$3,850/
Per PersonExperience Torres del Paine’s complete circuit with expert guides leading you through 120 kilometers of remote wilderness.
This Guided Circuit O Trek provides professional support for 8 days of challenging hiking including John Gardner Pass crossing. All equipment, meals, and safety support included.
Ultimate Guided Patagonia Challenge
Perfect for experienced hikers wanting expert guidance through Torres del Paine’s most demanding route. Certified guides handle navigation and share wilderness insights.
Book early – limited spots available November through March.
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What is included and excluded?
- 2 Nights Puerto Natales Accommodation (Breakfast Included)
- Expert Briefing with Insider Tips from Local Guide
- Round-Trip Transfers (Airport/Bus Station Puerto Natales)
- 7 Nights Torres del Paine (Camping/Refuges)
- Camping Equipment (Tents, Sleeping Bags, Mats)
- Trekking Poles
- Microcrampons (For icy conditions when needed)
- All Park Transportation & Logistics
- All Meals as Described
- Torres del Paine National Park Entry Fees (One Less Thing to Handle)
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Insurance
Itinerary: What to Expect Each Day?
We'll pick you up from the airport or bus station and take you to your hotel. Spend the afternoon resting or exploring Puerto Natales. In the evening, our guide will check your gear and explain the full circuit route for the days ahead. No meals included
After breakfast, drive 2 hours to Torres del Paine National Park. Hike from Las Torres trailhead through Ascencio Valley to Refugio Chileno, then continue through lenga forest. The final section over loose rocks leads to Base Torres - three massive granite towers rising above a glacial lake. After photos and lunch, return via the same trail to Torres camp for the night.
- Hiking time: 8-10 hours | Distance: 21km/13 miles | Elevation gain: 860m/2.821ft
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Leave Torres camp and hike uphill through old beech forest alongside Paine River. Stop at Paine Chico viewpoint for mountain views before continuing to Seron campsite, where you'll spend the night camping.
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 13km/8 miles | Elevation gain: 150m/492ft
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Today's trail takes you around the back of the park on easier hiking terrain. This remote section has fewer hikers, so you'll enjoy empty trails and wide grasslands. Walk past Paine Lake and follow Paine River to Dickson Refuge, where hot dinner and showers await.
- Hiking time: 6-7 hours | Distance: 18km/11 miles | Elevation gain: 220m/721ft
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Follow Los Perros River through beech forest, passing under Los Perros Glacier. Stop at the glacier viewpoint for spectacular views before reaching Perros camp. Rest well tonight - tomorrow is the hardest day of the trek.
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 12.8km/8 miles | Elevation gain: 350m/1.148ft
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
The most challenging day of the circuit. Climb to John Gardner Pass (1,200m) - the highest point of the trek. Experience strong Patagonian winds but enjoy incredible views of the Southern Ice Field below. Descend to Grey viewpoint to see the massive glacier up close.
- Hiking time: 8 hours | Distance: 17.3km/10.7 miles | Elevation gain: 600m/1.969ft
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Easier hiking today as the trail joins the famous W Trek route. Hike south along Grey Lake, spotting floating icebergs. Pass Duck Lake and continue to Paine Grande Refuge beside beautiful Pehoe Lake.
- Hiking time: 4 hours | Distance: 11km/6 miles | Elevation gain: 280m/919ft
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Optional activities: Grey Glacier ice walking ($320) or Grey Lake kayaking ($245)
Hike northeast along Scottsberg Lake toward French Valley. Enjoy stunning views of Paine Grande mountain and enter the valley with French Glacier on your left and Cuernos del Paine on your right. Climb to French Valley viewpoint for lunch while watching avalanches. Continue to British viewpoint before descending to Frances camp.
- Hiking time: 8-9 hours | Distance: 20km/13 miles | Elevation gain: 712m/2.336ft
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
The final hiking day follows the base of Mount Almirante Nieto along Nordenskjold Lake shores. Walk through open country with small windswept forests and grasslands - classic Patagonia scenery. Finish at the welcome center where transport takes you back to Puerto Natales.
- Hiking time: 4-6 hours | Distance: 17km/11 miles | Elevation gain: 460m/1.509ft
- Breakfast and lunch included
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. We'll pick you up for airport transfer according to your flight schedule.
- Breakfast included
Frequently Asked & Question
Trekking guide, all camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, mats), all meals during 8-day trek, park fees and transport from Puerto Natales. Unlike self-guided, you get expert navigation, weather interpretation, and local wildlife knowledge.
This is Torres del Paine's most demanding trek - 8 days hiking 120km with daily elevation gains up to 1,174m. You need good fitness and multi-day hiking experience. Our expert guides provide safety support and encouragement throughout challenging sections like John Gardner Pass.
December through February offers the best conditions - stable weather, up to 17 hours daylight, and safest conditions on John Gardner Pass. Shoulder seasons (November, March) have fewer crowds but more challenging weather. Book early for summer dates.
Train with regular hiking carrying a loaded backpack, build cardiovascular fitness, and gain multi-day trekking experience. We provide camping equipment, but you need personal hiking gear. You'll receive a complete packing list and pre-departure gear check from our team.
Yes! We can tailor itineraries to suit your needs, group size, and budget.
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