Torres del Paine
O Circuit in Camping (8 days)
Torres del Paine National Park
- Available
November to March. - Notice
Not recommended for children under 10 years old. - Important
Recommend travel insurance. - Equipment
Recommend equipment for low tempetures. - Difficulty
Demanding.
Overview
In just 8 days, immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure touring the Macizo Paine Circuit, a true paradise for mountain and nature lovers. This challenging hike will take you through the most impressive landscapes of Torres del Paine. From the stunning views in Dickson, to the magical forest of Valle Los Perros, the unique Glaciar Los Perros, and the legendary Paso John Garner at 1,200 meters high, where you can enjoy a majestic panoramic view of Glaciar Grey and the Southern Ice Field. An adventure you won't want to miss!
Camping program based on double occupancy. Start of the program: Day 1 at 7:00 at the Puerto Natales Bus Terminal. - End of the program: Day 8 at 21:00 at the Puerto Natales Bus Terminal.
*Program price in doble base (2 people per tent).
More...Itinerary
Distance: 5.5 miles / Time: 4-5hrs / Level of difficulty: Easy-Moderate / Accommodation: Camping Serón / Meals: Box lunch and Dinner (Extra).
After breakfast at your hotel in Puerto Natales, your packed lunch will be delivered and you’ll have a 7:30 am public bus departure straight to Torres del Paine National Park. Journey amongst the vast Patagonian plains before arriving to the entrance at Laguna Amarga, where it is required to register with CONAF (park rangers). Board the “Las Torres” shuttle bus that will drop you off at the Visitor’s Center. Register with the Cerro Paine Reserve and follow the trail signs for Camping Serón.
Even though considered one of the easier days on the Paine Circuit, the trail to Serón offers many breathtaking views of the untamed side of Torres del Paine National Park. Set off through a vibrant green carpet of enchanting beech trees before following a gentle slope downwards into the never-ending field of grassy Patagonian plains. Continue the relatively flat trail over crystal-clear streams to Camping Serón. After getting situated at your campsite, take some time to enjoy the sweeping countryside before you. Dinner will be served inside of Seron’s small, yet very cozy dining room.
Distance: 11.4 miles / Time: 6-7hrs / Level of Difficulty: Moderate / Accommodation: Refugio or Camping Dickson / Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner (Extra).
Head out on a long hike through rolling hills and wet marshlands into the park’s interior. Snow-capped mountains, pastel-blue lakes and grassy fields will be your backdrop as you explore the northern side of the park. Be amazed by the imposing views of Glacier Dickson, Cerro Cubo and other jagged peaks marking the division between Chile and Argentina. Check-in and spend the evening walking the rock-strewn shores of Lake Dickson all before a delicious meal inside the Refugio.
Distance: 5.5 miles / Time: 5hrs / Level of Difficulty: Moderate / Accommodation: Camping Los Perros / Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner (Extra).
Take in the crisp, organic, earthy smell as you enter a sea of ancient beech trees. Today’s peaceful forest hike will take you deeper into the park through vivid greens and lush vegetation. Feel the wind whistling through the branches and listen carefully for the drumming sound of a Magellanic woodpecker. Border the Los Perros river until ascending up a giant moraine where you’ll be left speechless by another picturesque mountain backdrop. Be amazed by the Los Perros Glacier and the cyan-blue glacial lagoon below. Continue on a rocky trail before arriving to Los Perros Campsite, your home for the night. Rest up, you’ve got a long day tomorrow!
Distance: 13.6 miles / Time: 10-12hrs / Level of Difficulty: Difficult / Accommodation: Refugio or Camping Grey / Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner (Extra).
Brace yourself for the most demanding, yet very rewarding day on the Paine Circuit. After an early breakfast at the campsite, you’ll begin by navigating your way over gnarly tree roots and large pools of mud underneath a canopy of deep green beech trees. Break out from the forest and begin your climb up rocks and scree (and sometimes snow) until reaching the highest point in the Paine Circuit, the famous John Gardner Pass (1,200 meters). Embrace the wild Patagonian winds as you are awe-inspired by the dominating Southern Patagonia Ice Field and the mottled mat of white and dazzling blue below you. Descend alongside of a giant wall of ice and follow the trail through Camping El Paso and past the exhilarating suspension bridges before arriving to Refugio Grey for dinner and a well-deserved rest!
Distance: 6.8 miles / Time: 4-4.5hrs / Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate / Accommodation: Refugio or Camping Paine Grande / Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner (Extra).
Enjoy breakfast at Refugio Grey before starting out for more spectacular views of the Southern Patagonia Ice Field and the iceberg marked Grey Lake. Trek upwards through a hilly forest until reaching the sometimes (very) windy Glacier Grey viewpoint. Continue hiking until reaching Laguna de Los Patos, where you’ll begin to descend into a narrow, windy valley that takes you directly to Refugio Paine Grande.
Distances: Mirador Frances: 10.5 miles (Refugio Los Cuernos) / Time: Mirador Frances: 6-7hrs (Refugio Los Cuernos) / Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult / Accommodation: Refugio/Camping Los Cuernos OR Refugio/Camping Frances (depending on availability) / Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner (Extra).
Get an early morning start for an all-day hike to the core of Torres del Paine Park. After breakfast, request your packed lunch and prepare for a day of jaw-dropping Patagonian landscapes. Travel through barren landscapes and by bordering the enchanting blue waters of Lake Skottsberg. After approximately 2.5hrs of hiking, you’ll arrive to the Italiano Ranger Station where you’ll begin your journey up the valley.
