Ultimate Patagonia Tour, 15 Days, Hike in Chile & Argentina

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Explore All That Trekking in Patagonia Has to Offer With This 16-Day Chile & Argentina Hike. See Stunning Views of the Rock Cliffs, Glaciers & Lakes of Torres del Paine National Park & Mt. Fitz Roy in Glaciares National Park.

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All about the Ultimate Patagonia Tour, 15 Days, Hike in Chile & Argentina.

Ultimate Patagonia Tour

Overview

15 Days
Explore Grey Glacier & Perito Moreno Glacier
Get up close to Las Torres Towers
Hike in the famous Torres del Paine National Park
English Speaking Guides
10% Re-Invested with Local Entrepreneurs

Why Do We Recommend It?

This is a bucket-list trip for a reason. The Patagonia region is absolutely stunning and unique.

Experience glaciers that, unfortunately, may not exist for future generations.

Experienced and trusted tour operator that gives back to the local communities.

Is It Right for Me?

You should have at least average fitness and endurance for this hiking tour. You will need to carry your own backpack, as there are no porters to carry it for you. However, other than average fitness, you don’t need any other skills or experience, just enthusiasm to explore and be active.

If you’re not sure, just get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to talk it through with you.

What People Say About The Trip

Very organized tour! Our guides, Jorge & Mauricio, were excellent. They were experts not just on trekking, but on the whole area of Patagonia and Puerto Natales since they live and work there. They went out of their way to make each of us feel comfortable and were so helpful in every aspect.

Can I Go Anytime?

The tour is scheduled for specific dates and you can find those while checking availability in the fields above. However, we may also be able to arrange for private trips if these dates don’t work for you. Just get in touch with us and we’ll let you know.

Itsy Bitsy Details

Where: Patagonia Region, Chile & Argentina
Duration: 15 Days
Tour Starts: Santiago, Chile
Tour Ends: Calafate, Argentina
Fly To: Santiago International Airport, SCL
Fly From: Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, FTE
Group Size: 12 people
Age: No limit

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The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

1 nights accommodation at B&B in Santiago
1 nights accommodation at B&B in Puerto Natales
6 nights tent camping accommodations on the trek in Chile (tent and sleeping pad included)
1 nights accommodation at B&B in El Chaltén
2 nights accommodation at B&B in Calafate
1-way domestic flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas (1 checked bag up to 50 lbs/23kg and 1 carry on up to 17.5 lbs/8 kg with size restrictions)
All camping accommodations on trek (shared bathroom and either shared room or single/double occupancy tent camping with sleeping pads included)
All camping accommodations on the trek in Argentina (tents and sleeping pads included)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the trek
Trekking permits and entry fees
Perito Moreno Glacier entrance fee
Farewell dinner
Guide services
All ground transportation in Chile and Argentina
Private airport transfers on Day 1, Day 2, and Day 15

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Trip cancelation insurance (highly recommended)
International airfare and meals during travel
Beverages outside of designated meals
Extra snacks during the trek

Day 1 SANTIAGO

A staff member will pick you up at Santiago’s international airport and take you to our partner bed and breakfast, located in the Providencia district just south of Santiago Metropolitan Park, which has several trails, a Japanese garden, and the National Zoo.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: private airport shuttle; hotel accommodations
Day 2 SANTIAGO TO PUNTA ARENAS TO LAGUNA AZUL CAMP

Wake up early for a flight to Chilean Patagonia. After a 3.5 hour flight, meet your local trekking guide in Punta Arenas who will then accompany you to Torres del Paine National Park (4.5 hours private transport). On the way, soak up the beautiful views of the ocean surrounded by snow-capped peaks.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; domestic flight; private transportation; park entrance fee; tent accommodations
Day 3 LAGUNA AZUL CAMP TO THE TOWERS

After breakfast, ride approximately 50 minutes into the park where you will begin the hike to the base of The Towers. Start the trek with daypacks, and ascend through a rocky terrain cut by pristine glacial rivers. Gain two thousand feet in elevation as you climb through a beautiful lenga forest until reaching the base of the towers. Another shorter climb will put you meters from the towers and the emerald lake that sits at their base. Return to the camp at Laguna Azul for the evening.

Peak Altitude: 2,870 ft (875m)

Total Hiking: approximately 12.5 miles (20 km) / 8 hours of trekking (*day pack only today)

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; private transportation; tent accommodations
Day 4 LAGUNA AZUL CAMP TO LOS CUERNOS CAMP

Travel approximately 30 mins by private transport to Las Torres where you will begin your trek to Los Cuernos. Spend a majority of this part of the trek nestled on a trail between Lake Nordenskjold and Mount Almirante Nieto of the Paine Massif. Arrive at Los Cuernos camp, “The Horns”, nestled between the two famous horned peaks, Cerro Hoja and Cerro Máscara.

