Day 1 - Arrival:

• Pick up in Punto Arenas, Chile or Calafate, Argentina.
• Hearty local lunch in Puerto Natales, the capital of the province known as "the last hope."
• Explore the huge prehistoric cave of Milodon where ground sloth fossils were discovered in the 1890s.
• Scenic drive to the heart of the Torres Del Paine national park to the EcoCamp base.
• Gorgeous views along the way and from the EcoCamp Patagonia base, so get those camera batteries charged up.

Day 2 - French Valley Trek - 8 hours, 15 miles, 984feet (max altitude):

• Early breakfast and drive to Lake Pehoe.
• Begin morning trek to the French Valley.
• A challenging hike deep into the mountain belt of Torres del Paine
• Jaw dropping views from the hanging bridge of the French River at the foot of the South Eastern face of the belt.
• Trail continues to the upper section of the valley for views of the entire mountain range.
• Descend to and set up camp at the Paine Grande Retreat on the shore of Lake Pehoe.

Day 3 - Glacier Grey - 4 hours, 9 miles, 984 feet:

• Early breakfast and hike along the Lake Pehoe shores.
• Arrive at the northern shore of the Glacier Grey.
• Picnic lunch before a 40 minute sail to the southern blue face of the Glacier.
• Spectacular views along the way of the calving glacier and floating icebergs.
• Ride over to the EcoCamp Patagonia base from the southern end of the Glacier.

Day 4 - Torres Del Paine - 8 hours, 13 miles, 984 feet:

• Big breakfast before the big hike.
• Uphill hike through the Ascencio Valley toward the eastern face of the towers.
• Steep climb up boulder sized glacial deposits to a stunning view of the tremendous trio.
• The uphill hike slowly brings the majestic monoliths and the gorgeous glacial lake into a full and incredible view.
• Lunch with a view that's out of this world.
• Descent through the Ascencio Valley to finish at EcoCamp Patagonia

Day 5 - Return:

• Morning scenic ride back to Puerto Natales in time for an evening flight. Although... we promise you won't want to board it.

• The trip can begin and end in either Punto Arenas, Chile or Calafate, Argentina allowing travelers the option to arrive via Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• There are daily direct and return flights to Punto Arenas from Santiago.
• There are daily direct and return flights to Calafate from Buenos Aires.

• All ground transport as indicated in the itinerary
• Regular bus tickets CalafateNatales if starting/finishing in Calafate - check last section
• One expert English/Spanish speaking trekking guide
• Cueva del Milodon and Torres del Paine NP fees
• 3 nights accommodation in EcoCamp standard domes (shared basis)
• 1 night accommodation at Refugio Paine Grande* (shared basis)
• Boat crossing over Lake Pehoe** and Lake Grey***
• Sleeping bag for the mountain refuges if needed
• Luggage transport: while trekking you will carry just your daypack
• Meals:
  day 1: L, D
  day 2: B, BL, D
  day 3: B, BL, D
  day 4: B, BL, D
  day 5: B, BL
  B: breakfast, BL: box lunch, L: lunch, D: dinner.
  

• 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 recommended
• Items of a personal nature

EcoCamp Patagonia

• Fully sustainable accommodation. The only one of it's kind in Patagonia. 
• Weather resistant to the strongest Patagonia winds, rain & snow. 
• Two singles or one double bed.
• Equipped with excellent fleece blankets, feather quilts and all the comfort to keep you warm at night. 
• Ceiling windows for a bedtime view of the stars. 
• Shared bathrooms.

Paine Grande Retreat

• Traditional mountain huts with shared accommodation for 4-6 people.
• Open to everyone visiting Torres del Paine.
• You are provided with a polar fleece liner sleeping bag. 
• Bathrooms are shared and have hot water. 

• Be prepared for all weather including sun, wind, rain, & snow. 
• 30 liters daypack
• Camera. You won't want to forget this one. 
• Sunglasses
• Clothing/Shoes: Woolen hat, overcoat, raincoat, fleece jacket, sweater hiking pants, comfortable pants, woolen socks, Hiking boots, Extra shoes (for evenings/in case the others get wet). Optional: Thermal underwear.
• US$ cash for snack/drink/souvenir purchases in the national park. 
• Adventure spirit. You are on vacation!