13-Nights Hiker's Patagonia — CALL

MT Sobek

OFFER ID 1376623

This is our most comprehensive hiking itinerary in Patagonia, combining 40 miles on the W route in Chile's Torres del Paine with the remote reaches of Argentina's Los Glaciares, all in the company of our expert Patagonia team. Get up close to the iconic jagged peaks, majestic glaciers, and pristine lakes of these two breathtakingly scenic national parks. Stay at comfortable centrally located hotels in the towns of Puerto Natales, El Calafate, and El Chalten as well as highly-sought-after small wilderness lodgings that allow spectacular hiking opportunities that others aren't able to reach without the need to camp. This much-loved trip of a lifetime is the ultimate way to explore Patagonia! Call for more details about our new 12-day itinerary starting November 2025.

Highlights:

Trek the iconic "W" route in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park
Take in spectacular vistas of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy in Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park
Be awestruck by sweeping views of the Perito Moreno Glacier with its 2,100-foot high wall of calving ice

Important Trip Details:
Long hikes with support of porters in Torres del Paine and day hiking in El Chaltén. You will be hiking between 5 to 10 hours a day, mostly on steep and rocky terrain. The back-to-back days and challenging terrain can be taxing. Strong winds are common and weather can change drastically, causing temperatures to fluctuate rapidly. These conditions can affect both body and morale.

Minimum Age: 16

13 nights | Call for pricing

Valid on new bookings deposited now – December 31, 2025 for travel anytime.

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Itinerary

MT Sobek: Chile & Argentina Ultimate Patagonia Hiking

Day 1 Arrive in Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas
3-hour private van transfer from Punta Arenas or 20-minute private van transfer from Puerto Nat
Arrive at the airport in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales, a quiet fishing town on the shores of Seno Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope Sound), and transfer to the hotel. In the early evening, gather with the group for a briefing on the adventure ahead, followed by a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Remota Patagonia Lodge
(D)

Day 2 Scenic Drive to Torres del Paine National Park
2-hour private van transfer
2.5 hours/5.3 miles hiking with 565' elevation gain & loss
After breakfast, travel across the Patagonian plains to Torres del Paine National Park and take in your first spectacular views of the Paine Massif (weather permitting). There is also a very good chance of seeing guanacos - small cousins to the camel and llama - on the way to the park. Arrive this afternoon at your hotel near the southern shore of Lago Grey (Grey Lake). Enjoy an easygoing hike just west of the hotel, following a trail that runs parallel to the Pingo River and through the Pingo Valley. Pass impressive waterfalls and landscapes rich in native vegetation such as Ñirres, Calafates, Notros, Lengas, and Coigues. There are also excellent views of the Paine Grande peak.
Accommodation: Hotel Lago Grey
(B, L, D)

Day 3 Take a Boat to Grey Glacier & Begin W-Route Trek
45-minute catamaran cruise
4 hours/7.5 miles hiking with 1200' elevation gain & loss
Arise early and board a catamaran that takes you close to the front of the stunning Grey Glacier, at the southern end of the Southern Patagonia Ice Field. Disembark at the nearby trailhead and begin the classic "W" route trek, heading away from the glacier and along Grey Lake and the Paine Grande Mountain. Overnight at a remote mountain refuge on the shore of Lake Pehoe, with simple dormitory-style rooms and beautiful views - an excellent staging area for tomorrow's hike into the French Valley.
Accommodation: Refugio Paine Grande
(B, L, D)

Day 4 Hike into the French Valley
8 hours/11 miles hiking with 1,350' elevation gain & loss
Begin your trek deep into the park, continuing to circle beneath Paine Grande Mountain to the entrance of the French Valley, one of the most spectacular cirques in the Paine Range and the middle leg of the "W" route. You'll gain elevation as you hike into the valley, walking below the glaciers that descend from the massif's highest summit and marveling at the gray granite peaks of the Cuernos del Paine, topped with fantastical black slate "horns." After reaching the French Valley lookout with its awe-inspiring views, head to your cabins beneath the jagged Cuernos ("horns") del Paine. Stay in cozy cabins right next to a waterfall on the most isolated spot of the journey, with a prime position to view sunset hitting the horns, followed by dark night skies filled with stars.
Accommodation: Cabanas de los Cuernos
(B, L, D)

Day 5 Hike below Cuernos del Paine
5 hours/8 miles hiking with 1,400' elevation gain & loss
Hike at a relaxed pace along gently rolling terrain from Los Cuernos, taking the Paso Los Cuernos trail as it follows the north shore of Lago Nordenskjold. The views are magnificent - from forested paths to the gravel lakeshore, and occasional glimpses of the horns and towers of the Paine massif, weather permitting.
Accommodation: Hotel Las Torres
(B, L, D)

Day 6 Hike to the Base of the Majestic Torres del Paine
9 hours/11.5 miles hiking with 3,400' elevation gain & loss
Get an early start for an all-day hike to the base of the Torres del Paine. Follow the Asencio River over a low pass into the Asencio Valley, passing through beautiful beech forests and talus-covered slopes. After a final steep climb up a boulder field, arrive at a spectacular viewpoint that is one of the most scenic spots in the world, where the towers rise majestically before you and a glacial lake is visible below. Enjoy a packed lunch en route before returning to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Las Torres
(B, L, D)

