OVERVIEW
In a world that is so full of incredible landscapes and spectacular wilderness, Southern Patagonia nevertheless manages to stand out. It is one of the last frontiers' of the natural world; a still largely unexplored region that's home to a few hardy baquedanos (cowboys) and hundreds of miles of golden pampas, rugged mountain peaks, towering glaciers, floating icebergs, aquamarine lakes and plunging fiords. In parts of Patagonia, one can drive for days without seeing another soul.
Our Patagonia multisport trip takes full advantage of this natural splendor. Starting in Punta Arenas, we will spend five days hiking in the magnificent Torres del Paine National park, making our way past pampas, lakes, rivers, glaciers & ancient beech forests as we wind our way towards one of the true icons of Patagonia the spire-like rock formations of the 'Torres del Paine'. The final three days of the trip will be spent kayaking in a region that few people ever access. Paddling downstream all the way, we will kayak past a 90ft glacier, float amongst icebergs, and end up in the spectacular ocean scenery of Last Hope Sound.
Along with the incredible outdoors, during the course of the trip we will indulge in another highlight of Patagonia travel, the food and wine. We take full advantage of Chile's wonderful culinary traditions and offer the opportunity to sample some of the countries most famous dishes accompanied by some great Chilean wines.
INSTRUCTION
In addition to showing you the very best of Patagonia's spectacular landscapes, our Patagonia multisport trip will also help you to develop valuable kayaking, hiking and wilderness skills. Whether you're new to kayaking or hiking or you're a seasoned outdoors person, our highly skilled and experienced guide will teach you all you need to know to make the most of kayaking, hiking and camping in the wilderness
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive & RelaxFly into Santiago de Chile, then catch shuttle flight to Punta Arenas. First introduction to Chilean cuisine.
DAY 2: Ancient beech forests & Sierra del ToroMorning drive. Afternoon hike past emerald lake, ancient beech forest & into the Sierra del Toro. Chilean wine & cuisine in cozy cabin. Hiking: 8.5 miles/13.5 kms
DAY 3: Pehoe Lake and Grey Glacier HikeCatamaran across a turquoise lake to foot of Grey Glacier. Hike to spectacular viewpoint. Lakeside accommodation in newly built refugio. Hiking: 14 miles/22 kms
DAY 4: Amphitheatre of Granite PeaksHike through lost-world valley past numerous lakes & amphitheatre of granite peaks. Cozy Refugio. Hiking: 10 miles/16 kms
DAY 5: To the foothills of the mighty TowersHike past tranquil lake Nordjenskold to the foothills of the monolithic Paine spires. Cozy Refugio. Hiking: 8 miles/13 kms
DAY 6: Old-growth forest & rock MorraineHike into the Ascending Valley, past ancient forest & rock moraine, to reach the needle-like spires of the towers themselves. Afternoon vehicle transfer to Serrano River. Riverside camping, Chilean wine & food. Hiking: 12 miles/19 kms
DAY 7: Intro to sea kayakingMorning introduction to kayaking. Afternoon downriver journey through virgin wilderness, past snowy peaks. Camping and dinner in a sheltered cove. Kayaking: 6 miles/10 kms
DAY 8: Kayak beneath rarely-accessed glacierKayak beneath 90 ft glacier that few have ever seen. Hike to ice caves. Downriver kayak; camping & dining on river bank. Kayaking: 10 miles/16 kms
DAY 9: Paddle among floating icebergsKayak among floating icebergs of Last Hope sound. Catamaran journey back to Puerto Natales. Stylish lodge & last taste of Chilean wine & food. Kayaking: 10 miles/16 kms
DAY 10: Penguins & Departure Morning shopping, visit to penguin colony, drive to Punta Arenas, flight home!
PLEASE NOTE: We run this tour in cooperation with our locally based partner.
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Duration10 Days
Dates| Nov - Mar |  |
Prices from| USD 3450 | |
Skill levelBeg - Adv
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For anyone who has dreamed of exploring the unique beauty of Southern Patagonia, who enjoys hiking and camping, who likes sea kayaking or would like to learn sea kayaking, and who enjoys good food and wine, this is the trip for you! This trip includes some fairly strenuous hikes, so you should be reasonably fit, but packhorses will carry our luggage so you need only carry a small day pack. The trip also involves multiple nights of camping so you should enjoy sleeping in the nature.
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| » | See some of Patagonia’s most remote, spectacular & renown scenery | | » | Complete the world-famous Torres del Paine Hike, a breathtaking journey past turquoise lakes & ancient forests | | » | Sea Kayak beneath a 90 ft glacier and paddle among floating icebergs | | » | Enjoy delicious & authentic Chilean meals accompanied by some of Chile’s best wines |
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TerrainVarious
Instructor to Guest Ratio1:6
Max Group Size15
Accommodation2 nights hotel, 3 nights in cozy refugio lodge and 4 nights camping
FoodAll meals included (except 1 dinner and 1 lunch)
Travel InfoImportant flight, insurance and equipment information
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