How can I confirm my reservation and any additional preferences while booking?

Confirmation and preference specifications can be done through the booking platform during your reservation process.

What happens if a participant drops out of the tour?

The cancellation policy includes terms on refunds or credits based on the time of cancellation before the departure date.

Is the tour still available from October 20 to November 2?

Yes, we have spaces available for that departure date.

How do I select my hiking option for the tour?

You will need to specify your option at the time of booking, and any additional charges will be communicated then.

how many miles/hours involves sitting in a van travelling?

We do not spend much time at all in the vans traveling on this trip, the longest van ride is on day 8 when we travel to El Calafate - The drive time is only around 4 hours, but it can be longer with crossing the border to Argentina. We travel from El Calafate to El Chalten and back, which is around 3 hours, but as you can see on the itinerary, we stay in one place for multiple nights before traveling in the van again.

Is there WiFi or cell phone reception during the tour?

WiFi is generally available in urban areas, but cell reception will be minimal in remote locations during the trek.

Can travelers with tight schedules expect to manage flights effectively?

It's advisable to ensure flights connect smoothly, and we recommend arriving a day early for potential delays.

What are the expected weather conditions during the trip?

Expect varying weather patterns; late December to early March is summer, with daytime temperatures ranging from 70-80°F.

What is the cost for a single supplement?

The single supplement is $1999, but it is not applicable for the W trek portion as single rooms are not available.

What should we pack for the tour, especially regarding weather conditions?

A comprehensive packing list will be provided once you make your booking, detailing the necessary gear and clothing for varying weather.

Patagonia Hiking Adventure

14 days

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From Punta Arenas to El Calafate

4.9

210 traveler reviews

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It was challenging, it was hard work, it was worth every step. Around the corner after a hard climb were stupendous and breathtaking views.
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Laurie, traveled in October
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Operator: Active Adventures
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 14
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Punta Arenas
Start point
Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile (On the first day of your trip you’ll meet your Active Adventures South America trip leader and the rest of your group at the joining hotel in Punta Arenas, Chile at 6pm.)
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant - first taste of Patagonian cuisine)
Optional Activities
- Early arrival exploration in Punta Arenas
Day 2
Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise across Magellan Strait to Magdalena Island with penguin colony hike (weather permitting)
- Guided exploration of Cueva del Milodon cave system with three caves (alternative to cruise if weather prevents)
- Visit interpretation centre at Cueva del Milodon
Landmarks
Magdalena Island
Cueva del Milodon
Magellan Strait
Days 3 - 7
Torres del Paine National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day 3 Option A: Hike to Torres del Paine towers via Rio Ascensio Valley
- Day 3 Option B: Hike to Azul Lagoon with views of Torres del Paine
- Day 4 Option A: Hike to Los Cuernos around Lake Nordenskjold
- Day 4 Option B: Catamaran across Lake Pehoe and hike to French Valley
- Day 5 Option A: Hike French Valley with views of French Glacier and Paine Massif
- Day 5 Option B: Hike near Grey and Tyndall Glaciers with views from Serrano River
- Day 6 Option A: Hike to Refugio Grey and kayak on Lake Grey among icebergs
- Day 6 Option B: Hike to Mirador Condor and Mirador Cuernos with views of Los Cuernos
- Day 7 Option A: Morning hike to Grey Glacier lookout and scenic boat cruise across Lake Grey
- Day 7 Option B: Hike Mirador Ferriera and scenic boat cruise across Lake Grey
Optional Activities
- Day 5 Option A: French Valley Lookout hike (additional steep hike with 660 metre elevation gain)
- Day 5 Option B: Kayak Lake Grey (2-3 hours, extra fee applies)
- Day 7 Option A: 'Touching the Ice' Experience - 3 hour package including return boat transfers to Grey Glacier with exploration of Nunatuk Island (extra fee applies, weather dependent with full refund if cancelled)
Landmarks
Torres del Paine
Los Cuernos
Lake Nordenskjold
French Valley
French Glacier
Grey Glacier
Lake Grey
Azul Lagoon
Tyndall Glacier
Salto Grande
Day 8
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Short walk to Laguna Nimes bird sanctuary (geese, ducks, flamingos)
Landmarks
Lago Argentino
Los Glaciares National Park
Laguna Nimes
Day 9
El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Perito Moreno Glacier base with ice calving viewpoint
Landmarks
Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 10
El Calafate to El Chalten
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Mirador Laguna Torre with views of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy valley
Landmarks
El Chalten
Mirador Laguna Torre
Cerro Torre
Monte Fitz Roy
Rio de las Vueltas
Day 11
El Chalten
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Campamento Poincenot with views of Monte Fitz Roy
- Optional steep climb to Laguna de Los Tres with glacial lake views
Landmarks
Campamento Poincenot
Laguna de Los Tres
Monte Fitz Roy
Day 12
El Chalten
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Los Huemules Reserve), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Laguna del Desierto lookout
- Bike ride through Rio de las Vueltas valley with waterfall views
- Hike to Blue and Green Lagoons
Landmarks
Laguna del Desierto
Rio de las Vueltas
Los Huemules Reserve
Day 13
El Chalten to El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebration dinner in El Calafate)
Included Activities
- Hike Loma del Pliegue trail to summit with views of Monte Fitz Roy, Torre Glacier, and Laguna Torre
Landmarks
Loma del Pliegue
Torre Glacier
Laguna Torre
Day 14
El Calafate
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional de El Calafate - Comandante Armando Tola (FTE), Ruta Provincial 11 s/n, Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz Z9405, Argentina (On the last day we can drop you off at the El Calafate Airport (FTE) for flights departing any time after breakfast. )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Magdalena Island
Cueva del Milodon
Magellan Strait

