Itinerary
- Day 1
El Calafate to El Chaltén
You'll land at El Calafate airport and catch a shuttle or bus heading to El Chaltén. After checking into your accommodation, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and get your bearings at your own pace.
- Start point
- El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Comandante Armando Tola International Airport [FTE])
- Day 2
El Chaltén
This is a free day for self-guided hiking. The popular choice is Laguna de los Tres, a route that takes about 4 hours to reach the lagoon at the base of Mt Fitz Roy. Starting between 7 and 8 am gives you enough daylight to complete the round trip without rushing.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trek to Laguna de los Tres (approximately 4 hours hike, approximately 7-8 am start recommended)
- Self-guided treks in El Chaltén area
Landmarks Laguna de los Tres Mount Fitz Roy 
- Day 3
El Chaltén
Another free day to hike on your own. Laguna Torre offers a shorter trek than yesterday and rewards you with views of Cerro Torre reflected in the lagoon. An early start in the morning is recommended to make the most of the daylight.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trek to Laguna Torre (shorter than Laguna de los Tres, early departure recommended)
- Self-guided treks in El Chaltén area
Landmarks Laguna Torre Cerro Torre - Day 4
El Chaltén to El Calafate
Catch the 8 am bus from El Chaltén to El Calafate, arriving at the bus station around 11 am. From there, you'll head to your accommodation and have the rest of the day free to relax and wander around the town.
- Day 5
El Calafate
A guided full-day tour takes you through Los Glaciares National Park to Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll walk along wooden boardwalks with direct views of the 60-meter ice wall, spending roughly 3 hours at various viewpoints.
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier full-day tour with entrance to Los Glaciares National Park
- Guided walk along wooden boardwalks (Pasarelas) along Lake Argentino shores
- Approximately 3 hours exploration time at Perito Moreno Glacier viewpoints
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park Lake Argentino - Day 6
El Calafate to Puerto Natales
After breakfast, head to the bus station to catch the morning bus toward Puerto Natales, Chile. Arrival timing varies depending on the bus service. Once there, make your way to your accommodation. You'll receive a video briefing and materials about Torres del Paine beforehand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Las Torres Base Viewpoint
A bus takes you from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine, about 2 hours away. At base camp, you'll leave your heavy gear and trek up Ascencio Valley through Vientos pass and native lenga forest over rocky ground. By afternoon you reach Las Torres viewpoint to see three granite towers and their glacial lagoon, then hike back to Sector Central for dinner at the refugio.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine
- Shuttle to Sector Central
- Self-guided trek to Las Torres Base Viewpoint (Ascencio Valley route)
- Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park
- 3 nights accommodation in Refugio Torre Central or tent (includes mattress and sleeping bag for tent option)
- Full board meals during W Trek (breakfast, lunch box, dinner)
Landmarks Las Torres Ascencio Valley Vientos Pass 
- Day 8
Sector Central to Sector Frances
Trek starts along the quiet shores of Lake Nordenskjöld beneath Mount Almirante Nieto and its hanging glaciers. The route passes through Chileno Sector where you might see condors, then follows the Arriero river with water breaks. Later, you climb to the highest viewpoint overlooking the full lake and François Glacier on Paine Grande. Night at Refugio François.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-guided trek from Sector Central to Sector Francés
- Access to Refugio Francés accommodation
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch box, dinner)
Landmarks Lake Nordenskjöld Mount Almirante Nieto Francés Glacier Paine Grande - Day 9
Francés Valley Trek
Starting at 9 am, you'll trek toward Italiano Camping through François Valley. The hike passes a waterfall where you can refill water, offering mountain views and varied plant life. You'll reach François Valley viewpoint with one of the circuit's most beautiful vistas. If time allows, continue to Britanico lookout before returning to Refugio François for your third night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-guided trek through Francés Valley to Italiano camping
- Access to Refugio Francés accommodation for Night 3
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch box, dinner)
Optional Activities
- Optional extension to Britanico lookout before returning to Refugio Francés
Landmarks Francés Valley Italiano Camping Britanico Lookout - Day 10
Sector Francés to Puerto Natales (via Grey Glacier & Lake Pehoe)
Beginning at 8 am, you hike to Paine Grande then do a roundtrip to Grey Glacier Lookout. The first lookout takes 1.5 hours; continue along Lake Grey's west bank for another 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the main lookout with views of Grey Glacier and ice floes. Head back the same way to Pehoe Lake, then board a ferry to Puduto and transfer to Puerto Natales. Two ferry schedule options are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Self-guided trek to Paine Grande and Grey Glacier Lookout
- Ferry trip across Lake Pehoe
- Bus transfer from Pudeto to Puerto Natales
Optional Activities
- Option to take earlier ferry and shorter trek to first lookout only (approximately 3-hour roundtrip, registration 11:00 am, departure 11:30 am, arrival Puerto Natales 4:30 pm)
Landmarks Paine Grande Grey Glacier Lake Grey Lake Pehoe - Day 11
Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas
After breakfast and checking out, head to the bus station to catch a public bus to Punta Arenas Airport (or Punta Arenas city if you're not flying that day). Multiple buses run throughout the day, so timing is flexible based on your flight or plans.
- End point
- Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic 6200000, Chile (Presidente Carlos Ibanez International Airport [PUQ])
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional: Return bus to El Calafate (cost: 40 USD)
