All Trips > Chile > Patagonia Hiking, Kayaking, and Glamping Multisport Patagonia Hiking, Kayaking, and Glamping Multisport Book Your Patagonia Trip AT A GLANCE Chile 12 Explorer Chicks Hotel, Locally Unique, Glamping Bucket List, Glamping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, International, Multisport, New, Paddling, Wildlife 9 Days 3 - Active Physical demand level for this trip The Ends of the Earth Photos Itinerary Logistics Activity Level What's Included Book Your Patagonia Trip Share The Ends of the Earth What could be better than eating your crumbly Nature’s Valley bar in THE ACTUAL ENDS OF THE EARTH?! This 9-day Women’s Patagonia hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding adventure will wake up every cell in your body and uncage the part of your soul that’s been quietly screaming in Zoom meetings. Torres del Paine National Park spreads across nearly 500,000 acres and is a hiker’s paradise. You will hike 40 miles of trails surrounded by soaring granite peaks, glacial lakes, and pristine rivers over the course of your adventure, including two sections of the famed W Trek: The Towers Base and French Valley along with hikes not often frequented by tourists. You will kayak amongst bergy bits in Grey Lake and paddle your way down the Grey River to the confluence of the Serrano, surrounded by epic views of Cuernos del Paine along the way. And Glaciers! TNP has loads of them – from the magical hanging glaciers of French Valley, to the face of the Grey Glacier, the largest glacier in the Southern Patagonia Ice Field. Estancias (ranches) are an integral part of Patagonian Gaucho culture. You’ll ride on a Criollo horse, a Patagonian breed adapted to the terrain across wide-open pampas, sleep for 2 nights in a cozy traditional Estancia, enjoy a traditional Patagonian BBQ (asado), and hike along beautiful trails to overlooks and vistas not seen from the National Park. Patagonia is home to the largest puma population in the Americas. We’ll carefully and respectfully drive to these cats’ favorite hot spots and pause for all the photo ops. Other animal encounters on this adventure: the Colocolo cat, Geoffroy’s cat, condors, grey foxes, kestrel, tucúquere, flamingos, wetland fowl, wild horses, grazing cattle and even a sheep shearing demonstration with a working dog! Throughout our Patagonia adventure, we’ll rest our weary, adventure-filled bones in a mix of lodgings that truly showcase the region’s magic. Think tranquil riverside retreats with jaw-dropping views of the Serrano River and Paine Massif, rustic estancias where gaucho vibes meet cozy charm, and boutique hideaways in Puerto Natales with light-filled rooms and glacier views that’ll make your heart skip a beat. Each stop is as unique as Patagonia itself, blending comfort, local flair, and a touch of “pinch-me-is-this-real” magic. Sleep in a living postcard. Our spectacular Riverside Glampsite is deliciously removed from crowded tourist spots with unspoiled views of the Serrano River and iconic Paine Massif. Each Lotus Belle deluxe tent makes you feel like nomadic royalty – complete with an elevated wood platform, comfy bed with down covers, and a mountain-facing dining lodge. Enjoy buffet breakfasts, crazy-tasty packed lunches and nourishing dinners made by private chefs who know their way around a Pisco sour. This is a challenging, rigorous adventure that your heart is clambering to experience, but your brain might be a little “WTF.” Remember that easy doesn’t change you. Your body can do incredible things. With your supportive group of Explorer Chicks and our professional guides, we’ll do all the hard things together. It won’t be effortless. There may be some tears. But our Patagonia experience will be with you for the rest of your life. Photos Itinerary Expand All Days Day 1 - Welcome to Patagonia Welcome to Patagonia, where the air feels fresher, the mountains look bigger, and your only job is to show up and soak it all in. Today, you will meet your fellow Explorer Chicks in the charming fjord-side town of Puerto Natales, settle into adventure mode, and kick things off with a Welcome Dinner that’s part feast, part icebreaker, and all fun! Accommodation: Hotel, Puerto Natales Meals: D Day 2 - Hiking in Torres Del Paine National Park After a delicious breakfast, we’ll board the