Torres del Paine EcoCamp Adventure

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Choose how you want to explore Torres del Paine each day with options for relaxing or challenging activities, in all areas of the National Park. Home base is the unique, award-winning EcoCamp nestled at the base of the mountain range.

Trip Length: 4, 5, 6 or 7 Days
Destination: Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Lodging: Luxury EcoCamp camping, standard to suite domes
Activities: Challenging day hikes, naturalist walks, and/or wildlife viewing

WHY THIS TRIP

The EcoCamp Patagonia Wildlife Safari is perfect for the person who wants to see the best scenery and wildlife in Torres del Paine National Park, but doesn’t want to commit to a challenging trek or to staying in remote refugios. Depart each morning from your room at the EcoCamp Patagonia  for your choice of daily excursions to visit different parts of the park, while returning again to the comfort of the EcoCamp each night. Each day you choose your own adventure, selecting between options for easy nature walks, demanding treks, or moderate bike rides, all designed to enjoy the scenic wonders of Torres del Paine.

TRIP DESCRIPTION

The EcoCamp Patagonia, the Patagonia region’s first fully sustainable accommodations option, is a series of comfortable hotel rooms in geodesic domes, and travelers have the option of staying in Standard Domes or Suite Domes (additional cost). The domes were designed to withstand the strong Patagonian winds while allowing guests to enjoy the Patagonian night sky through the windows in the ceiling.

Standard Domes are 108 square feet each and have two single beds (double beds are available on request) with fleece blankets and feather quilts. Standard Domes have shared bathrooms that are large, comfortable, and have hot water and composting toilets.

Suite Domes are 300 square feet and have either twin or double beds, a highly efficient wood burning stove, and a private bathroom with composting toilet.

On the Wildlife Safari different excursions are offered each day to allow flexibility for the guests, but there are always options for easy nature walks, challenging hikes, and several days a week there are easy to moderate bike rides. Create your own itinerary by choosing the daily options you prefer most.

Nature walks include visits to Lago Sarmiento, the Grey Glacier (including a boat ride to see the face of the glacier up close), Salto Grande and the Los Cuernos viewpoint, and into the Seron Woods on the eastern side of the Park.

Hiking options including the strenuous but highly scenic hike to the base of the Torres del Paine, a hike along Lago Pehoe and on the Pingo Trail, a trek up the Valle Frances, and another hike along the Los Cuernos Trail.

The biking option, offered two days a week, is to ride bikes on the road back to the EcoCamp from Lago Sarmiento after a barbecue on the shores of the lake.

Transportation for the trip begins and ends in Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, or El Calafate, Argentina.

LOCAL OPERATOR: CASCADA EXPEDICIONES

Since 1991 Cascada Expediciones has been offering eco-friendly opportunities for travelers to let go of normal life and refresh with energizing connections to nature. With a strong focus on providing innovative, high-quality experiences — trips in which each traveler enjoys every moment of a trip — Cascada has refreshed nearly 30,000 people. Headquartered in Santiago, a trip of a lifetime with Cascada can include activities ranging from trekking, mountaineering, horseback riding, biking, rafting, fly fishing, kayaking, skiing, wildlife safari and photography, multisport itineraries to winery tours. In engaging the outdoors Cascada-style, every traveler is made to feel relaxed and energized by each activity; nourished rather than weary.

More good feeling comes in knowing the money spent on a Cascada trip stays in the Chilean economy. Moreover, the money stays with a company and people who have a deep respect for the environment. The staff and guides live an eco-friendly life, sharing the environmentally sustainable philosophy put into practice over the life of the company. So firm in its understanding of nature’s importance, Cascada became a carbon neutral company in 2008 and, between June 2009 and 2010, offset more than 183 tons of CO2 emissions. With a goal of becoming entirely CO2-free, Cascada encourages its travelers, suppliers and shareholders to help by standing by its philosophy.

Itinerary

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Each day you have 2 or 3 different activities to choose from. The activities range from easy to challenging, and you have your choice of biking, nature walks, or hiking. The different options available depend on the days of the week that your trip dates fall on. The first and last days of your trip are the same, no matter what day of the week they fall on.


