10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS

2023 dates

february 21 to march 2

november 11 to 20

december 9 to 18

2024 dates

january 13 to 22

The Torres del Paine Full Circuit in Chile's Patagonia is a MUST for outdoors fanatics. Why do the short W circuit and miss out on the lesser hiked portion of the trail which affords you the best scenery and atmosphere minus the crowd? This trip will allow you to experience the entire circuit as you walk the entire length of it. In doing the complete circuit, you will see the lesser visited parts of Patagonia with a bit of roughing it as you experience the outdoors in tents! You will have experienced local guides during your trek.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrival in Puerto Natales in Chile.

To get to Puerto Natales, you must fly from your home country to Santiago, Chile. Then you fly domestically from Santiago to Puerto Natalles (or to Punta Arenas

where you take the domestic 2-3 hour bus transport to Puerto Natales).

DAY 2

Entry to Patagonia with our first day of trekking. Overnight in Seron.

Distance & time: 13 kms/8 miles. Elevation gain of 1200 feet. 4 hours.

DAY 3

Second day of trekking. Overnight in Dickson.

Distance & time: 18 kms/11 miles. Elevation gain of 1550 feet. 6 hours.

DAY 4

Third day of trekking: Overnight in Los Perros.

Distance & time: 11 kms/7 miles. Elevation gain of 1750 feet. 4.5 hours.

DAY 5

Fourth day of trekking. Overnight in Grey.

Distance & time: 22 kms/14 miles. Elevation gain of 3000 feet. 11 hours. Garner Pass crossing.

DAY 6

Fifth day of trekking. Overnight in Paine Grande.

Distance & time: 11 kms/7 miles. Elevation gain of 1300 feet. 3.5 hours.

DAY 7

Sixth day of trekking. Overnight in Frances.

Distance & time: 13 kms /8 miles. Elevation gain of 2950 feet. 7 hours.

To Italiano campsite - 5 kms/3 miles (2 hours)

To French Valley - 3 kms/2 miles (2.5 hours)

To Frances- 4 kms/2.5 miles (2.5 hours)

DAY 8

Seventh day of trekking. Overnight in Torre Central.

Distance & time: 12 kms/7 miles. 4.5 hours.

DAY 9

Eight day of trekking. We hike to the base of the "Towers." Overnight in Puerto Natales.

Distance & time: 22 kms /14 miles. 8 hours.

DAY 10

Start your journey back home.

TREK STYLE

This trek is STRENUOUS given the elevation gain and loss and the possible low temperatures, rain and windy conditions. You must be physically fit, in good health, and preferably with recent backpacking/hiking experience. You will be carrying your personal items, including tent, sleeping bag, and mat, snacks, etc. Consider this trek as a lighter version of backpacking and a more advanced version of day hiking. Although you will need to carry your tent, sleeping bag and mat, you don't need to carry 8 days’ worth of food as breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided daily at the refugios/huts.

Optional: If you don’t want to carry your tent and hiking gear, you can hire a porter for the eight days of trekking for an additional cost.

Please note that we will stay in tents during the trek and hostels/guesthouses in Puerto Natales.

priCING

The pricing is per person for the following group sizes:

2022-23 Season

$1995 (11 persons or more)

$2350 (5-10 persons)

2023-24 Season

Pricing will be a bit higher than the last season. The group size is limited to 8.

You can apply now to join - click on BOOK NOW below.

We will announce the pricing once we have the price list for this season.

Single supplement for the hotel in Puerto Natales: $150

The maximum group size is 10. The group will be led by experienced local guides. A group of 4 or fewer is possible at higher pricing.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of 50% is due to confirm your booking. You must complete the booking form - click on BOOK NOW below. An invoice will be sent to you via Paypal (or you can pay via Zelle - the email is bgt@browngaltrekker.com). The deposit is non-refundable (when canceled by you for any reason). However, we can give you travel credit for future Patagonia trips - minus any nonrefundable charges/costs from local service providers. In the event of cancellation from our end (due to the inability to secure sites for specific dates etc.), you will receive a trip credit for the same trip in the future or we can refund you your deposit. Please note that the amount of deposit or travel credit will be subject to the cancellation/refund policy of the local suppliers.

