Patagonia Classic Trek 12 days

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12 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

12 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

1250mHighest point reached

Starts

Puerto Natales, Chile

Ends

Puerto Natales, Chile

Highlights

Hike the classic Torres del Paine W-Trek, one of the most famous treks in Patagonia

Famous Cerro Torre & Monte Fitz Roy Trek and picturesque mountain village El Chaltén

Visit the huge Perito Moreno Glacier and take a boat ride across the Argentino Lake

Discover the Patagonian pampa, gauchos & condors

Itinerary

Patagonia’s legendary landscapes await on the "Patagonia Classic Trek 12 days," a journey that combines relaxed daily hikes with awe-inspiring natural wonders. Explore the iconic Torres del Paine, gaze at the majestic Monte Fitz Roy, and marvel at the immense Perito Moreno Glacier. Enjoy guided walks through the region’s most beautiful parks, encountering granite towers, shimmering lakes, and vibrant beech forests. Cultural highlights abound, too—savor Argentina’s famed steaks and Malbec wine as you unwind after your hikes. Ideal for both young adults and seniors comfortable with moderate trekking, this tour’s unique appeal lies in its blend of accessible adventure, stunning scenery, and regional flavors—all seamlessly organized for a worry-free Patagonian experience.

day 1 - Arrival in Puerto Natales

After arriving at the guesthouse in Puerto Natales you will have time to explore this little town on your own. In good weather, the first impressive panorama of the Paine Massif and Monte Balmaceda can be seen from here. In the evening you meet our trekking-guide for a short briefing of the next days.

Spend the first night in a hotel in Puerto Natales in double room with private bathroom.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Hallef or Hotel Lady Florence Dixie or similar

day 2 - Torres del Paine NP - Torres del Paine Granite Needles

In the morning, you take our private transfer to the Torres del Paine National Park. You can watch out for the typical animals of this fantastic region like Guanacos and Ñandus (driving time 2-3 hours, driving distance approx. 130 km). Having arrived in the park your first hike leads you to the famous 'Torres' granite needles. At first you hike up to the Ascencio-valley where you take a break at the Refugio Chileno next to the Ascencio River. After 2 more hours and a tough ascent you are rewarded for your efforts: You will stand in front of the impressive Needles with a green lagoon lying to your feet. Altitude Base Las Torres Lookout: 900m. You have 7-8 hours of walking and the elevation is about 950 m ascent/descent. Walking distance: 19 km (11,8 miles).

Overnight stay in the "Refugio Torre Central" with shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms. Note: If the refugio is booked out, you will spend the night in fully equipped 2-person-tents. Breakfast and dinner included.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Sleeping huts

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 3 - Hike along Nordenskjöld Lake

Today, you hike along Nordenskjöld Lake to the wonderful Refugio Los Cuernos, close to the lake and the “Cuernos”. Passing Monte Almirante Nieto (2,640m), you can probably watch the condor circling in the sky. You have approx. 4-5 hours of walking and an elevation of 400m ascent/descent. Walking distance: 12-13 km (7.5-8 miles).

Overnight stay in the "Refugio Los Cuernos" or "Refugio Domo Frances" with shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms. Note: If the refugios are booked out, you will spend the night in fully equipped 2-person-tents. Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included.

Alternativ itinerary (if the refugios / campsites Cuernos and Frances are booked out):

Today you go on a half day hike along Nordenskjöld Lake with its colorful waters. Passing Monte Almirante Nieto (2,640 m), you can probably watch condors circling in the sky. Appr. walking time: 4 hours, walking distance: 10 km (6 miles). In the afternoon you continue your journey in a public transfer to “Pudeto sector” (approx. one hour panoramic trip). Afterwards, you cross the beautiful Pehoe Lake with a catamaran (approx. 30 min). The Lodge / Camp Paine Grande will be your "base camp" for the next two days. Overnight: in the "Lodge Paine Grande", with shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms. Note: If the lodge is booked out, you will spend the night in in fully equipped 2-person-tents. Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included.

Duration:4-5 hours

Accommodation: Sleeping huts

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Trek to the French Valley

In the morning you move towards the French valley and its viewpoint “Mirador” where you gain deep insight into the mountains. With a bit of luck you witness ice cracking off the Paine Grande (3,050 m) sounding like a roaring thunder. Subsequently you walk along the splendorous Lago Skottsberg to the emerald green Lago Pehoe. Altitude of French Valley Lookout: 550m. You have 6-7 hours of walking and the elevation is about 600 m ascent/descent. Walking distance: 17 km (10,5 miles).

Overnight stay in the "Lodge Paine Grande" with shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms. Note: If the lodge is booked out, you will spend the night in 2-person-tents. Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included.

Duration:6-7 hours

Accommodation: Sleeping huts

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Trek to the Viewpoint Grey Glacier - Puerto Natales

Today you walk along the Black Lagoon (Laguna Negra) and the Path of Winds (Camino del Viento) to your viewpoint on the Grey Glacier. Depending on weather and season you will come across various birds and plants. You have more or less 4-5 hours of walking and an elevation of approx. 350 m ascent/descent. Walking distance: 12 km (7,5 miles). Altitude of Grey Glacier Lookout: 280m. You hike back to the Lodge Paine Grande, cross the beautiful Pehoe-Lake with a catamaran (approx. 30 min) and take our private transfer back to Puerto Natales (driving time 2-3 hours, driving distance approx. 150 km).

