Torres del Paine National Park is undoubtedly one of the must-see destinations in Chile, not only for the innate scenic beauty of the place, but also for the emotions and sensations that we can feel in an untamed place like this: a place where the 4 seasons can be felt in the same day, where you can drink the purest water in the world, feel small, vulnerable but at the same time alive with emotions to the surface.
The Torres del Paine O circuit invites us to get away from the noise, from the great masses of people. We will travel 130 km of natural beauty, totally disconnected but connected with the real and the simple. The “La O” circuit, also known as the Paine Massif Circuit, will give you a total perspective of the Park. It will not be a visit, it will be an unforgettable experience and you will be able to do it safely.
If you don’t have the equipment or a partner to accompany you, don’t worry! That’s why we have created this wonderful adventure option, based on the experience of our guides, who have visited this park countless times, in order to create the best itinerary for you: one that provides an unforgettable experience and gives you a real and unique perspective of the park, without haste, with safety and companionship.
During 11 days we will travel through the Torres del Paine National Park. The circuit we will do is known as Macizo Paine or the O, an incredible experience for both experienced mountaineers and for those who are new to this wonderful sport and lifestyle. Each day will be a new challenge and an adventure, discovering different landscapes, crossing all types of trails, rivers, forests, plains, etc. We will go deep into the heart of the Park to be enchanted by the scenery that each camp we will visit offers us. We will be moved by the privileged views that exist in the Dickson Refuge, we will enter a millenary, humid and intimidating forest on the way to the Valle los Perros camp. We will cross the mythical John Gardner Pass, at 1200 meters of altitude, to marvel at the best view of the Grey Glacier and the Southern Ice Field, which will make us vibrate with its magnitude and beauty.
Initial destination: Puerto Natales, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region.
Destination: Paine Massif Circuit (La O Circuit).
Region: Magallanes and the Chilean Antartic Region.
Initial Altitude: 3 masl, Puerto Natales, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region.
Maximum altitude: 1.200 masl, John Gardner Pass.
Altitude at the end of the trip: 3 masl, Puerto Natales, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region.
Total distance to be covered in km: 130 km.
Physical difficulty: Medium/High.
You will travel more than 130 km, among forests, lagoons, waterfalls and mountains.
You will visit one of the most beautiful National Parks in the world and in Chile.
You will enjoy the gastronomy of the area.
You will test your limits by trekking through the 4 seasons of the year in a single day.
You will be able to travel through unique landscapes of Patagonia.
You will see and learn about the endemic flora and fauna of the Magallanes Region and Chilean Antarctica.
You will learn about the history and culture of this area.
You will visit the beautiful cities of Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales.
You can ideally do this Traverse and Adventure between the months of October to March. In any case, you should consider that the weather in this area is very variable so you can have all weather conditions in the same day.
Attention! In summer, weather conditions such as precipitation, winds and snowfall should be taken into account.
Previous experience in activities of more than 1 day of trekking is required.
The physical capacity to carry a backpack of 65 to 85 liters is required (only in basic itineraries) in the full programs, only a backpack of 35 to 60 liters should be considered, unless the client requests porter service in advance.
You must be healthy and physically fit for the activity.
To have the appropriate personal technical clothing for the activity.
If you are a minor, you must have written authorization from your parents or guardians (unless you are accompanied by your parents, guardians or responsible adult in charge).
You must complete and sign a medical form, which is sent before each activity.
Flight tickets from Santiago – Punta Arenas (round trip). Transfers by bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales (round trip). Hostel in Puerto Natales (breakfast included). All meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner in typical restaurants of the area). Camping and/or Refugios reservations. Payment of entrance fees to Torres del Paine National Park. Payment of daily stays in each campsite and/or refuge within the Torres del Paine National Park. All meals inside Torres del Paine National Park in restaurant mode (breakfast, lunch, dinner or box lunch) are included. Visit to the historical center of Punta Arenas.
Same itinerary option 1 Refugios + Full Meal O Circuit. Same itinerary option 2 only Camping (Tents + Mattress) + Full Meal Service O Circuit.
Porters service.
Guided ice walking activity.
Lago grey navigation.
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Santiago – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales.
Meeting Point: Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (Santiago de Chile). The flight time from Santiago to Punta Arenas will be defined once the reservation is confirmed, the flight may last between 4 to 5 hours.