Peak Altitude: 797 ft (243m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) / 7-8 hours of trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; private transportation; tent accommodations
Day 5 LOS CUERNOS CAMP TO PAINE GRANDE CAMP

Head out from Los Cuernos and hike through Torres’ old-growth forest. Pass by the French Camp and arrive at the Italian Camp, which is the start of the French Valley. At the Italian Camp, drop your full backpacks and repack your food, water, and windbreaker into your daypack for the hike into the French Valley. If you’re feeling up to it, hike an additional 8 miles round-trip into the French Valley for stunning 360 views of the park.

Peak Altitude: 2,495 ft (760m)

Total Hiking: approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) / 7-8 hours OR 17 miles (27km) / 12 hours of trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
Day 6 PAINE GRANDE CAMP TO GREY CAMP

Hike to Grey Glacier, an impressive ice field that covers the west end of the park. Enjoy the beauty of Pehoé Lake and Grey Lake as you approach the glacier. In the afternoon, spend time at camp or relax on the porch of Refugio Grey.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) / 4-5 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
Day 7 GREY CAMP

On the final day of trekking, make your way along Grey Glacier toward Campamento Paso. Join an optional ice hike or kayak through third-party outfitter Bigfoot Patagonia. (We suggest making reservations in advance of your trip. OneSeed can not book spots on your behalf). Scale ladders and enjoy views of the glacier before returning to camp for dinner.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 6-7 miles (9-11 km) / 6-8 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
Day 8 GREY CAMP TO PUERTO NATALES

Spend one final half-day in the park. A 3-4 hour walk toward the lake will take you to the catamaran back to Pehoé and out of the park. Private transportation will be awaiting your arrival to take the scenic ride back to Puerto Natales. Share a farewell to Chile dinner with your guide before a restful night in our partner lodge.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11 km) / 3-4 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; hotel accommodations; private transportation; public catamaran ride
Day 9 PUERTO NATALES TO CALAFATE TO EL CHALTÉN

Take a public bus from Puerto Natales to Calafate (unaccompanied, about 5 hours) where you will be driven to our offices in Calafate. Continue on from Calafate by van about another three hours to the lodge in El Chaltén. Spend the evening exploring the quaint town of El Chaltén.

Peak Altitude: 1,312 ft (400m)

Inclusions: breakfast; public bus transportation; hotel accommodations
Day 10 EL CHALTÉN TO LAGUNA TORRE / THORWOOD CAMP

Depart from the hotel and head West, hiking along the Fitz Roy river en route to Laguna Torre and Grand Glacier. At the end of the valley, see Laguna Torre, its glacier, and the famous Mt. Cerro Torre, which is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. Sleep at Thorwood Camp that evening.

Peak Altitude: 2,080 ft (634m)

Total Hiking: approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) / 4 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; camping accommodations
Day 11 HIKE TO MT. FITZ ROY / CAMP POINCENOT

After breakfast, head North for another day of magnificent views. Pass by three more lakes today; Madre, Hija, and Nieta. Hike another mile to Camp Poincenot where you will stay the night. Drop your bags and take a steep path toward Laguna de Los Tres, the closest you can get to Mt Fitz Roy before needing technical skills. At the top, enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Fitz Roy, its satellite mountains, and the valley through which you have come.

Peak Altitude: 2,460 ft (750m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.2 km) / 4.5 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; camping accommodations
Day 12 POINCENOT TO EL PILAR TO LAGUNA CONDOR

After breakfast, hike towards El Pilar where a van will be waiting to take you to Laguna Condor Mountain Hut. Relax in the hot tub or take a bike for a ride around the area.

Peak Altitude: 2,595 ft (791m)

Total Hiking: approximately 5 miles (8 km) / 3 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; mountain lodge accommodations
Day 13 LAGUNA CONDOR TO CHALTEN TO CALAFATE

After breakfast at your mountain lodge, head back to El Chaltén followed by the bus ride back to El Calafate.

Peak Altitude: 1,476 ft (450m)

Inclusions: breakfast / boxed lunch; bus ticket to El Calafate; accommodations at B&B
Day 14 CALAFATE TO PERITO MORENO TO CALAFATE

Take a 2-hour bus ride to Perito Moreno where you’ll have the day to explore the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. The 97 square mile glacier stretches for as far as the eye can see and you will be awe-inspired by the expansiveness of the blue ice.

Peak Altitude: 856 ft (261m)

Inclusions: breakfast / boxed lunch; bus transportation; accommodations at B&B
Day 15 DEPARTURES FROM CALAFATE

International flights depart.

