Torres Del Paine O Circuit
Puerto Natales, Chile
4.9 (38 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!
$420 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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ITINERARY
Day 1
On this Patagonia hiking tour, we will pick you up at the airport in Puerto Natales, Chile. Depending on what time you arrive, you’ll have time to rest, explore the town, or enjoy the views of the fjord before we meet for our orientation where we will review our itinerary, issue gear, and get to know one another. We will then head into town for our first delicious Patagonian meal and toast – salud! – to the adventure that lies ahead!
Important Note: When you enter Chile, you will be issued a document called a PDI (tourism card). Please do NOT throw this away. You will need it to exit the country and nearly every lodge we stay in also asks for a copy.
Day 2
- Hiking Mileage: 13.7 miles (22 km)
- Elevation Gain: 3181 feet (970 m)
- Elevation Loss: 3181 feet (970 m)
- Trekking Duration: 9-10 hours
With an early wake up call this morning, we’ll enjoy breakfast at the hotel before starting our drive to Torres Del Paine National Park. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for views of guanacos, rhea, and Andean condors. We will begin today’s challenging hike by trekking up the Ascencio Valley while having views of the Ascencio river. We will come to Refugio Chileno and break for water and snacks. We’ll continue through a beautiful forest of native Lenga (Beech) trees and then keep hiking until we reach a glacial moraine (a ridge made from earth pushed by the glacier). From the moraine, we trek about one more hour until we reach the most amazing view of the Torres del Paine rock towers! The views of the granite towers and glacial lake are simply breathtaking. We will then head back to our refugio (mountain hut) for dinner and accommodation for the night.
Day 3
- Hiking Mileage: 10 miles (16 km)
- Elevation Gain: 900 feet (274 m)
- Elevation Loss: 730 feet (223 m)
- Trekking Duration: 5-6 hours
After breakfast, we load up our gear and head out across the ancient glacial moraines, as we begin our hike around the Paine Massif. We begin trekking through more Lenga (Beech) forest, where people often see Austral parakeets, several species of geese, and the occasional Patagonian fox. Eventually, we arrive at our accommodation at Camp Seron. We have free time until dinner is served. Our guides will provide the plan for the next day.
Day 4
- Hiking Mileage: 11 miles (18 km)
- Elevation Gain: 620 feet (189 m)
- Elevation Loss: 520 feet (158 m)
- Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours
We’ll wake for an early breakfast and then begin our hike to Dickson Lake, which sits on the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap. We will be hiking past bright, blooming Notro (Chilean Firebush), endemic to the Patagonian region. Additionally, we cross a small stream besides Lake Dickson. We continue to trek until we reach our refugio for the night. Here you will be able to have a hot shower before dinner is served. Dickson is a magical place, giving one the impression that it is a universe of its own!
Day 5
- Hiking Mileage: 7 miles (12km)
- Elevation Gain: 1758 feet (536m)
- Elevation Loss: 728 feet (222m)
- Trekking Duration: 6 hours
Today’s hike is often a favorite. The trail brings us through pristine, old growth beech forests, where the incredible red-headed Magellanic woodpecker can be frequently seen. Additionally, we trek close to the Perros Glacier lending us fantastic views of the nearby lake and the glacier itself. Eventually, we head to Los Perros, where camp is set up and waiting for us. We have free time to put our feet up until dinner is served.
Day 6
- Hiking Mileage: 13 miles (21 km)
- Elevation Gain: 2070 feet (631 m)
- Elevation Loss: 3800 feet (1158 m)
- Trekking Duration: 8-10 hours
Today is one of the longest and most challenging days of the trek. We start out by climbing up to the John Garner Pass. At the pass, we have amazing views of glaciated peaks and the Southern Patagonian Ice field, a view not to be missed! We then head down the pass through a thick forest, directly above the massive Grey Glacier. Along the way, we will have lunch and then begin trekking down to Grey Lake. The glacier stretches out below like a huge white highway. Upon arrival on the valley floor, we trek to the Refugio Grey for the night.
Please Note: Groups can commonly have very high winds and extreme weather at the pass this day. Please follow and prepare your gear using this trip’s packing list to ensure you are prepared for your own safety.
