Torres Del Paine Full Circuit - TOP Trekking!

Highlights

• Hike in 7 days one of the world's Top 10 Treks, the Torres del Paine “O” Circuit
• Dive into a world of eternal ice fields, granite spires & alpine lakes and resist the strong gust of wind while crossing the John Gardner pass
• Overnight in spectacular campsites surrounded by superb mountain scenery and ancient forest
• Drink Mate-tea together with our local porters and try “Pan del Indio”, an edible mushroom similar to a ping pong ball
• Observe iconic species such as guanacos, pumas & condors
• Insider Tip: Paddle between huge icebergs on the Grey Lake and hear the creaking movements of the vast Grey Glacier

What's this trip about?

On this unique trekking-adventure you will surround in 7 days the impressive mountain range of Torres del Paine with its peerless gleaming glaciers. Admire hardy tailored mountains that are formed by the movement of Glacier tongues. Hike along emerald-green shining lakes and massive ice fields until you finally reach the famous granite towers - Torres del Paine. The National Park obtained its name from these three imposing rocky needles. Watch the wonderful Patagonian sunset and admire the enclosing mountains turned into an incomparable red color. You will sleep under the “Southern Cross” and drink Mate-tea together with the native porters.

What's excluded

• Optional excursions: half day kayak excursion or half day ice hike on Lago Grey - Day 6 Trip Profile: Excellent physical fitness and team spirit are necessary requirements for this tour. Furthermore, you should be able to walk with your day-backpack (8-10 kg / 17–22 lbs) long distances (once to 10 hours a day) with some strenuous ascents and descents. Differences in elevation from 250 m to 1,300 m per day (from 820 ft to 4,265 ft). The equipment for your belongings throughout the day must be carried by you (rain gear, fleece or light down jacket, trekking poles, gloves, hat, camera, lunch and water for the day). Logistics of luggage during the O-Trek in Torres del Paine National Park: PORTERS FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS & CAMPING GEAR ARE INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE. NO EXTRA COSTS FOR PORTERS! Furthermore, porter service includes carrying the expedition-tents and setting up camp. During the trekking days you need to carry just your own day-backpack (approx.8-10 kg / 17-22 lbs). We would recommend at least a 35/40 litre daypack, better 45/50 litre. Your day-backpack should include: Rain coat, rain trousers, fleece or light down jacket, trekking poles, gloves, cap, camera, lunch and water for the day (and also gear for good weather conditions!). The rest of the luggage, which you need for the hiking days, will be carried by porters in a 30-liter waterproof kitbag. We provide a 30-liter waterproof kitbag for each of you (""Sealline Dry Bag""). Each participant will be able to put the following items in their 30l waterproof kitbag: your personal items such as your sleeping bag and camping mat (approx. 2,5kg / 5.5lbs for the sleeping bag/mat and 2,5kg / 5.5lbs for personal belongings like vanity bag, toiletries, extra-set of clothes). The bag's weight should not exceed 5 kg / 11lbs. The rest of your luggage, which you do not need on the 7 days trekking tour, stays locked at your hotel in Puerto Natales. During our trip in the Torres del Paine National Park you will spend 6 nights in roomy, high quality 2-person-expedition-tents to be used for 2 people. For single tents we use Doite-Himalaya-tents. All campsites are equipped with toilets, showers and Refugios (Mountain huts/Lodges). Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining rooms of the Refugios/mountain huts which are always close to the camp sites.

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