Landmarks
Torres del Paine
Los Cuernos
Lake Nordenskjold
French Valley
French Glacier
Grey Glacier
Lake Grey
Azul Lagoon
Tyndall Glacier
Salto Grande

Landmarks
Lago Argentino
Los Glaciares National Park
Laguna Nimes

Landmarks
Perito Moreno Glacier

Landmarks
El Chalten
Mirador Laguna Torre
Cerro Torre
Monte Fitz Roy
Rio de las Vueltas

Landmarks
Campamento Poincenot
Laguna de Los Tres
Monte Fitz Roy

Landmarks
Laguna del Desierto
Rio de las Vueltas
Los Huemules Reserve

Landmarks
Loma del Pliegue
Torre Glacier
Laguna Torre

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Overall rating based on 210 Reviews

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Martha
January 20th, 2024
5
The hikes and biking tours were fantastic. The hotels and restaurants were all very good. And the guides were amazing!!!
Traveled in December 2023
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Duane
May 7th, 2023
5
Amazing experience and fortunate to have some of the bluest clear skies to truly appreciate the majesty of the...
Amazing experience and fortunate to have some of the bluest clear skies to truly appreciate the majesty of the scenery. We were exceptionally fortunate with the weather, and even those rainy days could not detract from our hikes through the forests and glacial landscapes, which were spectacular. Couldn't fault our guides who were all wonderful to be around, and who ensured our adventure was educational, fun, and safe. Thanks to all who made this bucket list a truly wonderful and memorable experience.Show more
Traveled in April 2023
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GregForbes
February 2nd, 2022
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We had booked a 2 week Patagonia hiking tour with Active Adventures for the beginning of January 2022. With the...
We had booked a 2 week Patagonia hiking tour with Active Adventures for the beginning of January 2022. With the onset of the Omicron Covid virus, our federal government issued a travel advisory against international travel and we were forced to cancel our travel arrangements. Active Adventures retained 100% of our trip fee and were unwilling to refund any of the funds paid due to the unforeseen world events. Beware before sending final payment!Show more
Traveled in January 2022
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Hi Greg, We want to set the record straight so other travellers aren't misled by your comments. You were booked to travel along with your partner and 4 other companions. You decided to cancel your travel plans because you were concerned about traveling during the pandemic, despite having booked your trip only months prior, and well into the pandemic. You were advised to ensure you had travel insurance, which you neglected to purchase. Your decision to cancel was completely your own and within 30 days of your scheduled travel date, which, as per the booking conditions you agreed to, incurs penalties, due to the unrecoverable costs we paid to suppliers to facilitate your travel arrangements. This trip went ahead as scheduled, and as you are aware, two of the guests in your party were among the participants who traveled with us on this departure and the feedback from them and all other guests was positive. As a special concession, we offered you a $2000 trip credit for use towards any future trip - however you have not mentioned this in your comments and have instead provided a disparaging and untruthful account of the situation regarding your booking. Your travel credit is still valid and we're more than happy to have you and your travel companions along for any future trip with us.
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Waltero
February 22nd, 2019
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Our trip was my 12th expedition to fund raise for causes to support youth in southern Indiana USA. Active Adventures...
