Torres del Paine (AR 089)
Post-Tour W Trek of Adventure in Patagonia

Day 1- Puerto Natales
Breakfast. Drive five to six hours across the vast Argentine Pampas to the Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park. Stop at the fishing village of Puerto Natales located on the Ultima Esperanza Fiord. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 2- Torres del Paine
A spectacular day cruise to the head of the Fiord to see glaciers tumbling down the mountains, seals and abundant bird life. Continue to the National Park by Zodiac. Skirt along glacial blue lakes and pass guanaco and rhea herds once approching the towering peaks. The Horns of Paine are right before us, as in Paine Grande, the largest of this range. Accommodation at refuge.

Day 3- Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast. Early departure towards Torres del Paine National Park. Ascend the Rio Ascencio to the base of the towers of Paine. The return consists of a six hour trek along some steep slopes. Return to the refuge. Accommodation. Dinner.

Day 4- Los Cuernos
Breakfast. This morning we will meet our horse cargo and our main luggage will be packed and carried by the horses to the Refugio Los Cuernos (The Horns Refuge). This is a 5 to 6 hour hike along the scenic Lake Nordenskjöld. The refuge is set above the lake and has a great view of the Paine Massif. Accommodation.

Day 5- Lago Pehoe Refuge
Breakfast. You can choose between the easy or the difficult hike. The easy option is to walk along the direct route of 4 to 5 hours. However, we recommend taking a detour up the French Valley to experience the fantastic view of the glaciers and the waterfalls, surrounded by the granite peaks of Paine. The valley is exciting because of the river's thundering noise as well as the cracks and groans of the French Glacier. The view of the lakes and forests below are amazing. This hike can be 4 to 5 hours in addition to the days walk, or you can venture half way up for most of the highlights. The trekking ends at Pehoe Refuge, which is set on a stunning blue lake. Snow capped peaks appear on the east and the refuge has a great view back of the main center of the park. Accommodation at refuge.

Day 6- Grey Refuge
Breakfast. A 4 hour hike to view the spectacular Grey Glacier and the snowed mountains beyond. Arrival at Grey Refuge. In the afternoon you can join a minitrekking on Grey Glacier (optional). Accommodation at Grey Refuge on the beachside.

Day 7- Administration
Early in the morning walk to the lookout to admire spectacular views of the Grey Glacier. Breakfast. Return by the same trail to Pehoe Refuge, passing by mountain lakes with wild flowers on the sides and stunning views of the lakes below. Continue bordering Pehoe Lake until you arrive at the Administration. Accommodation at Hostel.

Day 8- El Calafate
Breakfast. Take the morning boat from Pehoe to Pudeto, where a bus will meet us to drive back to El Calafate. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 9- El Calafate
Breakfast. Transfer to the local airport to board the return flight.