Torres del Paine Circuit, Fully Guided
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Torres del Paine Circuit, Fully Guided

The full circuit in Torres del Paine is where Patagonia really shows itself. This is not just a hike, it’s a journey around the entire Paine Massif, moving through remote valleys, forests, rivers, and glaciers that most visitors never reach. This is Patagonia in full, raw and real.

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    Torres del Paine Circuit Fully Guided

    This is not just a hike, it’s a full Patagonia immersion. Each day feels different, with changing landscapes and fewer crowds as you move deeper into the park. With our local guides handling logistics, safety, and pace, you can focus on what matters: walking, disconnecting, and experiencing Patagonia the way it should be, raw, real, and unforgettable.

    Active, Guided

    Adventure Style

    Challenging

    Difficulty

    8 Days

    Duration

    Hiking Torres del Paine O Circuit 

    This is the most complete way to experience adventure travel in Patagonia, a guided trek around the full Paine Massif in Torres del Paine National Park. Designed for experienced hikers, the Torres del Paine Full Circuit takes you far beyond the classic routes, into remote valleys, over mountain passes, and alongside glaciers, lakes, and ancient forests. You’ll stand at the base of the iconic Torres, explore the French Valley, cross the John Gardner Pass, and walk next to Grey Glacier and the Southern Ice Field, all in one continuous journey. 

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    Itinerary Overview

    The full Torres del Paine Circuit reveals Patagonia in its purest form. Indeed, this is a demanding 130-kilometer backcountry loop. Because the trail travels behind the famous peaks, it reaches incredibly remote valleys. Consequently, completing the entire loop requires excellent physical fitness. However, the immense natural reward is completely worth the extra effort. With our expert local guides, you can cross this challenging wilderness safely.

    Welcome to Puerto Natales! Upon arrival at a scheduled time you will meet with your guide from Dittmar Adventures for your trip briefing. At this time you will run through your itinerary, have the chance to ask any last minutes questions and receive any remaining tickets and or vouchers.

    Early in the morning you will depart on a bus with your guide from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine. The trip to the park entrance at Laguna Amarga is approximately two hours. After arriving to and registering yourself in the park, you will begin with a four-hour hike along a fairly flat trail. As you wind along Paine River, you will admire the deep blue waters of Laguna Azul and the picturesque view of Encantado Valley (a valley surrounded by rock formations created by centuries of wind). When you reach Dome & Camping Seron, an old Baqueano (Patagonia cowboy) post, the land will stretch out before you. This lovely day will end with dinner, after which you will fall asleep under the brightly shining stars.

    Guided Hike: Sector Las Torres – Sector Seron
    Total Distance: 13 Kilometers / 8.1 Miles
    Average Time: 4 Hours 

    Today’s seven-hour hike will begin with a steady walk up a hill and past a small lagoon, where you will reach a lookout with an incredible view of Lake Paine. As you descend the hill, breathtaking views will surround you. You will be able to see the mountains that separate Chile and Argentina, along with the mountains located on the northern side of the park’s Paine Massif. As you continue to hike, you will cross a marsh on boardwalks that park rangers have created. After traversing the marsh, you will begin crossing ancient moraine valleys and you will notice the imposing glacier tongue of the Southern Ice Field. You will continue to Camping Dickson where you will spend the evening.


    Guided Hike: Sector Seron – Sector Dickson
    Total Distance: 18 kilometers / 11.2 miles
    Average Time: 6 hours

    After breakfast you will continue hiking along the circuit. Today the trek is approximately four hours long and it will take you through one of the oldest forests in the park. The trail will lead you past Lengas and Coigues (both of which grew shortly after the glaciers receded). Finally, you will reach a moraine at the foot of Glacier Los Perros where you will set up camp.
    Guided Hike: Sector Dickson – Sector Los Perros
    Total Distance: 11 kilometers / 6.8 miles
    Average Time: 4.5 hours

    You will wake up and have breakfast in a beautiful forest. In the morning, you will start climbing a slow but steady hill for approximately 200 meters. The trail is very moist and the beautiful Lenga and Coigue trees cover this portion of the trail. After an hour and fifteen minutes, you will reach the end of the forest and you will finally begin trekking up rockslides towards the John Gardner Pass. After forty more minutes of hiking, you will reach smaller patches of trees all the while gaining a bit of elevation. From this part of the trail, you will be able to see Glaciar Amistad, Cerro Blanco Sur, Punta Puma and – finally – the John Gardner Pass.

