Towers To The Sky

Summary of nights: Santiago 1, Puerto Natales 1,Torres del Paine Park 5, El Calafate 1, El Chaltén 2, Buenos Aires 2.

• Hike through Chile and Argentina's wild and dramatic glaciated landscapes, overnight in wooden refuges (no camping).
• Visit base-camps of some of the greatest climbing achievements of the last century.
• The crystal clear lakes, sculptured peaks, rivers and steppes of Torres del Paine.
• Spires of dizzying height and plunging valleys of the Fitzroy range.
• Perito Moreno, isolated yet accessible, the most stunning glacier of them all.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1  Sat, UK clients depart, arriving Santiago the following morning.
Day 2 Transfer to hotel. City tour.
Day 3 Morning flight to Punta Arenas and drive to Puerto Natales.
Day 4 Private minibus to Torres del Paine National Park. Overnight at Refugio Pehoé.
Day 5 Hike to Glacier Francés.
Day 6 Lago Grey and glacier excursion.
Day 7 Drive to Refugio Las Torres.
Day 8 Climb to the mountaineering base camp at the foot of the Towers.
Day 9 Drive to the Parque Nacional los Glaciares, Argentina. Overnight in El Calafate.
Day 10 Drive to El Chaltén.
Day 11 Fitzroy hike.
Day 12 Return to El Calafate and continue by air to Buenos Aires.
Day 13 Tour of Buenos Aires.
Day 14 UK clients depart, arriving home day 15, Sat.

A few days to spare?

Take a look at our suggested extensions, or our tailor-made section, for some inspiring ideas on how to spend a few extra days from unwinding on tropical beaches, exploring the Amazon basin, cruising around the Galápagos islands or discovering impressive ancient sites. Our Adventure project in Brazil, new for 2008, offers an exciting opportunity to get involved with animal conservation.

Trip Profile

Transport: 2 flights, longest 5 hrs approx. 6 road journeys, longest 5-6 hrs.
Accommodation: Simple hotels with private facilities in towns, basic but well-equipped and heated refuges in Torres del Paine.
Meals: Breakfast daily except in refuges.
Included excursions: Walking tour of Santiago; hikes to Valle Francés, Glacier Grey and Las Torres base camp (Torres del Paine); Perito Moreno Glacier; hikes to Cerro Torre and Fitzroy (Parque Nacional de Los Glaciares); walking tour of Buenos Aires.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.