FIRST DAY: ARRIVAL

The trip begins with you being picked up from your hotel in Punta Arenas or Punta Arenas airport in the morning and driven to EcoCamp Patagonia, located in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. Alternatively you can start your trip in Calafate (see Prices and Facts section). En route you make a couple of stops. The first stop is in Puerto Natales, a small, lively town on the shores of “Seno de Ultima Esperanza,” where you enjoy a hearty local lunch. The second stop is at Cueva de Milodon, a massive prehistoric cave where the remains of a giant ground sloth were discovered in the 1890s. The whole journey is very scenic, with plenty of wild birds and wonderful landscapes to be seen. The day ends with your arrival and overnight stay at EcoCamp Patagonia, nestled in the heart of the park with a view of the Torres. During summer the sun sets around 11 p.m., so upon arrival there’s plenty of light to admire the Patagonian steppe with its guanacos and snow-peaked mountain horizon.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at EcoCamp (Standard, Superior, or Suite Dome)

MONDAY & THURSDAY OPTIONS

Easy: Hiking to Laguna Azul
On our way to Laguna Azul, we will have the chance to enjoy some marvelous views of the famous Torres, as well as passing through the pampas (the local steppe) where we will be lucky enough not only to spot many elegant guanacos, but also to hop out of the van and walk amongst them. After soaking up these beautiful surroundings, we will continue our drive to Laguna Azul (“Blue Lagoon”), where we will enjoy our box lunch looking out over the lake, with a view of the three granite towers in the distance. We will then jump into our van again, heading back to the EcoCamp in time for cocktail hour.

  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Activity: Nature walk
  • Distance: 5 kilometers / 3 miles
  • Altitude: 200 meters / 660 feet
  • Start Time: 10:00am
  • End Time: 4:00pm

Challenging: Towers Base Trek
After a hearty breakfast we set off from Ecocamp towards Hostería Las Torres and join the uphill path to Ascencio Valley on the Tower’s eastern face. Dry mountain spots, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our big challenge comes as we climb the steep moraine, a mass of boulders leading us towards one of the world’s most famous views overlooking the Towers. The famous Torres del Paine (2,850 m/ 9,350 ft) consist of three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After an uphill slog, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch? After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp.

  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Activity: Hiking
  • Approximate Walking Time: 9 hours
  • Distance: 22 kilometers / 14 miles
  • Altitude: 914 meters / 3,000 feet
  • Start Time: 8:00am
  • End Time: 5:00pm

Moderately Challenging: Pehoe Lake Boat Ride & French Valley Hike
After a hearty breakfast we set off from Ecocamp towards Hostería Las Torres and join the uphill path to Ascencio Valley on the Tower’s eastern face. Dry mountain spots, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our big challenge comes as we climb the steep moraine, a mass of boulders leading us towards one of the world’s most famous views overlooking the Towers. The famous Torres del Paine (2,850 m/ 9,350 ft) consist of three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After an uphill slog, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch? After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp. (NOTE: The excursion to French Valley varies throughout the season depending on the catamaran connecting Pudeto and Refugio Pehoe. During May (low season) the catamaran service will be out of operation. Therefore, the excursion will be replaced by a 15km/9mi Trek to Los Cuernos. [Read more about Los Cuernos Trek]. We will walk through the sinuous Cuernos Trail which leads us alongside the beautiful Lake Nordenskjold. During this nice walk we will have the opportunity to admire the area’s exquisite flora and fauna, as we enjoy the magnificent views of the park’s central lakes and the Paine’s Horns, majestic black horn-like peaks of slate atop gray granite which crown the center of the Massif.)

