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TORRES DEL PAINE HIKING CAMP (5 DAYS)

Discover Torres del Paine hiking the most amazing trails!: The French Valley, Grey Glacier and the Paine Towers. This trails are part of the famous multiday W trek. Get very close to the magnificent Grey Glacier on a beautiful navigation on Grey Lake and get to the top of Ferrier lookout for a unique view of the Paine Massif.
 

On this trip, you will spend every night at the same place, far away from the crowded accommodations of the W trek. Pehoe Campsite is located on the shores of Pehoe Lake, a quiet place with amazing views of Paine Massif, where it’s very easy to spot native wildlife. Our private transportation will take you to the head trails every day.

 

This, like all of our trips is a Self-guided trip. It gives you all the freedom to be your own guide, but without doing all the hard work that involves planning a big trip! We will do all that work for you. BUT, we will include an English-Speaking guide for the first day! so that you can get all the amazing info on history, geology, flora and fauna of this incredible place!

SEASON: OCTOBER TO APRIL  / DURATION: 5 DAYS  /  LEVEL: GOOD FITNESS  /  START AND FINISH POINT: PUERTO NATALES

SEASON: OCTOBER TO APRIL 
DURATION: 5 DAYS
LEVEL: GOOD FITNESS
START AND FINISH: PUERTO NATALES

ITINERARY

  • Trekking office at Puerto Natales

    Welcome to your self-guided trek trip.

     

    Afternoon briefing at Hello Patagonia ́s office (schedule to be confirmed) we will give you a great waterproof map, your printed documents for the trip and a delicious lunch for the next day.

  • Difficulty: Low / Medium

    Distance: Sofia: 2 hrs. Wildlife Trail: 2.5 hrs. Sarmiento: 1 hr

    Highlights: Wildlife, Paine Towers, Sofia Lagoon, Benitez hill.

    Meals Included: Homemade Packed Lunch by Hello Patagonia, Dinner at Pehoe Restaurant

    Accommodation: Pehoe Basecamp

    (double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included)

    Staff: Local English-speaking guide

     

    Pick up at your accommodation in Puerto Natales. 30 min drive to Sofia Lagoon, an amazing place which far away from the crowds! You will hike along with your local guide. Benitez Hill is the home of many Andean Condors! making it a very special place to spot this legendary birds.

     

    2 hrs. drive to Torres del Paine National Park. which was declared a Biosphere Reserveby UNESCO in 1978. The entrance fee to the park is included.

     

    The adventure continues with the Wildlife hike, where you will be able to spot Guanacos, Condors, Ñandu and maybe even a Puma! Your guide will provide valuable info on the history, geology, flora and fauna of the area.

     

    Optional hike to Sarmiento Chico Lake with stunning views of the Paine Massif.

     

    Drive to Pehoe campsite. Your guide will say goodbye and return to Puerto Natales.

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  • Difficulty: Medium / Demanding

    Distance: 8 to 9 hrs. Round Trip: 19,07 km Elevation Gain: 1,027 m

    Highlights: Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Towers

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Pehoe Restaurant

    Accommodation: Pehoe Basecamp

    (double private tents, sleeping bags and mats included)

     

    Private transportation to Las Torres Information Center. Today you will hike the most famous trail in the park. Half the hike is an uphill almost all the way, but it is completely worth it when you get to the Towers Lookout! A unique view of the three huge granite giants and it’s turquoise Lagoon.

    Hike back to Las Torres Welcome center where your driver will be waiting to take you back to Pehoe Camp.

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  • Difficulty: Medium / Demanding

    Distance: French Lookout 7 to 8 hrs, 13.4 km Elevation Gain: 1,192 m.

    Highlights: French Valley, Paine Horns, Paine Grande Mountain, French Glacier.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Pehoe Restaurant

    Accommodation: Pehoe Basecamp

    (double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included)

    Today you will explore the beautiful French Valley. You driver will take you to Pudeto dock (20 min drive from camp.) 8:30 hrs catamaran to Paine Grande. (tickets incldued).

     

    After the beautiful navigation (40 min) you will start hiking from Paine Grande to Italiano Ranger Station. The trail starts to go up after this point towards the famous French Lookout, where you will have a panoramic view of the western sector of the Valley and the mountains such as the North Peak of Paine Grande, Castillo (Castle), Cota 2000, Catedral, Aleta del Tiburon (Shark’s Fin) and of course, the famous Paine Horns!

     

    Hike back to Paine Grande to catch the 17:00 hrs catamaran boat back. Your driver will be waiting for you at Pudeto dock to take you to Pehoe Camp.

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  • Difficulty: Low

    Distance: 2.5 to 3 hrs.

    Highlights: Grey Glacier, Grey Lake’s icebergs, Paine Horns, Salto Grande waterfall

    Meals Included: Breakfast, and Dinner at Pehoe Restaurant, Lunch at Lago Grey Hotel

    Accommodation: Pehoe Basecamp

    (double private tents, sleeping bags and mats included)

    After breakfast, the private transportation will drive you to Lago Grey Hotel. You will get on an incredible navigation to the fronts of Grey Glacier. The boat gets very close to the ice giant!

