Torres del Paine National Park highlights the W circuit
This exciting tour takes you to the highlights of the Torres del
Paine National Park. Starting at the magnificent Grey Glacier,
you walk along the Grey Lake, into the most beautiful valley of the
park;
Valle Frances, then along the border of Lake Nordenskjöld
and with the big final on the last day to the base of the three
Torres
that gave this extraordinary park its name. On the second day of
our trip there is time for an optional trekking and climbing session
on one of the world biggest glacier surface, the Southern Ice Cap.
Duration |
7 days |
Difficulty |
In Shape |
Departures |
- KLT001-1 November 29 - December 5, 2008.
- KLT001-2 December 6 - December 12, 2008.
- KLT001-3 December 14 - December 20,2008.
- KLT001-4 December 20 December 26,2008.
- KLT001-5 December 27 - January 9, 2009.
- KLT001-6 January 3 - January 9, 2009.
- KLT001-7 January 10 - January 16, 2009.
- KLT001-8 January 17 - January 23, 2009.
- KLT001-9 January 24 - January 30, 2009.
- KLT001-10 January 31 - February 6, 2009.
- KLT001-10 February 8 - February 15, 2009.
- KLT001-10 February 14 - February 22, 2009.
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Expedition cost |
US $2,000 per person minimum 4 clients. |
Single suplement |
US $300 per person |
Reservation cost |
US $700 |
Balance payment date |
75 days prior departure |
Space available |
10 clients |
Service Include
- Professional Bilingual Trekking
Guide.
- Ratio Guide Clients 1-5.
- All local organization and supervision
by KL Adventure Staff.
- Airport assistance at Punta Arenas.
- Private transfers the entire
tour including airport pick-up and drop-off.
- Hotel 2 nights
based on double occupancy with breakfast at Puerto Natales.
- Entry
fee to Torres del Paine National Park.
- Camping fees.
- Full board on the trekking and camping
days, box lunch
included.
- All common
gear equipment: The North Face, Mountain Hardware
& Marmot tents,
isolate mattress, stoves & Gaz,
etc…
- Walking & Climbing
on the Southern Ice Cap.**
- Porters
for carrying
common equipment tents, food and gas.
- Radio communications
equipment VHF.
- First aid kit.
Service does not include
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Excess luggage on any flight .
- Any meals on city and transfers
days.
- Any drinks (soda, beer or wine) in the cities and during transfer
days
- Accident and rescue
insurance.
- Cash for extra expenses.
- Any other service not mentioned in the list.
- Gratuities are not included.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1 Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales. A KL Expedition Guide
will meet you at the Punta Arenas airport and immediately transfer
to Puerto Natales, a three-hour drive through the Patagonian pampa.
Lodging in Puerto Natales at hostal Concepto Indigo or Aquaterra
Lodge, dinner and meeting to discuss trip program. Hotel. Transfer
time 152 miles / 246 km / 3 hours.
Day 2 Puerto Natales – Hostería Lago Grey – Camp
Grey. Transfer by van to Torres del Paine National Park. This 2,5
hour journey through ranch country includes a quick stop in Cerro
Castillo, the principal site of wool and meat exportation to Europe
during the 1960s. We arrive directly at Hosteria Lago Grey situated
on the southern border of Lake Grey to start our 3 hours navigation
to the Grey camp while enjoying the most splendid views of the Grey
Glacier. In the afternoon we will make a short hike to two different
viewpoints to have a closer look at the glacier and see the Southern
Ice cap. Tent. Transfer time 85.5 miles / 138 km / 2 ½ hours.
Navigation time 3 hours. Trekking time 1,5 miles / 3 km / 2 hours.
Day 3 Camp Grey – Camp Pehoe. Before we continue our journey
to Pehoe camp, we have the option to make an easy mini trekking on
the Grey Glacier in the morning; an extraordinary experience! In
the afternoon we´ll reach Pehoe camp after 3-4 hours walking
on easy terrain with splendid views on Lake Grey and its Glacier.
Tent. Trekking time 6 ¼ miles / 10 km / 4 hours.
Day 4 Camp Pehoe – French Valley – Camp Los Cuernos.
Trek to the French Valley. The most beautiful valley in the park
and one of the most unique in the world, surrounded by hanging glaciers
and an amphitheater of granite walls and spires. Afterward, we will
trek to the extraordinary turquoise Lake Nordenskjold and stop at
the magical refuge Los Cuernos for dinner and rest time. Tent. Trekking
time 15.8 miles / 26 km / 9 hours.
Day 5 Los Cuernos – Camp El Chileno. Trek along Lake
Nordenskjold and below the hanging glaciers of Mount Admiral Nieto,
to Refugio El Chileno in valley Ascencio. Tent. Trekking time 8 ¾ miles
/ 16 km / 5 hours.
Day 6 Camp El Chileno – Hosteria Las Torres – Puerto
Natales. Today we are finishing the circuit with a hike to the base
of the spectacular three granite towers that made the park famous:
Torre D`Agostini 2850 m, also named Torre Sur, Torre Central 2800
m and Torre Norte 2600 m, also named Torre Monzino. On our way down
to Hosteria Las Torres we will make a stop at the Refugio El Chileno
to have our lunch, rest and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the
Ascensio valley. From Hosteria Las Torres our private transport will
take us back to Puerto Natales to hostal Concepto Indigo or Aquaterra
Lodge for our final group dinner. Hotel. Trekking time 7.3 miles
/ 12 km / 6 hours. Transfer time 85.5 miles / 138 km / 2 ½ hours.
Day 7 Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas. Transfer to Punta Arenas
to connect flight out. Transfer time 152 miles / 246 km / 3 hours.
Important
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All itineraries are subject to change due
to changes in the weather, individual’s acclimatization rates and the guide’s
preferences.
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Any departure can be re-scheduled with a minimum of 4 persons.
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** Walking & Climbing on the Southern Ice
Cap apply supplment US $ 100. each.
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