  • Difficulty: Moderately challenging
  • Activity: Hiking
  • Approximate Walking Time: 6 hours
  • Distance: 18 kilometers / 11 miles
  • Altitude: 500 meters / 1,640 feet
  • Start Time: 8:00am
  • End Time: 8:00pm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at EcoCamp (Standard, Superior, or Suite Dome)

TUESDAY & FRIDAY OPTIONS

Easy: Drive & Walk Western Lakes & Grey Glacier Boat Ride
We start off driving across the park, admiring the view of Paine Grande and its snowy peaks, and Los Cuernos with its black, granite horn-like spires. We stop at various viewpoints on the way to enjoy observing and photographing herds of guanacos, Andean condors and interesting flora. As we walk along the shores of the stunning Lake Pehoe, we will see the furious Salto Grande waterfalls where the water from Lake Nordenskjold cascades down into Pehoe. From here, we drive up to Grey Lake and wander along the beach. Here we enjoy a tasty box-lunch by the lake before embarking on a boat ride across the icy waters to the towering blue walls of Glacier Grey. After this incredible up-close look at the glacier, we drive back to EcoCamp. Please be aware that the Grey Glacier boat trip is subject to availability, so please confirm your reservation in order to participate on the day of your arrival. (NOTE: During shoulder season -September, October, April and May- the boat trip to Glacier Grey may be canceled as the boat requires a minimum of 15 passengers to sail, which might not be reached in some cases. If this is the case we will plan an alternative excursion in the park.)

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Activity: Nature walk & boat trip
  • Approximate Walking Time: 1 hour
  • Distance: 0.8 kilometers / 0.5 miles
  • Altitude: 200 meters / 660 feet
  • Start Time: 10:00am
  • End Time: 8:00pm

Moderately Challenging: Western Lakes Drive & Cerro Ferrier Hike
We will begin the day driving across the park, admiring the view of Paine Grande’s snowy peaks and the black, granite, horn-like spires of Los Cuernos. As we walk along the shores of the stunning Lake Pehoe, we will see the furious Salto Grande waterfalls where the water from Lake Nordenskjold cascades down into Pehoe. The van will drive us south to a beach along the shores of glacial Lake Grey. It is here where we will begin our hike to Cerro Ferrier, a fairly steep route taking us through a fairytale-like Magellanic forest where we might spot the Huemul, the endangered South Andean deer. We will go uphill for about an hour and a half to reach a breathtaking lookout that will offer us a unique perspective of the Paine Massive, Grey Glacier and some of the most famous lakes of the National Park. We will then walk back to Grey Beach to meet our fellow travelers coming back from the boat ride. Together, we all head to Ecocamp to enjoy a relaxed evening.

  • Difficulty: Moderately challenging
  • Activity: Hiking
  • Approximate Walking Time: 3.5 hours
  • Distance: 12 kilometers / 7.5 miles
  • Altitude: 800 meters / 1,970 feet
  • Start Time: 10:00am
  • End Time: 8:00pm

Moderate: Lazo Weber Hike
We’ll start our day at 8:30am with breakfast at EcoCamp and a moment to prepare our Box Lunch before boarding our bus at 10am. Our ride takes us past the Lazo Weber Estancia where we’ll enter the National Park via Laguna Verde and begin our 12km hike. The Lazo Weber Trail is packed with native flora and wildlife – so have your cameras ready to snap pics of the guanacos, owls, eagles, condors, and caranchos; another bird of prey – all with the mountainous Paine range on our right. The hike is rather easy and apart from a few hills, the trail remains rather flat. We’ll stop a moment to refuel by the magical Laguna Honda, and enjoy the sights and sensations of the gorgeous landscape and fresh breeze. On our way, we will hike through one of the quietest forests in the national park, a fantastic opportunity to observe native trees such as the Lenga and the Coihue. The rest of our hike takes us to a lookout point (El Toro Lookout) where we’ll be wowed with a 360 degree view of the Paine mountain range, the Patagonian Andes, and a suite of rivers and lakes (including the Paine, Grey, and Serrano Rivers, and Lake Toro, the largest in the region). An hour’s descent towards Paine River will see us reunited with our van. But before we go back to EcoCamp, we’ll search for more animals to photograph and take a final moment to enjoy the scenery. At about 7pm, we’ll arrive back at our “dome sweet dome”, ready to share in a tasty dinner and talk about our day hiking the Lazo Weber Trail.

