommodation in Torres del Paine National Park: 6 nights in roomy, high quality 3-person-expedition-tents to use for 2 people
- Accommodation in the cities: 9 nights in hotels in double room with private bathroom, Local bilingual english/spanish speaking certified Trekking Guide Torres del Paine (Day 3 - 9), Local bilingual english/spanish speaking Guide El Chaltén (Day 11 and 12) and during the excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier (Day 14), PORTERS throughout the Torres del Paine Full Circuit !!
- Transport: all public and private transfers as per detailed itinerary, Airport pick up & drop off, Entry Fees/Admission: to all National Parks
Itinerary
Meals: Breakfast
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 o...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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 ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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 sam...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning you can choose an optional half day kayak excursion on the Lago 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...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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 Lag...
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...
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer in a regular bus through the wind branded Pampa to El Calafate in Argentina (without a guide; appr. 5-6 hours). In the afternoon you will have some time to go shopping or to try the famous Argentine steaks. The bird sanctuary ""Laguna Nimez"" on Lago Argentino also invites you to visit. Overnight stay in a hotel in El Calafate in double room with private bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Today you are heading to El Chaltén with a regular bus (without a guide, appr. 3 hours), taking a break at the Estancia La Leona. El Chaltén is a lovely village in the mountains, where you will meet your trekking-guide for the next two days. A guided walk leads you in...
Meals: Breakfast
Today you can go on a full day hike to ""Loma del Pliegue Tumbado"" (highly recommended in good weather) or you can choose an optional half day or full day excursion to the lake ""Lago del Desierto"". Or you have some time to discover this pris...
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
You hike to Laguna de los Tres and the viewpoint of Laguna Sucia. You also pass the Base Camp Rio Blanco that serves all Fitz Roy Mountaineers. Finally you gain an unforgettable view on the Fitz Roy and the surrounding mountains. Appr. walking time: 8-9 hours, walking...
Meals: Breakfast
Today, you take a regular bus back to El Calafate (without a guide, appr. 3 hours). In the afternoon you visit with a guide in an international group the incomparable Perito Moreno Glacier in the Los Glaciers National park that is part of the S...
Meals: Breakfast
You travel from Argentina back to Puerto Natales / Chile on a regular bus (without a guide; appr. 5-6 hours). You can use the afternoon to explore the small town at the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. Overnight stay in Puerto Natales in a hotel in double room with private bathroom.
Alternatively, you can stay another day on your own in El Calafate, overnight stay in a hotel in El Calafate.
Meals: Breakfast
Private transfer to the airport of Puerto Natales (without a guide, appr. 20 minutes) -alternatively private transfer to the airport of El Calafate.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Tour Operator
The local trekking expert team of MOSER Active is one of the leading tour operator based in Chile - Patagonia, specialized in extraordinary and top-quality trekking, hiking tours, soft adventure, mountain expeditions and custom round trips in Patagonia and the rest of Chile.
Christian Moser established MOSER Active and is still the general manager of the enterprise. Christian is responsible for the marketing, sales and product management. Additionally, he is our mountain expedition leader. All of the tours MOSER Active offers have been explored and arranged by Christian himself. Whenever time allows, he enjoys being out in the fascinating world of mountains and glaciers of Patagonia and other parts of Chile; he is constantly on the lookout for unique routings for his customers.
MOSER Active’s enthusiastic team of trekking and mountain guides shares Christians love for the beauty of this unique mountain world. All guides are regularly trained and instructed according to MOSER Active’s philosophy. At the same time, experienced staff takes great care of all administrational requirements cooperating with local Chilean partners.
Our excellent reputation, experience and knowledge made our company one of the most popular partners for trekking tours and hiking trips in Chile. Coming from Austria, Christian has been living in Chile for many years now. In Puerto Natales he found the perfect place for starting his business. Our presence in the region enables us to cooperate with local partners easily and guarantees high quality travelling service to our customers.
Why travel with MOSER Active?
When traveling with us, we want you to experience the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC PLACES, taste all the culinary highlights, get a glimpse of new cultures and marvel at the natural beauty of each region. Meeting local residents often leaves the deepest impressions - you get to know the customs and traditions of the indigenous people and learn about their way of living. Follow us away from the beaten paths and the highly frequented towns to discover the unexpected!
Among the variety of trips we offer, every traveller finds the right tour. Individual travellers can join fixed group departures or create their own custom tour using our easy-to combine short trips. No matter what you prefer – the soft adventure hiking trip, the exceptional and challenging trekking tour, expedition cruises or special interest tours for mountaineers, hobby photographers...
For all our trekking tours through the Chilean mountain world we supply TOP NOTCH EQUIPMENT. We purchase our equipment from well-known manufacturers that certify best test results even under extreme weather conditions. Among others we use brands as Northface VE 25 expedition tents, Seal-line Dry-bags and Therm-A-Rest-thermomats.
