Discover Patagonian Winter from Luxury - 5 - $2,485
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
- This flexible trip allows you to choose your own excursions, there is an extensive list of easy, moderate, challenging, and 'expert' treks, horse rides, and excursions to choose from
- Choose 3 daily excursions, allowing for both challenging & relaxed options
- Stay in comfort in Torres del Paine National Park
Landmarks visited on Discover Patagonian Winter from Luxury
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival in Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales or Calafate, you will be picked up by a hotel-exclusive transfer and taken to the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Hotel
Day 2: Choice of Excursion - Valle Frances or Nordenskjold
Challenging
- Valle Frances
We will cross the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoe on board of the Explora catamaran and head towards the Paine Grande lodge, where we will begin our hike. We will enter the French Valley surrounded by dense beech forest and native bushes. We will cross the hanging bridge over the French River, and reach the Italian camp. From within the valley, we will be able to observe the Glacier del Frances and the amphitheatre of granite peaks that frame the area. On the way back we will return along the same path to the lodge.
Relaxed
- Nordenskjold
We will leave the lodge by van and head towards the area of the Pudeto station. From there we will walk along a path where we will see the largest formation of the massif, called Paine Grande, with its hanging glaciers. Later we will arrive at the turquoise waters of Lake Nordenskjold. You can often hear the sound of breaking ice and the creaking noises of the mountains. Later, from the Nordenskjold lookout, we will have a full view of the lake and the Paine Massif. Finally, we will return to the lodge by van.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Hotel
Day 3: Choice of Excursion - Base Torres or Lago Grey
Challenging
- Base Torres
We will leave the lodge by van and head towards the Cerro Paine ranch. From here, we will ascend towards the Ascencio River Valley and the Chilean Refugio Valley from where we'll begin a steep ascent toward a lookout at the base of the Paine Towers. Once at the top, we will be able to grasp the magnitude of the granite towers after which the park is named.
Relaxed
- Lago Grey
We will leave the lodge by van and head towards the Grey Lake station. We'll begin the excursion by crossing the hanging bridge over the torrential Pingo River and cross a lenga forest until we reach the shores of Lake Grey, generally quite windy, where we will be able to see the enormous icebergs that break off the Grey Glacier. After a moderate ascent, we will be able to see the Grey Glacier up close. Finally, we will return to the Grey station where a van will be waiting to take us back to the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Hotel
Day 4: Choice of Excursion - Glacier Grey or Aonikenk
Challenging
- Glacier Grey Campamento Guardas
On this exploration, we will follow the same path as the Grey Glacier exploration. From the Grey Glacier shelter, we will ascend towards the Park Ranger camp lookout, from where we will be able to truly grasp the glacier's size. Later we will return along the same path to the shelter, from where we will board a boat that will take us up close to the glacier walls. As in the previous expedition, we will cross a lenga forest and the Pingo River hanging bridge to take a van back to the lodge.
Relaxed
- Aonikenk
We will leave the lodge by van and head towards the Grey Lake station. We'll begin the excursion by crossing the hanging bridge over the torrential Pingo River and cross a lenga forest until we reach the shores of Lake Grey, generally quite windy, where we will be able to see the enormous icebergs that break off the Grey Glacier. After a moderate ascent, we will be able to see the Grey Glacier up close. Finally, we will return to the Grey station where a van will be waiting to take us back to the lodge.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Hotel
Day 5: Depart
After breakfast, you will be transferred for your onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast
*These are example itineraries, other excursions are available. Please get in touch for full list.
Prices, Departures and Inclusions
Room upgrades and longer stays are available for an additional cost. Please get in touch for more information.
Price from USD $2,485 per person, based on 2 people booking a double room in the all-inclusive luxury lodge for four nights
Departures can be set up for a minimum of 2 people
Includes
- Daily Excursions
- Transportation
- Full Board Accommodation
Excludes
- Personal Equipment
- Gratuities