Overview
The mighty spires of the Torres del Paine are among the most spectacular mountains in the world, a magnet for hikers and climbers from all around the world. Enjoy incredible day hikes to the base of these magnificent granite towers and accommodations in beautifully located lodges.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Calafate, Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile / Paine National Park, Chile
Transfer by private vehicle from Calafate, Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile, to the sublime world of Paine National Park, one of the scenic masterpieces of the planet, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. The park’s centerpiece is the Cordillera Paine Massif, a wonderland of eye-popping scenery that emerges in a breathtakingly sheer rise from the plains of the Patagonian steppes. Overnight at Hotel Las Torres, situated on a private 4,000-acre ranch just below the magnificent Paine Towers...D
Calafate, Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile / Paine National Park, Chile - Day 1
Hotel Las Torres
Paine National Park, Chile
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights)
Las Torres is located in an extraordinary, privileged site—inside Paine National Park and right at the foot of the majestic Torres del Paine. Founded as an 8,000-acre cattle ranch before the park even existed, the property has stunning Paine views, a stable of Patagonian horses, and direct access to trails. The guest rooms are comfortable, spa services are available, and the restaurant was recently recognized with an award for the best cuisine in the park.
Day 2
Paine National Park
Paine’s famed peaks are known for their vertical spires. Paine Grande, the highest, tops 10,000 feet. The east face of the Central Tower ends in a sheer 4,000-foot-high rock wall that challenges the world’s mountaineers. One of the best hiking options today is to set out with your guide through beautiful old-growth beech forests to a classic viewpoint of the Paine Towers. Other hiking options are available, as are horseback rides (at extra cost). Overnight at Hotel Las Torres...BLD
Paine National Park - Day 2
Hotel Las Torres
Paine National Park, Chile
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights)
Las Torres is located in an extraordinary, privileged site—inside Paine National Park and right at the foot of the majestic Torres del Paine. Founded as an 8,000-acre cattle ranch before the park even existed, the property has stunning Paine views, a stable of Patagonian horses, and direct access to trails. The guest rooms are comfortable, spa services are available, and the restaurant was recently recognized with an award for the best cuisine in the park.
Day 3
Paine National Park
A beautiful drive by private vehicle brings you to your accommodation at the southern end of the Paine Massif, where you are close to the Massif’s famous cuernos (horns)—incredible twisting monoliths of granite with knife-edged ridges, famously photogenic when they are mirrored in the emerald waters of Lake Nordenskjold. This afternoon, enjoy a boat excursion across iceberg-dotted Lago Grey to the edge of the huge Grey Glacier. Your accommodation, Hosteria Lago Grey, is in a majestic setting with walking trails and a breathtaking location on Lago Grey, with its active calving glaciers, or upgrade to the luxurious Explora Lodge, set on the edge of Lake Pehoé...BLD
Paine National Park - Day 3
Hotel Lago Grey
Paine National Park, Chile
Days 3 to 4 (2 nights)
With its prime setting along an iceberg-dotted lake in Paine National Park, Hotel Lago Grey gives us direct access to Paine’s glaciers and trails. From the dining room’s large picture windows, we’ll have a stunning perspective on the calving ice of the Grey Glacier. There are great places around the property to watch the sunset, and the views of massive Paine Grande provide a constant visual feast.
Explora Lodge (Optional Upgrade)
Paine National Park, Chile
Days 3 to 4 (2 nights)
Strategically set on the shore of Lake Pehoè in Paine National Park, the 5-star Explora Lodge is a luxurious respite with sweeping views that frame Paine’s granite towers and Lake Pehoè. Constructed in a modern, sleek Scandinavian style with beautiful exposed wood and glass, the Explora has attractive decor, delicious food (given the remoteness of the location), a good Chilean wine list, and panoramic mountain vistas from the public areas as well as most of the rooms. Many of the guest rooms also have jacuzzi-type bathtubs (great for a soak after a long hike) and there is a heated indoor pool. The Explora offers explorations including horseback riding, hiking, and overland adventures led by the expert staff. Please note that the Explora Lodge requires a 3-4 night minimum (depending on the season).
Day 4
Paine National Park
Options today include a half-day hike up the slopes of Mt. Ferrier for panoramic views of the cuernos, or a full-day hike in the dramatic French Valley, with majestic vistas of the French Glacier, Lake Nordenjkold, and Cuernos del Paine. Overnight at Hosteria Lago Grey or Explora Lodge...BLD
Paine National Park - Day 4
Hotel Lago Grey
Paine National Park, Chile
Days 3 to 4 (2 nights)
With its prime setting along an iceberg-dotted lake in Paine National Park, Hotel Lago Grey gives us direct access to Paine’s glaciers and trails. From the dining room’s large picture windows, we’ll have a stunning perspective on the calving ice of the Grey Glacier. There are great places around the property to watch the sunset, and the views of massive Paine Grande provide a constant visual feast.
Explora Lodge (Optional Upgrade)
Paine National Park, Chile
Days 3 to 4 (2 nights)
Strategically set on the shore of Lake Pehoè in Paine National Park, the 5-star Explora Lodge is a luxurious respite with sweeping views that frame Paine’s granite towers and Lake Pehoè. Constructed in a modern, sleek Scandinavian style with beautiful exposed wood and glass, the Explora has attractive decor, delicious food (given the remoteness of the location), a good Chilean wine list, and panoramic mountain vistas from the public areas as well as most of the rooms. Many of the guest rooms also have jacuzzi-type bathtubs (great for a soak after a long hike) and there is a heated indoor pool. The Explora offers explorations including horseback riding, hiking, and overland adventures led by the expert staff. Please note that the Explora Lodge requires a 3-4 night minimum (depending on the season).
Day 5
Punta Arenas / Depart
Transfer to Punta Arenas and depart on homeward-bound flights via Santiago...B
