Today you'll arrive in Puerto Natales where you'll meet your guides and fellow travelers!  After an opportunity to rest up, you'll meet in the evening for a welcome dinner!

Accommodations: Hotel Big Sur

Meals: D

Welcome to the journey of a lifetime.

The trip begins with a morning pickup at 7AM from your hotel in Puerto Natales. We will take a short, scenic drive to the port. Once arriving, we’ll board a boat to travel to the Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers, where we will marvel at the incredible beauty of Patagonia’s icy giants.

After we are dropped off at the Puerto Toro dock, it’ll be time to begin our W trek!. We’ll start with a 4 to 5 hour walk (14km) through the mystical Nothofagus forest, where we may encounter diverse flora and fauna in this wet, rainy environment.

We’ll finish off the day with an unbelievable panoramic view of Tyndall Glacier and the Macizo of Torres del Paine, before heading to our

campsite and settling in for the night

~14km / 4-5 hrs

Overnight: Campsite in Brush Lake.

Meals: L | D

After a good night’s rest, we will depart from Lago Brush, passing by Lago del Jote and heading up to Río Serrano where we will be picked up by a van that will take us to Hotel Lago Grey Hotel, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

~13 km/4 hrs

Overnight: Hotel Lago Grey, Torres del Paine National Park.

Meals: B | L | D

Today we will take the 9 AM navigation to Refugio Grey, from where we will hike toward a lookout to take in the views of the immense Grey Glacier and then we’ll walk along the shores of Grey Lake to the northern side of Lake Pehoe.

The day's trek will end with a soft climb through an undulating terrain of mixed grassland and light forest to Refugio Paine Grande.

~11km / 4 hrs

Overnight: Refugio Paine Grande’s Campsite, Torres del Paine National Park.

Meals: B | L | D

After breakfast at Paine Grande, we will begin the challenging trek along a steep trail leading into the very heart of the Paine Massif - the famed French Valley. A swifter walk will lead us to the French River’s hanging bridge, located at the foot of the south-eastern face of the Massif.

We will then continue to ascend towards the upper section of the valley to marvel at the extensive mass of the valley's geological formations: Hoja (Blade), Máscara (Mask), Espada (Sword), Catedral (Cathedral), Aleta de Tiburón (Shark’s Fin) and the magnificent Fortaleza (Fortress).

After our upward trek, we will pause for a picnic and relax for a while. Then we will finally start our hike back to Los Cuernos or Francés campsite, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

~26km / 10 hrs

Overnight: Camping Francés or Los Cuernos , Torres del Paine National Park.

Meals: B | L | D

The trek starts at Francés or Cuernos Campsites. The Trail leads us through the northern shore of the beautiful Lake Nordenskjold. With amazing views of the Paine Massif and the constantly recovering Nothofagus forest that was consumed by wildfires years ago.

The trek ends at Ecocamp Patagonia. with the rest of the evening at your leisure.

~12km / 4-5 hrs

Overnight: EcoCamp Patagonia

Meals: B | L | D

The goal of our 6th day is to complete the most famous trekking trail in Torres del Paine National Park! Today we will walk from the campsite towards Hostería Las Torres before ascending to Ascencio Valley on the Tower’s eastern face. 

Mountain ridges, beech forests, and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our big challenge is the steep moraine, a huge mass of boulders that lead to that iconic base of the Towers, the three gigantic granite monoliths that are the remains of a great cirque sheared away by glacial ice. After a tough uphill climb, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in

the world to have lunch? 

After feasting on the view, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp for a well-deserved dinner. 

~22km / 9 hrs

Overnight: EcoCamp Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park

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On the eighth day, we'll take time to reflect on the week’s journey.

Together, we will design a full day focused on self-reflection, journaling and contemplation about our experiences at Torres del Paine, mindful movement and energy balancing. We’ll also spend some time on the land and make our final group offering of gratitude.

Overnight: EcoCamp Patagonia

Meals: B | L | D

We will board an early morning vehicle, sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic ride back to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas in time to catch an evening flight onwards. Alternatively, we can board an early morning vehicle to the border to continue the journey by bus to El Calafate.

Meals: B

We provide a full service experience. Included in your trip cost:

+All ground transport - private and domestic - as indicated in the itinerary.

+Regular bus tickets Calafate <> Natales if starting/finishing in Calafate.

+Boat trip to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers (One Way boat ride to sail into Torres del Paine & Serrano/Brush).