Peak Altitude: 653 ft (200m)

Inclusions: breakfast; airport shuttle

Tour Details

Tour Highlights

Spend a week trekking in Patagonia’s famous Torres del Paine National Park
Climb through a beautiful lenga forest to the base of the Las Torres Towers
Explore the massive and beautiful Grey Glacier and Perito Moreno Glacier
Trek to the stunning blue waters of Argentina’s Laguna de Los Tres
Marvel at the Mt. Fitz Roy skyline at sunrise

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Arrive in Santiago
Day 2: Santiago to Punta Arenas to Laguna Azul Camp
Day 3: Laguna Azul Camp to the Towers
Day 4: Laguna Azul Camp to Los Cuernos Camp
Day 5: Los Cuernos Camp to Paine Grande Camp
Day 6: Paine Grande Camp to Grey Camp
Day 7: Grey Camp; join optional ice hike or kayak through a third party
Day 8: Grey Camp to Puerto Natales
Day 9: Puerto Natales, Chile to Calafate to Chaltén, Argentina
Day 10: El Chaltén to Laguna Torre
Day 11: Laguna Torre to Poincenot
Day 12: Poincenot to Laguna Condor
Day 13: Laguna Condor to El Chalten to El Calafate
Day 14: Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 15: International Departures from Calafate Airport

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Chile: The best time to travel to Torres del Paine National Park is during the summer months in Chile, November to March. During this season, the highs fluctuate around 60ºF and the lows can drop down below 40ºF.

The park is infamous for its strong winds that can blow up to 80 mph! Typically, your trek will include some sun, rain, and wind all mixed into one trip.

Argentina: While the weather in El Chaltén can be unpredictable, it is a semi-arid environment with light precipitation common. It is essential to be prepared because the weather can change instantly from sunny to stormy.

The warmer temperatures are recorded in the summer from November to March. Highs are typically in the 60s during the day and 40s at night. It is not uncommon to experience frost in the summer so always bring warm layers! In the winter, temperatures stay in the 40s during the day and drop to below freezing at night.

WHAT TO BRING

You are responsible only for personal clothing and gear listed below. We’ll take care of everything else. A gear check will be completed before you depart for the trail. This list does not include additional clothing/items you may want for travel or for your time off the trail. Any luggage not needed on the trail can be left at the hotel in Puerto Natales during your expedition.

PACKING LIST

Trekking Gear

Change of clothes for Santiago – to be kept in storage during the expedition
Backpack (for carrying your gear)
Small lightweight backpack (for day hikes)
Down jacket
Fleece jacket or vest (1)
Synthetic hiking pants (1)
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Synthetic long underwear (top and bottom)
Synthetic T-shirt (3)
Wool or synthetic hat
Waterproof medium-weight gloves
Waterproof hiking boots
Nylon-wool blend socks (2-3)
Sandals (for walking around the lodges in the evening)
Day pack – should be light and easy to stuff in the main pack when not in use
Water bottle
Headlamp
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Quick-dry towel
Personal toiletries and medicine (showers are available during the trek)
Sleeping bag with 40°F rating
Pack cover
Toilet paper in a ziplock bag
Ditty Bag and extra ziplock baggies for toilet paper waste on the trail

Documents and Logistics

International flights booked and confirmed to Punta Arenas
Flight information submitted
Passport valid for 6 months after arrival date (*Passport and entry receipt must be carried at all times during expedition!)
Photocopy of passport
Medical insurance card
Cash for tipping guides, buying souvenirs, incidental costs, etc.
Note: Please bring crisp US bills. Many places will not accept torn, wrinkled, or worn bills

Other (optional)

Reading material for the trail
Hotel reservations for an extended time in Chile (if applicable)
Guidebooks
Camera
Trekking poles (must fit inside the pack for domestic flight)
Synthetic shorts
Bandana or buff for dust and wind
Energy/protein bars (especially for vegetarians as non-meat sources of protein are scarce)
Outlet adapter
Zip-lock bags for waterproofing passport and other valuables

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.

1 nights accommodation at B&B in Santiago
1 nights accommodation at B&B in Puerto Natales
6 nights tent camping accommodations on the trek in Chile (tent and sleeping pad included)
1 nights accommodation at B&B in El Chaltén
2 nights accommodation at B&B in Calafate
1-way domestic flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas (1 checked bag up to 50 lbs/23kg and 1 carry on up to 17.5 lbs/8 kg with size restrictions)
All camping accommodations on trek (shared bathroom and either shared room or single/double occupancy tent camping with sleeping pads included)
All camping accommodations on the trek in Argentina (tents and sleeping pads included)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the trek
Trekking permits and entry fees
Perito Moreno Glacier entrance fee
Farewell dinner
Guide services
All ground transportation in Chile and Argentina
Private airport transfers on Day 1, Day 2, and Day 15