Experience an in-depth exploration of the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park on this new trekking adventure. Ascend through the Ascencio Valley along the renowned ‘W’ trail to the base of the dramatic ‘Towers of Paine’ for a view you won’t forget in a hurry! We spend time discovering the spectacular trails along the French Valley and Villa Serrano, as well as keeping eyes peeled for ostrich-like rheas, condors, flamingos and guanacos. Join us to discover some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet in Patagonia.
Highlights
Experience the exquisite Ascencio Valley on the ‘W’ trail to Towers of Paine
Enjoy fresh king crab in Puerto Natales, gateway to Torres del Paine National Park
Trek along breathtaking trails in the French Valley and Villa Serrano
Sit mesmerized by Nordenskjöld Lake,one of the many azure lakes visited
On arrival into Punta Arenas, make your own way to the group hotel. This township, founded in 1849, is the gateway to the Straits of Magellan and is the southernmost large city in the world. The day is at your leisure to explore the town before an afternoon briefing to meet your guide and learn more about your upcoming adventure. Dinner tonight is included.
This morning after breakfast, drive across the pampas to Puerto Natales. Set on the shores of Seno Última Esperanza Sound, this city is the gateway to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. The afternoon is at your leisure and this evening you may like to sample king crab in one of the local seafood restaurants.
Day 3: Balmaceda Glacier | Serrano River
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Leave Puerto Natales in the morning and journey towards Torres Del Paine National Park and its fabulous scenery. Board a boat and travel down the Last Hope fjord, stopping at the Balmaceda Glacier en route. Then change onto Zodiacs and continue along the Serrano River before reaching the southern part of Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 4-5: Villa Serrano | South of Torres del Paine Park
2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Over the next two days enjoy daily treks and experience the best of the southern part of the park. Spend time exploring the spectacular French Valley, Villa Serrano, and trek along the Weber – Lazo trail. Enjoy private bus transfer and a boat cruise at the start and end of our treks and spend the nights unwinding in your comfortable lodges.
Day 6-8: North of Torres del Paine Park
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Over the next few days take on some of the highlights of the national park’s northern parts, including treks along the ‘W’ trail to the base of the impressive Torres del Paine. Also enjoy spectacular walks to Mirador Cuernos, Paine River, Lago Nordenskjöld, Sarmiento Lake and more.
There will also be plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching, with Cerro Benitez offering a good opportunity for close encounters with condors, as well as keeping our eyes peeled for guanacos, rheas, flamingos and perhaps even the elusive Patagonian puma!
Today we drive along the Patagonian steppes, with spectacular views of the Andes, to arrive in Punta Arenas. Tonight share a final group dinner together.
Day 10: Punta Arenas
1 Breakfast
Your trek finishes after breakfast in Punta Arenas, where you will either connect with your Antarctica voyage or continue on with your own travel arrangements.
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Initial deposit is $2,700, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Credit cards accepted. All final payments by credit card subject to a surcharge of 2.5% and a maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
