O Circuit Trek Torres del Paine

Arrive at our office in Puerto Natales at 10 am for a brief orientation, where you'll receive your voucher and welcome kit. You're encouraged to ask us any questions before you embark on your adventure tomorrow.

Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Puerto Natales. 

4-6 hours trekking / 13 km / Mid Difficulty / 250m elevation gain / Lodging in Sector Seron

Arrive at Terminal Rodoviário Puerto Natales at 6:30 am for your 7 am bus departure to Torres del Paine National Park.
Enter the park through the Amarga Lagoon Checkpoint, and board another bus to Cerro Paine Reserve's Welcome Center where you'll be greeted with the three granite peaks of the Torres del Paine and the towering Almirante Nieto Mountain in the distance. 

Begin on your first hike of this 9 day Patagonia tour, and spend the next 4 hours weaving through a vast lenga beech forest, its trunks whimsically draped in a grayish-green lichen known as Old Man's Beard. Come to a verdant valley carpeted by daisies and the meandering Paine River, which you'll hike along until you reach your site for the evening - the Serón Campsite.

Overnight at Seron Camp. 

Begin today's hike by navigating the slopes of Paine Hill, walking on the banks of the mirror-like Paine Lake which reflects its surrounding majestic peaks. Depending on the weather, you'll be able to observe the Paine Massif and the curious silhouettes of the Cabeza del Indio, Dickson and Escudo. 

Reach Dickson Lake, which now spans the border between Chile and Argentina due to the retreat of the Dickson Glacier.

Spend the night at Dickson Camp, along the tree-lined shores of Dickson Lake.

4-5 hours trekking / 9 km / High Difficulty / 360m elevation gain / Lodging at Los Perros campsite

Head southwest today where you'll have the opportunity to witness the Dickson Glacier cleave and tumble down into the lake below of the same name. Make your way through a dense lenga beech forest as Magellanic woodpeckers strike their beaks methodically against the trees, and make sure to stop when you come to a clearing in the middle of the forest, where you'll see ancient glaciers both in front of and behind you.

Reach Los Perros Glacier, which descends from the Paine Massif and revel in the raw beauty of the lake that's fed by this glacier. Continue hiking for an additional 30 minutes before arriving at Los Perros Campsite, where you'll sleep among the trees tonight.

Overnight at Los Perros Camp.

9-12 hours trekking / 22 km / High Difficulty / 620m elevation gain - Highest 1241m / Lodging in Grey Sector

Today is the toughest portion of this 9-day trek, as you navigate steep climbs and descents across slippery and muddy terrain.
Leave Los Perros early in the morning and embark on a long and steep climb across muddy and sometimes snow-covered trails to reach John Gardner Pass, adjacent to the Southern Patagonian Ice field. Its summit, at a lofty 1241m, is the most extreme part of the O Trek. Reward yourself at its peak by taking in the spellbinding views of the Southern Ice Fields below, a huge expanse of ice displayed in mesmerizing hues of blue.

Begin your descent to Grey Lake against a dramatic backdrop of the Grey Glacier throughout your hike, and reach your campsite for the evening by crossing two suspension bridges over 50 meters in length. Observe the deep gorges below as you make your away across.

Overnight in Grey Sector.

4 hours trekking / 11 km / Mid Difficulty / Start Altitude: 130m - Highest Point: 388m / Lodging in Paine Grande Sector

Spend the day hiking on much gentler terrain today to Paine Grande. This morning, participate in an optional kayak excursion to see the Grey Glacier up close.

The first portion of today's hike encompasses a number of ascents and descents that wind through Antarctic beech, Chilean firebush, and Dombey's beech forests, with views of the snow-dusted Paine Grande Hill throughout.
Enjoy sublime views of Cuernos del Paine as you rest your head at Paine Grande Camp tonight.

Overnight at Paine Grande Camp. 

Check off another iconic sight today as you witness the surreal French Valley and its surroundings.
Begin with a leisurely walk towards the Italiano Campsite where you'll begin your 1.5-hour climb through dense beech forests up to the Francés Lookout Point, where you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of frosted peaks, dominated by a hanging glacier - the Glaciar Francés.

Head to the Británico Sector through a lenga beech forest, and come to a view of the French Valley framed by the Hills Paine Grande, Cuerno del Norte and Catedral, and Aleta de Tiburón. Take the same trail back until you see Italiano Campsite and head east to Francés Camp, where you'll spend the night.

Overnight at Francés Camp. 

4-5 hours trekking / 14 km / Mid Difficulty / Elevation gain 200m / Lodging in Torre Central Mountain Refuge

Head towards the Central Sector on relatively flat and relaxed terrain this morning, surrounded by views of Cuernos del Paine and the deep turquoise Nordenskjöld Lake throughout your hike. First discovered by Swedish explorer Otto Nordenskjöld, this alpine lake is best known for its unique hues of blues that feed into the stunning Salto Grande waterfall.

Enjoy the buzz of activity at the Central Sector Campsite, and recount your experience over some beer, or indulge in a massage (not included) at the nearby Hotel Las Torres Spa.

Overnight at Central Sector Camp. 

7-9 hours trekking / 19.5 km / High Difficulty / Start Altitude: 126m Highest Point: 870m

Wake early to visit the park's most iconic site - Las Torres Base Lookout Point. Begin by crossing the Ascencio River and ascending 3 km to Los Vientos Mountain Pass where you'll enjoy stunning views of the valley, lakes, and glaciers below. Continue to the Chileno Mountain Refuge, and enter a lenga beech forest on your way up to La Morrena, the toughest part of today's hike. 

Reach Las Torres Base Lookout Point after 45 minutes on a rocky trail, and contemplate the grandeur of Torres Sur, Central, and North - the peaks of the Torre del Paine that grace countless postcards.

Your Patagonia tour ends here, as you return to the Central Sector and board a 7 pm bus to Puerto Natales for a 9 pm arrival.