Patagonia Active Trekking Group Tour

Important note: The itinerary described in the program is a planned itinerary or a guide. Changes or deviations of individual travel services from the contractually agreed content of the travel contract, which become necessary after conclusion of the contract and which were not brought about by MOSER Active against good faith, are permitted, provided that these are not significant and do not affect the overall design of the booked trip. MOSER Active will endeavor to offer an equivalent replacement. Additional costs that may arise due to changes to the tour itinerary are to be borne by the participant on site and will not be reimbursed by MOSER Active.

Day 1
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 late afternoon you meet your trekking-guide for a short briefing about the next days. Overnight: guesthouse in Puerto Natales in double room with private bathroom. (-/-/-) 

Day 2
In the morning you take a private transfer to the Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy spotting the local wildlife of this fantastic region, like Guanacos and Ñandus. Driving time 2-3 hours, driving distance approx. 130 km. In the afternoon your first hike leads you to Campamento Seron. Depending on the weather and season you will spot various birds and plants like the Palomita (a white orchid). Appr. walking time: 4-5 hours, walking distance: 12 km (7,5 miles), elevation gain of approx. 350 m (1,150 ft) ascent and 350 m (1,150 ft) descent. You spend the night in our tents with unobstructed views of the starry sky on campsite Seron. Meals included: breakfast / box lunch / dinner. 

Day 3
Today you hike along Lago Paine and Rio Paine to the wonderful Refugio and Campamento Dickson. Near the camp you will get a picturesque view on the enclosing Dickson Glacier. There will be enough time to enjoy this inviting campsite while sitting together and sharing your overwhelming impressions. Appr. walking time: 6-7 hours, walking distance: 18,5 km (11,5 miles), elevation gain of approx. 350 m (1,150 ft) ascent and 350 m (1,150 ft) descent. Overnight: in tents on campsite Dickson. Meals included: breakfast / box lunch / dinner.

Day 4
You leave the camp on Lago Dickson and walk through a mystic Magellan forest of Southern beech trees to reach your next camp. Campamento Los Perros is fabulously situated at the edge of a forest and glacier of the same name. Appr. walking time: 4-5 hours, walking distance: 9,5 km (5,9 miles), elevation gain of approx. 400 m (1,300 ft) ascent. Overnight: in tents on campsite Los Perros. Meals included: breakfast / box lunch / dinner.

Day 5
Today you probably face the most exhausting but most impressive part of the tour. You leave the camp Los Perros and hike uphill to the Paso John Garner where you can admire a striking view over the Southern Patagonian Ice field. Altitude Paso John Garner: 1250m. Afterwards you scale down along the impressive Grey Glacier to your next camp, Campamento Grey. Appr. walking time: 9-10 hours, walking distance: 22 km (13,7 miles), elevation gain of approx. 800 m (2,600 ft) ascent and 1,300 m (4,300 ft) descent. Overnight: in tents on campsite Grey. Meals included: breakfast / box lunch / dinner.

Day 6
In the morning you can choose an optional 3 hours day kayak excursion on the Lago Grey along the icebergs of the Grey Glacier or an optional 4-5 hours ice hike on Glacier Grey (extra costs; reservation recommended in advance) - or enjoy some free time to relax. In the afternoon you hike along Lago Grey to the black lagoon (Laguna Negra) while exploring and learning about the surrounding nature. From there, you walk down to the camp Paine Grande that is beautifully located at the turquoise colored Lago Pehoe. Altitude Grey Glacier Lookout: 280m. Appr. walking time: 4-5 hours, walking distance: 12 km (7,5 miles), elevation gain of approx. 350 m (1,150 ft) ascent and 350 m (1,150 ft) descent. Overnight: in tents on campsite Paine Grande. Meals included: breakfast / box lunch / dinner.

Day 7
Today, you walk along the splendorous Lago Skottsberg to Campamento Italiano. Subsequently 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 (3,050m) sounding like a roaring thunder. After 6-7 hours of walking you come back to Camp Paine Grande on Lago Pehoe. Walking distance: 18 km (11 miles), elevation gain is about 600 m (1,950 ft) ascent and 600 m (1,950 ft) descent. Overnight: Overnight: in tents on campsite Paine Grande. Meals included: breakfast / box lunch / dinner. 

Day 8

In the morning you cross Lake Pehoe with the catamaran (approx. 30 min) and continue your journey in a private transfer to the Las Torres sector (approx. one hour panoramic trip).

Afterwards, you will hike to get an excellent view on the no. 1 highlight: The famous Torres Towers. At first it leads you up to the Ascencio Valley where you take a break at the Refugio Chileno next to the lovely Ascencio River. After 2+ 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 at your feet. Altitude Las Torres Lookout: 900m (2,950 ft). Appr. walking time: 8 hours, walking distance: 21 km (13 miles), elevation gain of approx. 950 m (3,120 ft) ascent and 950 m (3,120 ft) descent.

After this challenging hike you take our private transfer back to Puerto Natales (driving time 2 hours, driving distance approx. 130 km). Arrival at the guesthouse between 9pm and 10pm. Say goodbye to our local trekking guide and handover of all travel documents for the coming days in Argentina. Overnight: guesthouse in Puerto Natales in double room with private bathroom. Meals included: breakfast / box lunch (2x).

Day 9
Transfer in a regular bus through the wind-shaped Pampa to El Calafate in Argentina (without a guide, departure around 07:30 a.m., driving time including border formalities approx. 5-6 hours, driving distance approx. 270 km). In the afternoon you will have some time to go shopping or to try the famous Argentine steaks. The bird sanctuary "Laguna Nimez" on Lago Argentino also invites you to visit. Overnight: Hotel in El Calafate in double room with private bathroom (Hotel Picos del Sur or similar). Meals included: breakfast.

Day 10
Today you are heading to El Chaltén with a regular bus (without a guide, departure at 08:00 a.m., 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, where you will meet your trekking-guide for the next hikes. A guided walk of 6 hours leads you in the afternoon to Laguna Torre where you have a grand view to the Cerro Torre (3,102 m / 10,177 ft) 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 (11 miles), elevation gain of approx. 250 m (820 ft) ascent and 250 m (820 ft) descent. Overnight: Hotel in El Chaltén in double room with private bathroom (Hosteria El Paraiso or Hosteria Fitz Roy or similar). Meals included: breakfast / box lunch.

Day 11
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 to 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 Monte 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 750 m (2,460 ft) descent. Overnight: Hotel in El Chaltén in double room with private bathroom. Meals included: breakfast / box lunch.

Day 12

Today you can go on a full day hike to "Loma del Pliegue Tumbado" (without a guide; 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, departure at 18:00 p.m., driving time approx. 3 hours, driving distance approx. 215 km). Overnight: Hotel in El Calafate in double room with private bathroom.  (Hotel Picos del Sur or similar). Meals included: breakfast.

Day 13
Today, you participate in a full day guided and shared visit of the incomparable Perito Moreno Glacier in the Los Glaciers National Park that is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Altitude Perito Moreno Glacier Lookout: 200m. If you are lucky you will witness the glacier calving. 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: Hotel in El Calafate in double room with private bathroom. Meals included: breakfast.

Day 14
You travel from Argentina back to Puerto Natales / Chile on a regular bus (without a guide; appr. 5-6 hours). You can use the afternoon to explore the small town at the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. Overnight in Puerto Natales: Hotel in double room with private bathroom. 

Alternative you can stay another day on your own in El Calafate, overnight: Hotel in El Calafate. Meals included: breakfast.

Day 15
After breakfast, you will continue your individual journey. Meals included: breakfast.