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Activity: Hiking
  • Approximate Walking Time: 5 hours
  • Distance: 12 kilometers / 7.5 miles
  • Altitude: 700 meters / 2,300 feet
  • Start Time: 10:00am
  • End Time: 8:00pm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at EcoCamp (Standard, Superior, or Suite Dome)

WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY OPTIONS

Moderately Easy: Sarmiento Lake & Fuana Trail
This predominantly flat trek boasts stunningly diverse natural scenery and offers the chance to feast your eyes upon a startlingly blue lake, which is secluded from all the other water systems of the area. There will be ample opportunity to spot many graceful guanacos and great grebes along the way. First we will examine the geology of the area’s turbidite rock folds, before descending the isthmus which separates Lake Sarmiento from Lake Sarmiento Chico (the two lakes were once a single mass of water), walking along a slight slope, and ambling beside the eastern edge of Lake Sarmiento Chico. We will eventually arrive at an impressive bay on the western side of Lake Sarmiento, admiring a breathtaking view which could easily be mistaken for a piece of art! Then begins our ascent back to the van, and along the way we will stumble across an awe-inspiring, panoramic vista of Lake Sarmiento from its western shore, looking towards its eastern coast glimmering on the horizon. From here we drive back eastwards along the northern shore of Sarmiento Lake until we reach the starting point of the Fauna Trail. As we walk northwards along the trail we see park fauna on the Patagonian plains including guanacos, ostrich-like ñandús and maybe the occasional puma print! We pass by Goic lagoon and after an approximate 5 km relaxed walk we reach the Laguna Amarga ranger station where we’re picked up and driven back to EcoCamp.

  • Difficulty: Moderately Easy
  • Activity: Nature Walk
  • Approximate Walking Time: 5 hours
  • Distance: 10 kilometers / 6 miles
  • Altitude: 200 meters / 656 feet
  • Start Time: 10:00am
  • End Time: 5:00pm

Moderately Challenging: Pehoe Lake Boat Ride & French Valley Hike
After a hearty breakfast we set off from Ecocamp towards Hostería Las Torres and join the uphill path to Ascencio Valley on the Tower’s eastern face. Dry mountain spots, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our big challenge comes as we climb the steep moraine, a mass of boulders leading us towards one of the world’s most famous views overlooking the Towers. The famous Torres del Paine (2,850 m/ 9,350 ft) consist of three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After an uphill slog, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch? After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp. (NOTE: The excursion to French Valley varies throughout the season depending on the catamaran connecting Pudeto and Refugio Pehoe. During May (low season) the catamaran service will be out of operation. Therefore, the excursion will be replaced by a 15km/9mi Trek to Los Cuernos. [Read more about Los Cuernos Trek]. We will walk through the sinuous Cuernos Trail which leads us alongside the beautiful Lake Nordenskjold. During this nice walk we will have the opportunity to admire the area’s exquisite flora and fauna, as we enjoy the magnificent views of the park’s central lakes and the Paine’s Horns, majestic black horn-like peaks of slate atop gray granite which crown the center of the Massif.)

  • Difficulty: Moderately challenging
  • Activity: Hiking
  • Approximate Walking Time: 6 hours
  • Distance: 18 kilometers / 11 miles
  • Altitude: 500 meters / 1,640 feet
  • Start Time: 8:00am
  • End Time: 8:00pm

Challenging: Towers Base Trek
After a hearty breakfast we set off from Ecocamp towards Hostería Las Torres and join the uphill path to Ascencio Valley on the Tower’s eastern face. Dry mountain spots, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our big challenge comes as we climb the steep moraine, a mass of boulders leading us towards one of the world’s most famous views overlooking the Towers. The famous Torres del Paine (2,850 m/ 9,350 ft) consist of three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After an uphill slog, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch? After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp.

  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Activity: Hiking
  • Approximate Walking Time: 9 hours
  • Distance: 22 kilometers / 14 miles
  • Altitude: 914 meters / 3,000 feet
  • Start Time: 8:00am
  • End Time: 5:00pm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at EcoCamp (Standard, Superior, or Suite Dome)

