Unleash your adventurous side on this multi-sport extravaganza, exploring beautiful Torres del Paine by foot, bike, kayak and horseback, followed by relaxing nights under the stars at EcoCamp with good food and even better company - a trip that lives up to its name : EPIC!
In the morning, you will be picked up from the airport or your hotel in Punta Arenas and driven to EcoCamp Patagonia, located in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. On the way, we will make a stop in Puerto Natales, a small, lively town on the shores of "Seno de Ultima Esperanza," where we enjoy a hearty local lunch. The journey is scenic and highly atmospheric, featuring many wild birds and wonderful Patagonian landscapes. The day ends with our arrival and overnight stay at EcoCamp Patagonia, nestled in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park and with a prime view of the majestic Torres.
Overnight at EcoCamp Patagonia.
Sample itinerary below. The itinerary depends on the day of the week the program starts.
After breakfast, we’ll start our biking day close to 9:00 am by heading in one of our vans in direction to the Sarmiento Lake's ranger station and entrance.
The 15 km morning bike excursion follows the asphalt road alongside Sarmiento Lake, on which you will have the opportunity to visit 2 lookouts where you can rest and amaze with the vastness of the landscape.
Once the biking is finished at the Sarmiento Lake lookout, you will board a van from this same point toward Laguna Azul to have lunch with a different view of the Park and get to know some of the local history of the place.
When the lunch time is over, it will be time to hop into the van again and head toward the gravel road that leads to Cañadón Macho, home of several guanaco families that will cross your path and finally ending at Cascada Paine to get a last glimpse of what this beautiful area can offer.
After a full day of adventure, you will head back toward Ecocamp for a well deserved rest and delicious dinner.
After breakfast at EcoCamp, we will head off at 7:30 AM to the Serrano area in the western sector of the park arriving at around 9 AM at Serrano Base. From here, we will board another vehicle and head to the Pingo River where we will take part in a safety talk (20 minutes approx.). Afterwards, it’s time to get into the water! Once our kayaks are in, we will move gently with the river’s current towards the Grey Lake Peninsula to see the glacier’s impressive icebergs. After enjoying the moment, it’s time to continue down the Grey River for the next 3 hours. At Puente Grey, we’ll stop to eat our box lunch before continuing downstream to the confluence of the Grey and Serrano Rivers. Around 20 minutes later we’ll return to where our adventure started, at Villa Serrano, after an amazing day on the water. Then we take the van returning to EcoCamp for our evening aperitif and meal.
We’ll leave after a tasty breakfast at EcoCamp to head to Cerro Paine, a nearby mountain characterized by its 2 imposing peaks. We’ll hike along the mountain for half an hour, which allows us to warm up while admiring the view of the surrounding pampas. The challenge begins as we start climbing the eastern part of Cerro Paine. We cross the lenga forest with the sound of the local birds and enjoy a few stops to observe the immense Almirante Nieto Mountain and its glacier on our left side. With luck, we will follow the tracks of the puma as the towers come into full view. A nice place for lunch, isn’t it? As we are ready to start the steepest part of the hike, we leave the forest and hike on the rock. As we go up, we can admire the spectacular panoramic view of the immense pampas and the mountains in the distance, like the Balmaceda mountain. We’ll walk upward for about an hour up to 1500 m/4920 ft to reach the eastern peak of Cerro Paine, which offers an unforgettable lookout of the towers and the Ascencio Valley. After chilling and taking in one of the most striking views of the national park, we will backtrack along the same trail and return to EcoCamp.
We will board an early morning vehicle, sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales on time to catch the evening flight to Santiago.
Ecocamp Patagonia is located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, with views of the majestic granite towers. The region’s first sustainable lodge south of the Amazon and the first of its kind in the Patagonian wilderness, EcoCamp offers upscale camping in domes inspired by the region’s ancient nomadic inhabitants.
Suite domes were designed to further our goal of providing comfort in a natural setting with minimal environmental impact, and also maintain the hotel’s familiar and cozy vibe. The domes have comfortable double or twin beds, a wood stove and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.
Suite dome lofts are two-storey domes which fit up to four people and have comfortable double or twin beds both up and downstairs. These domes, ideal for families or groups of friends, come with a wood stove, a private terrace and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.
Spacious, comfortable and equipped with private bathrooms, Superior Domes are the optimum choice for trekkers wanting that bit more space and comfort at the end of a long day’s walk. Each Superior Dome has comfortable queen-size or twin beds, a propane heater, skylight windows and a private bathroom with a sophisticated composting toilet
EcoCamp Standard domes were the world's first lodge accommodation in geodesic shape. They are resistant to the strong Patagonian winds, and come equipped with two single beds (doubles on request), cozy fleece blankets and feather quilts. There are windows in the ceiling for stargazing. Standard domes include shared bathrooms which are large, comfortable and gender divided.
Regular departures are available every day from September to April. You can request availability and prices to travel during the months of September, October and April by writing through the contact forms.
The daily schedule depends on the day of the week the program starts. Here you can find the excursions per day according to the day of the week the program starts.
Single Travelers: Please have in mind that some excursions like Kayaking and Horse Riding have a minimum of 2 participants, hence, a Single Person Group supplement may be charged in order for you to take part in these excursions when the minimum is not reached.
The trip departs every day starting and ending in Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales or El Calafate. Please visit our Weekly Transfer Board for details of EcoCamp pick up and drop off times.
This trip is a multi-activity trip and therefore requires a moderate to high level of fitness. Those used to hiking on weekends or doing regular cycling or jogging, etc should have no problem but some warm-up hikes prior to the trip would be recommendable in any case. Horse riding and kayaking do not require advanced abilities. For more details about trekking distances and walking times, check out this Excursion Chart.
Participants should be 16 years of age or older; maximum age: 65 years.
Children aged 16 and over are welcome to participate in all activities and are treated as adults. Minimum age of participation is 16 years.
In Torres del Paine and throughout Patagonia, transport is in minivans that normally seat between 8 to 14 people. Pick up/drop off times as shown on the Weekly Transfer Board are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the time by our operations team. An exclusive toll-free emergency number will be available for anyone needing additional support while they are in Chile. Check our Weekly Transfer Board details for more information about pick-up and drop-off times to/from EcoCamp.
The Patagonian Andes very exposed to winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. Fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rain and even snow. Even in summer (December to March) you should come prepared for cold winds (up to 130km/hr) and rainfall. Summer’s average temperature is 11ºC (52ºF), ranging between 2 to 24ºC (35 to 75ºF).
Read more about the weather in Patagonia here.
Passengers need to be prepared for summer and winter all at once. We recommend the following:
The weather in Patagonia can be difficult to plan around at times. We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide based upon operational considerations. The trip guide can modify, change or eliminate any part of the itinerary based on these considerations. The routes on the kayak and horse ride excursions may vary depending on weather and safety precautions.
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Updated October 4th, 2022
Dear Traveler,
We are very happy to announce that there are currently no travel restrictions in Chile.
Together with the above mentioned, it is mandatory to comply with the following requirements:
In case you have any questions, we will be happy to help you!
Best,
The Team at Cascada Expediciones & EcoCamp Patagonia