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6 days Trekking Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile
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This trekking trip takes you to the southernmost part of Chile to Patagonia. Here lies one of the world’s most beautiful national parks bar none: Torres del Paine, pronounced tow-race del pie-nay . On this trip you will discover some of the most spectacular parts of the park over 6 days walking: the steep granite Torres del Paine, the enormous glaciers, lonely lakes, lagoons, vast plateaus, ancient forests, and lots and lots of wildlife. You will be accompanied throughout by an English speaking trekking guide who is expert in the flora and fauna of this part of world and has an in-depth knowledge of Patagonia. This trip has been designed to allow travelers to get to some of the less visited treasures of the park. We stay in cozy Hosterias , comfortable Lodges and two nights in a mountain hut in the heart of the Park.
Dates Throughout the year
Day 1  Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales * Reception at Punta Arenas airport. * Scenic bus ride to Puerto Natales a charming southern port set on the Fiord of Last Hope. * Visit Penguin Colony on Otway Sound. * Overnight: Comfortable cozy family run hotel. Day 2  Torres del Paine National Park ..........B/BL/D * Early departure for Torres del Paine National Park. * We shall pass across the southern reaches of the park to reach the Pudeto Cabins where we cross lake Pehoe by boat. * Hike along the Camino de los Vientos or, the Road of the Wind. * Return to the Lodge Paine Grande in the afternoon. * Staying here we are in the heart of the park and the surrounding scenery is truly spectacular. Hike to the first look out: 3 – 4 hours, moderate, strong winds could make the hike more strenuous. Distance about 8 kilometers. About 200 meters altitude variation. After 1.5 hours great view point to the glaciar. There is the possibility to continue to the glaciar or to return to the mountain hut. The cabins at Lodge Paine Grande are simple cabins offering clean dormitories with bunk beds and a shared bathroom. Day 3  Torres del Paine - Valle Frances ..........B/BL/D * Day hike into the French Valley and up to the Campamento Britanico. Depending upon the group we shall hike as far as Campamento Italiano. * During this hike we shall have tremendous views of the Cuernos (or Horns) of Paine. * In the afternoon we return to the Lodge Paine Grande, where hikers from all over the world sit together and tell their stories. Hike to the first look out: approx. 4 hours, 8 hours return. Altitude variation approx. 530 meters. Moderate to strenuous, after two hours easy hiking great views of the valley and the Glacier. The hike can be shortened at any point. Day 4  Torres del Paine ..........B/BL/D * We recross the Lake Pehoe to the Pudeto pier. * Transfer towards the Grey Lake where your guide will offer a hike suitable to the group fitness and climatic conditions. * Transfer to Laguna Amarga and the Refugio Las Torres. * Overnight cozy Refugio Las Torres right at the base of the Torres Towers Hike: Hiking options vary between 2-5 hours. Day 5  Torres del Paine - Puerto Natales ..........B/BL * Highlight: the foot of the Torres del Paine. An awe-inspiring close up look at one of the toughest climbs on earth. Alas we shan't climb it, but rather return to the Las Torres in the late afternoon. * Transfer by bus to Puerto Natales. * Overnight: cozy family run Hotel. Hike: Relatively long day with approx. 7-8 hours of strenuous hiking, in the upper part for approx. 1 hour steep and rocky terrain. 12 kilometers approx., with altitude variation of up to 700 meters. Day 6  Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas ..........B * Transfer by public bus from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport for connecting flight to Santiago or choose extension program.
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