Climb through a massive boulder field and follow a tree-lined ridge until reaching the French plateau (Mirador Frances). Here, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of Los Cuernos (the Horns), turquoise glacial lagoons and gorgeous blue hanging glaciers cascading down the east face of Paine Grande (3,050mts). If you’re lucky, you’ll hear the thundering sound of water and ice crashing down, as it is a common spot to witness avalanches. Take some photographs and enjoy your packed lunch all before descending back to the Italiano Ranger Station.
Find your backpack and hike to Refugio Frances or Refugio Los Cuernos. Take it easy for the evening and enjoy a delicious meal at your lodge.
Distance: 7.4 miles (from Refugio Los Cuernos) 9 miles (from Refugio Frances) Time: 4-6 hours (depending on your starting point) / Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate / Accommodation: Refugio or Camping Torre Central / Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner (Extra).
Whether starting your hike at Refugio Los Cuernos or Refugio Frances, you’ll navigate over pristine streams, admire the hanging glaciers off of Mt. Almirante Nieto (2,670 mts) and search for condors as you border the mesmerizing green-blue waters of Lake Nordenskjold. Follow the well-marked trail eastward until you reach Refugio Torre Central, where you’ll unwind for the evening.
Distance: 13.6 / Time: 8-10hrs / Level of Difficulty: Difficult / Meals: Breakfast and box lunch (Extra).
Today’s trek follows the Ascensio Valley as it snakes through windswept hills and gigantic beech forests. During the final ascent, you’ll traverse through an immense boulder field until reaching one of the most iconic mountain viewpoints in the world, the Base of The Towers. At a height of 900 meters above sea level, marvel at the sheer granite walls of the (north, central, south) towers and the brilliantly turquoise glacial lake below. Take some photographs and have lunch before following the same trail downwards to Refugio Torre Central and the Visitor’s Center.
At 7:00pm, you’ll board the “Las Torres” shuttle bus that goes to Laguna Amarga. Here, you’ll switch to the public bus that will take you back to Puerto Natales. Approximate arrival time to Puerto Natales: 10:00pm.
Included
- Briefing talk.
- 8 days and 7 nights of camping accommodation.
- Tent, sleeping bag and mat in each camp.
- Ticket for the catamaran.
- Transport from Natales to Torres del Paine.
- Entrance ticket to Torres del Paine park.
- Connection shuttle to Las Torres.
Not included
- Travel and accident insurance.
- Air transportation.
- Accommodation in Puerto Natales.
- Full board (meals) - EXTRA.
FAQs
The programs for the circuits in Torres del Paine are highly sought after and have limited spaces. We recommend booking as far in advance as possible. Availability changes minute by minute. Therefore, if you have availability one day, perhaps the next day you won't.
This program is self-guided, so you will walk individually and autonomously along the park's trails. This does not mean you will be alone. There are always people on the circuits, and all the park's trails are properly marked. Additionally, the day before starting the circuit, you will receive a technical briefing where we will provide you with all the necessary documents and a detailed explanation of the park and your program's route.
The answer will depend on your budget and the level of comfort you prefer while traveling. The refuges offer shared rooms with made beds (or with sleeping bags) and a pillow, with shared bathrooms (hot water). The camping option includes a private tent for two people, which includes a sleeping bag and mattress, with shared bathrooms (hot water). IMPORTANT: Each time you arrive at a campsite, you will be provided with a set-up tent, sleeping bag, and mattress. This means you only carry your personal backpack between campsites.
Breakfast consists of coffee, tea, milk, bread, eggs, cheese, ham, jam, juice, and fruit. The box lunch is typically a cold sandwich with a cereal bar, chocolate bar, dried fruits, and fruit. Finally, dinner is a set menu with an appetizer, main course, dessert, and water.
We offer menus adapted for vegetarians, vegans, or celiacs. If you have any food allergies, please indicate them in the passenger information when making the reservation.
In most of the circuit, there is no coverage. Only in some specific points of the park (which you will identify immediately), there might be some signal. However, all refuges offer satellite internet service for an additional cost, which can vary from CLP$ 10,000 for 1 hour, and is paid with a credit card.
Yes, in the common areas of the refuges there are outlets to charge your electronic devices. Remember that in Chile, 220V and 2-pin are used. We recommend bringing a power strip to share the charge of devices with your friends.
Yes, along all the trails you will have access to drinkable water, which comes from the park's natural springs. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to signs of farm animals (e.g., horses) that could contaminate some areas.
The weather is very variable throughout the year, even in summer. In one day, there can be sun, clouds, rain, and wind. Therefore, we recommend being prepared for any type of weather.
Absolutely! Trekking poles are a fundamental tool for multi-day hikes. If you don't want to use them, don't use them, but take them with you for when you need them. *Trekking poles can be rented in Puerto Natales.
At the time of booking on our platform, you can add as an extra, an Ice Hike or Kayaking among the icebergs. Absolutely recommended!
The single supplement extra cost only applies to individuals traveling alone. It is a fee that you need to pay to use a double tent spot by yourself.
Starting place
The program begins and ends in Puerto Natales. From there, the bus will take you to the National Park to begin the walk.
Policies
Read our Terms and Conditions where our cancellation policies and changes are defined. Always remember to plan your trips in advance.
