Big Circuit Trekking Adventure in Torres del Paine, Chile

from $2,660

Duration

8 days

Type

Guided

Language

English, Spanish

Difficaulty

Moderate

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8-Day Big Circuit Macizo Paine, Torres del Paine

About This Tour

It will bring you to the best hikes of the world, to admire the incredible views of Dickson zone, the famous Glacier Los Perros, the unique Paso John Garner where you will have a panoramic view of the Glacier Grey and to live into the nature, surrounded by forests and mountains, for more than a week.

Destinations

Chile, Puerto Natales, South America, Torres del Paine

Activities

Hiking / Walking

Suitable For

Accessibility

Themes

Adventure Activities, Nature / Wildlife, Sightseeing

Max People

Operator

Tangol Tours

Inclusions

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation as per itinerary
7 nights of accommodation
Round-trip shared transfer

Food & drinks

Exclusions

Entrance fee to the National Park
Guides
Medicals or travel insurances
Any additional services not stated In the itinerary

Tour Plan

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Day 1 : Puerto Natales - Seron

We will departure from Puerto Natales at 7:30 on a regular bus service to Torres del Paine and we will arrival at 9:45. in Laguna Amarga entrance, where you will fill a form, pay the entrance ticket to the park and watch a short video regarding park regulations. Then, shuttle to the Welcome Center Estancia Cerro Paine.Hiking to Serón.(Distance: 13 km–8 miles / Time: 4 hrs. apx. / Difficulty: medium) Dinner at Serón and lodging at Camping Serón.

Day 2 : Seron - Dickson

We will breakfast at Camping Serón and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Dickson area, walking at the edge of Paine River. (Distance: 18 km-11 miles / Time Apx: 6 hrs / Difficulty: Medium)Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Dickson.

Day 3 : Dickson - Los Perros

You will have breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Camping Los Perros (Distance: 11 km-7 miles / Time Apx: 4,5hrs / Difficulty: Medium/high).Dinner (ration pack) at the Quincho. Lodging at Camping Los Perros.

Day 4 : Los Perros - Grey

You will have breakfast and Box Lunch (ration packs). We suggest you start walking early, about 07 am. Hiking towards Paso John Garner, with an altitude of 1.200 m.a.s.l., which is the highest part of the Circuit. After Paso John Garner you continue hiking downhill towards Refugio Grey. (Distance: 22 km-14 miles / Time Apx: 11 hrs / Difficulty: high). IMPORTANT: Depending on weather conditions, CONAF park rangers have the authority to close the trails. Also, park rangers may not allow you to continue if you are not well equipated. Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Grey.

Day 5 : Grey - Paine Grande

You will have breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Refugio Paine Grande, passing by different viewpoints. (Distance: 11 km-7 miles / Time: 3, 5 hrs. apx. /Difficulty: medium) Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Paine Grande.

Day 6 : Paine Grande - Los Cuernos

Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to CONAF Italiano campsite (Distance: 7 km-3 miles / Time: 2 hrs. apx. /Difficulty: easy). In CONAF you can leave your backpack to the park ranger in order to ascend to French Valley (Distance: 3 km-2 miles / Time: 2, 5 hrs. apx. /Difficulty: medium). Hiking to Refugio Los Cuernos (Distance: 5 km-3 miles / Time: 2,5 hrs. apx. /Difficulty: medium).Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos.

Day 7 : Los Cuernos - Las Torres

Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Refugio Torre Central, walking at the edge of Norsdenkjöld Lake. (Distance: 12 km-7 miles / Time: 4, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium)Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Torre Central.

Day 8 : Base Torres - Puerto Natales

Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Base Torres, through Asencio Valley. (Distance: 22 km- 14 miles / Time: 8 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: high).Back to Welcome Center to take the shuttle to Laguna Amarga and then the bus back to Puerto Natales at 7 PM.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
You must be in a good physical condition
We recommend you to bring: road map (that will be given at the entrance of the park), thermic water bottle (minimum 1 liter), first-aid kit, torch, compass o GPS, Anti-UV sunglasses, trekking shoes, impermeable clothes, solar cream, cargo trousers, tent and sleeping bag, windbreaker, hat, thick socks, gloves, polar sweaters.
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
In cases where a refugio isn’t available, accommodation in campsites will be arranged for. Cost from the total will be reimbursed accordingly. We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 4363-6000 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)