Hiking highlights
- Visit the fabulous Torres del Paine in winter
- Hike among snow capped granite spires and jagged peaks
- Observe exotic animals in their winter habitat
- Relax fireside at an authentic Patagonian Estancia
- Spend time with Patagonian locals out of the main tourist season
- Trek out onto Grey Beach to see the immense Glacier Grey
- Pick a Full Moon departure for a truly mystical experience
Day by Day
- Arrive into Puerto Natales. Meet the guide. Guide’s briefing and welcome dinner. Hotel Simple Patagonia or similar.
- Private transfer to Laguna Verde on the southern edge of Torres del Paine. Enjoy the incredible views across the lake to the southern face of the Paine Massif. Pack day packs and, in the event of deep snow, don raquetas (snow shoes). Hike into the park via the Sierra del Toro with far reaching views across the Paine and Balmaceda mountain ranges. Descend the scree slope and take a short drive to Grey Lake for a night in the Hotel Grey, the only hotel in the Park with glacier views.
- Spend the day in the western part of the Park and choose from the short but punchy hike to Mt Ferrier or a more moderate walk down onto Grey Beach to see the icebergs. Take the Grey Boat (runs with a minimum number of passengers). Night Hotel Grey.
- Transfer east on what has to be one of the world’s most spectacular road journeys to Las Torres for today’s iconic trek to the base of the Towers (alternative hikes available). Night Estancia Cerro Guido located north east of the Park with views of the Towers.
- Spend the day enjoying a choice of hikes in the east of the Park or enjoy a day puma tracking. Return to Puerto Natales for a night in the lovely contemporary Hotel Simple Patagonia.
- Transfer to the airport or bus station for onward travel.