Base Torres Trek

Difficulty: Very challenging
Distance: 18 km / 11 mi
Initial Altitude: 120 m / 394 ft
Maximum Altitude: 870 m / 2,855 ft
Duration: 8 hours

This demanding hike is worthy of its famous reputation. After crossing the Ascencio river, you will hike approximately 2.5km in a continuous ascent with winds reaching 480 msnm, where you will have a panoramic view of the pampa, the lakes to the south and the valley itself.

From there the trail will descend to the El Chileno camp. The vegetation here corresponds from the Pre-Andean Matorral and will then change quickly to an old-growth forest of Lenga trees where it will ascend again to the Torres Glacier. You will then leave the forest with one final ascent of approximately 45 minutes. The trail will take you to the base of Las Torres and the 3 granite giants will be standing right in front of you.

Along the way you may encounter some of the local wildlife like condors, black eagles and the Carancho.

Valle del Francés Trek

Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 20 km / 12.5 mi
Initial Altitude: 60 m / 197 ft
Maximum Altitude: 420 m / 1,378 ft
Duration: 7-8 hours

This section of the W Circuit is without a doubt one of the park’s most iconic routes. Please keep in mind that this a physically demanding hike, that will cover approximately 20kms in 8 hours.

We will begin in a catamaran that will cross Lake Pehoe, at the foothills of the Paine Grande. From here, a 7.5km hike up to the Italian campsite, and from their another 230 meters ascending through the valley between forests and the glacier. The views of the valley, the glacier and the pampas behind you will leave you speechless.

Los Cuernos Trek

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 22 km / 13.5 mi
Initial Altitude: 120 m / 394 ft
Maximum Altitude: 330 m / 1,083 ft
Duration: 6 hours

This is another great hike along the famouns W Circuit in the park. The hike begins in Las Torres section of the park and follows the trail around the Mount Almirante Nieto and through the banks of the Nordenskjold lakes, through pasture and deciduous forests and as you approach the amazing Cuernos del Paine, you’ll see the picture-perfect differentiation of the colors of the massif.

Once you arrive to this lookout point, along the edges of the East Horn, you’ll have amazing views of the East Horn, the lake and its surroundings. You will the return back along the same trail arriving back to Patagonia Camp around 20h approximately.

Glacier Grey Lookout Trek

Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 22 km / 13.5 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 450 m / 1,476 ft
Duration: 8 hours

This is another physically demanding hike for those sport-loving guests as it will cover a lot of ground in the time allocated for the hike.

Another section of the famous W circuit, which begins by crossing lake Pehoe by catamaran to the foothills of the Paine Grande where you’ll begin your hike towards the Gray Gazebo, crossing the mountain with an incredible view of the hanging glaciers in the distance, Gray Lake and crossing incredible Coigue, Nirre, and Notro forests and ending with a breathtaking view of the Glacier Gray blue ice walls in the distance.

Cerro Castillo Trek

Difficulty: Very challenging
Distance: 18 km / 11 mi
Initial Altitude: 62 m / 203 ft
Maximum Altitude: 1,070 m / 3,510 ft
Duration: 8 hours

Located 40 minutes from Patagonia Camp, Cerro Castillo is one of the more iconic and recognizable mountains that you’ll find within Torres del Paine National Park.

We’ll begin this fun and challenging hike by ascending continuously through Nires forests and up to the peak of the central mountain where you’ll have views of Lago Perteno and Lago Toro, the entire range of Torres del Paine, along with Sierra Baguales, the Chinas river, Cerro Tenerife and Glacier Gray off in the distance.

Lazo-Weber Trek

Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 13 km / 8 mi
Initial Altitude: 290 m / 951 ft
Maximum Altitude: 559 m / 1,834 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Playa Grey & Toro Lake Viewpoint Hike

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 8.5 km / 5 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 80 m / 262 ft
Duration: 4 hours

With this walk you will discover three totally different environments; It begins in the Gray Nursery crossing a old growth Lenga forest, throughout this section it will be possible to observe forest birds such as the Magellanic woodpecker and the cachaña.

Then you will continue along the beach of Lake Gray, where you can admire the beauty of the ice floes that come off the glacier, with intense blue tones and dazzling shapes. And finally, when you arrive at the peninsula you will have a spectacular view of the Gray Glacier and its surroundings, certainly a festival of colors that will awaken your senses!

