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Circuito - The Extended W Trek
cost
GBP £1305
departure
Every Monday Oct-April
duration
9 Days
locations
Torres Del Paine, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natalaes, Valle Frances, Glacier Grey
9 Days on the grandy daddy of all Patagonian treks!
The circuit around the famous Paine Massif is one of the most amazing trekking routes of the world. This is the right adventure for trekkers that desire a challenging trip in Torres del Paine.
Day 1: Punta Arenas - Eco camp: Dinner
The trip starts in Punta Arenas city (optional pick up can be arranged from Calafate) during the morning either at your hotel or at the airport. From Punta Arenas we drive to the amazing Eco Camp located in world famous Torres del Paine National Park. Before arriving though, there are a couple stops. The day ends with dinner and accommodation inside the Torres del Paine national park at the Eco Camp, in a standard dome.
Day 2: Camp Torres to Camp Dickson: All meals
The day will start at EcoCamp with a long trekking heading to Dickson Lake. Once arriving to Dickson we enjoy a spectacular view on Dickson Glacier and part of the Hielo Patagonico Sur (South Patagonia Ice Field). The trek continues along the eastern bank of the Rio Paine until we reach Refugio Dickson. Our stunning campsite will be in the Dickson Valley surrounded by towering snow capped peaks beautiful waters.
Day 3: Camp Dickson to Camp Perros: All meals
The trail follows Los Perros river and encounters the wildest and least accessible section of the trek. A virgin beech forest crossed by many water courses leads the way towards the lovely Laguna Los Perros where we set up camp. Enjoy the night camping at Los Perros.
Day 4: Cam Perros to Camp Grey: All meals
In this section we reach the highest point of the circuit at 1300 mts (4000 ft) with an awe-inspiring view of the Grey glacier, an enormous fractured mass of ice choking the valley. Once leaving the highest point the route continues roughly south along forested slopes with occasional landslides and a beautiful view of the enormous Grey Glacier (more than five miles across and ten miles in length). Overnight camping at Grey.
Day 5: Camp Grey to Pehoe Lake: All meals
Today the group will have the morning to rest and enjoy Grey Glacier surroundings. After having lunch is time to continue trekking. The trek continues going by the eastern side of Grey Lake through clearings of Calafate bushes. Finally, the track climbs onto flat ridges and passes a small lake one hour before descending through a shallow dry valley to arrive at Lago Pehoe. We spend the night in our camp by the turquoise lake Pehoe.
Day 6: Valle Frances: All meals
After breakfast, we begin a challenging trek to Valle Frances (French Valley), a steep trail that goes into the very heart of the Paine Massif. The entire group of geological formations of the high valley can be admired here: Hoja (Blade), Máscara (Mask), Espada (Sword), Catedral (Cathedral), Aleta de Tiburón (Shark’s Fin) and the magnificent Fortaleza! (Fortress). Next, we descend through an undulating terrain of mixed grassland and continue walking until we reach Camp Cuernos.
Day 7: Bordering the Nordenskjold Lake: All meals
Once we are done with breakfast we start our trekking day heading to the EcoCamp through the curly Cuernos trail located beside beautiful Lake Nordenskjold. As we advance through the trail we enjoy magnificent views of the park’s central lakes and enjoy other perspective of the Paine’s Horns. The trek ends at the EcoCamp for overnight.
Day 8: The Great Challenge - The Mighty Torres del Paine: All meals
After breakfast we will embark on our mission to complete the most famous trekking trail in Torres del Paine NP. We walk from the Eco camp towards Hostería Las Torres and connect with the winding uphill path to scenic Ascencio Valley. Next there will be a steep trail until the magnificent Towers come into full view, rising majestically before us with the glacial lake visible below. This is one of the most breathtaking sights of the world! Here we have lunch. Once everyone is ready, we backtrack along the same trail to the Eco Camp after quite a day.
Day 9: Adios Torres del Paine: Breakfast
We board an early morning vehicle to sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas on time to catch the evening flight to Santiago.
