Description
This trip invites you to discover the main aspects of the central zone of the country. Santiago and its development over the years from different perspectives. Including its classic highlights.Â
We invite you to see the massive granite towers up close that give the Park its name, walk alongside the breathtaking Cuernos del Paine and to be amazed by the stunning shapes of the Francés Valley. Also, enjoy the awe-inspiring Grey Glacier, the southernmost tip of the Chilean Patagonia’s Southern Ice Fields, where the ice blends into the clouds on the horizon.Â
Day 01:Â Â SantiagoÂ
Welcome to Chile!Â
Upon your arrival to Santiago airport. Condor Travel’s staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Please look for the sign with your name on it. Â
Dynamic and cosmopolitan Santiago is a vital and versatile city. Home to many events showcasing the very best of Chilean culture, it also hosts superb international festivals of sound, flavor and color. The Chilean capital breathes new life into all its visitors.
The city’s diversity shines through in its many contrasting neighborhoods. Set out to explore the city streets and you’ll discover beautiful and original art galleries, design shops and handicraft markets, as well as a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafes. Night owls can enjoy a taste of lively Latino nightlife in hip Bellavista!Â
Overnight at SantiagoÂ
Day 02:Â Santiago to Punta Arenas
After breakfast, get ready for flying to Punta Arenas. A private transfer will take you to the airport on time.Â
Upon your arrival to Punta Arenas, your driver will escort you until Puerto Natales, your next destination.
Puerto Natales is the gateway to the Torres del Paine National Park and outdoor adventure in the Patagonia region. The small town is located on the Señoret Channel along a scenic fjord, set against the dramatic backdrop of the southernmost peaks of the Andes. As a tourist hub, you’ll be able to find great food, supplies, and more to fuel up for your trek, along with local attractions to explore.Â
Meals included: Breakfast Â
Overnight at Puerto NatalesÂ
Important: A mandatory briefing must be given before starting your trekking program. Here you will get all your vouchers, entrance fees and all the details needed to start your trekking program. Remember to visit Manuel RodrÃguez 83, Puerto Nataes. The office is open until 18:30 hrs. You also can take the briefing and collect your vouchers at morning before starting your program.Â
Day 03: Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine
We ill take the 2:30 pm bus to Torres del Paine National Park. The trip takes about 2.5 hours (112 kms). Â
You ill arrive in the afternoon, have dinner, and sleep in the Central Sector. Â
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner.Â
Overnight at Central Sector.Â
Day 04:Â Â Â Hike to las Torres base Lookout Point
You ill depart early to one of the ill iconic landmarks, the Las Torres Base Lookout Point. During the first stretch, you ill walk through the pampas, cross the Ascencio River and then climb 3 kms. Up to Los Vientos Mountain Pass, where you ill enjoy amazing views of the valley and lakes. You ill continue your hike to the Chileno Mountain hostel and then pass through a lenga beech forest up to La Morrena, where the hardest illar the hike begins. After a short stop you ill follow a rock ill to the spectacular Las Torres Base Lookout Point. Later, you ill begin the descent to the Central Sector to have dinner and spend the night.
- Meals included: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.Â
Overnight at Central Sector.Â
Duration: 8 to 10 hours 19,5 kmsÂ
Difficulty: High Â
Altitude initial:Â 120 mt.Â
Highest:Â 870 mt.Â
Salto de páginaÂ
Day 05: Francés sector hike
You ill walk about 13.5 kms. Along the shore of Nordenskjöld Lake and beneath Almirante Nieto Hill as well as the striking Cuernos del Paine. During the hike you ill enjoy magnificent views of Los Cuernos of the Paine Masif, hanging glaciers, lakes and abundant vegetation and wildlife. You ill have dinner and spend the night in the Francés Sector.
- Meals included:Â Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.Â
Overnight at Francés Sector.Â
Duration: 4.5 to 6.5 hours 13,5 KmsÂ
Difficulty:Â MediumÂ
Elevation gain:Â 200 mt.Â
Day 06:   Hike Francés valley
he day begins with one of the icons of the circuit, the Francés Valley. You ill start early with a light hike to the Italiano Campsite. From there, you ill begin the climb through the ill (about 2 kms.) up the Francés River Valley. We ill continue to the Francés Lookout Point, where you ill enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of the circuit, the view to the valley framed by the Paine Grande, Catedral, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Aleta de Tiburón and Cuerno del Norte mountains. The beauty of the landscape ill take your breath away. After a short stop you ill begin the descent to the Paine Grande Sector.Â
Meals included:Â Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.Â
Overnight at Paine Grande Sector.Â
Duration: 8 to 10 hours 20,5 kmsÂ
Difficulty: High Â
Altitude initial:Â 120 mt.Â
Highest:Â 762Â mt.Â
Day 07: Hike Grey glacier sector – Pehoé lake boat trip – Return to Puerto NatalesÂ
Today, you ill reach the third milestone on the circuit, the magnificent Grey Glacier. The ill goes around Paine Grande, the highest peak in the mountain range (3,050 m), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking amidst Antarctic beech ill (ñirre), Dombey’s beech (coigüe) and Chilean firebush (notro), you ill reach the first lookout point over Grey Lake, where we ill see pieces of floating glacier. Â
We ill continue walking in the direction of the imposing Grey Glacier until we reach the Grey Mountain Refuge. After a short stop we ill return to the Paine Grande Sector and take the 6:30pm illarán to Pudeto. You ill be met by the bus that ill take you to Puerto Natales. Â
Duration: 8 to 10 hours 22 kmÂ
Difficulty: High Â
Altitude initial:Â 43Â mt.Â
Highest:Â 313Â mt.Â
The program will finish at Puerto Natales bus station. Make your own way back to your hotel to spend the night.Â
Meals included: Breakfast and box lunch.Â
Overnight at Puerto NatalesÂ
Day 08: Puerto Natales to Santiago
Based on your flight schedule, your driver will collect you on time to reach Punta Arenas Airport.Â
Upon your arrival to Santiago airport. Condor Travel’s staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Please look for the sign with your name on it. Â
Meals included: Breakfast Â
Overnight at hotel in SantiagoÂ
 Day 09: Santiago
At due time you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to Santiago Airport. Â
Meals included: Breakfast Â
 ***END OF OUR SERVICES***Â
INCLUDED:Â
Arrival’s transfer with English speaking guide.Â
- Private transportation without guide during the rest of the trip.Â
- 2 overnights at Le Reve hotel on STD room with breakfast included. (Santiago)Â
- 2 overnights at Vinnhaus hotel on STD room with breakfast included. (Puerto Natales)Â
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