Then we continue an amusing walk along an outcropping between the sector of the La Administracion and the Weber Bridge, where we will enjoy panoramic views of the Paine massif and Lake Toro, as well as being an excellent place to talk about the Pioneering life in this area and the native flora, since our walk takes place between bushes and low trees surrounded by seasonal flowers like orchids.

Playa Grey & Ferrier Viewpoint Trek

Difficulty: Very Challenging
Distance: 8 km / 5 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 700 m / 2,297 ft
Duration: 6.5 hours

Playa Gray and Mirador Toro: With this walk you will discover three totally different environments; It begins in the Gray Nursery crossing a old growth Lenga forest, throughout this section it will be possible to observe forest birds such as the Magellanic woodpecker and the cachaña.

Then you will continue along the beach of Lake Gray, where you can admire the beauty of the ice floes that come off the glacier, with intense blue tones and dazzling shapes. And finally, when you arrive at the peninsula you will have a spectacular view of the Gray Glacier and its surroundings, certainly a festival of colors that will awaken your senses!

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Park, where you can enjoy a panoramic view that includes the Pingo Glacier and Lake Pingo, Gray Glacier and Gray Lake, Paine Massif, all the lakes within the Park, the Sierra Baguales and even Argentina.

Our adventure begins in the sector of Gray and after walking 800 meters begins our constant ascent from 100 meters to 700 meters in only 2.2 km. It is a demanding path but, without a doubt, it fills the spirit and expands both our horizon and our point of view.

Los Cuernos Viewpoint & Condor Viewpoint Hike

Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 10 km / 6 mi
Initial Altitude: 70 m / 230 ft
Maximum Altitude: 350 m / 1,148 ft
Duration: 4.5 hours

Starting from the well-known and famous Salto Grande, an impressive waterfall that connects two lakes, we walk along a path of panoramic sight as we approach the mythical Cuernos del Paine to finish enjoying them from so close, that you can feel that you are inside the mountain, And without having to walk long distances for difficult trails, a spectacular alternative since we will walk through a sector of unforgettable panoramas.

With a unique panoramic view and with the possibility of experiencing the wind tunnel, the condor gazebo is a must. Starting the trek from camping Pehoé we climb steadily to the outcrop of the viewpoint. In the ascent, little by little we will be able to enjoy the panoramas that the altitude offers us. During the trip there’s a high probability of seeing condors and eagles in the sector.

Scenic Full Day Paine & Fauna Trail

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 7 km / 4.5 mi
Initial Altitude: 100 m / 328 ft
Maximum Altitude: 250 m / 820 ft
Duration: 3 hours

Leaving the Camp we will travel inside the park enjoying and stopping in several viewpoints that are in the way of our beginning to the walk.

This excursion is carried out by the East side of the Park in the most populated sector by one of the South American camelids: the guanaco, and by the greater number of mammals within the province. We will also visit a conglomerate eaves where there are some 6,000-year-old cave paintings made by Paleo-Tehuelches, an interesting place that where we will converse about human history and pioneers of the region.

An educational and entertaining walk, full of sightings and wildlife. After our walk, we will go to the Paine waterfall and to the Azul lagoon, where we will have a unique view and from a different perspective of the Torres del Paine.

Condores Cliff & Trombolitos

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5.5 km / 3.5 mi
Initial Altitude: 100 m / 328 ft
Maximum Altitude: 370 m / 1,214 ft
Duration: 3 hours

We will start off by traveling 2 hours to the Estancia Cerro Guido, with over 100,00 hectares where you can experience the incredible Patagonian winds that even the very first pioneers felt as they arrived in a then-unhospitable place.

The panoramic views of the cliff is an incredible sight and hopefully you’ll be able to spot a few native Condors flying overhead. The descent of the cliff will be the most demanding part of the day but it is only 20 minutes. We will then have our lunch somewhere in the vast pampas section and finally end the day on the shores of Lake Sarmiento to enjoy a geological conversation about the areas Trombolitos.

Full Day Photo Safari

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6 km / 4 mi
Initial Altitude: 100 m / 328 ft
Maximum Altitude: 200 m / 656 ft
Duration: 8 hours

This excursion is aimed at adults or young people who do not want to walk long distances in the national park but if they want to travel to find the best postcards of this incredible park.

