3 days8-Day Big Circuit O Macizo Paine, Torres del Paine
New8 daysPuerto Natales
Length
8 days
Itinerary
8 days planned
Group
Max 15
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
This amazing all-inclusive 8-day self-guided program will be your best adventure in Patagonia, in Torres del Paine, especially if you are a nature and mountain lover.
It will take you through some of the best hikes in the world, allowing you to admire the incredible views of the Dickson area, the famous Los Perros Glacier, and the unique John Garner Pass, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Grey Glacier. You will experience pure immersion in nature, surrounded by forests and mountains for more than a week.
Day by day itinerary
1DAY 1 PUERTO NATALES - SERON⌄
Departure from Puerto Natales at 7:30 on a regular bus service to Torres del Paine.
Arrival at 9:45. in Laguna Amarga entrance, where you will fill a form, pay the entrance ticket to the park and watch a short video regarding park regulations.Shuttle to the Welcome Center Estancia Cerro Paine.
Hiking to Serón.(Distance: 13 km–8 miles / Time: 4 hrs. apx. / Difficulty: medium) Dinner at Serón. Lodging at Camping Serón.
Meals: Dinner · Lunch
Overnight: Lodging at Camping Serón.
2DAY 2 SERON - DICKSON⌄
Breakfast at Camping Serón and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Dickson area, walking at the edge of Paine River. (Distance: 18 km-11 miles / Time Apx: 6 hrs / Difficulty: Medium)Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Dickson.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Dickson.
3DAY 3 DICKSON - LOS PERROS⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up.Hiking to Camping Los Perros (Distance: 11 km-7 miles / Time Apx: 4,5hrs / Difficulty: Medium/high).Dinner (ration pack) at the Quincho. Lodging at Camping Los Perros.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Camping Los Perros.
4DAY 4 LOS PERROS - GREY⌄
Breakfast and Box Lunch (ration packs). We suggest you start walking early, about 07 am. Hiking towards Paso John Garner, with an altitude of 1.200 m.a.s.l., which is the highest part of the Circuit. After Paso John Garner you continue hiking downhill towards Refugio Grey. (Distance: 22 km-14 miles / Time Apx: 11 hrs / Difficulty: high). IMPORTANT: Depending on weather conditions, CONAF park rangers have the authority to close the trails. Also, park rangers may not allow you to continue if you are not well equipated. Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Grey.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Grey.
5DAY 5 GREY - PAINE GRANDE⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Refugio Paine Grande, passing by different viewpoints. (Distance: 11 km-7 miles / Time: 3, 5 hrs. apx. /Difficulty: medium) Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Paine Grande.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Paine Grande.
6DAY 6 PAINE GRANDE - LOS CUERNOS⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to CONAF Italiano campsite (Distance: 7 km-3 miles / Time: 2 hrs. apx. /Difficulty: easy). In CONAF you can leave your backpack to the park ranger in order to ascend to French Valley (Distance: 3 km-2 miles / Time: 2, 5 hrs. apx. /Difficulty: medium). Hiking to Refugio Los Cuernos (Distance: 5 km-3 miles / Time: 2,5 hrs. apx. /Difficulty: medium).Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos.
7DAY 7 LOS CUERNOS - LAS TORRES⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Refugio Torre Central, walking at the edge of Norsdenkjöld Lake. (Distance: 12 km-7 miles / Time: 4, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium)Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Torre Central.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Torre Central.
8DAY 8 BASE TORRES - PUERTO NATALES⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Base Torres, through Asencio Valley. (Distance: 22 km- 14 miles / Time: 8 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: high).Back to Welcome Center to take the shuttle to Laguna Amarga and then the bus back to Puerto Natales at 7 PM.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Round-trip shared transfer
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Accommodation as per itinerary
- ✓Breakfast
Not included
- ✕Guide/Porter.
- ✕Medical and/or travel insurance of any type.
- ✕Any additional services not stated In the itinerary
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✕Laundry, internet, telephone, tips, Personal expenses.
Good to know
Starts: Departure Point: Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales (bus terminal)
Ends: Departure Point: Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales (bus terminal)
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must be in a good physical condition
- We recommend you to bring: road map (that will be given at the entrance of the park), thermic water bottle (minimum 1 liter), first-aid kit, torch, compass o GPS, Anti-UV sunglasses, trekking shoes, impermeable clothes, solar cream, cargo trousers, tent and sleeping bag, windbreaker, hat, thick socks, gloves, polar sweaters.
From
$4,287
