Trek through some of the world's most dramatic landscapes on this Patagonia adventure. Hike to the base of the iconic Torres del Paine granite towers, cross suspension bridges over turquoise rivers, and witness massive glaciers calving into lakes. Return each evening to luxury eco-lodges with gourmet Patagonian cuisine, hot tubs under the stars, and panoramic mountain views.
Trekking at the End of the World
Days 1–2: Punta Arenas & Torres del Paine — Arrive in Punta Arenas, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia, and transfer to your luxury eco-lodge on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park. On day two, begin with an acclimatization hike through lenga forests to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Nordenskjöld, where the three iconic granite towers appear like jagged teeth against a moody Patagonian sky. Return to the lodge for a dinner of slow-roasted Patagonian lamb with Carmenère wine.
Days 3–4: The W Trek Highlights — Tackle the most spectacular sections of the famous W Trek with your private guide. Hike to the base of the Torres — the park's namesake granite spires that glow pink at sunrise. The next day, trek to the French Valley, a natural amphitheater of hanging glaciers and sheer granite walls where you can hear glacial ice cracking and thundering into the valley below.
Days 5–6: Grey Glacier & Estancia Visit — Kayak among electric-blue icebergs at the face of Grey Glacier, a 6-kilometer wide river of ice that has been flowing from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field for millennia. Day six brings a different pace — visit a working estancia (ranch) to learn about gaucho culture, ride horses across the steppe, and enjoy an asado (traditional barbecue) under the vast Patagonian sky.
Days 7–8: Lago Pehoé & Departure — A catamaran crossing of Lago Pehoé provides one last, unforgettable perspective of the Paine massif rising above turquoise waters. Spend your final morning at the lodge's outdoor hot tub watching condors circle overhead before your transfer back to Punta Arenas.
What's Included
- 7 nights in luxury eco-lodges with all meals and premium drinks
- Private bilingual trekking guide (certified mountaineer)
- All park entrance fees and permits
- Grey Glacier kayaking expedition with safety equipment
- Estancia visit with horseback riding and traditional asado
- Catamaran crossing of Lago Pehoé
- Private airport transfers and all ground transportation
- Rain gear and trekking poles provided
Why Choose This Tour
Patagonia is hiking in its purest, most humbling form. The scale of the landscape — glaciers the size of cities, lakes that stretch to the horizon, granite spires that pierce the clouds — dwarfs anything in the Northern Hemisphere. Our eco-lodges let you experience this wilderness without sacrificing comfort: after a day battling Patagonian winds on the trail, you return to gourmet food, a hot tub, and a warm bed. It's adventure travel, refined.