Patagonia Mountain Circuit Walk Holiday » Itinerary

Collection in Punta Arenas to drive to Torres del Paine. Stay in a camp at Laguna Azul enjoying your first night under the stars.

Set off on the famous Torres del Paine Circuit, trekking along the shores of Laguna Azul through southern beech forests. Pass lots of beautiful flower-filled meadows and great mountain scenery.

The first two hours hours are uphill with great views back over Lago & Glacier Dickson. After this initial uphill stretch, the walk is mostly flat through the most beautiful mature forest in the park.

Cross the Paso John Gardner, the highest point of the circuit (1,210m). After four hours walking, some through snow, you will stand at the pass with the icefield below. Stay in a mountain refuge tonight.

Start walking east across Torres del Paine as you leave the glaciers behind you to walk between lakes and mountains towards the dry grasslands.

Walk under the mountain of Paine Grande then a steady uphill and a steep downhill towards the shores of Lake Nordenskjold.

Continue your walk along a good path in the shadow of the mountains throughout today. You should see lots of condors as you pass beneath the high peaks.

Early start to hike up to the small lake at the base of the towers – the culmination of your Torres del Paine walk. Return to sleep in a comfortable hotel.

Drive to Punta Arenas airport where this trip ends.

Travel up from the far south to the capital, Santiago. Today is a long travel day although the views are always a treat. Dress comfortably, relax and enjoy.

Leave Santiago today. Flight times vary as international flights are quoted separately for this holiday.

Arrive back home.