Itinerary
- Day 1
Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park
Start with a two-hour bus ride from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park, covering about 70 miles through scenic terrain. Once you arrive and register at the park entrance, a shuttle takes you to Las Torres sector. The main event is an 18km hike that'll take roughly 8 hours total. You'll tackle Mount Almirante Nieto first, walking through ancient lenga forests and getting views of the Asencio Valley and Lake Nordenskjold. The real challenge comes with the steep ascent to Mirador Base Torres, which gives you the best viewpoint of the three Torres del Paine peaks. By evening you'll reach Refugio Central where you're staying.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Refugio & Camping Chileno), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut (Refugio Torre Central)
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Puerto Natales to Laguna Amarga Main Entrance
- Park entrance registration and entry fee
- Shuttle ride to Las Torres sector
- Hike Mount Almirante Nieto to Mirador Base Torres (18 km / 11.2 miles, approximately 8 hours)
- Lunch at Refugio & Camping Chileno
Landmarks/POIs Torres del Paine National Park Laguna Amarga Main Entrance Mount Almirante Nieto Mirador Base Torres Asencio Valley Lake Nordenskjold Torre Sur Central Tower North Tower Glacier Torre - Day 2
Torres del Paine National Park
After breakfast, you'll hike for four hours toward Refugio Cuernos, covering 11km. The trail runs along the base of Mount Almirante Nieto and you'll need to hop across several rivers along the way. Glaciers and mountain summits come into view as you progress through the landscape. The path eventually reaches the shore of Lake Nordenskjold where Refugio Cuernos sits right at the foot of the dramatic Cuernos peaks. You'll spend the night here with those impressive rock formations surrounding the refuge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut (Refugio Cuernos)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Hike from Refugio Central to Refugio Cuernos (11 km / 6.8 miles, approximately 4 hours)
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Lake Nordenskjold Cuernos Mount Almirante Nieto - Day 3
Torres del Paine National Park
You'll start after breakfast and hike 2.5 hours to Campamento Italiano, crossing a windy beach before finding shelter in the valley. From there, you'll leave your main pack and daypack into French Valley with just what you need, moving through moraine and forest terrain. At the clearing you get great views of Lake Nordenskjold, glaciers, and the peaks all around. After heading back to get your full pack, you'll hike another 2.5 hours to Refugio Paine Grande on the shore of Lake Pehoe. This 17.3km day wraps up at the refuge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut (Refugio Paine Grade)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Hike from Refugio Cuernos to Campamento Italiano (2.5 hours)
- Daypack hike into French Valley with views of French Glacier
- Hike from Campamento Italiano to Refugio Paine Grande (2.5 hours, 17.3 km / 10.7 miles total day time approximately 7 hours)
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Campamento Italiano French Valley French Glacier Lake Nordenskjold Skottsberg Lake Pehoe Refugio Paine Grande - Day 4
Torres del Paine National Park
Following breakfast, you'll hike through a small forest and then along Lake Grey. The terrain opens up here and wind is typically pretty strong. Around two hours in, you'll catch your first real look at Glacier Grey. Continue for another two hours until reaching Refugio & Camping Grey where you'll stay the night. From your accommodation you'll have direct views of the glacier and the Southern Ice Field stretching out beyond.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut (Refugio Grey)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Hike from Refugio Paine Grande to Refugio Grey (11 km / 6.8 miles, approximately 4 hours)
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Lake Grey Glacier Grey Southern Ice Field - Day 5
Torres del Paine National Park to Puerto Natales
The morning's yours to do what you'd like. Some people hike to the park's suspension bridges, others relax along Lake Grey's shores, or there's an optional kayaking excursion available if you're interested. After that, you'll hike back the same trail for about 4 hours to Refugio Paine Grande. From the refuge, head to the dock on Lake Pehoe and board a catamaran across the water to Pudeto Sector. Then it's time to catch the bus back to Puerto Natales.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Free time at Refugio Grey (hiking suspension bridges or relaxing on shores)
- Hike from Refugio Grey to Refugio Paine Grande (11 km / 6.8 miles, approximately 4 hours)
- Catamaran transfer from Paine Grande to Pudeto Sector on Lake Pehoe
- Bus transfer from Pudeto Sector back to Puerto Natales
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Kayaking excursion at Glacier Grey (additional fees apply)
- Ice Hike on Glacier Grey (additional fees apply)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Grey Glacier Grey Refugio Paine Grande Lake Pehoe Pudeto Sector
