Peaks of Patagonia

Challenge level

• Expect up to 8 hours of trekking daily on steep, rocky, and occasionally exposed trails.
• Maximum ascent or descent is approximately 1100 m per day, with distances up to 25 km.
• Good fitness and recent trekking experience are essential.

Accommodation

• Experience a blend of comfortable 3-star hotels and well-equipped campsites, complete with tents, mattresses, and dining tents.
• Campsites have shared bathrooms, and hot water is available in mountain refuges.
• Sleeping bags can be hired locally.

Food & drink

• Enjoy fresh, locally sourced meals while camping, breakfast and dinner at mountain refuges, and picnic lunches while trekking.
• Vegetarian and gluten-free diets can be arranged with advance notice.
• Filtered drinking water is provided daily.

Visas & vaccinations

• No visa required for UK or US travellers (90-day stay).
• Recommended vaccinations include tetanus, hepatitis A & B, diphtheria, typhoid and yellow fever.

Best time to go

• Trips depart between November and April, Patagonia’s spring and summer seasons, when trails are open and daylight lasts long into the evening.

Season

• Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Jul
• Aug
• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec

15-Day Itinerary

• Days 1–5 | El Calafate

  Arrive in El Calafate, transfer to El Chaltén, and trek four days through forests and glacial valleys—camp below Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy, with summit hikes for panoramic views.

• Days 6–7 | Perito Moreno Glacier

  Return to El Calafate to visit the immense Perito Moreno Glacier, where the 240 ft ice wall cracks and groans as it calves into Lago Argentino. Take an optional boat tour for a closer view.

• Days 8–9 | Crossing into Chile

  Journey to Puerto Natales, cross into Chile, and camp near Torres del Paine after enjoying panoramic viewpoints.

• Days 10–13 | W Trek – Torres del Paine

  Hike the full W Trek in Torres del Paine, including Mirador Las Torres, French Valley, and Lake Grey. Camp or stay in refuges with glacial scenery.

• Days 14–15 | Return to El Calafate

  Return to El Calafate for a final evening before airport transfer and departure.

Included

• Local expert trekking guide
• Airport transfers
• All accommodation (hotels and camping)
• All internal transport
• Full board while camping
• Lago Grey boat tour
• Camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag)

Not Included

• International flights
• Visa (if applicable)
• Travel insurance
• Drinks, tips and personal expenses
• Personal trekking equipment

Costs

Meeting point

Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Argentina

Getting to El Calafate

• The adventure begins and ends in El Calafate, Argentina. You’ll need a flight arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE) before midday on Day 1. Most travellers connect through Buenos Aires, where a change of airport may be required. 
• Transfers between the airport, hotels, and trailheads are included.

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Very well organised trek thank you! Professional, experienced, and importantly fun guides! Jayden H

This was made extra special by all the staff ... each and everyone was so friendly, helpful and I would do this trip again in a heartbeat ... Thank you for best adventure! Nohlene F

The guides were fantastic and can’t fault anything. Thank you. We will book again on one of your other trips.

 Sangeeta

Just returned from the Peaks of Patagonia trip - truly amazing! This is my 3rd trip and all have been outstanding in service, support and itineraries - all you have to do is show up at the airport, they take care of everything else. Outstanding itinerary covering both the Fitz Roy area in Argentina and Torres del Paine area in Chile. Scenery was absolutely breathtaking! Hotels and camps were well organized, meals were more than sufficient, and meeting other hikers was an added bonus. Hikes were demanding, but doable if you are in good shape. Highly recommend this trip for a truly outstanding experience. Tom T

Aconcagua success: Because this trip was so remarkable, I thought it best to provide feedback directly ... At each stop, the staff and services, cooking, water, hygiene, etc., was a cut above the other companies. But well beyond that, and most importantly, our guide, Vicente 'Micki' Lopez, was absolutely spectacular in every fashion. Professional, experienced, thorough, friendly and even an EMT! ... Thank you again, and I hope to have occasion to use your services again. Bill P

This trip takes responsibility seriously and ‘goes the extra mile’ to ensure that your presence in this country is entirely positive.

Central to this

• Caring for the crew
• Caring for the local environment
• Caring for the local communities

All guides and partners are hand picked to ensure that every aspect of your trip operates to the highest standard and reflect the strong values, ethics and joy of travel.

This commitment to Responsible Travel is mutually beneficial without compromising the countries and communities touched or the depth and uniqueness of your adventure.

Key values of this trip

• Leave nothing behind
• We’re the visitors, let’s be respectful at all times
• Deliver a breathtaking experience
• Let’s benefit local communities and environments

Let’s help keep these wonderful places precious.

Porters and crew

All crew are paid proper wages and are treated with respect and dignity. This trip with IMEC, IPPG and KPAP, all not-for-profit organisations that focus on improving the working conditions of porters.

Friends of Conservation

Travellers are given the opportunity to mitigate some of the environmental impacts of flying by supporting community and conservation initiatives.

Travellers Against Plastic

This trip is a proud supporter of the Leave No Trace and Travellers Against Plastic campaigns, which help educate travellers on the impact of travel and provide practical guidance for enjoying the outdoors responsibly.