    After this amazing experience, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at Lago Grey Hotel with amazing views of the Lake and Paine Massif.

     

    Afternoon visit to Salto Grande waterfall. Short and easy hike to Los Cuernos lookout, one of our favorite views of the park!

    Drive back to Pehoe Camp.

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  • Difficulty: Low

    Distance: 1.5 to 2 hrs

    Highlights: Paine Massif, Pehoe Lake

    Meals Included: Breakfast and Packed lunch at Pehoe Restaurant

    Today you can wake up later and recover! After breakfast, you will say goodbye to the park with a beautiful short hike to Condor lookout, a unique view of the park!

     

    Or, if you are still feeling strong, you can hike to Ferrier lookout! A very steep trail, but with a rewarding view of the massif from a higher ground!

    Drive back to Puerto Natales (2 hrs).

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SERVICES

  • •  Private Transportation round trip as mentioned on the itinerary
    •  Food and Accommodation provided as mentioned on the itinerary

    •  All the activities mentioned on the itinerary
    •  Torres del Paine National Park entrance tickets

    •  Catamaran tickets from Paine Grande to Pudeto Round Trip (1 round trip)
    •  Boat trip to Grey Glacier round trip
    •  Basecamp: Gear Included: 4 persons tents for 2 guests, synthetic sleeping bags, air mattress, pillows and towels

    ​•  Personalized travel guide

    •  Personalized briefing at our offices in Puerto Natales one day before your hike

    ​•  Luggage storage while you hike!

    ​•  Whatsapp / Phone support before and during your trip

  • •  Insurance
    •  Extras
    •  Tips
    •  Everything not mentioned on the program

OPTIONS

  • A driver just for you!

  • Lower the price by sharing our transportation with more Hello Patagonia guests! (Max. 8 guests) Then, when you get to the headrails, you will hike in your own rhythm.

    Available dates: 

    * Nov 8th  

    * Dec 6th 

    * Dec 18th 

    * Jan 24th 

TORRES DEL PAINE HIKING CAMP MAP

Cover the best W Circuit trails with our amazing trip!

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"We did the basecamp with my husband and two sons (14 and 12) this is a perfect trip! We had the flexibility to make each day harder or easier! Our legs are tired but our hearts so full!

Anna Elliot (UK) - January 2023

HORSEBACK RIDING
NEXT TO SERRANO RIVER

Rest your legs on roseback while you delight with stunning views of Paine Massif. The ride goes alonside Serrano River on the limits of the National Park.

 

This is an amazing and unique adventure in Torres del Paine!

An easy ride of 3 hrs. for beginners.

This add-on Includes:

- English-speaking guide

- Horseback riding gear

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Torres del Paine National Park

ORIGINAL W TREK (5 DAYS)

A world famous multi-day trek!

Destinations:

Paine Towers, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Horns, The French Valley and the mighty Grey Glacier.

Add-Ons: Guided Intro Day, Kayak, Ice Hike, Glacier Boat Trip

Level: Medium to High Fitness

Season: October to April

Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile

Guanaco at Torres del Paine National Park

EXTENDED W TREK (7 DAYS)

For the ones that love to appreciate nature without a rush!

Destinations:

Paine Towers, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Horns, The French Valley and the mighty Grey Glacier.

Add-Ons: Guided Intro Day, Kayak, Ice Hike, Glacier Boat Trip

Level: Medium to High Fitness

Season: October to April

Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile

Torres del Paine National Park

TORRES DEL PAINE HIKING CAMP
(4 DAYS)

Our amazing Torres del Paine Hiking Camp Trip!

Destinations:

Paine Towers, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Horns, The French Valley, Grey Glacier, Paine Massif, Sofia Lake, Pehoe Lake and Benitez Hill.

Add-On: Horseback Riding next to Serrano River

Level: As challenging as you want!

Season: October to April

Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile

Torres del Paine National Park

O CIRCUIT (8 DAYS)

An adventure for the brave and nature lovers!

Destinations:

Paine Hill, Paine River, Los Perros Glacier, Native Forests, Southern Patagonian Icefield, Grey Glacier, Paine Grande Mountain, Pehoe Lake, Paine Horns, French Valley, Nordenskjöld Lake and Almirante Nieto Mountain.

Add-Ons: Guided Intro Day, Kayak, Ice Hike, Glacier Boat Trip

Level: High Fitness Level

Season: November to March

Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile

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PATAGONIA HONEYMOON
(6 NIGHTS)

Celebrate love surrounded by nature! Gift yourselves excitement, incredible views and unforgettable bonding experiences!

Destinations:

Paine Horns, French Valley and the legendary Grey Glacier with a unique ice hiking experience

Add-Ons: Professional Photographer Session, Kayak and Horseback Riding.

 

Level: Medium to High Fitness Level

Season: November to March

Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile

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