Day 7
- Hiking Mileage: 4 miles (6km)
- Elevation Gain: 600 feet (183 m)
- Elevation Loss: 600 feet (183 m)
- Trekking Duration: 4 hours
We’ve carved out some time this morning to allow for some down time after yesterday’s challenging and rewarding hike. After lunch, our guides will brief you on today’s route and extra gear needed. We then take a zodiac boat for 15 minutes across the lake until we reach the west side of Grey Glacier. Upon arrival at Grey Glacier, we will disembark on the land in between the Ice (Nunatak) and hike across the small island until we reach the glacier. Our glacier guides will brief the group on safety aspects and teach the group the proper techniques and correct use of our equipment. After the brief, we will begin our exploration of Grey Glacier which last approximately 3 hours. We will be able to observe crevasses, rivers, lagoons and tunnels in different tones of blue. We then return to the zodiac boat and ride back to the docking point. At the docking point, we return to our refugio for dinner.
Due to occasionally harsh weather conditions, the glacier hiking is not always possible and will be substituted by a different activity. It is also possible the ice hike will be in the morning after breakfast instead of the afternoon.
Day 8
- Hiking Mileage: 7 miles (11 km)
- Elevation Gain: 1358 feet (414 m)
- Elevation Loss: 1528 feet (466 m)
- Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours
After our refugio breakfast, we head to the Northeast side of Grey Lake for our kayaking expedition. Here we’ll become intimate with electric blue Icebergs and the Grey Glacier by Kayak. Our kayak guides will provide a thorough safety briefing and introduction to the gear, then we’ll be on our way. After the kayaking exploration, we will head back to the refugio, pack up our gear, and begin our trek for the day. We will cross a high plateau overlooking Grey Lake on our way to Lake Pehoe. We’ll eventually come to our lodge and have the afternoon to relax until dinner is served. You may wish to try the local Chilean drink, pisco sour while overlooking the Paine Grande and Los Cuernos mountains!
Due to occasionally harsh weather conditions, the kayaking is not always possible and will be substituted by an alternative activity.
Day 9
- Hiking Mileage: 13-15 miles (21-24 km)
- Elevation Gain: 2350 feet (716 m)
- Elevation Loss: 2200 feet (670 m)
- Trekking Duration: 8 hours
Today we head to the French Valley: one of the most picturesque valleys in Torres del Paine National Park. It is unique because of the hanging glaciers and amazing granite walls and spires. People often witness the glaciers calving (dropping giant ice bergs) and hear this natural symphony in the granite amphitheater. We continue to get closer to the granite spires and glacial lake and on the return journey we can see the turquoise color of glacial lake Pehoe. Pehoe means ‘Hidden Lake’ in the Tehuelche language. We then trek out of the valley and will continue walking to the extraordinary turquoise lake Nordenskijold. At the lake we check into our refugio and enjoy another beautiful evening in Patagonia.
Day 10
- Hiking Mileage: 8 miles (13 km)
- Elevation Gain: 900 feet (274 m)
- Elevation Loss: 750 feet (229 km)
- Trekking Duration: 5 hours
Today is the last day of our trek so we’ll be sure to soak it all in. We begin trekking along Lake Nordenskjold, below the hanging glaciers of Mount Almirante Nieto. We will have lunch in route and eventually reach our private shuttle. Our driver will transport us to Puerto Natales, where we check into our hotel and have warm showers before meeting up for our final celebratory dinner out on the town. What a trip it has been!
Day 11
After breakfast, our shuttle driver will deliver you back to the airport in Puerto Natales. Thank you for choosing Wildland Trekking!
Villa Serrano Add-On Package
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 our 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 in the afternoon of Day 10 of this itinerary. Further explore Patagonia and enjoy some well-earned relaxation!
Please Note: We always do everything in our power to follow the set itinerary, however occasionally trips are subject to itinerary changes based on a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to: extreme weather, availability of refugios, political or bureaucratic obstacles, earthquakes, fires, flooding and more. Also, the kayaking and glacier hiking days on this trip are weather-dependent and not guaranteed; we will substitute alternate activities in the case kayaking and/or glacier hiking are not possible. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
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800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- A detailed trip packet that takes the guesswork out of your travel, training, packing, and preparing for the trip
- Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
- Transportation for the duration of the tour starting on Day 1 and ending on Day 11
- Lodging for the duration of the tour including hotels in Puerto Natales and refugios (backcountry hut or campsites) in Torres del Paine National Park
- Entrance Fees
- Meals beginning with dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on the final day
- Use of a top-of-the-line backpack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, tent & trekking poles
- Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device
What's Not Included
- Trip insurance that includes medical coverage and at least $30,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage (required)
- All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. flight cancellation, personal illness, strikes, etc. (we recommend trip insurance coverage for these variables)
- Kayak equipment and local kayak guides for one day (weather permitting, not guaranteed). Approximate price is $150 USD.