If the trip is canceled by us for any reason (such as the unavailability of the campsites/huts on desired dates), we will refund you the deposit in full.

The booking form should be submitted ASAP. Please note that the campsites may be full a few months in advance.

Balance is due by November 1, 2022.

Cancellation fee policy - if canceling

61 days or more from the start of the trip - 75% cancellation fee (applies to both deposit and full balance) OR travel credit minus any nonrefundable charges/trip costs.
60-0 days from the start of the trip - 100% cancellation fee (no refunds)

Please read the TERMS & CONDITIONS and LIABILITY WAIVER before booking.

NOTE: A completed & signed Liability Waiver form and travel insurance to cover 100% trip cost, emergency medical, and evacuation are REQUIRED to join this trip. After completing your trip booking and deposit, you will be required to purchase the necessary travel insurance by the trip balance due date. Failure to obtain adequate travel insurance will result in cancellation of your booking and loss of trip deposit.

Please note before booking that COVID regulations to enter the country require that you obtain the Mobility Pass which can be obtain via this website. To be eligible for the Mobility Pass, you must have the full set of vaccination and a booster against Covid-19 completed.

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INCLUSIONS

Bus transfer to and from the Torres del Paine National Park
Park entry fee
All meals during the trek (B, L, D) except at Los Perros campsite where food service is not available. You will need to purchase your own food at the minimarket at the campsite or at the Dickson hut the day prior
All campsites during the trek
Two-night accommodations in Puerto Natales
A licensed local guide for the full circuit trek
Salary, accommodations, and meals for trek guide(s)
Detailed trek briefing
Online pre-departure trip preparation meeting
One-on-one travel preparation consultation

EXCLUSIONS

International flight, domestic flights, domestic bus transports to and from Puerto Natales, travel/medical insurance, meals apart from those provided during the trek, tips for guides/porters, laundry service, and all other personal expenses.

GEAR LIST This will be provided to confirmed participants.

FLIGHTS & BUS TRANSPORTS
International flights, domestic flights, and bus transport are excluded. You must fly from your home country to Santiago (SCL) and then take a domestic flight to Puerto Natales (or fly to Punta Arenas where you take the 2 to 3-hour bus to get you to Puerto Natales where the tour starts). Clients must book their own transport to get to Puerto Natales and send a copy of their travel itinerary by e-mail to equity@browngaltrekker.com no later than the trip balance due date.

VISA

You will be responsible for obtaining your visa in advance if needed. Check with the Chilean Embassy for details.

COVID 19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will be responsible for reviewing and complying with the country’s Covid-19 entry requirements. Currently, some of the huts on the trek require a mobility pass to validate your COVID-19 vaccinations when entering enclosed spaces such as the dining halls. Learn more about mobility pass here.

TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIRED
After making a deposit, you are required to obtain appropriate travel insurance through Global Rescue or other insurance of your choice that should cover at a minimum 100% of the trip cost (land & air), emergency medical and evacuation for high-altitude trekking of up to 5000 meters. Proof of travel insurance must be provided via electronic mail to equity@browngaltrekker.com no later than the trip balance due date. Failure to obtain travel insurance by the trip balance due date will result in cancellation and no refund of your trip deposit and/or applicable cancellation fees as noted in the Terms & Conditions.

Note: If you opt to buy your insurance from a company other than Global Rescue, please ensure that the insurance you purchase covers high-altitude trekking as there are only a select number of companies that provide such type of coverage.

TRIP NOTES

Upon booking, you will receive trip notes that include the recommended gear list and additional logistical information.

PATAGONIA “O” CIRCUIT TREK (CHILE)