Paine O Circuit with Oggioni Pass - 7 Days

Duration

7 Days

Destination French Valley, Grey Glacier

Activities O Circuit, Trekking

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 $5,000.00 /Adult

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Trek to Japanese camp

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Japanese Campsite

Includes standard meals ( Lunch , Dinner )

Day 2: Trek over the Oggioni Pass; Dickson camp

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Dickson Campsite

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 3: Rest or explore; Dickson Campsite

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 Campsite

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Grey Campsite

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 )

Includes

Excludes

Booking

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USD $5,000.00 /Adult