Full Circuit hike with camping throughout and an extension at Dickson Glacier (for fit, adventurous hikers). This trip follows the full circuit entering the trail via the catamaran which crosses Lake Pehoe. From there you will hike into the French Valley and on to Camping Chileno located closer to the base of the Towers. After an early morning ascent to the base of the Towers you will hike on to Seron & Dickson where you will be spending a bonus night to enjoy the beautiful, wild trail to Mt Hubo and the La Avanzada area. You will then continue over the Pass to Grey and on to Paine Grande to finish the full Circuit or ‘O’ trek. As with all our treks, porters are included (if you are happy to carry your own gear this would result in a cost saving). This is a very challenging trek and you will need to complete a fitness suitability assessment prior to joining.
Highlights
- Hike the famous Torres del Paine Circuit, which traces the Park’s toughest, wildest terrain
- Take a side hike to Mt Hubo and La Avanzada lookout
- Explore the French Valley, the Towers Base, John Gardner Pass, and the wild north side of the Park
- Hike with only a day pack; porters included
- Camp in spectacular remote locations with some upgrade options to refugios or cabins
- Private transfers, logistics support, and expert certified guides
Day by day
- ARRIVE into Puerto Natales. Guide’s briefing in the evening. Night Hotel Veat (or similar). No meals.
- Private transfer to Pudeto (south of Lake Pehoe). Take catamaran to enter the trail. HIKE into the French Valley and continue to Camp at Los Cuernos in the shadow of the Horns of Paine. CAMP with option to upgrade to REFUGIO. Meals in REF. B,L,D.
- HIKE to Camp Chileno located close to the base of the Towers. CAMP (no upgrade here). Meals in REF. B,L,D.
- Early start for HIKE to the base of the Towers. Continue along the trail to Seron. CAMP (no upgrade here). Meals in REF. B,L,D.
- HIKE to Dickson. CAMP Dickson with option to upgrade to REFUGIO. Meals in REF. B,L,D.
- HIKE to the El Cubo lookout (La Avanzada). Second night at CAMP Dickson with option to upgrade to REFUGIO. Meals in REF. B,L,D.
- HIKE to Los Perros. CAMP (no upgrades here). Meals prepared by a BlueGreen cook. B,L,D 6.8 mi/11km; with 2,132 ft elevation gain. Approximately 5 hours hiking.
- HIKE over Pass to Grey. CAMP with option to upgrade to REFUGIO. Meals in REF. B,L,D 11.6 mi/17km; with 3,503 ft elevation gain. Approximately 10 hours hiking. Very long day walking with a challenging ascent followed by a challenging descent with various hazards including tree roots and slippery sections.
- HIKE to Paine Grande and take catamaran across Lake Pehoe to meet waiting transfer. Private transfer to Puerto Natales. Night Hotel Veat (or similar). B,L.
- Private transfer to Puerto Natales airport for onward travel. B.
Price
Trip Price: 2-3 hikers: US$6,450 per person 4-7 hikers: US$5,425 per person 8 hikers: US$5,150 per person
Includes
- Private round trip transfers from Puerto Natales airport to hotel; private round trip transfers from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine (with pick up and drop off at Pudeto to board the catamaran); English speaking guide (Park and Wilderness certified) with an additional guide for groups of 6-8 hikers;
- 9 nights accommodation as detailed above (two nights Hotel Veat or similar in Puerto Natales with breakfast included, one night Camping Los Cuernos in elevated tent, one night Camping Chileno in elevated tent, one night Camping Seron, two nights Camping Dickson, one night Camping Los Perros, one night Camping Grey) + staff accommodation on trail;
- All meals as detailed from breakfast on Day 2 through to lunch on Day 9 + breakfast on Day 10 + staff meals; porters to carry your gear leaving you free to hike with just a day pack (luggage limit is 6 kilos including sleeping bag/liner, so 1 x porter per 2 x hikers),
- Additional porters to carry food and snack at Los Perros (to date there is no meal service here); cook to prepare meals at Los Perros; some food top-ups as required; trail snacks;
- Mountain tents and sleeping mats while camping; quality lightweight sleeping bags with fleece liners (including bedding in elevated tents at Chileno and Los Cuernos);
- Entrance fees to Park, round trip Catamaran across Lake Pehoe; Trekking Poles; ground support provided by our experienced logistics team in Puerto Natales.
Extras
- Single supplement: Add US$784
Upgrade costs
- From Camping at Dickson and Grey to Refugio:
ADD: US$10 per night per person, simple bed (with sleeping bag), or
ADD: US$69 per night per person, full bed (blankets, sheets, towels provided). - From Camping at Los Cuernos to Refugio Los Cuernos:
ADD: US$97 per night per person, simple bed (with sleeping bag).
From Camping at Los Cuernos to private CABIN at Los Cuernos: ADD: US$210 per person in a twin/double cabin with small deck, wood burning stove, skylight window and twin or double bed.
* Separate bathrooms for use by guests staying in cabins - Optional activities Ice Hike on Grey Glacier: US$270 Kayak close to Grey Glacier: US$200
Excludes
Flights, airport taxes/fees, dinners in Puerto Natales; wine/beer in hotels and refugios; gratuities.