Essential Patagonia

Arrive at the Puerto Natales bus station or airport where you will be greeted by a OneSeed representative and taken to our partner B&B. Around 6pm meet your guide and review the welcome packet and complete a gear check. 

• Inclusions: private airport or bus station transfer (Puerto Natales), hotel accommodations 

Meet your local guide at the predetermined time and location in Puerto Natales. After lunch, head to Torres del Paine National Park. During the two-hour drive, soak up the beautiful views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks.

• Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; private transportation; park entry fee; accommodations

Begin the hike to the base of The Towers. Start the trek with daypacks and ascend through a rocky terrain cut by pristine glacial rivers. Gain two thousand feet in elevation as you climb through a beautiful lenga forest until reaching the base of the towers. Another shorter climb will put you meters from the towers and the emerald lake that sits at their base. Return to camp for the evening.

• Peak Altitude: 2,870 ft (875m)
• Total Hiking: approximately 12.5 miles (20 km) / 8 hrs trekking (*day pack only today) 
• Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

Spend most of the day nestled between Lake Nordenskjold and Mount Almirante Nieto of the Paine Massif. Arrive at Refugio Los Cuernos (“The Horns”) nestled between the two famous horned peaks, Cerro Hoja and Cerro Máscara.

• Peak Altitude: 797 ft (243m)  
• Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) / 7-8 hours of trekking
• Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations 

Head out from Los Cuernos and hike through Torres’ old-growth forest. Pass by the French Camp and arrive to the Italian Camp, which is the start to the French Valley. At the Italian Camp, drop your full backpacks and repack your food, water and windbreaker into your daypack for the hike into the French Valley. If you’re feeling up to it, hike an additional 8 miles round-trip into the French Valley for stunning 360 views of the park. 

• Peak Altitude: 2,495 ft (760m)
• Total Hiking: approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) / 7-8 hours OR 17 miles (27km) / 12 hours of trekking 
• Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

Hike to Grey Glacier, an impressive ice field that covers the west end of the park. Enjoy the beauty of Pehoé Lake and Grey Lake as you approach the glacier. In the afternoon, spend time at camp or relax on the porch of Refugio Grey where you will stay for the night.

• Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)
• Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) / 4-5 hours trekking
• Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

On the final day of trekking, make your way along Grey Glacier toward Campamento Paso. Join an optional ice hike or kayak through third party outfitter Bigfoot Patagonia. (We suggest making reservations in advance of your trip. OneSeed can not book spots on your behalf). Scale ladders and enjoy views of the glacier before returning to camp for dinner.

• Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)
• Total Hiking: approximately 6-7 miles (9-11 km) / 6-8 hours trekking
• Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; accommodations

Spend one final half day in the park. A 3-4 hour walk toward the lake will take you to the catamaran back to Pehoé and out of the park. Private transportation will be awaiting your arrival to take the scenic ride back to Puerto Natales. Share a farewell dinner with your guide before a restful night in our partner lodge.

• Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)
• Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11 km) / 3-4 hours trekking
• Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; hotel accommodations; private transportation; public catamaran ride

A OneSeed representative will drive you to the airport for your connecting flight home or to the local bus station.

• Inclusions: breakfast; private transportation

** While you can expect to camp most nights during your expedition, some evenings may be spent at refugios (lodges) along the trail. We can’t guarantee a specific option as accommodation capacity is restricted by the national park.