- Glacier hiking equipment and glacier hiking guides for one day (weather permitting, not guaranteed). Approximate price is $220 USD.
- Bar bills, drink bills, telephone bills, Wi-Fi bills and other personal expenses (shopping/laundry)
- Clothes, rain gear, and footwear (see recommendations)
- Sunscreen, toiletries, water bottles, headlamp/flashlight and personal items
- Porter services – options are available for an extra fee on most trip dates. Contact our Adventure Consultant team to book.
- Guide gratuities are optional and at the discretion of each customer. A suggested guideline is to reward outstanding service with a tip of 5-10% of the total trip cost. Local currency is preferred, or USD is also appreciated. Gratuities for kayak and ice hike guides (recommended $25-$50 per guest).
Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about what to pack.
Add-on Porter Service
Hiring a porter to assist in carrying your gear can be a great option if you’d like to trek with a lighter pack (10-15 pounds versus 25-35 pounds). Porter services on this trip are available for Days 3-10 for an add on fee of $1565 for the 2025 – 2026 season. Porters can carry up to 33 pounds each and can be split between 1-3 guests. Contact our Adventure Consultant team to book.
Refugio Accommodations
This hut-to-hut trek in Patagonia offers a mix of typical hotels in Puerto Natales and unique, rustic lodging that Torres del Paine National Park is famous for. These huts are all about the location!
There are some unique elements to the huts that are important for guests to understand:
- These backcountry huts are basic – but cozy and warm.
- They feature shared, co-ed rooms with bunkbeds, typically housing 6 hikers per room. In some refugios, the rooms may consist of a mix of Wildland guests and other hikers. Bringing earplugs and an eye mask is recommended.
- Separate men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers are down the hall.
- Single rooms are not available in the huts; single rooms are available only for the lodge nights in Puerto Natales.
- At some refugios, we will be in tents that are provided and set up by the refugios. In these cases, we will still have access to the refugios for meals, relaxation, and showers. The price of the trip remains the same. Additionally, if you would prefer a tent to a hut space, please inquire with our Adventure Consultants.
Meals: What to Expect
This Patagonia hiking tour features a combination of meals at hand selected restaurants in Puerto Natales and meals served by the huts in Torres del Paine. Some may consider the meals from the huts to be simple or repetitive given their remote setting, and others find them to be exactly what hits the spot! Our guides supplement the meals with extras at breakfast, lunches, and dinners while on the trek. The refugios often have beverages (beer, wine, soda) available for purchase.
In addition, we provide you with an assortment of trail snacks (nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, & cookies) to eat at your own discretion. Common trail snack brands and items found easily in the US are not readily available in this destination (i.e. protein bars, trail bars, beef jerky, etc.). We recommend guests that prefer these types of trail snacks to bring a few of their own choice items from home.
We can often accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee, and in some countries may be more difficult to accommodate than others. Please inquire with us for more information about the specific trip you’re interested in.
Gear We Provide
We provide all group gear which includes the following:
- Backpacks
- Trekking poles
- Tents
- Sleeping pads
- Synthetic-fill sleeping bags (or bring your own)
- Company-issued first-aid kit
- Emergency communication device
Guest Packing List
When you register for this tour you’ll receive access to a printable, downloadable trip information packet with a detailed packing list specific to this trip (click here to see it now.) All trips require a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or hiking boots, rain gear, a recommended clothing system, a headlamp or flashlight, a hydration system (water bottles and/or bladder) and other items specific to each trip.
Additionally, some guests choose to bring their own sleeping bag. We supply high quality, synthetic fill bags that are professionally laundered after every trip. Synthetic fill is non-allergenic, insulates when damp and stands up well to repeated washings, but is heavier and bulkier than down. If you’re able to bring your own down sleeping bag, there are multiple benefits. If not, we’ve got you covered!
Trip Logistics
How Do I Register?
Reserve your spot today! In the Trip Dates & Booking section of this page, the green and red dates are bookable online by simply clicking on the date, and blue dates must be booked through our customer service team for a variety of possible reasons. To email our customer service team, you can click here to get the ball rolling. Our adventure consultants will confirm availability, and if you’re ready to register we’ll email you a link to a registration profile. You’ll have 72 hours to complete your profile (and that of any dependents) and pay the deposit.
Feel free to call us for more info – we’re here 7 days a week!
