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10 Multi-day Tours in Chilean Patagonia That You Shouldn't Miss
Dazzling fjords and vertiginous Andean peaks cover Chile's best-known region, turning this slim swath of land into a playground for skiing, whitewater rafting and trekking. To the north lies San Rafael Lagoon National Park with its impressive ice fields. In Patagonia's southern stretch, the city of Punta Arenas is the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, which attracts serious climbers and casual day hikers to its granite peaks, glaciers and waterfalls.
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1. Epic Patagonia: Torres del Paine - 'W' Trek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Backpack the famous ‘W trek’ through Torres del Paine National Park below beautiful rock towers and snow-capped peaks. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Spend a week trekking in Patagonia's famous Torres del Paine National Park, Climb through a beautiful lenga forest to the base of the Las Torres Towers, Explore the massive and beautiful Grey Glacier
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, 2 nights accommodation in Santiago, 2 nights accommodation in Puerto Natales, all accommodations on trek at refugios (shared bathroom and shared sleeping room) , domestic round trip flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas , trekking permits and entry fees, guide services, all ground transportation in Chile, airport transfers on Day 1, Day 2, Day 9 and Day 10
Exclusions: personal items, trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended), international airfare and meals during travel, beverages outside of designated meals, snacks during trek (there is plenty of food provided and you can purchase snacks at your lodge), emergency medical & evacuation insurance (required)
2. Full-day experience in Chilean Antártica
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You will be part of an unforgettable experience that will take you to one of the farthest points on Earth. The coldest, highest, windiest, driest and less populated continent. A continent that has been completely sunk by ice, which has not only shaped its topography but also influenced its evolution. On 1989, DAP began flying to King George Island in Antarctica and now is the private airline with more experience in flying there. This place is one of the only places on earth that is still pristine, It is, therefore, why, it has become an important reserve for the biosphere. Its unique beauty contrasted with its extreme weather conditions, make it an exotic and enchanting destination for all those privileged travelers who are planning a visit to the end of the world. On the aircraft, you will fly over the Magellan Strait, Tierra del Fuego Island, Darwin Mountain Range, mythical Cape Horn and the raft Drake Passage to finally arrive at King George Island, Gateway to the White Continent.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch or a snack during the expedition depending on the place and time of arrival, Half board included per person during the four consecutive nights in hotel, DAP Plane tickets, Insurance of civil liability covers all passengers against risks while they are on the airplane, Insurance of civil liability covers all passengers when boarding or disembarking via the stairs, Special jacket and a pair of boots for the tour in case you do not have the adequate equipment
Exclusions: Gratuities, Insurance to cover civil liability derived from any injuries or illnesses while being outside plane, Appropiate gloves, shoes, waterproof jackets, hat and scarf
Reviewed By bigfin2016
Did this trip in February. To sum it up it consists of 11 hours in a minivan to visit three churches in Chiloe, none of them is interesting unless you are an academic interested in the technical details of wooden church building in the mid 19th century. However good the guides are (and our guide was excellent) this piece of Chile is not worth visiting. The drive to Castro in Chiloe island comprises a 70km motorway run to a ferry and then more than two hours driving along a scruffy, semi industrialised road with no redeeming features to Castro. On arrival the only logical question is "why bother". There are so many beautiful places in Chile I would suggest that people give this excursion a swerve and prevent the total waste of a day of their lives.
3. Tour Experience Carretera Austral & Patagonia
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
AUSTRAL HIGHWAY PATAGONIA CHILE / ARGENTINA Great, extensive, of infinite beauty is Patagonia, the perfect challenge for a great adventure. An unaltered natural environment, full of mountains, fjords and glaciers hidden among green landscapes, that captivates with its virgin lands, lakes and steppes and its fauna that characterizes it.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Boat trip to marble cathedrals, Motorcycle Transfer Santiago Puerto Mont - Punta Arenas Santiago, southern highway ferries, Support vehicle (motorcycle car and first aid equipment), Roadmap and organization and 2 guides
Exclusions: Gratuities, Motorcycle rental, airfare, Drinks or alcoholic beverages, at dinners
Reviewed By pindabrein
After some unfortunate course of events at a different venue we were directed to MotoTravel touring and there we were helped fantastically. They went out of their way to provide us with a bike and went above and beyond to make our trip more comfortable and memorable. That was not the end of our misfortune, as after some driving a screw punctured the back tire. MotoTravel Touring mobilized immediately to come offer us support and helped us excellently once again, and fast too. We've had nothing but good experiences at every stage, and I would highly recommend their services to anyone!
