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Torres del Paine Multisport

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$3505

$1115 single supplement

Starts and Ends in Punta Arenas, Chile

Rainbow over Torres del Paine|^|Mark Kaplin

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Torres del Paine National Park
Punta Arenas
Grey Glacier
Laguna Azul

Explore southern Chile and Torres del Paine National Park on this multisport Patagonia tour. Spot the unique Patagonian wildlife as you actively explore the landscape by bike, kayak, horse, and your own two feet. At the closing of each day, rejuvenate in your luxury dome at Ecocamp. A great active Chile tour for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
Day 2 Magdalena Island and EcoCamp
Day 3 Laguna Azul Biking and BBQ
Day 4 Grey Lake Kayaking and Grey Glacier
Day 5 Horseback Riding
Day 6 Torres del Paine Hike
Day 7 Return Home

ActiveOur most active trips for travelers who are fit and looking for vigorous adventures. Tours include multisport activities and multi-day treks.
BikingIncludes biking activity.
HikingIncludes guided hiking excursions. Hikes may vary from easy and optional three hour hikes to more difficult multi-day treks.
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.
PaddlingIncludes paddling activity such as sea kayaking or rafting.

Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas

Arrive in Punta Arenas and settle into your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore this beautiful and historic coast town.

Day 2 Magdalena Island and EcoCamp (B,D)

Transfer this morning to the Strait of Magellan for a zodiac trip to Magdalena Island. Here walk amongst over 100,000 Magellanic penguins! Stay close to the shore of the island or walk to the lighthouse up a short trail through the penguin colony on this up close wildlife tour.

Enjoy some free time back to Punta Arenas before setting off for your drive to Torres del Paine National Park. You'll arrive at the EcoCamp, a deluxe tent camp of large igloo-shaped tents built to minimize environmental impact while providing a comfortable setting with the luxury Suite Domes. The EcoCamp provides candlelight, feather comforters, composting toilets, and plenty of quiet to enjoy your spectacular surroundings.

Day 3 Laguna Azul Biking and BBQ (B,L,D)

This morning drive to Estancia Laguna Amarga and select yourmountain bikes for a nice ride 20 km on the Patagonian plains. Pass an array of flora and fauna, iincluding guanacos, ostrich-like ñandús, and the occasional puma. Arrive to Paine waterfall where you stop for a rest before conitnuing on past a small canyon and arrive to the Laguna Azul. Here you are treated to a classic Patagonian barbecue along the lakeshore. Enjoy the feast and some rest whileyou explore the surroundings. A climb to the nearby vista is an option which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the lagoon and Torres del Paine in the distance. Ride your bikes back to Ecocamp or opt for a drive in the support van back for the evening.

Day 4 Grey Lake Kayaking and Grey Glacier (B,L,D)

This morning drive 2 hours on to Grey Lake in the western region of the park. After a brief safety introduction, hop into your kayaks (singles and doubles available) and paddle onto Grey Lake. Admire the pristine blue icebergs floated downstream from Grey Glacier and take in the scenery of the massive expanse around you. Navigate along the shoreline and into Grey river where you stop to break for lunch on the bank. After lunch continue paddling to the boat dock where you take a 3 hour motorized ride up on the lake to get views of the Paine Passif and Grey Glacier which forms part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. (Note - in shoulder seasons this boat excursion may be canceled. In these cases, an alternative activity will be arranged). Return to Ecocamp this evening for dinner.

Day 5 Horseback Riding (B,L,D)

Today drive to a traditional Patagonian ranch founded at the end of the 19th century just outside of Torres del Paine National Park. Arrive and meet your local Baqueano (Patagonian cowboy) guide and your horse. Sadle up and set off through fields passing by a small village towards Las Flores. During your ride you get close to Sierra Baquales with a great view of its condor and eagle nests. See also the only remaining adobe house in the southern Patagonia Magellanes region. Enjoy a picnic lunch and hear the guide expand on the regoin's horse riding history and the geography of the area.

Ride back by way of Vega Nash and dismount. Return to Ecocamp this evening.

Day 6 Torres del Paine Hike (B,L,D)

Today walk from Ecoamp and set out on the uphill climb to Ascnecio Valley on the Tower's eastern face. Set out on the challenging climb up the steep moraine, a mass of boulders leading to the famous overlook to the towers. The Torres del Paine (or 'towers of pain' as some like to call them) are 9400 ft high and consist of three gigantic granite monoliths which were sheared away by glacial ice. After a long uphill climb, the towers eventually come into full view majestically rising in front of your path. Enjoy lunch to celebrate your achievement before returning back to Ecocamp by the same trail.