END OF OUR SERVICES
Day 1: Punta Arenas - Eco camp: Dinner
The trip starts in Punta Arenas city (optional pick up can be arranged from Calafate) during the morning either at your hotel or at the airport. From Punta Arenas we drive to the amazing Eco Camp located in world famous Torres del Paine National Park. Before arriving though, there are a couple stops. The day ends with dinner and accommodation inside the Torres del Paine national park at the Eco Camp, in a standard dome.
Day 2: Camp Torres to Camp Dickson: All meals
The day will start at EcoCamp with a long trekking heading to Dickson Lake. Once arriving to Dickson we enjoy a spectacular view on Dickson Glacier and part of the Hielo Patagonico Sur (South Patagonia Ice Field). The trek continues along the eastern bank of the Rio Paine until we reach Refugio Dickson. Our stunning campsite will be in the Dickson Valley surrounded by towering snow capped peaks beautiful waters.
Day 3: Camp Dickson to Camp Perros: All meals
The trail follows Los Perros river and encounters the wildest and least accessible section of the trek. A virgin beech forest crossed by many water courses leads the way towards the lovely Laguna Los Perros where we set up camp. Enjoy the night camping at Los Perros.
Day 4: Cam Perros to Camp Grey: All meals
In this section we reach the highest point of the circuit at 1300 mts (4000 ft) with an awe-inspiring view of the Grey glacier, an enormous fractured mass of ice choking the valley. Once leaving the highest point the route continues roughly south along forested slopes with occasional landslides and a beautiful view of the enormous Grey Glacier (more than five miles across and ten miles in length). Overnight camping at Grey.
Day 5: Camp Grey to Pehoe Lake: All meals
Today the group will have the morning to rest and enjoy Grey Glacier surroundings. After having lunch is time to continue trekking. The trek continues going by the eastern side of Grey Lake through clearings of Calafate bushes. Finally, the track climbs onto flat ridges and passes a small lake one hour before descending through a shallow dry valley to arrive at Lago Pehoe. We spend the night in our camp by the turquoise lake Pehoe.
Day 6: Valle Frances: All meals
After breakfast, we begin a challenging trek to Valle Frances (French Valley), a steep trail that goes into the very heart of the Paine Massif. The entire group of geological formations of the high valley can be admired here: Hoja (Blade), Máscara (Mask), Espada (Sword), Catedral (Cathedral), Aleta de Tiburón (Shark’s Fin) and the magnificent Fortaleza! (Fortress). Next, we descend through an undulating terrain of mixed grassland and continue walking until we reach Camp Cuernos.
Day 7: Bordering the Nordenskjold Lake: All meals
Once we are done with breakfast we start our trekking day heading to the EcoCamp through the curly Cuernos trail located beside beautiful Lake Nordenskjold. As we advance through the trail we enjoy magnificent views of the park’s central lakes and enjoy other perspective of the Paine’s Horns. The trek ends at the EcoCamp for overnight.
Day 8: The Great Challenge - The Mighty Torres del Paine: All meals
After breakfast we will embark on our mission to complete the most famous trekking trail in Torres del Paine NP. We walk from the Eco camp towards Hostería Las Torres and connect with the winding uphill path to scenic Ascencio Valley. Next there will be a steep trail until the magnificent Towers come into full view, rising majestically before us with the glacial lake visible below. This is one of the most breathtaking sights of the world! Here we have lunch. Once everyone is ready, we backtrack along the same trail to the Eco Camp after quite a day.
Day 9: Adios Torres del Paine: Breakfast
We board an early morning vehicle to sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas on time to catch the evening flight to Santiago.
END OF OUR SERVICES
| Accommodation | Trekking lodge and Eco Camp |
| Inclusions | accommodation in trekking lodges, entrance fees, all meals, transfers and excursions as specified in the intinerary. |
| Difficulty Rating | 4 (average fitness and above) |
| Sustainability | Carbon Offsets not available for this tour, local foods used on tour, local guides used (English speaking, most University educated). |
| Single Surcharge | $US 200 |
| Notes | May be a surcharge around christmas time. Transfers available to/from El Calafate. Tour does not include eco camp dome tents but are available as an added extra. |
| Price dependent on: | Availabilty and season |
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