Day 7 Travel to Argentina & Explore El Calafate
7-hour private van transfer
Depart Chile's Torres del Paine National Park and drive across the border into Argentina. (Please be prepared for delays of up to a few hours while crossing the border). Proceed over the flat grassland steppes to the town of El Calafate, located on the southern shore of an enormous glacial lake called Lago Argentino, and considered the gateway to Perito Moreno Glacier.
Accommodation: Xelena Hotel & Suites
(B, L, D)

Day 8 Marvel at the Perito Moreno Glacier
4-hour private van transfer
2 hours/2 miles walking with 350' elevation gain & loss
Enjoy a day trip to Los Glaciares National Park to see the renowned Perito Moreno glacier. At this very active glacier, a 200-foot-high headwall continually calves massive blocks of ice into the lake with a thunderous roar - an awesome spectacle of nature's power at work. Admire the amazing glacier from different viewpoints on a 2-mile guided footbridge walk. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the glacier before returning to El Calafate for the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Xelena Hotel & Suites
(B, L, D)

Day 9 Drive to Los Glaciares National Park & El Chaltén
3-hour private van transfer
1 hour/2 miles hiking with 400' elevation gain & loss
Continue the drive across the steppes and along the northern end of Lago Viedma, with the views getting better and better as you approach the mountains and glaciers of the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre ranges. Arrive at El Chalten for lunch. Weather permitting, take a short hike to a scenic lookout, before continuing another half an hour to Laguna Condor. NOTE: some groups will overnight at Destino Sur for all four nights in El Chalten (instead of two nights at Laguna Condor and two nights at Destino Sur).
Accommodation: Destino Sur Hotel de Montana & Spa
(B, L, D)

Day 10 Hike along the Rio Electrico to Piedra del Fraile and Lago Electrico
6-7 hours/11 miles hiking with 1,150' elevation gain & loss
From the trailhead at Rio Electrico Bridge, hike along the Rio Electrico Valley, which progresses gently uphill from west to east, and pass through a beautiful lenga forest to reach Piedra del Fraile, one of the first refuges in the area, protected from the winds and offering comfort to the world's most experienced climbers and mountaineers, as well as to trekkers arriving in the area for the first time. This less travelled path boasts impressive views of the north face of Fitz Roy and solitude, and the lenga forest is alive with the sounds of native birds. Wind conditions permitting, emerge back into open terrain and cross the boulder field of a glacial valley to reach the shores of Lago Electrico, fed by the Marconi Glacier.
Accommodation: Destino Sur Hotel de Montana & Spa
(B, L, D)

Day 11 Trek to Laguna de Los Tres
8-9 hours/13.5 miles hiking with 3,150' elevation gain & loss
Another day, another inspiring day hike into Los Glaciares. A short transfer brings you back to the trail head at Rio Electrico Bridge, before setting out on an easy walk through a beautiful forest with impressive views of Piedras Blancas Glacier as well as the Fitz Roy, Saint Exupery, and Poincenot Peaks. After passing Poincenot Camp, begin a steep climb up to Laguna de los Tres — a challenging effort, but worthwhile for its superb views of Fitz Roy and its hanging glaciers. At the top take in the beautiful surroundings before hiking back to El Chalten via the secluded and very scenic Laguna Capri.

(B, L, D)

Day 12 Follow Trails to Laguna Torre
7-8 hours/11 miles hiking with 1,800' elevation gain & loss
Embark on a long day hike into the park's interior. Walk through a varied landscape formed by glaciers and stop for commanding views of the south face of Cerro Torre — sought after by photographers and climbers the world over. Reach the pinnacle of your trek at Laguna Torre, a beautiful glacial lake set against the backdrop of Cerro Torre, with its iconic pointy spires and hanging glaciers.

(B, L, D)

Day 13 Transfer to El Calafate and Depart
3-hour private van transfer
Transfer back to El Calafate this morning, arriving in time for early afternoon flight departures to extend your adventure on your own or with one of our extensions in Argentina, or to begin your journey home.

(B)

Featured Destinations

Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas is the southernmost city on Earth, overlooking the Straits of Magellan. Situated astride one of the world's historic trade routes, its prosperity has risen and fallen with that trade. Punta Arenas enjoyed its first great boom during the California Gold Rush, when it served as a haven for great clipper ships. Although the port's importance diminished after the opening of the Panama Canal, the city reached even greater prosperity early in this century as the center of Chile's international wool trade. Today, Punta Arenas reflects a great mix of cultures, from English sheep ranchers to Portuguese sailors, and it remains an utterly fascinating testament to the Chile's rich history. Punta Arenas is also the starting point for excursions to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Excursions

Punta Arenas: Exploring the End of the World - 3.5 hours

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EXCURSION

A visit to the Braun-Menendez Regional Museum.
Cocktail and canapés at the De La Cruz hill
The municipal cemetery and the tomb dedicated to the Ona Indians.