    From here, you will begin climbing until you reach 1,200 meters. You will have an astonishing view of Glacier Grey and Patagonia’s Southern Ice Field. After catching this breath-taking view, you will begin hiking downhill for about two hours until you reach Campamento Paso for a short rest. From here you will continue hiking for four more hours along an undulating trail with views of Glacier Grey, Lake Grey, and Ferrier Hill. Before reaching Campamento Grey you will cross several of the parks famous suspension bridges, ultimately bringing you to some close-up views of Glacier Grey. Once you reach Grey you will have time to shower and rest before enjoying a nice hot meal in the Refugio.

    Guided Hike: Sector Los Perros – Sector Grey
    Total Distance: 22 kilometers / 13.7 miles
    Average Time: 11 hours

    In the morning you will have an energizing breakfast and then prepare to hike again. If you would like you can continue past the camp with a day pack for a spectacular view of the glacier and a chance to cross one of the parks famous suspension bridges. Upon return to Camp Grey, collect all of your belongings and begin your hike back towards Paine Grande where you will camp along the shore of Lake Pehoe. 

    There are two optional excursions you can take today in the morning while at Refugio & Camping Grey – ice hiking on Glacier Grey or kayaking on Lake Grey. Let us know if you are interested and we can make reservations.

    Guided Hike: Sector Grey – Sector Paine Grande 
    Total Distance: 11 Kilometers / 6.8 Miles 
    Average Time: 4 Hours 

    Shortly after breakfast you will begin hiking towards Campamento Italiano. This camp is 2.5 hours away. Once you arrive to Campamento Italiano you can leave your large pack and continue into the French Valley with just a small daypack. You will hike across a moraine and through a forest until you come to a clearing. Here you will be blown away by both the wind and the spectacular views of Lake Nordenskjold, Skottberg and Pehoe behind you, the hanging French Glacier just ahead of you and by many other peaks. After leaving the lookout you will return to gather your large pack and continue another 2.5 hours to Camp Cuernos where you will spend the night.

    Guided Hike: Sector Paine Grande – Sector Cuernos
    Total Distance: 17.3 Kilometers / 10.7 Miles 
    Average Time: 7 Hours

    In the morning you will have breakfast and then prepare to hike again. You will leave Cuernos located on the shore of Lake Nordenskjold and at the foot of the Cuernos and walk for six hours towards Refugio & Camping Central. Along the way you will pass by Lake Nordenskjold and begin your hike up Almirante Nieto, a mountain with incredible views of Lake Nordenskjold and the Asencio Valley. There will be a few rivers you will pass over by hopping across rocks. As you hike you will catch glimpses of glaciers and the mountaintops hovering over you. Finally, you will arrive to Camp Central where you will have dinner and sleep.

    Guided Hike: Sector Cuernos – Sector Central
    Total Distance: 11 Kilometers / 6.8 Miles
    Average Time: 4.5 Hours 

    This morning you will begin to hike up Almirante Nieto, a mountain with incredible views of Lake Nordenskjold and the Asencio Valley. After two hours of hiking steadily upward you will arrive to Refugio Chileno, this is a great place for a rest and a snack before continuing onto the Las Torres lookout. You will hike about an hour through a dense Lenga forest. Once you leave the forest you will approach a moraine and climb to see the amazing granite peaks known as the Torres. After admiring the view, you will return to Central where you will first catch a shuttle to the park entrance and then catch a bus back to Puerto Natales.

    Guided Hike: Sector Central – Las Torres Lookout – Sector Central
    Total Distance: 18 Kilometers / 11.2 Miles
    Average Time: 8 Hours 

    What’s Included

    • Professional certified wilderness guide for the full 8-day circuit
    • 7 Nights accommodation in campsites/refugios around the Paine Massif
    • All camping equipment provided (tents, sleeping bags, thermal mats)
    • Round-trip transfers from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park
    • Full entrance permit to Torres del Paine National Park
    • Catamaran ferry crossing across Lake Pehoé
    • Full trail meal program (7 breakfasts, 8 trail lunches, 7 hot dinners)
    • Satellite tracker and group emergency medical kit
    *Camp setup and logistical services included at designated trail sites

    Not Included

    • International or domestic flights
    • Pre- and post-tour hotel accommodations in Puerto Natales
    • Personal trekking gear (backpack, clothing, boots, trekking poles)
    • Personal porter service (available as an optional add-on)
    • Travel and search & rescue insurance
    • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
    • Gratuities for guide and mountain support team

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    Our team knows this region inside out, and we’ll guide you with honest advice, the right logistics, and the small details that make a big difference out there. Reach out to our adventure specialists, and we’ll shape something that truly fits you.

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