SUNDAY OPTIONS

Moderately Easy: Wild Horse Tracking
After enjoying a buffet breakfast at EcoCamp, we’ll head towards the Laguna Azul sector. From here, we’ll begin our journey by 4×4 through the folds of the Cordillera Masle, from which we’ll be able to appreciate the Cordillera Baguales, Salto Las Chinas and Barranca de los Toros pass. After about 40 minutes, we’ll arrive at a typical “puesto” where Patagonian “gauchos” would take refuge while caring for their livestock. Here, we’ll hear a short but interesting introduction to the area’s history and the evolution and characteristics of its wild horses.With the help of satellite tracking equipment, coupled with our guide’s experience and knowledge, we’ll begin our trek, searching for the 100 untamed horses that remain isolated in this sector surrounded by mountains, lakes, and plains, in the most pristine and untouched terrain of Torres del Paine. Depending on the location of the horses, we’ll choose a place to have lunch and share our stories and experiences. The experience of tracking, observing, and analysing the horses in such natural surroundings is uncomparable. Additionally, we’ll be privy to fantastic views of Lago Stokes, the Cordillera Dickson and the imposing Towers. After 7-8 hours, we’ll return to EcoCamp, ready to enjoy an aperitif before settling down to a warm meal.

NOTE: The Wild Horse Tracking is not available during winter; the excursion is therefore not offered in May & September. During May and September (low season) the excursion will be replaced by a 6km/7.50mi walk to Salto Grande & El Condor Lookout: After breakfast we head westwards by van, taking a route along the southern shore of Nordenskjold lake. Our first stop is the magnificent Salto Grande waterfall, with its impressive cascading waters falling from Nordenskjold lake into Pehoe Lake. From here it’s a short walk to Cuernos viewpoint, with a panoramic view of the mighty Horns. From the viewpoint, we drive to Pehoe Lake and begin the two hour round-trip walk to El Condor Lookout from its shores. We go gently uphill through the steppe vegetation; a great opportunity to learn about the local flora. Here we witness the piercing blue of Pehoe Lake and and the Paine river. On a clear day, we can see the immensity of the Southern Patagonian ice fields in the distance. We re-energize while taking in the whole Paine Mountain range and its stunning snowcapped peaks. After a hearty lunch in this perfect location, we backtrack along the same trail and drive back to EcoCamp.

  • Difficulty: Moderately easy
  • Activity: Nature Walk
  • Approximate Walking Time: 6 hours
  • Distance: 8 kilometer / 4 miles
  • Altitude: 300 meters / 1,000 feet
  • Start Time: 8:00am
  • End Time: 5:00pm

Very Challenging: Cerro Paine Trek
We leave after a tasty breakfast at EcoCamp to head to Cerro Paine, a nearby mountain characterized by its two imposing peaks. We hike along the mountain for half an hour, which allows us to warm up while admiring the view of the surrounding pampas. The challenge begins as we start climbing the eastern part of Cerro Paine. We cross the lenga forest with the sound of the local birds and enjoy a few stops to observe the immense Almirante Nieto Mountain and its glacier on our left side. With any luck we will follow the tracks of the puma as the towers come into full view. A nice place for lunch, isn’t it? As we are ready to start the steepest part of the hike, we leave the forest and hike on the rock. As we go up, we admire the spectacular panoramic view of the immense pampas and the mountains in the distance, like the Balmaceda mountain. We walk upward for about an hour up to 1500m/4920ft to reach the eastern peak of Cerro Paine, which offers an unforgettable lookout of the towers and the ascencio valley. After chilling and taking in one of the most striking views of the national park, we backtrack along the same trail and return to EcoCamp.

  • Difficulty: Very Challenging
  • Activity: Hiking
  • Approximate Walking Time: 8 hours
  • Distance: 16 kilometers / 9 miles
  • Altitude: 1,500 meters / 4,920 feet
  • Start Time: 9:00am
  • End Time: 5:00pm

Easy: Salto Grande Waterfall & Condor Lookout
After breakfast we head westwards by van, taking a route along the southern shore of Nordenskjold lake. Our first stop is the magnificent Salto Grande waterfall, with its impressive cascading waters falling from Nordenskjold lake into Pehoe Lake. From here it’s a short walk to Cuernos viewpoint, with a panoramic view of the mighty Horns. From the viewpoint, we drive to Pehoe Lake and begin the two-hour round-trip walk to El Condor Lookout from its shores. We go gently uphill through the steppe vegetation; a great opportunity to learn about the local flora. Here we witness the piercing blue of Pehoe Lake and the Paine river. On a clear day, we can see the immensity of the Southern Patagonian ice fields in the distance. We re-energize while taking in the whole Paine Mountain range and its stunning snowcapped peaks. After a hearty lunch in this perfect location, we backtrack along the same trail and drive back to EcoCamp.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Activity: Walking
  • Approximate Walking Time: 2 hours
  • Start Time: 10:00am
  • End Time: 5:00pm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at EcoCamp (Standard, Superior, or Suite Dome)

