7-Day Torres del Paine Circuit - 7 Days

Duration

7 Days

Destination John Gardner Pass, Las Torres (The Towers) lookout

Activities O Circuit, Navigation

Difficulty

Medium You need to have good physical condition. You’ll also require the right clothes for weather conditions and food items such as snacks or lunch breaks from your hiking adventure; water is essential too! This type of activity takes time, so ensure you’re physically able to get enough rest before starting any tours.

Trip Type

Guided Activity

USD $4,600.00 /Adult

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Trek to Las Torres (The Towers) lookout; Refugio Torres Central

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Camping at Refugio Las Torres

Includes standard meals ( Lunch , Dinner )

Day 2: Trek to Séron; Séron Campsite

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Serón Campsite

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 3: Trek to Dickson; Dickson Campsite

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Dickson Campsite

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 4: Trek to Los Perros River; Los Perros Campsite

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Los Perros Campsite

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 5: Trek to Grey Glacier; Grey Camp

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Grey Beach Camp

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 6: Trek to Lake Pehoé; Paine Grande Campsite / Free morning or optional activity

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Paine Grande Campsite

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 7: Trek the French Valley; Puerto Natales

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch )

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Booking

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USD $4,600.00 /Adult