Patagonia Hiking Expedition
Trek through the dramatic landscapes of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, camping and staying in mountain refugios.
Itinerary
Sunday, May 17, 2026
06:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Bus to Torres del Paine
Long bus ride
12:00 - 14:00
Transportation
Airport to City
Shuttle bus
15:00 - 17:00
Accommodation
Hostel Punta Arenas
Budget hostel
18:00 - 20:00
Activity
City Exploration
Waterfront walk
Monday, May 18, 2026
06:00 - 15:00
Transportation
Torres to El Chalten
Cross border to Argentina
07:00 - 13:00
Activity
Base Torres Hike
Trek to towers viewpoint
08:00 - 13:00
Activity
Valle Frances Hike
French Valley trek
08:00 - 12:00
Activity
Glacier Grey Hike
Trek to glacier
12:00 - 14:00
Activity
Park Entry & Prep
Gear check and permits
13:00 - 16:00
Activity
Viewpoint Time
Glacier observation
14:00 - 18:00
Activity
Return Hike
Back to base
14:00 - 18:00
Activity
Continue Trek
Mirador lookout
15:00 - 18:00
Activity
Short Hike
Acclimatization walk
17:00 - 19:00
Transportation
Boat to Pudeto
Lake crossing
19:00 - 21:00
Accommodation
Refugio Paine Grande
Lake-side refuge
19:00 - 21:00
Accommodation
Camping Torres
Campground
19:00 - 21:00
Accommodation
Refugio Central
Mountain refuge
20:00 - 22:00
Accommodation
Camping Pudeto
End of W Trek camp
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
06:00 - 10:00
Activity
Fitz Roy Trailhead
Start early for views
07:00 - 10:00
Activity
Cerro Torre Trail
Morning hike
08:00 - 11:00
Transportation
El Chalten to El Calafate
Bus transfer
10:00 - 12:00
Activity
Easy Trail Walk
Recovery hike
10:30 - 12:30
Activity
Laguna Torre
Glacier lake view
10:30 - 12:30
Activity
Laguna de los Tres
Summit viewpoint
13:00 - 16:00
Activity
Return
Back to El Chalten
13:00 - 17:00
Activity
Return Hike
Trek back to town
13:00 - 15:00
Dining
Local Restaurant
Argentine BBQ
16:00 - 18:00
Activity
Gear Maintenance
Rest and recover
16:00 - 18:00
Accommodation
El Chalten Hostel
Hiker's hostel
18:30 - 20:00
Activity
Town Exploration
Gear resupply
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
08:00 - 10:00
Transportation
Bus to Glacier
National park entrance
09:00 - 11:00
Activity
Final Town Walk
Souvenir shopping
10:30 - 13:00
Activity
Glacier Walkways
Observation platforms
12:00 - 14:00
Accommodation
Calafate Inn
Town hotel
13:00 - 15:00
Transportation
Airport Transfer
Fly out
14:00 - 16:00
Activity
Ice Trekking Tour
Walk on the glacier
15:00 - 17:00
Visit
Town Center
Shops and cafes
17:00 - 19:00
Transportation
Return to El Calafate
Bus back