Could you please describe the hikes with a little more detail as to the length and elevation gain? This looks wonderful but want to be sure I can do the hiking.

The longest hike on the trip will be around 20km round trip over unpaved trails which is why hiking boots are highly recommended. Other hikes range from 5km to 12km on average. Hiking on this trip is considered moderate and previous hiking experience is recommended.

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Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 14
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Itinerary

Day 1
Puerto Natales
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vendaval (or similar)), Hotel (Hostal Baquedano (or similar))
Landmarks
Torres Del Paine National Park
Day 2
Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vendaval (or similar)), Hotel (Hostal Baquedano (or similar))
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers
- Viewing of penguin colonies and sea-lions
- Short hike at the glaciers
Landmarks
Balmaceda Glacier
Serrano Glacier
Day 3
Puerto Natales
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vendaval (or similar)), Hotel (Hostal Baquedano (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit ship museum
- Explore historic centre
- Visit Milodon cave
- Visit Estancia (working farm) to learn about Gaucho way of life
- Horseback riding at Estancia
Landmarks
Milodon Cave
Day 4
Torres Del Paine National Park
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vendaval (or similar)), Hotel (Hostal Baquedano (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike in Torres Del Paine National Park
Landmarks
Torres Del Paine National Park
Torres Del Paine Horns
Day 5
Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Kapenke (or similar))
Included Activities
- Public bus transfer from Chile to Argentina
Landmarks
Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 6
Los Glaciares National Park
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Kapenke (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike in southern area of Los Glaciares National Park
- Boat tour of Perito Moreno glacier
Landmarks
Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 7
El Calafate to El Chaltén
Accommodation
Hotel (Lunajuim Hotel (or similar))
Landmarks
Los Glaciares National Park
Day 8
El Chaltén
Meals
Dinner (Final group dinner in El Chaltén)
Accommodation
Hotel (Lunajuim Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Trek to Mount Fitz Roy
- Trek to Laguna De los Tres viewpoint
Landmarks
Mount Fitz Roy
Laguna De los Tres
Day 9
El Chaltén to El Calafate Airport
Meals
Breakfast (Final group breakfast)

Landmarks
Torres Del Paine National Park

Landmarks
Balmaceda Glacier
Serrano Glacier

Landmarks
Milodon Cave

Landmarks
Torres Del Paine National Park
Torres Del Paine Horns

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Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier

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Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier

Landmarks
Los Glaciares National Park

Landmarks
Mount Fitz Roy
Laguna De los Tres

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Hostal Baquedano (or similar)
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Hotel Kapenke (or similar)
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Days 5, 6
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Days 7, 8

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October 13th, 2022
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February 14th, 2025
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Excellent tour manager! Great itinerary.

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Dennis
Asked on October 22nd, 2023
Could you please describe the hikes with a little more detail as to the length and elevation gain? This looks wonderful but want to be sure I can do the hiking.
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2023
  The longest hike on the trip will be around 20km round trip over unpaved trails which is why hiking boots are highly recommended. Other hikes range from 5km to 12km on average. Hiking on this trip is considered moderate and previous hiking experience is recommended.
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  Dennis
  Traveler•Written October 2023
  thank you. What about elevation gain? The length and unpaved roads is ok, but depending on the elevation gain would give me an idea of how I might handle this.
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  Dennis
  Traveler•Written October 2023
  What I am trying to find out is during the hike, how many metres/ feet will we climb?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2023
  The highest elevation the group will reach is 1160 m/3.800 feet and the elevation gained is 730 m/2400 feet. Both big hikes included on the tour are similar in elevation gained.

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Patagonia Trail

Itinerary

Puerto Natales

Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers

Included Activities

Puerto Natales

Optional Activities

Torres Del Paine National Park

Included Activities

Puerto Natales to El Calafate

Included Activities

Los Glaciares National Park

Included Activities

El Calafate to El Chaltén

El Chaltén

Included Activities

El Chaltén to El Calafate Airport

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