Where Do We Meet?
We will meet you at the airport in Puerto Natales on Day 1 and transport you to the first night’s hotel (included), where we’ll conduct an orientation meeting at 5:00 PM the first evening (your flight should arrive before 4:00 PM into Puerto Natales. Our communication team in Chile will be in contact approximately 45 days before your trip to coordinate your rendezvous and answer any last-minute questions you have.
Travel to Puerto Natales
BOOKING FLIGHTS
For our Patagonia treks we recommend flying into Puerto Natales, Chile on the day the trip begins. LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, & Jet Smart offer direct flights from Santiago to Puerto Natales.
Flights to and from Chile are the guest’s responsibility. Multiple airlines operate flights into Puerto Natales, but there are no direct flights from U.S. or European cities. Most flights connect through Lima, Santiago, and/or Puerto Montt, Chile. The duration of these multiple-stop flights, including layovers, is normally between 20 and 28 hours.
Please arrive no later than 4:00 PM on Day 1 into Puerto Natales. Our Patagonia team will rendezvous with you at the airport and transport you to our hotel. An orientation meeting, dinner and accommodations are included on Day 1. Your flight on the final day from Puerto Natales can leave at anytime.
If you choose to fly into Punta Arenas (a 3 hour’s drive from Puerto Natales), we recommend the following local bus companies. These are comfortable coach busses and the process is easy to navigate. The website can be viewed in both English and Spanish. The cost is roughly $10-$12 per person and must be purchased online, in advance. If you choose to take the bus from Punta Arenas, instead of flying directly into Puerto Natales, we will pick you up from the bus terminal and take you to the first nights’ hotel.
Buses Fernandez: http://busesfernandez.com
Bus Sur: http://www.bussur.com
Important Note: When you enter Chile, you will be issued a document called a PDI (tourism card). Please do NOT throw this away. You will need it to exit the country and nearly every lodge we stay in also asks for a copy. It is also a good idea to take a picture of it, front and back.
Pre and Post-trip On Request Lodging
We secure limited amounts of pre and post trip lodging in Puerto Natales as an optional add-on for guests of this trip. This lodging is on request, and is available on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, please reach out directly to our team to check availability.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
In the interest of your safety, it’s important to refer to the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date recommendations on immunizations before your
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Essential Eligibility Criteria (“EEC”) have been specifically identified to help you understand the skills and abilities necessary to participate on each Wildland trip, and they apply uniformly to all potential trip participants, irrespective of the presence or absence of any disability.
Once you identify a trip in which you may be interested, please carefully review the EEC and itinerary details. If after reviewing the EEC that apply to your desired trip, you determine you need an accommodation in order to meet the EEC, please contact us prior to registering to discuss your requested accommodation.
The EEC exist for your own safety and the safety and enjoyment of all participants. If you are unable to meet the EEC for the trip, with or without an accommodation, you are not eligible for that trip. If you register and arrive for a trip for which you do not meet the EEC, you will be disqualified from participation on the trip and will be dismissed or evacuated from the trip without a refund.
Guides
Our approach to international travel is to combine the best of two worlds: the dialed-in details, professionalism and consistency Wildland trips are known for; and the cultural immersion and intimate regional knowledge that only locals can provide. To excel with this approach, we vet and hire the best local guides, welcome them into the Wildland family and train them to meet our standard of excellence with every aspect of a trip. But along with managing logistics and safety, your guides will teach you about the area’s history and culture, and provide a level of familiarity and intimate detail only locals can.
Check out our Meet Our Team page for staff bios.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 12 and older to join scheduled tours (mixed groups)
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval and specific logistical requirements (such as porter or stock assist) determined on a case by case basis
Trip Insurance
Field evacuation (minimum coverage of at least $30,000), repatriation, and medical trip insurance is required on all Chile trips as a condition of partnership terms with our Chilean vendors.
If you wish to purchase trip insurance, we recommend IMG/iTravelinsured. They are one of the world’s leading providers of travel insurance.
For information on recommended IMG/iTravelinsured policies please click here.
For even greater information, or if you simply prefer communicating with a real, live person, feel free to contact our exclusive agent Michael Bennett. Michael will help you identify the best product for your needs, and there is no cost associated with his assistance. You may contact him at:
Email: [email protected]
US by Phone: 877-305-9083
Direct/International by Phone: 702-448-3664
If you already have insurance or wish to purchase from anyone other than IMG/iTravelinsured, we recommend careful consultation with the provider to ensure appropriate coverage. This is because many providers have a number of policy exclusions.
