Classic Patagonia Treks

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4.7 Based on 23 Reviews
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7823
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts El Calafate, Argentina
  • Ends El Calafate, Argentina
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Trek among the stunning granite peaks of Torres del Paine National Park and the Fitzroy Massif
  • Spend four nights inside Torres Del Paine National Park to do the W Trek
  • Visit Perito Moreno Glacier and watch huge icebergs calve from the glacier into Lake Argentino
  • Experience funky El Chalten, the trekking and climbing capital of Argentina
Starting and ending in El Calafate, the trip "Classic Patagonia Treks" is a guided trekking and hiking trip that takes 11 days. You will be traveling through Camp Paine Grande, Camp Los Cuernos, El Chalten and 4 other destinations in Argentina and Chile. "Classic Patagonia Treks" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Experience the breath-taking landscapes of two classic Patagonian trekking regions on both sides of the Chile-Argentina border. Challenging walks are rewarded with majestic views of lagoons, mountains and glaciers. See guanacos grazing and Andean condors soaring overhead, visit the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, and find sheer tranquility in the beautiful wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park. This is an essential trip for trekking enthusiasts that reveals the stunning glory of nature’s southern American wonderland.

Looking to travel in 2025? Please see our revised 2025 itinerary, which includes two nights in Buenos Aires for ALL guests: Classic Patagonia Treks (2025)Aldo Kane Collection: A hand-selected range of adventures by our Brand Ambassador:“There’s no better way to experience Torres del Paine National Park than trekking through it. It’s not uncommon to spot Andean condors circling overhead and guanacos grazing by your trailside en route. Making your way up to the viewpoint overlooking the Fitzroy Massif in Los Glaciares National Park is epic. And the spectacle of watching the Perito Moreno ice arch crash into the waters is something you’ll never forget.”
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start El Calafate; visit Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Day 2: Travel to Torres del Paine National Park; transfer to first refugio
  • Day 3: First day of W Trek; hike to the Base of the Towers viewpoint
  • Day 4: Second day of W Trek; hike to Los Cuernos
  • Day 5: Third day of W Trek; hike to Valle Frances and onto Paine Grande
  • Day 6: Final day of W Trek; hike to Glacier Grey viewpoint; catamaran and bus transfer to El Calafate
  • Day 7: Free day to take part in optional excursions in and around El Calafate
  • Day 8: Transfer to El Chaltén; free afternoon
  • Day 9: To Los Glaciares National Park; trek in Fitzroy Massif up to Laguna de Los Tres
  • Day 10: Trek to Torres Glacier and Cerro Torre viewpoint; return on foot to El Chaltén
  • Day 11: Transfer to El Calafate; fly back home
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts, six lunches and five dinners
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Internal flights for Land Only bookings
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 23 reviews
  • Jimmy
  • From Canada
  • On Jan 23 2020
5 - Excellent
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Patagonia is simply amazing, beautiful, and a sight not to be missed. Overall, our trek was brilliant, while certainly tough at times too. The tour was arranged really well and definitely lived up to my expectations.
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 16 2019
5 - Excellent
Fascinating trip to South America
Overnight flight to Buenos Aires business class with KLM. All six of us were up for cycle trip around city centre that day - we stayed in Own Recoleta and met the group[16] the next day for a walking trip! Great group all... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 12 2019
5 - Excellent
Another tick on the bucketlist! Outstanding hiking holiday in a very beautiful part of the world.
An expensive holiday, and a long way to travel, so it needed to be good. It was! This trip manages to efficiently fit in the trekking highlights of Patagonia with some sightseeing. Add on time to explore Buenos Aires and... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 03 2019
5 - Excellent
Awesome trek with a great leader
Having seen the Trango Towers on a K2 bae camp trek many years ago I always had an ambition to see the Torres del Paine and the didn't disappoint. Firzroy is also stunning.We were lucky with the weather which helped and all local... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Classic Patagonia Treks tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Classic Patagonia Treks tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Classic Patagonia Treks tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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