trusty SHE-nanigan Shuttle through Chilean Pampas grasslands to our rugged home for the next five days. Torres del Paine National Park is a crown jewel of public land – bursting with mountains, glaciers, pristine lakes and winding rivers. Paine (pronounced “PIE-neh”) is the native Tehuelche word for blue and Torres is the Spanish word for towers. So yeah, you aren’t going to need your fancy Insta filters. We’ll hike through wildflowers and peer up at soaring condors as we take in panoramic views of Torres del Paine. The highest point of the trail connects to a rarely-trekked path to Weber Bridge in the heart of the park. Afterwards, we’ll march our buzzing bodies to our home for the next four nights, complete with a feastly meal full of local flare. Transfer Time from Puerto Natales to Estancia: 2 hours Transfer Time from Trail to Camp: 30 mins Hiking: 8.8 miles, 970’ gain, 5 hours Accommodation: Hotel Meals: B-L-D Day 3 - Grey Lake and River Kayaking After a plentiful breakfast, we’ll board our Shuttle for a quick 30 minute transfer to meet our professional kayaking guides on the shores of Grey Lake. We’ll get the low-down on paddling 101 before slipping into the lake and two rivers. Our views of the magnificent Paine Massif will be so pristine, you’ll wonder if they’re Photoshopped. Speak the names of some of the most glorious peaks –Paine Grande, the Cordillera Olguin, and Los Cuernos. Awaken new strength in your arms and core as you paddle through floes of ice that have descended from Glacier Grey, the namesake of these waters. These icebergs are scattered throughout the lake and have been sculpted into incredible shapes by the wind and sun, before being pushed to the shores of the lake. After, we’ll descend into Grey River, which snakes through deep canyons with steep rock faces and rapids. Fear not, this is still a beginner-friendly paddle! We will continue on past the Paine Massif along the Grey River until it joins with the turquoise water of the Serrano. After a day of paddling, we’ll arrive back at our hotel ready to rest our muscles, gorge our bellies and laugh like hyenas. Transfer Time: 30 Minutes Kayaking: 8-10 miles. 6 hours Accommodation: Hotel Meals: B-L-D *To kayak, you must be under 250 pounds Day 4 - Hiking in the French Valley It’s legs day, Explorer Chick! We’ll depart our camp at 9AM for a round-trip hike in the French Valley. Our loyal SHE-nanigan Shuttle will be waiting to escort us on a 45 minute transfer over a gravel road all the way to Pudeto Pier at Lake Pehoé. Here we’ll take a 35 minute catamaran to the Paine Grande area. Our spectacular destination, the French Valley, is a natural basin surrounded by peaks and hanging glaciers. We’ll be greeted by a glacial moraine at the entrance and scramble over huge boulders to catch the first sight of the hanging glacier atop the valley. NBD, just being awesome over here. We’ll ascend for an hour through a dreamlike Japanese garden landscape before arriving at the French Valley viewpoint aka the “Plateau”. Our reward is a heart-stirring condor’s view of MORE granite peaks and hanging glaciers. To one side, the French Glacier and Paine Grande (10,056′). To the other, La Espada, La Hoja, La Máscara and the main and north “horns” of Los Cuernos arching into the sky. There are so many summits to spy here, it feels like attendance day in homeroom. Cerro Catedral? Here! Cerro Fortaleza? Here! These peaks loom like turrets above the landscape, and you’ll start to wonder if all the GOOD tectonic plates decided to migrate here. We’ll scarf our chef-prepared organic box lunches at the viewpoint, surrounded by imposing peaks and open sky. Depending on the weather conditions and group vibe, we can continue to the Britanico Lookout which offers impressive 360 degree views. We return the same way we came to enjoy a well-deserved dinner. Transfer Time to Pudeto Pier: 45 minutes Catamaran to Paine Grande: 35 minutes Hiking: 10 miles. 