Classic Patagonia Treks

Day 1  Santiago
Welcome to Chile's wonderful capital, start exploring at your leisure. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers and tour leader over a traditional Chilean meal.

Day 2  Santiago to Puerto Natales
Fly from Santiago to Puerto Natales. Located on the edge of Ultima Esperanza Fjord, Puerto Natales offers a great base and hotspot for trekkers due to its proximity to Torres del Paine National Park.

Day 3  Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine NP
Wake up early and transfer to the stunning landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park. Head west towards Grey Lake and board a catamaran to reach the starting point of the W Trek. From here, admire the first of the park’s many highlights, the impressive Grey Glacier.

Day 4  Torres del Paine NP
A great day of trekking lies ahead as you venture into the French Valley. The trail starts with views of the azure water of Lake Skottsberg, before reaching Campamento Italiano and later the French Glacier lookout.

Day 5  Torres del Paine NP
Immerse yourself further into the natural beauty of Torres del Paine as you hike through a distinctive beech-tree forest towards the northern shore of Nordenskjold Lake.

Day 6  Torres del Paine NP
Today, embark on the iconic trek to the Base of the Towers of Paine, a journey that winds through the Ascencio River Valley. The trail crosses two rivers, cuts through a dense lenga forest, and ascends a rugged glacial moraine before reaching the mesmerising glacial lake at the base of the towering peaks.

Day 7  Torres Del Paine NP to El Calafate, Argentina
Today, leave the stunning national park behind and transfer across the border to El Calafate in Argentina.

Day 8  Perito Moreno Glacier
After breakfast, visit one of the most famous geological sites in the world, the Perito Moreno Glacier. A jagged ice sheet that stretches more than 3 miles wide and rises 74m out of the water, it is a spectacular sight.

Day 9  El Calafate to El Chaltén
Transfer to the small mountain town of El Chaltén and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10  El Chaltén
Set off for a day of trekking amid the incredible mountains and valleys of Los Glaciares National Park, including Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy Basecamp.

Day 11  El Chaltén
Today’s hiking trail follows the Diablo River Valley (Devil River Valley) through native forest, past the Diablo Lagoon, and across hanging bridges before emerging at the Cagliero Glacier.

Day 12  El Chaltén to Buenos Aires
This morning, transfer to El Calafate airport and fly to Buenos Aires where you will spend your final night in the city.

Day 13  Buenos Aires
Your adventure comes to an end today following breakfast.