DEPARTURE

In the morning you board a vehicle, sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas on time to catch the evening flight to Santiago. Those heading to Argentina board an earlier transfer heading to the border.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


travel logistics

Getting To and From the Trip: 

Stating in Punta Arenas, Chile: If you are staying at hotel in Punta Arenas the night before this trip starts, you will be picked up at your hotel at 10:15am on Day 1. (We can help you arrange a hotel if needed.) If you are arriving by domestic flight into Punta Arenas in the morning, you will be picked up at the airport at 11:30am. If you are arriving by domestic flight in the afternoon, you will be picked up from the airport at 3:30pm.

Starting in Puerto Natales, Chile: If you are staying the night before in a hotel in Puerto Natales, arriving by a domestic flight, or arriving by public bus, you will be picked up at 2:00pm on Day 1.

Starting in El Calafate, Argentina: You will be picked up from your hotel in El Calafate at 7:00am on Day 1 of this trip. Because of the early pick up, you would need to overnight in El Calafate the night before. We can help you arrange all necessary hotels and transportation.

Ending in Punta Arenas, Chile: If you have a departure flight leaving Punta Arenas on Day 9 of this trek, you will be dropped off at the Punta Arenas Airport at 2:00pm. Please make sure your flight departs at 4:00pm or later to give yourself time to check in. If you are staying the night in Punta Arenas, you will be dropped off at your hotel at 2:30pm. We can help you arrange a hotel.

Ending in Puerto Natales, Chile: You will be dropped off at your hotel at 11:00am. We can help you arrange a hotel and day tours.

Ending in El Calafate, Argentina: You will have a shared transfer from Torres del Paine National Park to the Cerro Castillo Chile-Argentina boarding crossing. Here you will board a public bus to El Calafate. Once you arrive at the El Calafate bus station, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Ending your trip in El Calafate does not have an additional fee. We can help you arrange a hotel and other services in El Calafate.

Domestic Argentina or Chile Flights & International Flights: We at Detour do not arrange flights, but we can connect you with our travel partner Exito Travel. They specialize in international and domestic flights in Latin America.

Trip Start: This trip can start in Punta Arenas (Chile) at 11:30am or 3:30pm, in Puerto Natales (Chile) at 2:00pm, or in El Calafate (Argentina) at 7:00am. Depending on your international and domestic flights, you may need to overnight in Santiago, or one of the pick up towns. We can help you arrange hotels and transportation.

Trip End: This trip can end in Punta Arenas (Chile) at 2:30pm, in Puerto Natales (Chile) at 11:00am, or in El Calafate (Argentina) at 2:30pm. Depending on your departure flights or onward travel plans, you may need to overnight in one of these towns. We can help you arrange hotels and transportation.

Complete Your Trip

Depending on your international and domestic flights, you made need to spend the night in Santiago (Chile), Punta Arenas (Chile), Puerto Natales (Chile), or in El Calafate (Argentina). If this is the case, we can help you arrange hotels, transportation, day tours, and anything else you need to make this trip perfect for you.

Getting all the way down to Patagonia isn’t easy, what else can you do while you’re there? We recommend heading even further south and exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park (located in Argentina), either by hiking, paddling, or by naturalist cruise. Or we recommend riding with banqueanos (Patagonia cowboys), and learning about Patagonia through their eyes. We have packages for all of these trips, and we can help make your trip exactly the way you want it.

If you want to explore more of Chile, we recommend trekking in the Atacama desert, wine tasting outside of Santiago, exploring the colorful coastal town of Valparaiso, biking and paddling in the Lake District, whitewater rafting, and learning about the ancient culture of Napa Nui (Easter Island).