Our trip was my 12th expedition to fund raise for causes to support youth in southern Indiana USA. Active Adventures staff and guides proved a quality partner for me, with a prime location. I commend the organization and staff without reservation. I was well pleased from start to finish. A hoped for bonus was a remarkable cast of characters whom I enjoyed as crew, and as guides. I will have a suggestion or two, as you wish. Not many, though. Feel free to use my name - Waltero Glover. This was one if not the most awesome international expedition I have been on since beginning them at age 59 begininng with Everest in Nepal. My goal became to climb the Seven Summits. My quest ended after five of the Seven. After suffering broken ribs in a fall on Mount Rainier while training for Antarctica and Alaska that led to open heart surgery, I decided that going longer, as opposed to higher, would better serve me. Thus came El Camino across Spain, Rainbow Mountain in Peru, England Coast to Coast, and then this wonderful trip via Active Adventures. Along the way almost $150,000- has been raised to support children, particularly to combat youth obesity and promote wellness.Show more
Traveled in January 2019
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Sheldon
March 12th, 2016
4
Great trip. Been on several previous trips with other companies; this one was comparable. Food at restaurants was...
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Traveled in November 2016
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James
October 12th, 2016
4
The ""W"" was one of the toughest hikes we've undertaken because of straight line steep grades and rocky trails. But...
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Traveled in November 2016
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Colleen
October 12th, 2016
4
This was clearly one of the more spectacular trips we've taken because of the mountains, glaciers and beautiful...
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Traveled in November 2016
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Michael
December 17th, 2016
5
A wonderful trip with great views and excellent hiking. Our guides really took care of us and everything was handled...
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Traveled in November 2016
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David
December 24th, 2016
5
There are too many highlights to list them all, but seeing a puma hunt guanaco is a near tie with the unscheduled...
There are too many highlights to list them all, but seeing a puma hunt guanaco is a near tie with the unscheduled glacier river crossing. Had we not been with Active Adventures, we would not have been able to complete the 'W' trek, due to a downed bridge and shady Chilean politics. We were one of only four groups able to complete the full 'W' due to the 'puente malo' and our guides Arturo and Cem were super-starts getting the entire group across the river (x3)! Words can't describe how amazing the trip was and a huge part of that was how Active arranged it and adapted to the situations on the ground. I would definitely go on any of their other trips.Show more
Traveled in April 2016
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Sophia
December 29th, 2016
5
Patagonia Chile and Argentina was my first visit to South America and the adventures were definitely everything I...
Patagonia Chile and Argentina was my first visit to South America and the adventures were definitely everything I expected. My adventures with Cynthia and Active far exceeded everything I expected. Cynthia was an exceptional tour leader, full of knowledge, wit and charming kindness. She was attentive to every group member's needs and ensured that everyone was safe and well looked after. Filled with humour and wit, Cynthia is a highly efficient tour leader who is organized and passionate about leading groups. She always enjoyed being in the outdoors and spoke with excitement and knowledge about the highlights on the trip. Cynthia was always friendly, down to earth and very funny. The passion that she has for what she does helped to invigorate our group with a high and positive energy. The group that we had was an awesome group that came together and became like a small family in the short two weeks we spent together. My overall experience was more enriched because the group gelled and genuinely enjoyed one another's company. I spent two amazing weeks trekking Patagonia Chile and Argentina, experiencing some of nature's greatest landscapes. I'm grateful to have experienced it with the group we had, and for Cynthia, for helping to make a series of grand and treasured memories. I'll never forget my time in Patagonia. The tour was top-notch, greatly organized and run with efficiency. Thank you. A round of applause, Active!Show more
Traveled in November 2016