In this excursion, we will walk the paths of the national park in search of the local fauna and the most iconic landscapes, in a low difficulty excursion where the walks will be very short to approach the most photogenic vantage points.

Laguna Bonita Hike

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3 km / 2 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 200 m / 656 ft
Duration: 2 hours

There are many special places to discover around our preserve. Laguna Bonita is ideal to admire and excellent for contemplation and relaxation.

You will have the possibility of walking along a gentle path with little unevenness, the whole path will be accompanied by Coigue forests and birds of the region, as well as views of the Paine massif, Tenerife hill and the varied blue colors of Lake Porteño, the lake Toro and the Bonita and Maravilla lagoons. This tour is self guided.

Toro Waterfall Hike

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2 km / 1.25 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Duration: 1.5 hours

A few meters from the Camp and inside our facilities, you can enjoy a beautiful and solitary place. The trail starts at only 500 meters from the access, bordering the immense Lake Toro, which in all its splendor will show blue and turquoise reflections and shines that change every minute according to the light.

After walking for approximately 40 minutes, you reach the Toro waterfall, surrounded by native forest where a variety of birds perched to observe the passing hikers, an ideal place for birdwatchers! When visiting this secret place, you can take beautiful photographs from another perspective of the Paine massif, Los Cuernos, the mountain range and the Lake of the Toro.

In short, this walk gives you the opportunity to visit an intimate place and share one of our romantic landscapes, which only Patagonia Camp can offer you. This tour is self guided.

Kayak in Toro Lake or in Bonita Lagoon

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 2 km / 1.25 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Duration: 3 hours

This experience is another treasure that Patagonia Camp has for you! Our team of guides will give you an introductory course with basic rowing techniques and safety instructions.

After being prepared with all necessary equipment, we will go to the shores of Lake Toro, the largest of the region with its pure waters and tonalities that vary between deep blue and intense turquoise. We will paddle along the bays and around islets accompanied by the extraordinary view of the Patagonian landscape, not to be missed!

Note: this excursion is subject to weather conditions and could be affected if the conditions are not optimal, follow the instructions of our guide team, thank you!

Fishing Catch & Release on the Shore of Lake Toro

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1 km / 0.6 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Duration: As long as you want!

Patagonia Camp is located on the shores of Lake Toro, one of the most extensive in the Region of Magallanes with around 202 km2. Thanks to its irregular geography it has numerous islands, bays and river mouths, making it a must-see destination for fishing lovers!

In this area, it is possible to find brown and rainbow trout and the fish can weigh between 1 and 8 kilos. The fishing that is done is off-shore and in “eco-friendly” manner of catch and release as to not to interrupt the natural cycle of the trout as they swim up the Serrano river. You will enjoy this relaxing sport in the vicinity and comfort of your Yurt. This tour is self-guided.

The fishing license can be obtained online and it is the fisher’s responsibility to obtain it. Consult for support to obtain a license to the reception staff.

Stand Up Paddle in Bonita Lagoon or Toro Lake

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2 km / 1.25 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Duration: 2 hours

Get up stand up! We are the first hotel in Torres del Paine that offers this entertaining activity. Stand Up Paddle or SUP has its origins in ancestral cultures from Africa to South America, where Aborigines used boards and canoes, using long sticks to fish and transport. The modern SUP combines movement and surfing balance with paddling techniques in a unique blend of fun and sport.

If you have no experience, you will receive instructions from our team of guides in the calm waters of the lagoon Bonita; Prepare to have an entertaining and unforgettable experience, take the challenge!

Peninsula del Toro Trek

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13 km / 8 mi
Initial Altitude: 50 m / 164 ft
Maximum Altitude: 242 m / 794 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Leaving Patagonia Camp, we will travel to El Bote bay which is approximately 40 minutes by car. The peninsula is another of our private walks.

The trail runs between lakes and lagoons, between areas of cattle grazing and deciduous forest, with sudden views of Paine massif and full of pioneering history. An incredible place for bird watching and a place to truly connect with nature. After 5 hrs of walking we will arrive back to the Camp without transfer of vehicle.