 

Prices & Dates

2023 PRICES:

Prices are per person

Low Season: September 11 – October 15, 2021 and April 18 – May 15, 2022

  • 7 Day / 6 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $2,692.00 / Double: $1,682.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $3,769.00 / Double: $2,355.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $4,142.00 / Double: $2,588.00 / Triple: $2,494.00 / Quad: $1,941.00
  • 6 Day / 5 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $2,379.00 / Double: $1,488.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $3,331.00 / Double: $2,083.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $3,661.00 / Double: $2,289.00 / Triple: $2,204.00 / Quad: $1,715.00
  • 5 Day / 4 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $2,040.00 / Double: $1,275.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $2,855.00 / Double: $1,785.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $3,138.00 / Double: $1,961.00 / Triple: $1,891.00 / Quad: $1,471.00
  • 4 Day / 5 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $1,678.00 / Double: $1,049.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $2,349.00 / Double: $1,468.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $2,582.00 / Double: $1,613.00 / Triple: $1,860.00 / Quad: $1,449.00

Shoulder Season: October 16 – 31, 2021 and April 1 – 17, 2022

  • 7 Day / 6 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $3,222.00 / Double: $2,014.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $4,511.00 / Double: $2,819.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $4,958.00 / Double: $3,098.00 / Triple: $2,986.00 / Quad: $2,324.00
  • 6 Day / 5 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $2,848.00 / Double: $1,781.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $3,988.00 / Double: $2,493.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $4,382.00 / Double: $2,740.00 / Triple: $2,638.00 / Quad: $2,053.00
  • 5 Day / 4 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $2,441.00 / Double: $1,526.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $3,418.00 / Double: $2,136.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $3,756.00 / Double: $2,348.00 / Triple: $2,264.00 / Quad: $1,761.00
  • 4 Day / 5 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $2,009.00 / Double: $1,255.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $2,812.00 / Double: $1,757.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $3,090.00 / Double: $1,931.00 / Triple: $1,860.00 / Quad: $1,449.00

High Season: November 1 – December 14, 2021 and January 21 – March 31, 2022

  • 7 Day / 6 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $4,870.00 / Double: $3,043.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $6,818.00 / Double: $4,261.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $7,493.00 / Double: $4,682.00 / Triple: $4,512.00 / Quad: $3,512.00
  • 6 Day / 5 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $4,305.00 / Double: $2,692.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $6,027.00 / Double: $3,768.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $6,623.00 / Double: $4,141.00 / Triple: $3,987.00 / Quad: $3,103.00
  • 5 Day / 4 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $3,690.00 / Double: $2,306.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $5,166.00  Double: $3,229.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $5,677.00 / Double: $3,548.00 / Triple: $3,421.00 / Quad: $2,662.00
  • 4 Day / 5 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $3,036.00 / Double: $1,897.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $4,250.00 / Double: $2,656.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $4,670.00 / Double: $2,919.00 / Triple: $2,811.00 / Quad: $2,189.00

Peak Season: December 15, 2021 – January 20, 2022

  • 7 Day / 6 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $5,157.00 / Double: $3,223.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $7,220.00 / Double: $4,512.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $7,934.00 / Double: $4,958.00 / Triple: $4,778.00 / Quad: $3,719.00
  • 6 Day / 5 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $4,305.00 / Double: $2,692.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $6,027.00 / Double: $3,768.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $6,623.00 / Double: $4,141.00 / Triple: $4,222.00 / Quad: $3,286.00
  • 5 Day / 4 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $3,907.00 / Double: $2,442.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $5,407.00 / Double: $3,419.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $6,011.00 / Double: $3,757.00 / Triple: $3,623.00 / Quad: $2,819.00
  • 4 Day / 5 Night Trip
    • Standard Dome: Single: $3,215.00 / Double: $2,009.00
    • Superior Dome: Single: $4,501.00 / Double: $2,812.00
    • Suite Dome: Single: $4,946.00 / Double: $3,091.00 / Triple: $2,977.00 / Quad: $2,318.00

Child Discount: 50% off price listed above. Child discount applies to one child (age 6 – 12 years) sharing a dome with two adults.

