The Americas and the Pacific - Argentina - Chile
TREK LENGTH AND GRADIENT
FROM FROM
Torres del Paine Circuit E
Tour code: TO Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Simple Trek grade: Challenging
DURATION DAYS 14
TOUR
£2499 14 £3341 15
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE ARGENTINA LAGO DICKSON CHILE
LOS PERROS Camp
Cumbre 3050m
REFUGIO GREY
Lake Grey
Valle del Frances
Torres del Paine
2850m From/To EL CALAFATE
REFUGIO CUERNOS
PAINE GRANDE
ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES
TORRES DEL
PAINE 0 km 14 km Torres del Paine Circuit TO EL CALAFATE CHILE Tour essentials A challenging, fully supported circuit of the dramatic Torres del Paine massif
Our eight-day trek follows the Torres del Paine Circuit in Patagonia. We explore this beautiful region, admiring views of the spectacular Paine massif with its sheer granite towers, sweeping glaciers and bright blue lakes. We also tour the cosmopolitan capital city of Buenos Aires, visiting the Plaza de Mayo and colourful La Boca district.
14 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Buenos Aires. Enjoy a guided tour of this captivating city. Day 2 Fly to El Calafate There is the option to visit the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier. Day 3 Torres del Paine National Park Drive to Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Trek to Campo Seron. Day 4 Begin trek Hike to Lago Paine. Continue along the river to Refugio Dickson. Day 5 Los Perros Trek through ancient virgin beech forest to Laguna de Los Perros. Spend the
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Day 3: 4-5hrs Seron
night camping in the middle of dense forest. Day 6 John Gardener Pass Climb to the pass (1241m) and marvel at the spectacular views of the south Patagonian ice cap. Day 7 Lago Grey There is the option to walk to Glacier Grey. Day 8 Paine Grande Trek along the eastern banks of Lago Grey to the shores of Paine Grande. Day 9 Valle Frances Follow the river upstream to Mirador Frances, offering spectacular views of the glacier. Continue to the blue shores of Nordenskjold Lake.
Refugio Dickson Los Perros Refugio Grey Refugio Grey
Rest Day Optional Walk
Day 4: 6-7hrs Day 5: 4hrs Day 6: 11-12hrs Day 7 Day 8: 4hrs Day 9: 9-10hrs Day 10: 4-5hrs Day 11: 9hrs
Day 10 Refugio Las Torres Hike to the Asencio River, along the shores of the beautiful Nordenskjold Lake. Day 11 Viewpoint Hike towards the granite Torres and admire one of the most famous sights in Patagonia. Days 12/13 Buenos Aires Drive to Calafate. Fly to the capital. There is the option to watch a traditional tango show. Day 14 Tour ends Buenos Aires.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Refugio Paine Grande Refugio Los Cuernos Refugio Las Torres
Accommodation: 7 nights simple huts, 4 nights standard hotels and 2 nights basic camping. Meals: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, cook, driver(s), local guide(s) and trek crew. Transport: Flight, public bus and bus. Trekking Details: This is an 8-day trek with an average of 8 hours walking each day. This trek will involve ascents of up to 900m. We will reach our highest point at 1300m. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2014 Tour only dates 16 Feb - 1 Mar 9 Nov - 22 Nov 21 Dec - 3 Jan
2015 Tour only dates 18 Jan - 31 Jan
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £280 120 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk REFUGIO REFUGIO
Lake Paine
SERON CAMPING
REFUGIO LAS
TORRES
Guarderia Laguna Amarga
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