Torres Del Paine O Circuit
Puerto Natales, Chile
4.9 (33 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Circumnavigate Torres del Paine
- Camps & Backcountry Lodges
- Towering Granite Spires
- Vast, Pristine Wilderness
- Ice Hike Across an Ancient Glacier
- Amazing Natural & Cultural History
- Kayak on a Glacial Lake
- Guides Choice Trip
Description
Torres del Paine National Park is pristine and remote – one of the most stunning wilderness areas in the world. The ‘Paine O Circuit’ highlights the best features of the park, while including the famous W-Trek. The Paine O Circuit circumnavigates the whole mountain massif. The dramatic granite towers and spires will draw you in, and in you shall go! The Paine O Circuit takes you along the shores of stunning glacial lakes encompassing electric blue icebergs. You will experience sheer rock spires as tall as the sky and the magnificent, southern Patagonian ice cap, as well as glaciers, turquoise lakes, wonderful refugios (backcountry huts) and more!
The beauty of this raw and dramatic landscape will help you understand why the park is designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. You have the opportunity to walk on prehistoric glaciers AND kayak around icebergs in a glacial lake. Wildland Trekking is an active partner of the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund, which helps educate local children, is creating a local recycling program, conducts W-trail restoration and much more. Keep your cameras ready and get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Wildland Trekking.
Looking to make the most out of your time in Patagonia? We have you covered with our Villa Serrano Add-On Package that includes 2 nights at a charming and intimate lodge in the heart of Patagonia. All meals and transportation are included, and we have optional activities such as kayaking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, or spa you may choose to book. Note that this package begins on Day 10 of this itinerary. Further explore Patagonia and enjoy some well-earned relaxation!
$240 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
On this trip the single supplement includes single rooms in the hotels we stay at before and after the trek. Once on our trek we will not have the ability to put guests in single rooms. Please be prepared to share refugio accommodations with other guests and hikers once we’re on the trek.
Each refugio is unique, with dorm style accommodations where guests will share co-ed bunk rooms, typically 4-8 guests per room. Men’s and women’s restrooms/showers are down the hall.
For the camping portion, a limited number of single tents are guaranteed per trip.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
Hiking Distances:
Up to 15 mi
Backpack Weight:
25-35 lbs
Terrain:
Significantly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
3,180 ft
Heights Exposure:
Moderate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 25-35 lb backpack for 8-10 hours. Porter options may be available for an extra fee and subject to availability of service on a given trip date. Reach out to our Adventure Consultant team for more details.
- Maintaining balance and footing on variable, uneven terrain
- River and creek crossings
- Hiking with occasional, moderate heights exposure
- Potential for harsh, rainy/snowy and extremely windy weather conditions.
SOLITUDE LEVEL 3
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Patagonia hike a solitude 3. You can expect to have hours of solitude at a time while hiking.
Minimum of 2 Guests
We require a minimum of 2 guests to confirm this trip. If a trip date is not confirmed yet, you can register and will be notified when the trip is officially confirmed. We recommend not making final travel arrangements until your trip meets the minimum number of guests and is confirmed.
In most cases, if a trip does not reach the minimum number of guests, you may choose to transfer to another trip date or another trip, or be refunded your payments in full. We make the final determination for these trips 65-60 days before the departure date.
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