4. 5 Day W Trek (Guided) - Torres Del Paine, Chile (Camping or Refugio)
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
This 5 day version of the W trek takes you along trails reaching glaciers, lakes, forests and the mighty Paine Towers, feeding your trekking-hungry soul every step of the way. The name “W” comes from the formation of a perfect W with the coming together of the paths than surround the southern sector of the Macizo del Paine. The principal attractions of the W Circuit are: Base Torres, Francés Valley and Grey Glacier.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Camping Gear (If Camping) - Sleeping bag, Pad, Tent, Refugios (Mountain Huts) - All Bedding provided (if on refugio program), English Guide, Transportation on a regular bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park and back., All meals: breakfast, lunch (box lunch), and dinner. Box lunch on return day to Puerto Natales., Pehoé Lake Catamaran, Torres del Paine National Park entrance fees
Exclusions: Travel Insurance - We recommend World Nomads, or Global Rescue, Gratuity, Drinks, Any service not specified in the program
Reviewed By pushpaniranjan
The trip arrangement was excellent. We got to experience hostel. Eco dome and tent Everything was taken care of and guides Steve and Juan were awesome The entire trip was fabulous
5. Torres Del Paine Explorer Tour
Overall Ratings
3.7 based on 3 reviews
Torres del Paine National Park’s magnificent and unrivaled flora, fauna, and stunning vistas are at your fingertips with this customized adventure package, allowing you to handpick daily activities such as cycling, hikes, and nature walks, returning home to EcoCamp at the end of each day for cozy accommodations and sublime meals. Best of all, the Wildlife Safari offers you the best flexibility to see and explore the park so that you can get the most out of your stay at EcoCamp Patagonia!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Accommodation at EcoCamp’s Suite or Standard Domes., All ground transport as indicated in the itinerary., English speaking guide. Guide ratio 1:6. Max group size: 15 people., Torres del Paine National Park., Meals:, Day 1: Lunch / Box Lunch & Dinner, Days in between: Breakfast; Box Lunch & Dinner, Last day: Breakfast & Box Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions: Flight tickets., Insurance (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip), Voluntary tipping of guides and staff., Soft drinks or snacks not served with the meals included at the EcoCamp. Bringing US$ in cash for buying extra drinks/snacks or souvenirs in Torres del Paine NP is suggested., Items of personal nature.
Reviewed By oliver3285
We had booked a trip with this agency to the Patagonia Ecocamp for after Easter. Three of us paid a twenty percent deposit to stay for 6 nights. Right up until the moment the country’s borders closed the consultant was chasing us almost daily to pay the balance. After it became impossible to fly there it still took some time for them to admit the camp was closed. They have refused to return the significant deposit we paid telling us to claim on insurance ( pandemics aren’t covered on our insurance). They have offered to transfer the deposit on a year but who knows if they will even be around then. They have also been chasing us to confirm new dates for next year when frankly that is the last thing on our minds. Presumably if we had paid the whole sum ( thousands for a suite dome and a superior dome) as they requested they would have refused to refund that either. My advice would be to be careful making advance payment to them.
6. Torres del Paine & Tierra del Fuego ( king penguis)
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2.5 based on 2 reviews
This tourist package changed the accommodation due to the pandemic to a hostel with fewer rooms where it is safer to stay. And the asset of this accommodation is that It is a cozy house, located just 4 blocks from the historic center of the City. Built in 1915, with period architecture. Especially set with reminiscences of the Patagonian past. It also includes two tours Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego (king penguins) You can get to know the two wonders of Chilean Patagonia, the imposing Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego to the majestic king penguin You can navigate through the Strait of Magellan in Ferry to Tierra del Fuego you will meet the king penguin and also a tour of the city, museum and Selknam square (ethnic group already extinct) and Torres del Paine to know all the tourist attraction
Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Round-trip private transfer, Breakfast
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By robertkristian
The pinguiens was there, but few and no other animals. All such activities are two expensive in Argentina and Chile, too expensive for the locals also, and to many restrictions on movements. These tours have been the only downs on our three months trip to A and C. In my country you do not pay to visit national parks. No gusto.
7. 5-Day El Calafate and Torres del Paine
Some things are impossible to believe till they stand right before our eyes. Patagonia evokes images of massive glaciers, rugged mountains and wide open, starlit skies. El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres Del Paine National Park represent the most stunning natural landscapes of Argentina and Chile. Tour Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres Del Paine and enjoy this true Patagonia adventure that discovers the best of Argentina and Chile.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers and tours mentioned in the itinerary, Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
Exclusions: Gratuities & National Park Entrance Fees, International or domestic flights
Reviewed By 512williamf
Wonderful tour. Picked us up at the hotel and made our way to the Glacier The tour guide was was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable and kind. The driver was also first rate. We really enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend it to anyone. I would suggest a visit to the Glacier Museum prior to the tour for all relevant insight to the glacier.
