Day 1: Buenos Aires – Calafate
Transfers between hotels and airports for traveling from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.
Dia 2: Ice Trekking at Perito Moreno Glacier
Ice Trekking at Perito Moreno Glacier, the most famous of the glaciers, declared a natural heritage site by UNESCO.
Day 3: Glaciares Gourmet Sailing
On this day, we will take the Glaciares Gourmet Sailing on Lake Argentino to view different icebergs and glaciers that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Day 4: Calafate – Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine National Park
Departure from Calafate in transfer to your hotel in Torres del Paine National Park. Upon arrival at the hotel, you can visit and explore the facilities, dine at the restaurant, enjoy cocktails at the bar, or simply marvel at the extraordinary landscapes. Accommodation at your hotel.
Day 5: Trekking Viewpoint Base Torres (8 – 10 hours, 13 Km)
Recommended start time: 08:00 hrs.
Your day will begin with a slow ascent walk through the Patagonian pampas, which starts to incline as you enter the Ascencio Valley, until you reach Paso de los Vientos, with spectacular panoramic views of the landscape and surrounding lakes.
You will continue walking through the Chilean Sector, along a native Lenga forest, bringing you closer to the final stretch of your adventure.
This part of the hike lasts approximately one hour and takes place on rocky terrain, bordered by enormous moraines. Upon reaching the end, you will encounter one of the most impressive views of the three iconic granite towers and below, the Glacial Lagoon.
Difficulty level: High.
Day 6: Trekking French Valley (10 – 12 hours, 20 Km)
Recommended start time: 08:00 hrs.
Day 3 of the W Circuit begins with a catamaran trip across Lake Pehoé and its turquoise waters, providing you with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.
Upon reaching the other side, you will start a wonderful hike toward the French Valley, where you can enjoy the serenity of the forests, streams, and glaciers, delighting in the shapes and colors of the majestic mountains of Los Cuernos del Paine.
The grand finale of this hike is unlike any other, a viewpoint with incredible landscapes of the French Glacier and the rest of the Paine Massif.
Difficulty level: High.
Day 7: Trekking Viewpoint Grey Glacier (8 – 9 hours, 11 Km)
Recommended start time: 08:00 hrs.
This day will begin with a navigation trip on Grey.
The trail runs through rocky areas and native forests, home to a large number of Patagonian birds. The journey continues along the base of the highest mountain in the park: Paine Grande (3,050 m / 10,000 ft), where you will have an uninterrupted view of the hanging glaciers spilling over the top of the mountain, creating an almost surreal feeling.
Leaving the tree cover, you will reach the first viewpoint over Lake Grey and gradually begin to see more and more pieces of the floating glacier. The imposing dimensions of these structures will surprise you.
Finally, you will see the stunning view of the Grey Glacier and all its glory.
Difficulty level: High.
Day 8: Torres del Paine – El Calafate
Breakfast and transfer from your hotel to the city of El Calafate. Arrival and rest at your hotel.
Day 9: Calafate – Buenos Aires
Transfer from your hotel to the airport to fly to Buenos Aires.