We include:
Section 1:
Puerto Natales – Laguna Amarga Lodge and Guarderia – Beginning of circuit “O” from Hotel Las Torres to Serón camping area.
Total hours of trekking: 4 to 5 hours aprox. Distance kilometers: 8.9 kilometers.
We include:
Section 2:
Seron Camping Area to Refuge and Dickson Camping Area.
Total hours of trekking: 5 to 6 hours aprox. Distance kilometers: 18.5 kilometers.
We include:
Important information: This is a long day, so good physical condition is required for long stretches of hiking.
Section 3:
Dickson Refuge and Camping Area to Los Perros Camping Area.
Total hours of trekking: 4 to 6 hours aprox.
Distance kilometers: 8.7 kilometers.
We include:
Section 4:
Los Perros Campground – Refuge Campground and Grey Campground.
Total hours of trekking: 8 to 10 hours aprox.
Distance kilometers: 22 kilometers.
We include:
Important information: This is a long day, so good physical condition is required for long stretches of hiking.
Section 5:
Grey Refuge and camping area and activities.
We include:
Section 6:
Grey Shelter and Camping Area to Paine Grande Shelter and Camping Area.
Total hours of trekking: 4 to 5 hours aprox.
Distance kilometers: 11 kilometers.
We include:
Section 7:
Paine Grande Shelter and Camping Area – Visit to Italian Camp and Climb to the British Lookout – Camping in El Francés Shelter and Camping Area.
Duration of trekking from Paine Grande Camping Area to Italian Camp: 2 to 3 hours approx.
Distance kilometers from Paine Grande Camping Area to Italian Camp : 7.6 kilometers.
Duration of trek from Italian Camp and ascent to British Lookout: 2 to 3 hours approx.
Distance kilometers from Italian Camp and British Lookout Climb: 5.5 kilometers.
Duration of trek from Campamento Italiano to Campamento el Frances: 1 to 2 hours approx.
Distance kilometers from Campamento Italiano to Campamento el Frances: 2 kilometers approx.
We include:
Section 8:
Camp at Refuge and camping area El Francés – Refuge Central Las Torres.
Total trekking time: 7 to 9 hours approx.
Distance kilometers: 18 kilometers.
We include:
Important information: This is a long day, so good physical condition is required for long stretches of hiking.
Section 9:
Refuge Central Las Torres – Campsite El Chileno – Base Torres – Portería y Guardería Laguna Amarga – Puerto Natales (Hotel).
Total trekking time: 5 to 7 hours approx.
Distance kilometers: 22 kilometers.
We include:
Important information: This is a long day, so good physical condition is required for long stretches of hiking.
Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas – Santiago.
We include:
Services included:
Equipment provided by Allmountain:
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Group technical equipment provided by Allmountain Chile:
Specification of transportation, meals and hotel, guides and others:
Air transportation included (Hold luggage included):
First transfer: Santiago to Punta Arenas – Latam Airlines.
Second Transfer: Punta Arenas to Santiago – Latam Airlines.
Transfer included
Transfer from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campos Airport to Punta Arenas Downtown – Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Airport – Arturo Merino Benítez Airport.
Food provided by Allmountain:
Daily food provided during the days within the Circuit:
Includes:
Typical restaurants in each area:
Important information: If you require a special diet or you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in Medical Form.
Hostal:
Available room options:
Single room with private bathroom.
Double room with private bathroom.
Matrimonial room with private bathroom.
The hostel includes Wifi and maid service.
The rooms have central heating and towels.
Guide and assistant guide and assistant mountain cook:
Photo service:
Satellite telephone:
This itinerary does not include:
If you have the necessary equipment, we can discount the price of the technical equipment from the total price of the expedition. In this case, it is the exclusive responsibility of the client. Notwithstanding this, we are always ready to advise our customers for greater security.
To make your reservation valid you must deposit 30% of the total amount of the expedition. To do so, please write to our email info@allmountain.cl and we will tell you the form and details of payment.
**The payment of the reservation made from abroad is made through Paypal: When using this form of payment, the corresponding amount will be added according to the amount of the reservation, which is the Paypal charge when payments are made from abroad.
