Santiago is a fast-growing city located in the central valley of Chile between the Andes mountains range to the east and the Cordillera of the Coast to the west. Santiago has been cataloged as surprising, cosmopolitan, energetic, sophisticated and worldly, a city of cultural currents, expansive museums and top-flight restaurants. It is a wonderful place for strolling, and each neighborhood has its unique flavor and tone. A private transfer will pick you up to take you from Santiago’s Airport to your selected Hotel. Please be aware of the sign with your name on it.

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Orly Hotel & Suites

After breakfast, get ready to leave Santiago. A transfer will take you to the Airport for you to fly to Punta Arenas. Upon your arrival to Punta Arenas Airport, a guide will assist you. Now you will take a public bus to reach Puerto Natales city. Which is 3 hours driving from the airport. Enjoy this first scenery and landscapes and get ready for the best! Welcome to Puerto Natales! A formerly modest fishing port on Seno Última Esperanza, Puerto Natales has blossomed into a Gore-Tex mecca. The gateway to Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, this town feeds off tourism, an all-you-can-eat feast with unwavering demand. Boutique beers and wine tastings have overtaken tea time, and gear shops have replaced the yarn sellers. While there are growing services that cater to international tastes, there's appeal in Natales' corrugated-tin houses strung shoulder to shoulder and cozy granny-style lodgings. Most notably, in spite of a near-constant swarm of visitors, the town still maintains the glacial pace of living endemic to Patagonia. ¡Important! Remember to visit Fantástico sur office, located at Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales. You must take your briefing before getting into Torres del Paine national park. (Open until 18:30 hrs.) They will also give you the vouchers needed and a welcome kit. Here you will receive a full instructive of what to do during your trekking trail. The briefing is mandatory.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Vinnhaus

Today, you must be ready at early morning (14:00 hrs.) for the transfer that will take you to the bus station. (Located at Avenida España 1455) to take the 14:30 am bus to Torres del Paine. You will arrive in the afternoon, have dinner and spend the night in the Central Sector. Remember, if you choose the camping option, you will receive all the equipment you need in each campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Central Camping site

You will walk through the pampas, cross the Ascencio River and then climb 3kms. up to Los Vientos Mountain Pass, where you will enjoy amazing views of the valley and lakes. You will continue your hike to the Chileno Mountain hostel and then pass through a lenga beech forest up to La Morrena, where the hardest part of the hike begins. After a short stop you will follow a rock trail to the spectacular Las Torres Base Lookout Point. Later, you will begin the descent to the Central Sector to have dinner and spend the night Hiking time: 8 to 10 hours. (19,5 km) Difficulty: High Altitude Initial: 120 mt. Highest altitude: 870 mt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Central Camping site

You will walk about 13.5kms. along the shore of Nordenskjöld Lake and beneath Almirante Nieto Hill as well as the striking Cuernos del Paine. During the hike you will enjoy magnificent views of Los Cuernos of the Paine Massif, hanging glaciers, lakes and abundant vegetation and wildlife. You will have dinner and spend the night in the Francés Sector Hiking time: 4,5 to 6,5 hours. (13,5 km) Difficulty: Medium Elevation gain: 200 mt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Francés Camping site.

The day begins with one of the icons of the circuit, the Francés Valley. You will start early with a light hike to the Italiano Campsite. From there, you will begin the climb through the woods (about 2kms.) up the Francés River Valley. We will continue to the Francés Lookout Point, where you will enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of the circuit, the view to the valley framed by the Paine Grande, Catedral, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Aleta de Tiburón and Cuerno del Norte mountains. The beauty of the landscape will take your breath away. After a short stop you will begin the descent to the Paine Grande Sector. Hiking time: 8 to 10 hours. (20,5 km) Difficulty: High Altitude Initial: 120 mt. Highest altitude: 762 mt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Paine Grande camping site.

Today, you will reach the third milestone on the circuit, the magnificent Grey Glacier. The trail goes around Paine Grande, the highest peak in the mountain range (3,050 mts.), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking amidst Antarctic beech trees (ñirre), Dombey's beech (coigüe) and Chilean firebush (notro), you will reach the first lookout point over Grey Lake, where we will see pieces of floating glacier. We will continue walking in the direction of the imposing Grey Glacier until we reach the Grey Mountain Refuge. After a short stop, we will return to the Paine Grande Sector and take the 6:30pm catamaran to Pudeto. You will be met by the bus that will take you to Puerto Natales. Hiking time: 8 to 10 hours. (22 km) Difficulty: High Altitude Initial: 43 mt. Highest altitude: 313 mt. Upon your arrival to Puerto Natales bus station, a transfer will be waiting for you to take you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Vinnhaus

After breakfast, we will pick you up on time for you to take the public bus, back to Punta Arenas Airport. Remember to mention that you will get off at the airport. From here, you will have time to connect with a flight to Santiago and home.