You arrive in Puerto Natales and have time to explore this charming town at your leisure. On a clear day, you'll already catch your first glimpse of the Paine massif. In the afternoon, you'll meet your trekking guide, who will discuss the next few days with you.

Early in the morning, you'll take a public bus to Torres del Paine National Park (approximately 2 hours). With a bit of luck, you might spot guanacos and rheas along the way. After checking in at Refugio Torre Central, you'll head straight out on the most famous hike: the ascent into the Ascencio Valley. After a break at Refugio Chileno, you'll continue to the viewpoint at Base Camp Las Torres – from there, you'll have an unforgettable view of the iconic granite towers.

Today you'll hike along the emerald-green Lago Nordenskjöld with views of Monte Almirante Nieto (2,640 m). Condors might soar overhead along the way – have your camera ready! Alternative route when huts are fully booked: Instead of the full stage, you'll do a half-day hike along Lago Nordenskjöld before continuing by bus to the Pudeto sector. Afterwards, you'll take a catamaran across Lake Pehoé to Lodge Paine Grande – your base camp for the next few days.

You hike into the beautiful Valle Francés (French Valley). From the viewpoint ("Mirador"), you have the best chance of hearing and seeing the thundering glacial calving from Paine Grande – a true natural spectacle. Afterwards, you descend again and follow Lake Skottsberg to Lake Pehoé.

Today you'll hike along the "Camino del Viento" – the "Path of the Winds" – with impressive views of the surrounding mountains and your first glimpse of the mighty Grey Glacier. Along the way, you'll often find flowering foxgloves and the delicate white blossoms of palomitas (a type of orchid) lining the path. After a short rest, you'll reach Camp Grey, your destination for the day. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure: You can take a leisurely stroll to the nearby bay of Grey Lake, where enormous blocks of ice often break off from the glacier and crash into the water – an impressive natural spectacle. Those who prefer a more active experience have the option of participating in a guided kayak tour along the drifting icebergs or an exciting glacier hike on the Grey Glacier (duration: approx. 3 or 4 hours, international groups, advance booking recommended).

In the morning, another highlight of the trip awaits you: a boat trip along the impressive ice front of the Grey Glacier – a fascinating natural spectacle of turquoise water and shimmering ice masses. After landing on the southern shore of the lake, a private transfer will take you back to Puerto Natales (travel time approx. 2 hours, approx. 100 km). There you will say goodbye to your local trekking guide.

After breakfast, your Patagonia adventure comes to an end. You begin your individual onward journey – with many unforgettable impressions in tow.