Overnight stay in a hotel in Puerto Natales in double room with private bathroom. Breakfast and box lunch included.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Hallef or Hotel Lady Florence Dixie or similar

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 6 - Puerto Natales - El Calafate

Transfer with a regular bus through the wind branded Pampa to El Calafate in Argentina (without a guide; driving time including border formalities approx. 5-6 hours, driving distance approx. 270 km). In the afternoon you have time for shopping or for trying one of the famous Argentine steaks. The bird sanctuary "Laguna Nimez" on Lago Argentino also invites you to visit.

Overnight stay in a hotel in El Calafate in double room with private bathroom. Breakfast included.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Picos del Sur or Hosteria Puerto San Julian or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - El Calafate - El Chaltén

Today you are heading to El Chaltén with a regular bus (without a guide, driving time approx. 3 hours, driving distance approx. 215 km), taking a break at the Estancia La Leona. El Chaltén is a lovely village in the mountains that will be our starting point for the next days. In the afternoon you have some time to discover this idyllic place on our own or to do a short hike to the waterfall "Chorillo del Salto".

You spend the night in a hotel in double room with private bathroom. Breakfast included.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hosteria El Paraiso or Hosteria Fitz Roy or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - El Chaltén - Laguna Torre Trek / Cerro Torre Lookout

In the morning you will meet your trekking-guide for the next two days. A 6-hours guided walk leads you to Laguna Torre where you have a great view to the Cerro Torre (3,102m) with its glaciers. Moreover, you take a break at the Agostini Camp that is the Base camp for all Cerro Torre mountaineers. Altitude of Cerro Torre Lookout: 650m. Appr. walking time: 6 hours. Walking distance: 18 km. Elevation gain approx. 250 m ascent and descent.

You spend the night in a hotel in double room with private bathroom. Breakfast and box lunch included.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hosteria El Paraiso or Hosteria Fitz Roy or similar

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 9 - Trek to Laguna de los tres - Monte Fitz Roy Lookout

Approx. 30-40 minute panoramic drive (in a shared transfer) to the starting point of the hike.

You hike to Laguna de los Tres and the viewpoint of Laguna Sucia. You also pass the Base Camp Rio Blanco that serves all Fitz Roy Mountaineers. Your efforts will be rewarded with an unforgettable view on the Fitz Roy (3,406 m / 11,174 ft) and the surrounding mountains.

Altitude Fitz Roy Lookout: 1250m. Appr. walking time: 8 hours, walking distance: 23 km (14 miles), elevation gain of approx. 750 m (2,460 ft) ascent and descent.

You spend the night in a hotel in double room with private bathroom. Breakfast and box lunch included.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hosteria El Paraiso or Hosteria Fitz Roy or similar

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 10 - El Chaltén - Optional Trips - El Calafate

Today you can go on a full day hike to "Loma del Pliegue Tumbado" (highly recommended in good weather) or you can choose an optional half day or full day excursion to the lake "Lago del Desierto". Or you have some time to discover this pristine place on your own and go on short hikes to the viewpoints “Condores & Aguilas” or to the waterfall “Chorillo del Salto”.

In the evening, you take a regular bus back to El Calafate (without a guide, driving time approx. 3 hours, driving distance approx. 215 km).

Overnight: Hotel in El Calafate in double room with private bathroom.

Breakfast included.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Picos del Sur or Hosteria Puerto San Julian or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 11 - El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier

Today, you participate in a full day guided and shared excursion to the incomparable Perito Moreno Glacier in the Los Glaciers National park that is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. If you are lucky you will watch the Glacier calving. Altitude Perito Moreno Glacier Lookout: 200m. Furthermore, you take a boat ride over the Argentino Lake along the imposing ice walls of the glacier (appr. 1 hour).

Driving time approx. 2 x 1.5 hours, driving distance 2 x 80 km.

Overnight stay in a hotel in double room with private bathroom. Breakfast included.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Picos del Sur or Hosteria Puerto San Julian or similar

Meals:Breakfast

day 12 - Back to Puerto Natales

You travel from Argentina back to Puerto Natales / Chile on a regular bus (without a guide).

Or: Private Transfer to the airport of El Calafate (without a guide). Trip ends.

Breakfast included.

Meals:Breakfast

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Accommodation in Torres del Paine National Park: 3 nights in a Lodge/Refugio with shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms, sleeping bags are included.Accommodation in Puerto Natales, El Calafate & El Chaltén: 8 nights in hotels/hosterias in double rooms with private bathroomLocal English and Spanish speaking certified trekking guide for Torres del Paine (Day 2 - 5)From 7 participants: Local English/Spanish speaking certified assistant guide (Day 2 - 5)Local English and Spanish speaking certified guide for El Chaltén (Day 8 and 9) and during the excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier (Day 11)Meals: 11 x breakfast, 5 x box lunch, 3 x dinnerTransport: all public and private transfers as per detailed itineraryBoat ride: Catamaran on Pehoe Lake and across Argentino LakeEntry fees to the Torres del Paine National Park and to the Los Glaciares National ParkEmergency equipment: including a first-aid kit and VHF-equipment

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