 

2024 PRICES:

For 2022 pricing, please inquire using the “I am Interested” button above or by calling 1-866-386-4168.

 

 

 

 

What's Included / Not Included

INCLUDED: 
  • All ground transport private and domestic as indicated in the itinerary
  • Regular bus tickets Calafate <> Natales if starting/finishing in Calafate, Argentina
  • Boat crossing over Lake Pehoe and Lake Grey on applicable days (there are alternate activities during the shoulder season, see itinerary)
  • Accommodation at EcoCamp in standard domes (upgrade to superior upon request)
  • Park fees for Cueva del Milodon and Torres del Paine National Park
  • One expert English speaking trekking guide
  • Meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day

View Terms and Conditions:
http://detourdestinations.com/terms-and-conditions/cascada-expediciones

NOT INCLUDED: 
  • Flight tickets
  • Insurance (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip)
  • Voluntary tipping of guides and staff
  • Soft drinks or snacks not served with the meals included at the EcoCamp. Bringing US$ in cash for buying extra drinks/snacks or souvenirs in Torres del Paine NP is suggested
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Items of personal nature
  • Services not indicated in the itinerary
  • Upgrades to Standard or Superior Domes at EcoCamp
  • Chile reciprocity fee (if applicable)
  • Accommodations and services in Santiago, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, or El Calafate (can be quoted for and arranged upon request)
  • Private Excursions can be arranged
    • Per Day Rate (based on 1 – 3 people): $560 per group
    • Per Day Rate (based on 4 – 7 people): $599 per group
    • Per Day Rate (based on 8 – 12 people): $792 per group

Accommodations

EcoCamp Patagonia
Located in the heart of Torres del Paine, the EcoCamp consists of tented igloo-type domes built to minimize the environmental impact while providing a comfortable setting and maximum exposure to nature. There is electricity available for charging just camera batteries (voltage: 220 Volts at 50 Hertz, two round pins plug). Food at the EcoCamp has the same quality as the one you will have on a family dinner at your home, this means it is plenty and delicious!

EcoCamp
Community Dome
Yoga Dome
Dining Dome
Standard Dome: The standard domes have twin or double beds, and are pretty small. These domes don’t have any windows, and do not have heaters in the dome. But the common areas in the EcoCamps are beautiful and charming, with huge windows, and they are a great place to relax during your down time. The Standard Dome beds have luxury and cozy blankets, so you’re plenty warm at night. Bathrooms are divided by gender and shared by all guests staying in standard domes. They have showers with hot water.
Superior Dome: The superior domes have private bathrooms, a skylight, and a comfortable queen size bed. They also have an innovative compost device for generated waste and electric stove for heating the interior.
Suite Dome: These are the largest domes at EcoCamp. They have king beds, a private bathroom, a wood-burning stove, and large picture window so you can admire the beautiful views.

 

Rooming Options

ROOMING OPTIONS: Double, Triple, Single, Quadruple, Willing to Share, Single Supplement

 

2 reviews for Torres del Paine EcoCamp Adventure

  1. Jeannette D –

    If you’re thinking of going to Cascada’s Patagonian EcoCamp – DO IT!!

    When I read a review titled “If you’re thinking of going to Cascada’s Ecocamp, don’t!”, I had some initial misgivings about booking. January may not have been a good time for that person, but our recent November visit was really enjoyable. Despite unheated tents, our beds were snug & warm, with temperatures about 3-15 degrees. The meals were of a good standard, & the service heartfelt & enthusiastic. Our guides were really friendly & helpful. We had a tough hike to French Valley in rain, sleet, snow & super strong winds, & they were very patient with the slower trekkers. The location is ideal with a superb view of The Towers from our window. Given it’s an ecocamp in Patagonia, the weather can impact some facilities like hot water. Booked this with low expectations and they were more than exceeded – pleasantly surprised. Overall a wonderful experience.

  2. Griz –

    I loved the Ecocamp adventure! Torres del Paine is spectacular, of course, and the Ecocamp really made the trip even better. I stayed in a suite dome and found the dome very comfortable, and the dining and lounge areas were really nice. I expected something pretty basic and this was great with excellent food and service. The trip options were perfect and I felt I really got to see and experience the Park.

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