8. 5-Day Small Group Guided W Trekking - Torres Del Paine Highlights
Explore the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park on this 5-day guided small group tour departing from Puerto Natales. Ideal for nature and trekking lovers, the unmistakable geography of this park places the W circuit as one of the most recognized worldwide and one of the most interesting places in the southern hemisphere. See up close the massive granite towers that give the Park its name, walk alongside the breathtaking "Cuernos del Paine" and be amazed by the stunning shapes of the "Francés Valley." Come and enjoy the awe-inspiring Grey Glacier, where the ice blends into the clouds on the horizon. Day 1: Briefing, Transportation to Torres del Paine, lodging at Central Sector Day 2: Hike to Las Torres Base, lodging at Central Sector Day 3: Hike to the French Sector, lodging at French Sector Day 4: Hike to the French Valley, lodging at Paine Grande Sector Day 5: Hike to Grey Glacier Lookout Point, return in catamaran via Pehoé Lake, return to Puerto Natales
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, 4 nights accommodation in Campsite (subject to availability), Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Round-trip shared transfer from Puerto Natales (departing from our office), Pehoé Lake Catamaran Navigation, Professional guide during the whole program (Shared service), National Park Entrance Fee
Exclusions: Any service not specified in the program, Additional activities, Health Insurance & Luggage Porter, Gratuities, Drinks.
Reviewed By Steve A
The dramatically shaped mountains in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, may have been what I most wanted to see when I booked a trip to Patagonia. Then reality struck. Was it worth an early alarm, a 3 + hour bus trip each way with a burdensome Argentina Chile border crossing? An emphatic YES.! My wife and I loved the guided tour bus trip which included a short ( one and a half hour) hike. The scenery is as dramatic and beautiful as anything I have seen anywhere in the world. Any photographs you have seen do not do it justice. Make Torres del Paine a must visit in any trip to Patagonia. Wonderful!
9. 5-Day Private Guided W Trekking - Torres Del Paine Highlights
Explore the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park on this 5-day guided tour departing from Puerto Natales. See up close the massive granite towers that give the Park its name, walk alongside the breathtaking "Cuernos del Paine" and be amazed by the stunning shapes of the "Francés Valley." Come and 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. Day 1: Briefing, Transportation to Torres del Paine, lodging at Central Sector. Day 2: Hike to Las Torres Base, lodging at Central Sector. Day 3: Hike to the Francés Sector, lodging at Francés Sector. Day 4: Hike to the Francés Valley, lodging at Paine Grande Sector. Day 5: Hike to Grey Glacier Lookout Point, return in catamaran via Pehoé Lake, return to Puerto Natales.
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation in Campsite (subject to availability), Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Meals mentioned on the itinerary: Breakfast, lunch (box lunch) or dinner., Round-trip shared transfer from Puerto Natales (departing from our office), Pehoé Lake Catamaran Navigation, Professional guide during the whole program (private service), Torres del Paine National Park Entrance Fee
Exclusions: Any service not specified in the program, Additional activities, Health Insurance & Luggage Porter, Gratuities, Drinks
Reviewed By Steve A
The dramatically shaped mountains in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, may have been what I most wanted to see when I booked a trip to Patagonia. Then reality struck. Was it worth an early alarm, a 3 + hour bus trip each way with a burdensome Argentina Chile border crossing? An emphatic YES.! My wife and I loved the guided tour bus trip which included a short ( one and a half hour) hike. The scenery is as dramatic and beautiful as anything I have seen anywhere in the world. Any photographs you have seen do not do it justice. Make Torres del Paine a must visit in any trip to Patagonia. Wonderful!
10. 5-Days Discovery at Quelaut National Park in Puerto Chacabuco
This is a unique experience to get to know this unexplored area of Chilean Patagonia, part of the famous Carretera Austral
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Loberías del Sur - Puerto Chacabuco, Half Day Excursion to Aikén del Sur Park, Full Day Excursion to Queulat National Park, Full Day Excursion to Laguna San Rafael
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are NOT included, Gratuities
Reviewed By PLsydney2014
Very poor value for money.. First day is wasted. Just collect you and hotel. Second day, a full tour of the park with only nuts snack. Third day, a half day boat tour to glacier (8.30-2.30) then lunch. Fourth day, local bus return. A lot of down time. You can easily do this with local day tours and your hotel stays + local bus tour at half the price.
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