Begin your Patagonian adventure as you arrive at Puerto Natales Airport, where our team will greet you and transfer you to the charming Ovejero Patagonico boutique hotel. After settling into your comfortable double room, join us for a welcome dinner where you’ll meet your fellow travelers and guides. We’ll provide a brief orientation about the exciting days ahead, focusing on our conservation mission and adventure plans. The evening is yours to rest and prepare for tomorrow’s wildlife tracking expedition.

Overnight: Ovejero Patagonico
Meals Included: Dinner

Today marks an extraordinary opportunity as we spend a full day in the field with expert local trackers searching for the elusive puma. Our experienced guides will share their extensive knowledge of these magnificent big cats, teaching tracking techniques and explaining the fragile ecosystem they inhabit.

We’ll venture into prime puma territory at dawn and dusk—the optimal times for potential sightings—though we emphasize that wildlife encounters are never guaranteed. Throughout the day, our guides will interpret signs of puma presence, from tracks and scat to territorial markings.

In the evening, we’ll enjoy a special dinner with renowned puma expert Nicolás Lagos from Panthera’s Puma Coexistence Program (featured in Where the Wild Calls podcast series). Nicolás will share insights from his groundbreaking work with these apex predators and discuss the critical conservation efforts being implemented to protect them while promoting coexistence with local communities.

Overnight: Ovejero Patagonico
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we’ll journey to Sarmiento Lake for a 3-hour hike connecting to Laguna Amarga. This wildlife-rich trail offers excellent opportunities to spot guanacos and endemic waterbirds, plus a remarkable cultural highlight—6,000-year-old cave paintings that provide insight into Patagonia’s first inhabitants. Throughout our trek, we’ll enjoy spectacular frontal views of the Paine Massif while walking through territory known for its resident puma population.

A scenic transfer will then take us past Estancia Laguna Amarga, where we’ll make stops to photograph grazing guanacos, ñandús on the pampas, and the beautiful Cascada Paine waterfall. At Laguna Azul, we’ll enjoy a gentle 1-hour walk along the striking blue lagoon, with exceptional views of the iconic towers framed by the ever-changing Patagonian sky—perfect for photography enthusiasts. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive at Riverside Camp for a presentation on their innovative sustainability initiatives before dinner.

Overnight: Riverside Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Today we embark on one of Torres del Paine’s classic hikes into the magnificent French Valley. After breakfast, we’ll take a 35-minute catamaran ride across the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé, offering stunning views of the Cuernos (Horns) of Paine.

From Paine Grande, we’ll begin our challenging 17 km (10.5 mi) round-trip hike into the heart of the French Valley. This 7-8 hour journey takes us through lenga forests, across mountain streams, and up to a spectacular viewpoint where we’re surrounded by a natural amphitheater of granite spires and hanging glaciers. With luck, we’ll hear and see avalanches cascading down distant slopes—a reminder of nature’s raw power in this dynamic landscape.

After taking in the valley’s grandeur, we’ll descend and catch the afternoon catamaran back across Lake Pehoé, returning to Riverside Camp for a well-deserved dinner and rest.

Overnight: Riverside Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Change pace today as we trade hiking boots for paddles on an unforgettable kayaking expedition on Grey Lake and down Grey River. After proper safety instruction and equipment fitting, we’ll paddle for 4-5 hours amid one of Patagonia’s most incredible landscapes.

Navigate among floating icebergs that have calved from the massive Grey Glacier, part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. The brilliant blue ice formations create a surreal environment as we paddle with views of the glacier and surrounding peaks. This unique perspective of Torres del Paine offers photographic opportunities and a profound connection to the ancient ice that has shaped this landscape.

Our experienced kayak guides ensure safety while sharing insights about the glacier’s retreat and the impact of climate change on this fragile ecosystem. Return to Riverside Camp for your final night in this sustainable wilderness retreat.

Overnight: Riverside Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Today we tackle the park’s most iconic and challenging trail—the hike to the Base of the Towers lookout. This demanding 22 km (13.6 mi) round-trip journey will take 8-10 hours, requiring an early start and good physical conditioning.

The trail begins with a steady climb through the Ascencio Valley before traversing forests, streams, and eventually a steep moraine of loose rock. Your persistence will be rewarded at the top, where the three granite towers that give the park its name rise dramatically above a glacial lake of intense turquoise. This breathtaking viewpoint ranks among South America’s most spectacular natural settings and provides a fitting climax to our Patagonian adventure.

After descending, we’ll transfer to Puerto Natales and check into the comfortable El Establo hotel. This evening is free for you to explore the town and enjoy dinner at one of the excellent local restaurants (not included) while reflecting on the week’s extraordinary experiences.

Overnight: El Establo Puerto Natales
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch (Dinner on own)

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a leisurely morning in Puerto Natales. Depending on your flight time, you might visit local shops for artisanal souvenirs or simply relax before your departure. At the appropriate time, we’ll transfer you to Puerto Natales Airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories of Patagonia’s wild landscapes and the conservation efforts that protect them.

Meals Included: Breakfast