Weather in Patagonia
Chile is a long, thin country extending North-South more than half the length of South America which gives it a tremendous diversity of climates. The Patagonia region of Chile, where we operate our trips, is at the far southern tip of South America, relatively far from the equator and close to the South Pole. It is a generally cool climate with potential for year round inclement weather including rain, snow, sleet, and very strong winds.
The average temperatures and precipitation in the Patagonia region are:
| Month | Hi | Low | Precip |
| October | 51° F | 37° F | 5 in |
| November | 55° F | 40° F | 5.6 in |
| December | 57° F | 42° F | 7.2 in |
| January | 59° F | 44° F | 5.1 in |
| February | 58° F | 43° F | 3.8 in |
| March | 55° F | 41° F | 4.9 in |
| April | 50° F | 38° F | 5.8 in |
Accommodations
HOTEL NATALINO
2 NIGHTS
This modern, comfortable hotel, with architecture that evokes the form of Patagonia’s natural landscapes, is a premier accommodation in the town of Puerto Natales. Just a couple years old, and with all the amenities, it is a fantastic place to prepare before, and rest after, our Patagonia trek.
(heated pool)
TORRES DEL PAINE REFUGIOS
4-6 NIGHTS
Refugios are inviting backcountry huts/lodges with beds, kitchens, chefs and staff, dining rooms, and bathrooms/showers. The accommodations are dorm-style with communal, co-ed bedrooms that contain 6-8 beds per room. Bathrooms are gender-separated with hot water, showers and flush toilets.
TENT CAMPING
2-4 NIGHTS
Tent camping is in premier 2-person or 4-season tents. Solo travelers, and anyone else who opts for the single supplement, will be issued single tents as long as they are available (we can confirm availability of 1-person tents when you register). Top-of-the-line self-inflating sleeping pads and sleeping bags (professionally laundered after every trip) are also provided.
* These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some instances alternative accommodations of similar quality and location may be used.
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Jenn P
Life-changing Trip with Incredible New Friends
This trip was life-changing. Each day was somehow more beautiful and meaningful than the day before. I kept thinking, I can't believe this is real and we get to be here. It's hands down the most beautiful place I've even seen. Our group was awesome, and life-long friendships were made. We're already talking about doing another trip together! Andreas and Victor (our guides) were incredible. Words cannot express how kind and generous they are with their stories, their time and their hearts. They took the time to share stories about their childhood and growing up locally. They both had tremendous knowledge about the park, the plants, the wildlife ... everything. They were patient and kind and made this trip a special experience for all of us. I would 10/10 recommend this trip.
Tom A
The trip was incredible!
I participated in the recent Wildland Trekking hike through Torres del Paine, Chile, and I wanted to share how fantastic the experience was. From start to finish, the trip was incredible, and a big part of that was thanks to the amazing tour leaders, Patrick and Felipe. Patrick and Felipe were excellent! They were super knowledgeable about the area's geography, plants, and animals, but what really stood out was how much they cared about everyone having a great time. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and they always went the extra mile to make sure everyone felt included and comfortable. I learned a lot from Patrick’s geography lessons during the hikes. We had a celebration dinner on our last night. During the meal, a participant suggested that everyone mention their favorite part of the hike. In addition to discussing a favorite vista or activity, people couldn't stop discussing how great Patrick and Felipe were. It was clear that everyone had the same positive feelings, and seeing how much everyone enjoyed the experience was excellent. Thank you to Patrick and Felipe for making this trip so memorable.
Jillian B
OUTSTANDING
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with WLT in Patagonia. This is our 3rd trip with WLT and has been the best one yet. Our guides, Karina & Felipe, were OUTSTANDING on every level. Very professional, knowledgeable, and FUN - but they were serious about keeping us safe and healthy. This has been a bucket list trip and it exceeded every expectation. I highly recommend this trip for hiking enthusiasts, but DO NOT underestimate the preparation it requires to complete the O-Circuit, especially if you want to see everything this beautiful park has to offer. We were extremely lucky for almost perfect weather the entire 10 days, but it was still physically challenging. We were very lucky to have a solid group of 11 hikers, lead by our stellar guides that kept us on schedule and having fun on the "Patagonian Flats" :) The accommodations were so much nicer than I anticipated, and the Chilean people were so welcoming and friendly. It was such a wonderful experience celebrating Christmas and New Year's in Torres del Paine. Thank you Karina and Felipe for the memories!
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