We choose our accommodations with the utmost care: we assure you neat and clean hotels and lodges while we renounce unnecessary luxury. The welcoming and warm atmosphere of the accommodations often paired with a spectacular location is what our guests appreciate the most.
For our trekking tours we found cozy mountain lodges and beautifully located camping grounds to grant our guests unforgettable all-pure-nature nights. Those overnight-stays give all our tours an even more adventurous character.
We keep the size of our traveling group’s small as only this way you get the feeling you are traveling with friends. You will be happy to share the wonderful views, the intensive experiences and all adventures a trip offers with your travel companions. Our trekking tours, soft adventure trips and expeditions are limited for only 12 people per group; individual short trips acquire at least two guests.
For all of our trips we promote highest ethical standards when it comes to the environmental IMPACT of our traveling tours. We want to increase our guest’s awareness for pure nature. Therefore we often leave the beaten path, camp out in the wilderness and limit the group size to 12 travellers. We practice the leave-no-trace-behind-principles and always respect the unique fauna and flora of the region.
Our guides make the difference! All our guides are enthusiastic trekkers, nature lovers and superb experts for the country and its people. They have a profound knowledge of the local life and tradition, speak at least two foreign languages and love to share their own passion for the destination with our guests. It goes without saying, that they are all well trained in wilderness first aid (WFR).
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Single supplement: extra charge p.p. $350 USD
- International and domestic Airfare and airport charges
- Not appointed meals and beverages
- Optional trips, e.g. half day kayak tour on the Grey Lake (appr. $120 USD p.p.) or half day ice hike on Glacier Grey (appr. $180 USD p.p.) on Day 6 or excursions on Day 11
- Tips/gratuity
- Local payments
- Travel insurance is not included in this tour - Travel insurance is mandatory to buy.
Accommodation
The client can cancel a trip at any time before the tour begins. The cancellation will go into effect on the day MOSER Active receive the cancellation in written form. In case of cancellation MOSER Active will have to charge the following listed %of the entire travel price:
Up to 45 days of departure date: 20 %
Between 44 & 21 days of departure date: 35%
between 20 & 15 days of departure date: 65%
between 14 & 7 days of departure date: 80%
less then 6 days of departure date: 100%
14 Breakfasts, 8 x box Lunches, 6 Dinners
Optional excursions: half day kayak excursion or half day ice hike on Lago Grey - Day 6
Trip Profile:
Excellent physical fitness and team spirit are necessary requirements for this tour. Furthermore, you should be able to walk with your daypack (8-10 kg / 17-22 lbs) long distances (once to 10 hours a day) with some strenuous ascents and descents. Differences in elevation from 250 m to 1,300 m per day (from 820 ft to 4,265 ft). The equipment for your belongings must be carried by yourself throughout the duration of the trip day (rain gear, fleece or light down jacket, trekking poles, gloves, cap, photo camera, lunch and water for the day).
Logistics of luggage during the trek in Torres del Paine National Park:
PORTERS FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS & CAMPING GEAR ARE INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE.
NO EXTRA COSTS FOR PORTERS!
Furthermore, porter service includes carrying the expedition-tents and setting up camp.
During the trekking days you need to carry just your own day-backpack (approx.8-10 kg / 17-22 lbs). We would recommend at least a 35/40 litre daypack, better 45/50 litre. Your day-backpack should include: Rain coat, rain trousers, fleece or light down jacket, trekking poles, gloves, cap, camera, lunch and water for the day (and also gear for good weather conditions!).
The rest of the luggage, which you need for the hiking days, will be carried by porters in a 30-liter waterproof kitbag. We provide a 30-liter waterproof kitbag for each of you (""Sealline Dry Bag"").
Each participant will be able to put the following items in their 30l waterproof kitbag: your personal items such as your sleeping bag and camping mat (approx. 2,5kg / 5.5lbs for the sleeping bag/mat and 2,5kg / 5.5lbs for personal belongings like vanity bag, toiletries, extra-set of clothes). The bag's weight should not exceed 5 kg / 11lbs.
The rest of your luggage, which you do not need on the 7 days trekking tour, stays locked at your hotel in Puerto Natales.
During our trip in the Torres del Paine National Park you will spend 6 nights in roomy, high quality 2-person-expedition-tents to be used for 2 people. For single tents we use Doite-Himalaya-tents.
All campsites are equipped with toilets, showers and Refugios (Mountain huts/Lodges).
Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining rooms of the Refugios/mountain huts which are always close to the camp sites.
Logistics for the Cerro Torre & Fitz Roy Treks:
Your day-backpack (40-50 liter) should include: Rain coat, rain trousers, fleece-apparel, trekking poles, gloves, cap, camera and box lunch (and also gear for good weather conditions!).
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