Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
10 DAYS from US$4,690 per personExperience an in-depth exploration of the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park on this new trekking adventure. Ascend through the Ascencio Valley along the renowned ‘W’ trail to the base of the dramatic ‘Towers of Paine’ for a view you won’t forget in a hurry! We spend time discovering the spectacular trails along the French Valley and Villa Serrano, as well as keeping eyes peeled for ostrich-like rheas, condors, flamingos and guanacos. Join us to discover some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet in Patagonia.
LEVEL 2 - Moderate Hiking Style
Some difficult terrain. Multiple consecutive +5 hour hiking days. May be impacted by high altitude. Good fitness, health and hiking experience necessary.
Expedition Highlights
- Experience the exquisite Ascencio Valley on the ‘W’ trail to the soaring granite “Towers of Paine”
- Enjoy fresh king crab in Puerto Natales, gateway to Torres del Paine National Park
- Trek along breathtaking trails in the French Valley and Villa Serrano
- Enjoy close encounters with friendly guanacos
- Sit mesmerized by Nordenskjöld Lake, just one of the many azure lakes and milky tarns visited
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Map & Itinerary
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Day 1 – Punta Arenas, Chile
On arrival into Punta Arenas, make your own way to the group hotel (details will be provided in your final documents). This township, founded in the 1849, is the gateway to the Straits of Magellan and is the southernmost large city in the world. The day is at your leisure to explore the town before an afternoon briefing to meet your guide and learn more about your upcoming adventure. Dinner tonight is included.
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Day 2 – Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
This morning after breakfast, we drive across the pampas to Puerto Natales. Set on the shores of Seno Última Esperanza Sound, this city is the gateway to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. The afternoon is at your leisure and this evening you may like to sample king crab in one of the local seafood restaurants.
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Day 3 – Balmaceda Glacier & Serrano River
We leave Puerto Natales in the morning and journey towards Torres Del Paine National Park and its fabulous scenery. We board a boat and travel down the Last Hope fjord, stopping at the Balmaceda Glacier en route. We then change onto Zodiacs and continue along the Serrano River before reaching the southern part of Torres del Paine National Park.
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Days 4 - 5 – Villa Serrano & South of Torres del Paine National Park
Over the next two days we plan to enjoy daily treks and experience the best of the southern part of the park. We spend time exploring the spectacular French Valley, Villa Serrano, and trek along the Weber – Lazo trail. We’ll enjoy private bus transfer and a boat cruise at the start and end of our treks and spend the nights unwinding in our comfortable lodges.
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Days 6 - 8 – North of Torres del Paine National Park
Over the next few days we plan to take on some of the highlights of the national park’s northern parts, including treks along the ‘W’ trail to base of the impressive Torres del Paine. We’ll also enjoy spectacular walks to Mirador Cuernos, Paine River, Lago Nordenskjöld, Sarmiento Lake and more.
There will also be plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching, with Cerro Benitez offering a good opportunity for close encounters with condors, as well as keeping our eyes peeled for guanacos, rheas, flamingos and perhaps even the elusive Patagonian puma! -
Day 9 – Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas
Today we drive along the Patagonian steppes, with spectacular views of the Andes, to arrive in Punta Arenas. Tonight we share a final group dinner together.
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Day 10 – Punta Arenas
Our trek finishes after breakfast in Punta Arenas, where you will either connect with your Antarctica voyage (insert url back to Antarctic page?) or continue on with your own travel arrangements.
Inclusions
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Standard to Superior hotel and lodge accommodation throughout
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English-speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions naturalist
- Complimentary Aurora Expeditions stainless steel water bottle (received at the start of the trek)
Exclusions
- International or domestic flights to or within South America, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity fees and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges
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1 Mar '19 10 Mar '19 10 DAYS
- Trip code: TOR02
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR02
1 Mar '19 10 Mar '19 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation, ranging from boutique hotels to trekking lodges
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions' naturalist
Voyage Exclusions
- All international and domestic flights
- Airport arrival and departure taxes
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Visa, passport and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation charges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverage, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges

01 March 2019 - 10 March 2019
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR02)
Dates: 01 March to 10 March 2019
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: Punta Arenas, Chile
Group Size: 4-14 people
Price: US$4,690
16 Jan '20 25 Jan '20 10 DAYS
- Trip code: TOR03
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR03
16 Jan '20 25 Jan '20 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation, ranging from boutique hotels to trekking lodges
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions' naturalist
Voyage Exclusions
- All international and domestic flights
- Airport arrival and departure taxes
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Visa, passport and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation charges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverage, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges

