Day 1: Arrival in Calafate. Afternoon Estancia and Countryside experience
In the evening, we will visit Estancia Nibepo Aike to enjoy the natural environment of the countryside and have a delicious welcome dinner to the land of the glaciers.
Day 2: Ice Trekking at Perito Moreno Glacier
We will embark in the Bajo de las Sombras port, and after 20 minutes of sailing, we will reach the southwest coast, accessing the refuge to start the trek on the Glacier. We will start a walk along the shore until we reach the edge of the ice. The Ice trekking at Perito Moreno Glacier is an hour and a half long.
Day 3: Glaciers Gourmet Sailing Experience
Today we will head towards the Argentino Lake during the Glaciers Gourmet Sailing Experience to board a cruise to explore it. After two hours of sailing we will observe icebergs of various sizes and shades of blue and white. We will go on towards the Spegazzini Channel where a close-up navigation will allow us to have a stunning view of the Spegazzini Glacier.
At De las Vacas port, we can take a walk to reach several and stunning lookout points.
Day 4: El Calafate – Torres del Paine
After breakfast we depart to Torres del Paine National Park and on the way, we will make different panoramic stops to appreciate the landscape. We will have lunch on the banks of the Paine River to finally reach Salto Grande, where we will start a 2-hour trek of the reach the lookout point of Cuernos del Paine.
On the bus ride we will receive all the documents to start the Circuit W. Night in shelter.
Day 5: Torres del Paine – Trekking Base Torres Viewpoint
Early in the morning we will depart for Base Torres viewpoint. We will climb 3 kilometers until we reach the Paso de los Vientos, then reaching the Chilean Refuge. After lunch, the hardest part of the trek begins, hiking along a rocky path to reach the Base Torres Viewpoint. Later we will descend to the Central Sector for dinner and sleep.
Day 6: Torres del Paine – Trekking French Sector
Today we will hike about 13.5 kilometers bordering Lake Nordenskjöld, Almirante Nieto Mount and the impressive Cuernos del Paine. During the journey we will see hanging glaciers, lakes and areas to appreciate the vast flora and fauna. Night in French Sector.
Day 7: Torres del Paine – Trekking French Valley
Our day begins hiking in one of the most important parts of the entire circuit: the French Valley. We´ll do a gentle walk until we reach the Italian Camp. From there, we´ll ascend about 2 kilometers in the forest to get to the French River Valley viewpoint. Finally, we will start descending to the Paine Grande Sector and stay the night in a shelter.
Day 8: Torres del Paine – Trekking Glacier Grey Sector
Today we´ll explore the last part of National Park: IceTrekking in the Gray Glacier. The path begins bordering Paine Grande Mount with incredible views of hanging glaciers. Hiking among native trees, we will arrive at the first viewpoint to see several icebergs floating in Gray Lake. We will continue until we reach the refuge and finally, we will return to rest in Paine Grande sector.
Day 9: Torres del Paine - Calafate
To return we will take the catamaran that will leave us in Pudeto to connect with a bus to the Laguna Amarga entrance and then to Calafate
Day 10: El Calafate – End of the Tour
Say goodbye and transfer to the airport.