Fly Fishing in Lake Toro

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 7 km / 4.5 mi
Initial Altitude: 65 m / 213 ft
Maximum Altitude: 300 m / 984 ft
Duration: 4 or 8 hours

On shores of Lake Toro and some nearby rivers, you will have the opportunity to fish in these bodies of water that thanks to its irregular geography, the province of Ultima Esperanza offers us a great variety of places for fly fishing as the bays and mouths of these rivers, making it a must-see destination for fishing enthusiasts.

In this area, you can find beautiful species of rainbow and brown trout and fish can weigh between 1 and 5 kilos. The activity is developed respecting the norms established by SERNAPESCA not to interrupt the natural cycle of the trout in its journey up stream in the Serrano river and thus, to protect the those waters from any pathogens that can damage the environment and the ecosystem of the fish.

Grey Lake Navigation

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 24 km / 15 mi
Initial Altitude: 45 m / 148 ft
Maximum Altitude: 52 m / 172 ft
Duration: 3 hours

After a 20-minute walk a path through Lenga forests you’ll arrive at the local dock. The Lake Gray boat excursion is undoubtedly one of the most captivating experiences in Torres del Paine.

The boat tour will allow you to appreciate the combination of a unique landscape among vegetation, mountains and icebergs. You will see from close up the gigantic centuries-old glacier walls with a range of blue tones that you can’t help but admire!

Kayak Grey Glacier

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4-6 km / 2.5-4 mi
Initial Altitude: 60 m / 197 ft
Maximum Altitude: 90 m / 295 ft
Duration: 2.5 hours

This exciting experience starts from the Gray sector, where after crossing the lake for 1 hr approx via the Gray III boat, you will arrive at the refuge area, where a specialized guide will give you your technical equipment and give you a safety talk and paddling instructions.

You can row between floes that are floating and you will be able to marvel at its intense blue color from very close, a truly unique adventure! All this with the majestic view of the wall of the centenary glacier! After 2.5 hours of paddling, we return to the refuge to wait for the boat that will take them back and where our driver will be waiting to take them to the Camp.

Kayak Grey Icebergs & River

Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 28 km / 17 mi
Initial Altitude: 60 m / 197 ft
Maximum Altitude: 90 m / 295 ft
Duration: 4-5 hours of paddling

This adventure begins in the waters of Lake Gray where our guide will perform a safety talk, introduction to kayak handling and details of the route and weather.

The trip across the Lake will last 1.5 hrs and will be realized in the southern area of the lake, where they will have the opportunity to row next to these floating icebergs that have been sculpted by the wind and sun, taking incredible shapes and colors.

During the trip, we will have a privileged view of the majesty of the Paine Massif. After paddling at Lake Gray, we will begin the descent of the Gray River, which has very entertaining sections of rapids that are created due to their capricious rock formations of a very particular beauty. We will stop in a privileged place on the banks of the River with an incredible view of the Massif to enjoy a rich lunch.

We will paddle alongside the Paine Massif during the 25 km long that has the river until joining with the waters of the Serrano River. The trip ends in Pueblito Serrano after 3 – 4 hours of paddling.

Horseback Riding through the Pampa

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5.5 km / 3.5 mi
Initial Altitude: 100 m / 328 ft
Maximum Altitude: 370 m / 1,214 ft
Duration: 2 hours

Leaving the Serrano River area from the stables of the Rogel family, we will ride along the course of the river Serrano, natural drainage of the waters of Torres del Paine National Park, then follow the riverbed Otters, a tributary of the Serrano River.

After 45 minutes of horseback riding, we enter a forest of Ñirres and Calafates, cross marshy areas and finally ascend a few meters to a viewpoint of the Paine Massif to finish our cavalcade in the stables of the Rogel family where a driver of the Camp awaits to bring them back to the hotel.

Zodiac Round Trip in Serrano River

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5.5 km / 3.5 mi
Initial Altitude: 45 m / 148 ft
Maximum Altitude: 60 m / 197 ft
Duration: 5 hours

This adventure begins with a 20-minute journey by car from the Camp to Puerto Chaitén. There, you will be equipped with a special suit for the trip and we will start out journey up the Serrano River to Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. Along the way you will enjoy magnificent views of the mountain.

In Puerto Toro, they disembark from the zodiac to make a short walk to the viewpoint of the Serrano glacier, next to the glacier is the lagoon full of floating ice floes, a postcard not to be missed! Then they embark again on the zodiac back to Puerto Chaitén. There is the option of having a typical barbecue in a quincho of the area.