+Ground Transport from Villa Serrano to Hotel Lago Grey.

+Boat crossing on Grey Lake please check day 3 of the itinerary.

+1 night camping at the shores of Brush Lake.

+1 night accommodation at Hotel Lago Grey.

+1 night in Camping Paine Grande.

+1 night in Camping Francés or Los Cuernos.

+3 nights at Ecocamp Patagonia in your dome category of choice.

+Park fees for Torres del Paine National Park.

+One expert English-speaking trekking guide.

+Camping gear (Tents, sleeping bags & mats).

+Transportation for your luggage within the Park: while trekking you will carry just your daypack.

+Training plan designed by our in-house personal trainer (custom plans also available for those interested)

+Transportation for your luggage within the park (while trekking you will carry just your day pack)

+2 Root expert tour leaders who will facilitate mindfulness/wellness practices

+Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches/Box Lunches, 7 Dinners

+Daily mindfulness activities

+3 month pre-trip preparation series

+2 pre-trip calls

+2 post trip calls

+Access to our Director of Traveler Experience who can help answer all your questions logistical, emotional, or otherwise!

+Tips/Gratuities

+6 Week Post-Trip Meditation Series to help integrate your experience

+Lifetime access to the Root Community

Airfare, travel insurance, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, and anything not detailed in the itinerary.

The average temperature in November for Torres Del Paine is 50F- 60F during the day and 40F and below during the night. November is typically the driest month of the year, however, weather can change very quickly in Patagonia, so being prepared with layers and appropriate gear (you will receive a packing list) is vital.

You’ll need to make sure you are in Puerto Natales, Chile by 4pm or Punta Arenas, Chile by 11am on Nov 11. Punta Arenas requires an earlier arrival time because it is 5 hours from our starting point whereas Puerto Natales is only 2 hours from our starting point. In either case there will be a shuttle transfer that is provided for you and is covered in the cost of your trip.

Please depart Puerto Natales, Chile no earlier than 2pm or Punta Arenas, Chile no earlier than 5:30pm on Nov 19.

We classify this trip as a level 4+ out of 5.

This is the right trip for energetic people who like to be active and have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. To enjoy this trek it is essential to be in shape before you arrive. It is not wise to regard this trek as a means of getting into shape. Start a program of conditioning well before departure.

We provide a general fitness program and are happy to develop a custom strategy by our in-house personal trainer for anyone interested.

Check the detailed itinerary, below is daily mileage and approximate walking time.

*Please note these are approximations and are subject to change with weather and other variables.

Day 1: 14km, / 4 hrs

Day 2: 13 km/ 4 hrs

Day 3: 11km / 4 hrs

Day 4: 26km / 10 hrs

Day 5: 12km / 4-5 hrs

Day 6: 22km / 9 hrs

Day 7: 0 km - Leisure day at EcoCamp

Day 8: Farewell

Sleeping accommodations are a combination of hotel stays, refugios, and sustainable, geodesic dome lodging as detailed in the itinerary.

Refugios are similar to dorm-style sleeping with bunk beds in a communal sleeping space. Bedding will be provided.

The geodesic dome lodging is the world’s first geodesic hotel room featuring a charming interior with a large warm bed and linens, skylights with views of the stars. Without heating but cozy and snug with fleece blankets.

This is a trekking trip, however it is not a backpacking trip so you will not be carrying a large pack. Porters transport your luggage to each new overnight accommodation. You will carry a day pack (recommended with hydration bladder) to hold your needed gear (sunscreen, water, camera, extra layers, etc.) for day hikes.

Food will vary depending on the location. Camp food and refugio food are quite basic, while EcoCamp provides beautiful meals.

All dietary requests can be arranged in advance.

There will be some minimal access to electricity on the nights you’ll be staying at EcoCamp. Most likely you will be able to plug something in, however this is shared electricity so it's not guaranteed. If you need a charge we recommend bringing a charging block.

There are showers and toilets at EcoCamp and of course your hotel accommodations. At refugio accommodations there are also showers and we practice “leave no trace” practices for elimination on trails and outdoors.

You can find a packing list here. We will also go through gear questions in more detail in our two pre-trip calls.

It is recommended that you do practice hikes, walks, or strength and cardio conditioning to prepare for this trip. 3 months out you’ll receive our pre-trip preparation guide that comes with a training plan.

Please email info@rootadventures.com or schedule a call. We would love to hear from you!