1,900’ gain. 8-9 hours Accommodation: Hotel Meals: B-L-D Day 5 - Condors and Guanacos and Pumas Where are our Planet Earth nerds at?! Early in the morning after a hearty breakfast, we’ll hop on our Shuttle for an hour’s drive to meet with a local puma tracking guide. (It’s impossible to say that casually.) Our destination will depend on where the pumas were last spotted, but generally they are found near a nature trail along the border of Lago Sarmiento and Juncos Lagoon. Board the van and get your cameras ready! We’ll alternate between driving and hiking on an easy/moderate trail where guanacos (cute puma food) are found. If we spot a puma (or a family!) we will spend just enough time to take photos without disrupting their routine. We’ll continue to track these spectacular felines while hiking sectors of the park, making our way to Laguna Azul to creep on waterfowl preening and fishing in the wetlands. We will be treated by exceptional views of Torres del Paine in the distance and the ever-changing Patagonia sky. After a dishy picnic lunch, we’ll make our way back to the Serrano sector for our last night’s dinner and rest at the this hotel. Guided Puma Tracking By Van: 4-5 Hours Hiking Distance: 4-5 miles. 300’ gain. 3 hours Accommodation: Hotel Meals: B-L-D Day 6 - Hike to the Base of Las Torres Wave goodbye to our incredible views along the Serrano River! An early morning transfer to the Las Torres sector of the park is where we’ll begin our trek to the iconic Base of Las Torres. Our initial climb follows the Ascencio River into the Ascencio Valley. After about an hour, we’ll stop to observe how the valley’s beauty unfolds with rich beech forests, glaciers and waterfalls. Past this lookout point, we continue uphill and through lush beech forests before ascending a gigantic terminal moraine, which is the ridge formed at a glacier’s end point. Here is where we witness the money shot of the three Towers themselves. We’ll pause at this lookout point 2950’ above sea level, have a rest, take photos and snack like we’ve never snacked before. Our descent is along the same path, taking us back to our Shuttle which will take us onto our next two overnights to a cozy traditional hotel in the Cerro Castillo region. Transfer Time to Las Torres: 2 hrs Transfer Time to Cerro Castillo: 45 mins Hiking: 13 miles. 3,330’ gain. 8-9 hours Accommodation: Estancia Lodging in Cerro Castillo Meals: B-L-D Day 7 - Horseback Riding and Gaucho Culture Today, we will visit a gorgeous Estancia that is actively protecting one of the most biodiverse regions in Patagonia. It is home to puma, the Colocolo cat, Geoffroy’s cat, birds of prey, and a host of other creatures, including armadillos, guanacos, caiquenes, skunks and woodpeckers. We’ll learn more about the Estancia culture through a guided tour as well as the work of the Gauchos as we saddle up for our day’s adventure. We will ride on Criollo horses, a Patagonian breed that is highly adapted to the terrain – AND HIGHLY CUTE. These Criollo are lucky enough to roam wide-open pampas, green southern beech forests and the rugged coastline with a gaucho and our guide. No previous horseback riding experience is needed, but this won’t be a slow pony ride! We will be riding guacha-style past native flora, fauna and an archaeological site. After we give our Criollo a loving snout rub goodbye, we’ll settle in for a sheep shearing demonstration (compete with working dogs!) and enjoy a delicious traditional Patagonian barbeque aka asado at the Estancia. Life is good, mi Amiga. Transfer to Estancia: 45 mins Estancia Tour: 4-5 hours Horseback Riding: 2-3 hours Accommodation: Estancia Lodging in Cerro Castillo Meals: B-L-D *To ride horseback, you must be under 200 pounds Day 8 - Walk the Baguales River Our last day is all about soaking in Patagonia’s magic, one scenic view at a time. After breakfast, we’ll jump aboard the trusty SHE-nanigan Shuttle and cruise past the coastline of Puerto Natales, spotting charming ranches and wildlife along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for ñandus (Darwin’s Rhea), flamingos, skunks, foxes, and grazing sheep dotting the endless landscapes. Then, it’s time to saddle up – on e-bikes! We’ll pedal through Puerto Natales, past Puerto Pratt and Puerto Consuelo, with the sparkling Ultima Esperanza Sound as our sidekick. As we ride along gravel and paved roads, you’ll take in views that will make your heart soar and your legs forget they’re working. Our grand finale? A hike through the prehistoric Milodón Caves, marveling at their rugged beauty and ancient secrets – a perfect way to end an unforgettable adventure! We’ll return to Puerto Natales for the evening. Prepare for an epic, boisterous, super emo farewell dinner. Transfer Time to Baguales: 1.5 hours Transfer Time from Baguales to Puerto Natales: 1.5 hours E-biking: 15 miles on gravel and paved surfaces. Minimal gains. 