TORRES DEL PAINE ADVENTURER - Leisure trip in Grand Patagonia

Available year-round, daily from Punta Arenas, Chile

From US$ 1,524 p.p. 4 days | 3 nights

All-inclusive, guided trip based at Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine.

Discover the Grand Patagonia with this all-inclusive program based at Hotel Las Torres Patagonia, one of the finest hotels in the park. This package operates throughout the year, starting in Punta Arenas (Chile), with daily departures and no minimum of participants. The program includes all transfers, entry fees, accommodations and meals, open bar and all spa services at the hotel and more importantly, a great selection of excursions varying from horse riding to trekking, from which you can choose every day. The excursions have a local guide and are limited to a small group of up to 8 people.

Introduction

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Check out our set of images from recent trips to Torres del Paine.

Dramatic sunrise at the Paine Horns, Chile Dramatic sunrise at the Paine Horns, Chile

Watching wildlife at Torres del Paine Watching wildlife at Torres del Paine

Guanaco against the dramatic mountain backdrop Guanaco against the dramatic mountain backdrop

The rare and local Huemul or Andean Deer The rare and local Huemul or Andean Deer

Myriads of flowers bloom during the southern spring Myriads of flowers bloom during the southern spring

Patagonian Scarlet Gorse add color to the hillsides Patagonian Scarlet Gorse add color to the hillsides

The impressive Magellanic Woodpecker The impressive Magellanic Woodpecker

Inquisitive and tame guanacos, Torres del Paine Inquisitive and tame guanacos, Torres del Paine

One of the waterfalls of Paine river One of the waterfalls of Paine river

The Paine Horns, most dramatic mountains of Patagonia The Paine Horns, most dramatic mountains of Patagonia

Sunrise at the Paine Towers Sunrise at the Paine Towers

The Paine Towers seen from Laguna Azul The Paine Towers seen from Laguna Azul

Hotel Las Torres and is gorgeous setting Hotel Las Torres and is gorgeous setting

Horse-riding excursions around the hotel Horse-riding excursions around the hotel

The Paine Massif was formed some 12 million years ago The Paine Massif was formed some 12 million years ago

The front of Grey Glacier is full of crevasses The front of Grey Glacier is full of crevasses

A lonely guanaco against the snow-capped southern AndesA lonely guanaco against the snow-capped southern Andes

Trip Highlights

• A comprehensive visit to the Torres del Paine National Park.

• Superb accommodation in one of the great lodges in the park, Hotel Las Torres.

• Fascinating wildlife including Andean condors and guanacos, Chilean flamingoes, foxes and rheas.

• Discover and photograph the delightful array of native woodland and mountain flora.

• Optional boat trip to Grey Glacier, one of the most outstanding ice formations in the Patagonian Andes.

This program is operated as a custom trip (flexible option which runs on a date you choose giving you more privacy). This is available upon request for individuals or small private groups.

Torres del Paine Adventurer can be combined with one of the following optional extensions:

• Tierra del Fuego & Cape Horn Expedition Cruise (4 days | 3 nights ; 5 days | 4 nights);

• The Falkland Islands (8 days | 7 nights), penguin encounters in the South Atlantic.

The Difference of Traveling with Fantástico Sur Expeditions:

• Great accommodation, superb dinning cuisine and memorable picnic lunches.

• Spacious vehicles that ensure a window seat to each trip participant.

• Each of our trips have a maximum of 8 participants.

• Each vehicle and driver we use has been authorized by the Chilean Transportation Authority.

• The service and expertise of a professional local naturalist leader, who will look after every logistical aspect of “your” holiday.

• You will receive a free, signed copy of one of our great natural history books for Patagonia.

• …plus an useful pre-departure information package.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 • Arrival to Punta Arenas | Transfer to Torres del Paine National Park

This is only a suggested itinerary. While in the park, you will have a large variety of excursions, with over 25 alternatives to choose from every day; participants will have the opportunity to decide the next day's trip with the advice of your guide. Many of the outings are very different to what is ordinarily offered in the park by other tour operators. Interesting archaeological areas visited on 4x4 vehicles, private trails that climb to the base of mountain glaciers and the more subtle yet profound walks in the southern beech Nothofagus forests, will provide an in-depth view of the impressive Patagonia's wilderness. Exceptional nature photography, fascinating walks varying from very easy to strenuous (according to your own pace), excursions in private vehicle, boat trip (optional), great naturalist guides plus superb accommodation and food...what could be better?.

Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (4*). (L,D)(G).

Day 2 • Exploring Torres del Paine | Visit to Grey Lake (with optional boat trip to the glacier)

Today we will visit Lake Grey to enjoy the dramatic sight of its southern shore dominated by stunning icebergs. We will navigate the icy waters of the lake to eventually reach the glacier front (optional boat trip). This is certainly one of the highlights of the day; we will be marveled by seen the contrasting mosaic of towering mountains, glaciers, wetlands, steppes and forests.

Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (4*). (B,L,D)(G).

Day 3 • Exploring Torres del Paine | Walk to tower's Base or to Nordenskjöld Lake

Today we will walk from our hotel to the base of the Torres del Paine mountains. As we follow the trail we will pass through the most stunning scenery imaginable. After crossing a glacial moraine we will arrive at a location that affords incredible views of the towering pinnacles of Las Torres del Paine. While visiting the valleys we will be given a geological interpretation of the origins of the dramatic backdrop of Torres del Paine, one of the finest natural spectacles in Patagonia.

Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Paine (4*). (B,L,D)(G).

Day 4 • Laguna Azul | Transfer to Punta Arenas

During the morning we will continue our exploration in different areas of the park. A sensational vista from Laguna Azul on the eastern side of the park will be a superb grande finale to this exciting journey of discovery among the natural wonders of the "end of the world". Later, we will be transferred to Punta Arenas where our trip ends. (B)(G).

Codes: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch/Box-lunch; D=Dinner; G=Guide; *=Hotel Category

Departures, Rates & Conditions

2009 Dates:

Available year-round, daily departures; 4, 5 and 7-day programs. Meet|Depart: Punta Arenas, Chile.

Rates for custom departures (you choose the date!):

Trips are guaranteed to depart with no minimum of participants. Excursions in the park has a maximum of 8 participants.

4-day all-inclusive program rates

Twin Room with a view of Sierra Contreras @ US$ 1,524 per person.

Twin Room with a view of Mt. Almirante Nieto @ US$ 1,674 per person.

Triple Room with a view of Sierra Contreras @ US$ 1,415 per person.

Triple Room with a view of Mt. Almirante Nieto @ US$ 1,475 per person.

Single Room with a view of Sierra Contreras @ US$ 2,134

Single Room with a view of Mt. Almirante Nieto @ US$ 2,284

5-day all-inclusive program rates

Twin Room with a view of Sierra Contreras @ US$ 1,843 per person.

Twin Room with a view of Mt. Almirante Nieto @ US$ 2,043 per person.

Triple Room with a view of Sierra Contreras @ US$ 1,574 per person.

Triple Room with a view of Mt. Almirante Nieto @ US$ 1,694 per person.

Single Room with a view of Sierra Contreras @ US$ 2,580

Single Room with a view of Mt. Almirante Nieto @ US$ 2,780

Do you want us to arrange your flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas?

Domestic flights Santiago – Punta Arenas – Santiago (approximately US$ 300-350 per person).

Duration of the flight: 3 hours (direct) / 4 hours (with a stop-over in Puerto Montt).

What the trip includes/excludes

The above price is per person in US$, based on double occupancy.

Single supplement will be added if single accommodations are requested.

The trip price includes: Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine - Punta Arenas transfer, entry fees to Torres del Paine National Park, all meals, open bar, accommodation in superior rooms, all Spa services, laundry service, limited Internet, rock climbing (optional), guide, vehicle transfers within the park and room service.

The trip price excludes: Tipping, travel insurance, premium wines and licors, à la carte dishes, lodging and meals in Punta Arenas, telephone calls and anything else of a purely personal nature.

Tour Registration: To register for this tour, complete the Fantástico Sur Expeditions registration form and return it (by fax or email) with a deposit of US$ 350 per person. Full payment of the tour fee is due 90 days prior to tour departure.

Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation can only be accepted IN WRITING from the person who signed the booking form and takes effect on the day such noticed is received by us.

Refunds are made according to the following schedule:

If cancellation is made 120 days or more before departure date, the deposit less US$ 250 is refundable.

If cancellation is made between 120 and 60 days before departure, the deposit is not refundable, but any payments covering the balance of the fee will be refunded.

If cancellation is made fewer than 60 days before departure date, no refund is available.

This policy and fee schedule also applies to pre-trip and post trip extensions, as well as any transfers from one tour to another. We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to protect yourself.