Patagonia Hiking and Kayaking Multisport

Accommodation: Hotel, Puerto Natales
Meals: D

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: 2 hours
Hiking Distance: 8 miles
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Elevation Gain: 970’ gain

Accommodation: Hotel on the Serrano River
Meals: B-L-D

It’s legs day, Explorer Chick! After breakfast, we’ll board our loyal SHE-nanigan Shuttle for a transfer to Pudeto Pier on the shores of Lake Pehoé, where we’ll hop aboard a catamaran and cruise across some of the most unreal turquoise water Patagonia has to offer.

Today’s adventure takes us onto the Skottsberg Loop, a lesser-traveled trail winding along the eastern shoreline of Lake Skottsberg beneath the towering granite peaks of the Paine Massif. This route serves up nonstop panoramic views of the Cuernos del Paine and Paine Grande from angles that honestly feel a little rude. Between the glowing blue water, jagged mountain peaks, rolling grasslands, and constantly shifting Patagonian skies, the scenery just keeps showing off all day long.

The trail itself feels wild and wonderfully remote, with fewer crowds and endless opportunities for landscape photos, snack breaks with absurd views, and moments where the whole group just collectively stops and stares in silence for a second.

We’ll stop along the route to enjoy our chef-prepared box lunches surrounded by massive peaks and glacial scenery before making our way back toward Paine Grande for our catamaran ride across Lake Pehoé. By the end of the day, expect tired legs, approximately 700 photos, and a deep personal attachment to Patagonia.

Transfer Time to Pudeto Pier: 45 minutes
Catamaran to Paine Grande: 35 minutes
Hiking Distance: 7.5 miles
Hiking Time: 5 hours
Elevation Gain: 950’ gain

Accommodation: Hotel on the Serrano River
Meals: B-L-D

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: 10-15 miles.
Kayaking Time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel on the Serrano River
Meals: B-L-D

*To kayak, you must be under 250 pounds

Today is all about exploring some of the most jaw-dropping viewpoints in Torres del Paine National Park. After a short transfer to Pudeto, we’ll head out on a scenic round-trip hike to Salto Grande and Mirador Cuernos, where crashing turquoise water, dramatic granite peaks, and glacial lakes somehow all exist in the same view like Patagonia is showing off.

Later, we’ll transfer to Lago Sarmiento for a softer wildlife-focused hike toward Laguna Amarga. Keep your eyes peeled for guanacos, condors, flamingos, lesser rheas (basically Patagonia’s version of an ostrich), and maybe even a glimpse of the elusive puma if luck is on our side. Between the landscapes, wildlife, and nonstop views, today is pure Patagonia magic.

Hiking Distance: 3.7 / 4 mi
Hiking Time: 6.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 636’ / 600’

Accommodation: Hotel on the Serrano River
Meals: B-L-D

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 Cerro Guido: 2 hours
Estancia Tour: 4-5 hours
Horseback Riding: 2-3 hours

Accommodation: Hotel, Cerro Castillo
Meals: B-L-D

*To ride horseback, you must be under 200 pounds

Patagonia doesn’t exactly believe in easing into big days, and honestly… neither do we. Grab your coffee, layer up, and get ready for one of the most legendary hikes in Torres del Paine. We’ll transfer early to the Las Torres sector of the park, where we’ll lace up our boots and begin the unforgettable trek to 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 breathtaking lookout point 2950’ above sea level, have a rest, take photos and snack like we’ve never snacked before. After taking in the views, we’ll descend along the same trail back to our shuttle and head toward one final cozy evening in the Cerro Castillo region.

Transfer Time to Las Torres: 40 mins
Hiking Distance: 13.6 miles. Challenging.
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Elevation Gain: 3,330’ gain.

Accommodation: Hotel, Cerro Castillo
Meals: B-L-D

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: 1 hour
E-biking: 10-15 miles on gravel and paved surfaces. Minimal gains.
E-biking Time: 4-5 hours
Hiking: 2-5 miles. 400’ elevation gain.

Accommodation: Hotel, Puerto Natales
Meals: B-L-D

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.