4-5 hours Hiking: 2-5 miles. 400’ elevation gain. Moderate Accommodation: Hotel, Puerto Natales Meals: B-L-D Day 9 - Goodbyes and Ugly Cries Enjoy one last breakfast together before parting ways. We’ll share heartfelt goodbyes, squeeze in a few extra hugs, and maybe linger a little longer than planned. For anyone leaving today, we’ll provide a final chauffeur in the SHE-nanigan Shuttle to the Puerto Natales airport. You can schedule your departure anytime today. Transfer Time: 10 mins Meals: B Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour manager as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, safety, or other unforeseen incidents. Logistics What to Pack Check out our recommended hiking gear for all trips. You’ll receive a complete packing list in your Travel Guide upon booking; note that trips may require additional specialized items. Arrival Airport City: Puerto Natales, Chile (PNT) Pick Up Location: Airport with transfer to Hotel for those arriving on Day 1. Arrive before 4pm. Meeting Time: 6pm at the Rendezvous Hotel on Day 1. Departure Airport City: Puerto Natales, Chile (PNT) Drop Off Location: Day 8 Rendezvous Hotel Departure Time: Fly out any time on Day 9. A group transfer to the Airport provided for anyone leaving Day 9. Optional Add-ons: Pre and Post tour rooms at our Rendezvous Hotel in Puerto Natales are available at booking You will receive a Travel Guide with all the rendezvous hotel, packing, and additional information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip. We require a minimum of 6 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking airfare. Activity Level Rated 3 – ACTIVE This trip is rate as Active because of the rugged nature of Patagonia and the length of the hikes. Hiking in Patagonia can be very rugged, and the windy weather and variable weather conditions (4 seasons in a Day!) add to the challenge. We will be starting most of our hikes around sea level, so although the hiking is rugged, we won’t have to contend with acclimatization. Daily Activities: Day 2: Hike. 8 miles. 900′ elevation gain. 5-6 hours. Moderate. Day 3: Kayaking Day. 8-12 miles kayaking on flat water and then on a river. 6-7 Hours. Moderate. Day 4: French Valley Hike. 10 miles. 1,950′ elevation gain. Moderate-Challenging Day 5: Puma Tracking. 4-5 miles. 300′ elevation gain. Easy-Moderate Day 6: Base of Towers Hike. 13 miles. 3,330′ elevation gain. 8-9 hours. Challenging. Day 7: Estancia Tour and Horseback Ride. 2-3 hour horseback ride. Easy-Moderate. Day 8: E-bike ride. 12.5 miles gravel, 2.5 miles paved. 4-5 hours. Moderate. | Cave Hike. 2-5 miles. 400’ elevation gain. Moderate Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking. Read more about our Activity Levels. What's Included Lodging 4 nights in a hotel nestled by the Serrano River. Shared 2 Explorer Chicks per room. Each room offers central heating and a private bathroom. Laundry services and Wi-Fi are available in common areas. 2 nights in an Estancia with Old World charm. Shared, 2 per room. Each cozy room offers central heating, a private bathroom, and Wi-Fi. 2 Nights in a boutique Puerto Natales Hotel. Shared 2 Explorer Chicks per room. Newly remodeled hotel with on-site restaurant. Rooms equipped with private bathrooms, hair dryers, and Wi-Fi. Activities All activities and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary Gratuities for all excursions Meals All meals as indicated in itinerary: B-8, L-7, D-8 Gratuities for included meals Practical Professional leadership team with a local guide and Explorer Chick Guide Gratuities for local guides Airport transfers A detailed Travel Guide with everything you need to know for your trip The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander! Not Included Airfare Airport transfers before Day 1 Airport transfers after Day 9 Alcoholic beverages Travel Insurance Meals exclusive of itineraries Costs for additional activities Gratuity for your Explorer Chick Guide (read our tipping guidelines here) Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents. 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