16 January - 25 January 2020
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR03)
Dates: 16 January - 25 January 2020
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: Punta Arenas, Chile
Group Size: 4-14 people
Price: US$4,690pp
27 Jan '20 5 Feb '20 10 DAYS
- Trip code: TOR04
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR04
27 Jan '20 5 Feb '20 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation, ranging from boutique hotels to trekking lodges
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions' naturalist
Voyage Exclusions
- All international and domestic flights
- Airport arrival and departure taxes
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Visa, passport and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation charges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverage, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges

27 January to 05 February 2020
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR04)
Dates: 27 January to 05 February 2020
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: Punta Arenas, Chile
Group Size: 4-14 people
Price: US$4,690pp
15 Feb '20 24 Feb '20 10 DAYS
- Trip code: TOR05
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR05
15 Feb '20 24 Feb '20 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation, ranging from boutique hotels to trekking lodges
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions' naturalist
Voyage Exclusions
- All international and domestic flights
- Airport arrival and departure taxes
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Visa, passport and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation charges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverage, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges

15 February to 24 February 2020
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR05)
Dates: 15 February to 24 February 2020
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: Punta Arenas, Chile
Group Size: 4-14 people
Price: US$4,690pp
26 Feb '20 6 Mar '20 10 DAYS
- Trip code: TOR06
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR06
26 Feb '20 6 Mar '20 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation, ranging from boutique hotels to trekking lodges
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions' naturalist
Voyage Exclusions
- All international and domestic flights
- Airport arrival and departure taxes
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Visa, passport and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation charges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverage, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges

26 February to 06 March 2020
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR06)
Dates: 26 February to 06 March 2020
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: El Calafate, Argentina
Group Size: 4-14 people
Price: US$4,690pp
3 Jan '21 12 Jan '21 10 Days
- Trip code: TOR07
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR07
3 Jan '21 12 Jan '21 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Standard to Superior hotel and lodge accommodation throughout
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English-speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions naturalist
- Complimentary Aurora Expeditions stainless steel water bottle (received at the start of the trek)
Voyage Exclusions
- International or domestic flights to or within South America, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity fees and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges

03 January to 12 January 2021
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR07)
Dates: 03 January to 12 January 2021
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: Punta Arenas, Chile
Group Size: 4-20 people
Price: US$4,980pp
17 Jan '21 26 Jan '21 10 Days
- Trip code: TOR08
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR08
17 Jan '21 26 Jan '21 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Standard to Superior hotel and lodge accommodation throughout
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English-speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions naturalist
- Complimentary Aurora Expeditions stainless steel water bottle (received at the start of the trek)
Voyage Exclusions
- International or domestic flights to or within South America, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity fees and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges

17 January to 26 January 2021
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR08)
Dates: 17 January to 26 January 2021
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: Punta Arenas, Chile
Group Size: 4-20 people
Price: US$4,980
19 Feb '21 28 Feb '21 10 Days
- Trip code: TOR09
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR09
19 Feb '21 28 Feb '21 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Standard to Superior hotel and lodge accommodation throughout
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English-speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions naturalist
- Complimentary Aurora Expeditions stainless steel water bottle (received at the start of the trek)
Voyage Exclusions
- International or domestic flights to or within South America, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity fees and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges

19 February to 28 February 2021
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR09)
Dates: 19 February to 28 February 2021
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: Punta Arenas, Chile
Group Size: 4-20 people
Price: US$4,980pp
5 Mar '21 14 Mar '21 10 Days
- Trip code: TOR10
- Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
- Inclusions: View inclusions for this trip
Torres del Paine Explorer Trek
Trip code: TOR10
5 Mar '21 14 Mar '21 - 10 DAYS
Voyage Inclusions
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners
- Standard to Superior hotel and lodge accommodation throughout
- Private transport
- All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
- English-speaking local guides
- Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions naturalist
- Complimentary Aurora Expeditions stainless steel water bottle (received at the start of the trek)
Voyage Exclusions
- International or domestic flights to or within South America, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity fees and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges

05 March to 14 March 2021
Torres del Paine Explorer (TOR10)
Dates: 05 March to 14 March 2021
From: Punta Arenas, Chile
To: Punta Arenas, Chile
Group Size: 4-20 people
Price: US$4,980pp
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