Patagonia Hiking Expedition
Trek through the dramatic landscapes of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, camping and staying in mountain refugios.
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Itinerary
Saturday, August 15, 2026
1
12:00 - 14:00
Transportation
Airport to City
Shuttle bus
2
15:00 - 17:00
Accommodation Check-in
Hostel Punta Arenas
Budget hostel
3
18:00 - 20:00
Activity
City Exploration
Waterfront walk
Sunday, August 16, 2026
4
06:00 - 11:00
Transportation
Bus to Torres del Paine
Long bus ride
5
12:00 - 14:00
Activity
Park Entry & Prep
Gear check and permits
6
15:00 - 18:00
Activity
Short Hike
Acclimatization walk
7
19:00 - 21:00
Accommodation Check-in
Refugio Central
Mountain refuge
Monday, August 17, 2026
8
07:00 - 13:00
Activity
Base Torres Hike
Trek to towers viewpoint
9
14:00 - 18:00
Activity
Return Hike
Back to base
10
19:00 - 21:00
Accommodation Check-in
Camping Torres
Campground
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
11
08:00 - 13:00
Activity
Valle Frances Hike
French Valley trek
12
14:00 - 18:00
Activity
Continue Trek
Mirador lookout
13
19:00 - 21:00
Accommodation Check-in
Refugio Paine Grande
Lake-side refuge
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
14
08:00 - 12:00
Activity
Glacier Grey Hike
Trek to glacier
15
13:00 - 16:00
Activity
Viewpoint Time
Glacier observation
16
17:00 - 19:00
Transportation
Boat to Pudeto
Lake crossing
17
20:00 - 22:00
Accommodation Check-in
Camping Pudeto
End of W Trek camp
Thursday, August 20, 2026
18
06:00 - 15:00
Transportation
Torres to El Chalten
Cross border to Argentina
19
16:00 - 18:00
Accommodation Check-in
El Chalten Hostel
Hiker's hostel
20
18:30 - 20:00
Activity
Town Exploration
Gear resupply
Friday, August 21, 2026
21
06:00 - 10:00
Activity
Fitz Roy Trailhead
Start early for views
22
10:30 - 12:30
Activity
Laguna de los Tres
Summit viewpoint
23
13:00 - 17:00
Activity
Return Hike
Trek back to town
Saturday, August 22, 2026
24
07:00 - 10:00
Activity
Cerro Torre Trail
Morning hike
25
10:30 - 12:30
Activity
Laguna Torre
Glacier lake view
26
13:00 - 16:00
Activity
Return
Back to El Chalten
Sunday, August 23, 2026
27
10:00 - 12:00
Activity
Easy Trail Walk
Recovery hike
28
13:00 - 15:00
Lunch
Local Restaurant
Argentine BBQ
29
16:00 - 18:00
Activity
Gear Maintenance
Rest and recover
Monday, August 24, 2026
30
08:00 - 11:00
Transportation
El Chalten to El Calafate
Bus transfer
31
12:00 - 14:00
Accommodation Check-in
Calafate Inn
Town hotel
32
15:00 - 17:00
Visit
Town Center
Shops and cafes
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
33
08:00 - 10:00
Transportation
Bus to Glacier
National park entrance
34
10:30 - 13:00
Activity
Glacier Walkways
Observation platforms
35
14:00 - 16:00
Activity
Ice Trekking Tour
Walk on the glacier
36
17:00 - 19:00
Transportation
Return to El Calafate
Bus back
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
37
09:00 - 11:00
Activity
Final Town Walk
Souvenir shopping
38
13:00 - 15:00
Transportation
Airport Transfer
Fly out