DESCRIPTION

This city tour begins with a visit to the southern sector of Punta Arenas where we’ll visit the eerie wreckage of the Lord Longsdale ship and the local market.

Afterwards we’ll head back to Old Town Punta Arenas. Here its European architecture, public buildings, main square and gardens with their varied styles denote wealth and luxury that existed in the city during the "golden era" between 1880 and 1914, when Punta Arenas was one of the most active ports of the Southern Cone.

The visit will continue to the Braun-Menendez Regional Museum, the former residence of Maurice Braun and Josefina Menendez, a marriage that united the two largest fortunes in the region of Magallanes. With the falling price of wool and the nationalization of the farms during the 1970's, the family lost most of their wealth and their descendants have since moved from Patagonia to the rest of world.

Moving from downtown towards the North, we’ll arrive at the Mount La Cruz panoramic point. It offers a beautiful view of the city, with its colorful roofs spreading up to the strait and showing the landscape of Tierra del Fuego, Mount Sarmiento and the southern area of the Brunswick Peninsula. Before continuing will take a few minutes to make a toast enjoying this unique view and brilliant photo stop.

To end this excursion we’ll take you to the beautifully landscaped Municipal Cemetery. Here, one can admire the splendid mausoleums of pioneer families as well as a tomb dedicated to the Unknown Ona, the now extinct Fireland Indians. They say you can't really understand a culture until you see where they bury their dead, and in the case of the cemetery of Punta Arenas, this edict certainly rings true. The Municipal Cemetery was opened by the Governor Señoret in 1894 and features a giant stone portico donated by Sara Braun in 1919. Inside this necropolis lies a veritable miniature city, with avenues that connect the magnificent tombs of the region's founding families, settlers, and civic workers and a rather solemn tomb where lie the remains of the last Selk'nam Indians of Tierra del Fuego.

*Travelers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car

Operational notes :

Duration : 3.5 hours
Level of activity : Easy.
Meal plan : Snacks and refreshments at Mount La Cruz
Travellers will be transferred from the pier to the excursion sites by car

Punta Arenas: Flavors of Patagonia - 4 hours

Punta Arenas - A day on a Patagonian Ranch - 5 hours

Torres del Paine

Cuernos Refuge

Paine Grande Refuge

Grey Glacier Camp

El Calafate

Los Glaciares National Park

El Chalten

Buenos Aires

Dynamic and bustling, a city which seems never to sleep, Buenos Aires is one of the most exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve an all manner of world cuisine, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night. Cultural hub of a society which traces its roots to European immigration, it is famous throughout South America for its theatres, museums and galleries. Gucci, Armani, Prada, to name a few, line the boulevards catering for the fashion conscious porteños, their offerings as stylish as anything found in the cities in Europe or North America.

Excursions

Buenos Aires - Full Day Sightseeing Tour - 7 hours

Meet your local guide at local pier and start with your visit.
Explore some of the most recognizable landmarks in Buenos Aires. Find out about the history and culture of this city, as you take in some of the most significant spots. Start at the most important square in the country: Plaza de Mayo. The country was founded here in 1580, and today the most important governmental buildings are located here including Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (City Hall) and Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral). Continue through the cobblestoned streets of San Telmo neighbourhood, where the original porteños (Buenos Aires residents) settled in the early days. The next stop is picturesque La Boca, home to Caminito, perhaps the city's most photographed street thanks to its corrugated iron and brightly coloured houses. This block houses one of the few outdoor museums in the world, where artists exhibit work, related to the influence of mainly Italian immigrants who arrived at this port at the end of the 19th century. La Boca is home to the legendary football (soccer giants) Boca Juniors, whose colours of blue and yellow adorn most of the houses and stores in this neighbourhood. Drive towards Palermo, passing through Puerto Madero, a regenerated area where redbrick warehouses have been transformed into trendy restaurants and bars.
Once in the northern area of the city, drive past Palermo Chico with its impressive townhouses, tree-lined boulevards, and parks. Palermo Soho, on the other hand, combines the flavour of an old, working-class neighbourhood with some contemporary details, including ethnic restaurants, design stores and bars. The bohemian atmosphere makes it popular with Argentines as well as foreign visitors, and restaurants cater to all palates. Continue to Recoleta, one of the most elegant and sophisticated districts, visit Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church and Recoleta Cemetery, known for its rich architecture and famous personalities whose mortal remains it treasures.

After the sightseeing you will be transferred back to the pier.

Tour highlights:
- May square
- Old quarters at San Telmo neighborhood
- Caminito street at La Boca
- Palermo neighborhood and parks
- Recoleta Cemetery

Inclusions

Transfers to/from the pier
English speaking guide
Private vehicle

Exclusions

Gratuities for guide and driver
Lunch

Buenos Aires sightseeing tour with shared visit to Colon Theatre - Half Day

Buenos Aires Sightseeing Tour North - half day

Buenos Aires Sightseeing Tour & Evita Museum - Half Day

Buenos Aires Tigre Getaway - Half Day

Buenos Aires Tango Show & Dinner at Rojo Tango

Buenos Aires: Gaucho celebration - Full Day