The O Circuit in Torres del Paine
by Slow and Steady Adventures
March 11th - March 17th, 2023
Trekking
8 days, 7 nights
Campsites, Refuges
from 1,175 CAD
The O Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park is a demanding one-week trip through some of Patagonia’s most rugged and unvisited areas and includes its most famous sights and routes. With two days of 10-hour hikes and a total of 110km, you’ll appreciate the rest days in the park’s stunning scenery and epic base camps.
Slow and Steady Adventure Company
Itinerary
After flying into Puerto Natales, a driver will take you to the bus terminal to get to Guarderia Laguna Amarga. From here, you transfer into Torres del Paine National Park to reach the Central Campsite. Be sure to rest up and get lots of sleep because tomorrow is your 10-hour trek to the Dickson Glacier.
Meals: NoneIt’s a long day of walking in the remote northern part of Torres del Paine today, with roughly 10 hours to reach Lake Dickson. Following Rio Paine and passing the Seron Campsite, you approach the Dickson Glacier and arrive at the Dickson Campsite, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and views of Dickson Lake. The refuge is a welcome sight after the impressive trek.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerToday, you’ll have some time to recover from yesterday’s walk before you embark on the next leg of the journey. It’s a short trek to Perros Glacier through ancient forests, finally arriving at Lake Perros. Enjoy the forested campsite at Los Perros and rest for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerThis is your second long day of trekking, passing through the famed Paso John Garner known for its strong winds from this high altitude. From 1200 metres high, you get an unreal view of Grey Glacier below and a beautiful descent in the valley to reach the Grey Campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerRelax and recover in the morning before taking the short hike to Lake Pehoe and its incredible turquoise waters. In the afternoon, you reach Paine Grande and spend the night under the watchful eyes of the Cuernos, waking up to see the iconic black-tipped needles reaching for the sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerThis morning, you leave Lake Pehoe behind and hike towards the French Valley by reaching Skottsberg Lake and skirting around the Bariloche Peak. You’ll get amazing views of the jagged Cuernos on the way to Paine Grande ridge, the highest peak of the massif at 3,050 metres. Back down into the valley, you descend to Nordenskjold Lake and arrive at the mountain hut.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerHiking along Nordenskjold Lake with views of the Cuernos, you’ll reach the junction that enters the Ascencio Valley. After crossing the river, you arrive at the complex of Las Torres, one of the park’s most popular base camps.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerYou’ve successfully completed the epic O Circuit, and your adventure comes to an end. A driver will take you from your hotel to the Puerto Natales airport for your departure flight back home.
Meals: BreakfastExplore Bali and LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT AMET
Included
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 1 night in a hotel, 6 nights in campsites are included. You can upgrade 6 of these nights to mountain hut accommodations for an extra charge.
- Private transfers to and from the airport for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour. Regular bus transport to and from Puerto Natales is also included.
- Full equipment at campsites (tent, mat)
Optionals extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Entrance fee to the national park: 35 USD per person
- Transfer to complex Las Torres to Laguna Amarga: approx 5 USD per person
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Camping Accommodation
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Nights 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Camping in Torres del Paine NP
Stay in various campgrounds, while trekking in one of the most stunning locations in the world - Torres del Paine.
Night 3
Los Perros Campsite in Torres del Paine
Tucked away in the woods, the Los Perros Campsite is near to the lovely Lake Perros.
Refuge Accommodation
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Nights 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Mountain hut in Torres del Paine NP
Stay in cozy dormitory-style mountain huts in some of the most beautiful parts of the Torres del Paine.
Nights 2, 3 and 4
Los Perros Campsite in Torres del Paine
Tucked away in the woods, the Los Perros Campsite is near to the lovely Lake Perros.