We work only with 4×4 cars equipped for the mountain (comfortable and with great capacity to travel on mountain roads).
We work with groups that, in general, do not exceed six people per outing (which helps us to provide a more personalized service, in which a more familiar and concentrated atmosphere is generated).
Allmountain is certified by Sernatur (Certification of Tourist Guides; Certification in Adventure Tourism, sub-areas of: High Mountain, hiking, trekking, climbing) and is currently registered in the Registry of Tourism Service Providers of the same institution.
Our guides are people with experience in the field and have the required certifications to work in these activities (certifications that are also being updated), such as: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification.
In each activity, we privilege the provision of a sustainable service:we use recyclable and organic products, we promote the principles of NDR (Leave No Trace), we promote local tourism, etc.
If you want to participate in a trekking or expedition and you do not have the technical equipment to do so, Allmountain includes them in each activity (if required). Example: tent, crampons, ice axe, helmet, etc.
In every trekking, expedition, mountain tour or climbing trip, we bet on one:
Cultural Sustainability:
Souvenirs from local artisans: We visit cultural centers, museums, craft fairs in order to promote the consumption of products from local communities and for our customers to interact with them to get a complete experience of the local community and their customs, food and so on.
Ecological Sustainability:
We use soaps and natural cleaning products that do not pollute the soil and water of the places we visit.
We use glass containers and after each activity we separate and recycle the garbage produced during our outings.
We try to clean the places we visit or bring the garbage we find.
Energy Sustainability:
Solar battery chargers: We use solar battery chargers to charge our cell phones, cameras and other electronic items.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the high demand to visit Torres del Paine National Park and in order to conserve and care for its natural environment, CONAF (National Forestry Corporation) has enabled a reservation system for the different campsites in the park. This is why it is suggested to make the reservation of this adventure in advance, which will allow Allmountain to make:
– Adequate management and payment of airline tickets from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas.
– A proper management and payment of the hostels for days 1 and 10 of our itinerary.
– An adequate management for the reservation and payment of quotas for the campsites during the days of trekking in the Park (which is MANDATORY).
SEASONS:
HIGH SEASON: From October 01 to April 30.
LOW SEASON: From May 1st to September 30th.
As you are aware, prices vary from one season to another in items such as: National Park entrance fee, Campgrounds, etc.
MAP
*Mapa referencial Circuito O: Fuente parquetorresdelpaine.cl
To validate your reservation you must deposit 50% of the total amount of the expedition. To do so, please write to our email info@allmountain.cl and we will tell you the form and details of payment.
**The payment of the reservation made from abroad is made through Paypal: When using this form of payment, the corresponding amount will be added according to the amount of the reservation, which is the Paypal charge when payments are made from abroad.
We work only with 4×4 cars equipped for the mountain (comfortable and with great capacity to travel mountain roads).
We work with groups that, in general, do not exceed six people per outing (which helps us to provide a more personalized service, in which a more familiar and concentrated atmosphere is generated).
Allmountain is certified by Sernatur (Certification of Tourist Guides; Certification in Adventure Tourism, sub-areas of: High Mountain, hiking, trekking, climbing) and is currently registered in the Registry of Tourism Service Providers of the same institution.
Our guides are people with experience in the field and have the required certifications to work in these activities (certifications that are also being updated), such as: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification.
In each activity, we privilege the provision of a sustainable service: we use recyclable and organic products, we promote the principles of NDR (Leave No Trace), we promote local tourism, etc.
If you want to participate in a trekking or expedition and you do not have the technical equipment to do so, Allmountain includes them within each activity (if required). Example: tent, crampons, ice axe, helmet, etc.
In every trekking, Expedition, Mountain Tour or climbing outing, we bet on a:
Cultural Sustainability:
Souvenirs from local artisans: we visit cultural centers, museums, craft fairs in order to promote the consumption of products from local communities and that our customers interact with them to take a complete experience of the local community and their customs, food and others.
Ecological Sustainability:
We use soaps and natural cleaning products that do not contaminate the land, water of the places we visit.
We use glass containers and after each activity we separate and recycle the garbage produced during our outings.
We try to clean the places we visit or bring the garbage we find.
Energy Sustainability:
Solar battery chargers: we use solar battery chargers to charge our cell phones, cameras and other electronic items.
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