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Seven day trekking program that will takes you on an excursion deep into the massive Torres del Paine National Park, to see the main highlights of the park on this moderate hike along excellent trails. We will make use of mountain shelters and also cross a lake by catamaran Expert level is not required, but does require you be in good shape. This program operates from September to April. |
-Day 01
Arrival in Punta Arenas and transfer by standard bus to Puerto Natales (3.5 hours), optional visit to a Penguin Colony. Transfer to hotel. Lodging and dinner at hotel.
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Day 02
Breakfast 7:00. we leave by private bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park, arriving at Refugio Las Torres (11:00). We leave our equipment and start a walk to the base of Paine´s Towers (7 hours r/t) ascending via the Ascencio River valley. Return to refugio (19:00). Dinner and lodging at Refugio Las Torres.
-Day 03
Breakfast 8:30 With the help of pack horses, we trek the Lake Nordenksjold trail to Refugio Los Cuernos (5 hours). Box lunch. Dinner and lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos.
-Day 04
Breakfast 8:30. We start an excursion to the inside of French Valley up to British Camp, box lunch, and sightseeing at the Hanging French glacier. We pass Lake Skottsberg on our way to Lake Pehoe. Dinner and lodging at Refugio Pehoe.
-Day 05
Breakfast 8:30. We continue trekking to Grey Glacier (3 hours) through forests and on a gentle slope. At the mid-point, we will stop at a scenic overlook of Glacier Grey, with a beautiful view of the Patagonian Ice Cap behind the lake. Lunch at Refugio Grey. Afternoon visit to the front of Glacier Grey (30 meters) that breaks right into the lake. Dinner: asado patagonico. Lodging at Refugio Grey.
-Day 06
Breakfast 8:30. return to Refugio Pehoe. We have lunch at refugio. In the afternoon we cross the lake in a catamaran back to Pudeto and connect with our bus. Drive back to Puerto Natales, visiting Milodon´s Cave. We arrive at Puerto Natales at 19:00. Dinner on paxs account. Lodging at hotel.
-Day 07
Breakfast. Transfer to terminal in Puerto Natales. Regular bus to Punta Arenas (private bus optional). End of our services.
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