Begin your journey by boarding the 7:00 a.m. bus from Puerto Natales (arrive 10 minutes early). After a scenic ride through open steppe and rising peaks, arrive at Pudeto and board the catamaran across Lake Pehoé to Paine Grande.

From here, your hike begins along a narrow valley leading to Los Patos Lagoon. As the trail rises, the first views of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and floating icebergs of Grey Lake emerge. After a windy pass, the trail descends through forested slopes to Refugio Grey. 

If you have energy to spare, walk 10 minutes further to the Grey Glacier viewpoint for your first up-close encounter with this towering wall of blue ice.

Hike duration: 4–5hrs, 11km / 6,8 Mi

Difficulty: Medium

Meals: Picnic lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Refugio Grey (full bed) or camping

Enjoy breakfast in the refuge and don’t forget your box lunch. If you didn’t visit the hanging bridges the day before, use the morning to explore the stunning high lookouts above the glacier.

Retrace your steps along yesterday’s trail, now offering a different perspective as you hike back to Refugio Paine Grande. Surrounded by towering peaks and wind-shaped trees, the trail reveals the raw power and beauty of the park’s central sector. Rest and enjoy a hot meal at the refuge.

Hike duration: 4–5hrs, 11km (6,8 Mi)

Difficulty: Medium

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Refugio Paine Grande (full bed) or camping

(*) Optional: Embark on an unforgettable 2.5-hour kayaking adventure through the majestic landscapes of Patagonia, where you'll glide silently among towering, electric-blue icebergs that have recently calved from the glacier’s imposing wall. As you paddle through these surreal waters, you'll be surrounded by the raw beauty of the wilderness—pristine skies, shimmering reflections, and perhaps even the call of native birds echoing across the ice. Before setting out, a specialist guide will provide a comprehensive safety briefing, introducing you to the kayak, paddling techniques, and the day’s route and conditions. You'll be fully equipped with high-quality gear including a neoprene suit, waterproof jacket, gloves, boots, kayak skirt, and life vest—ensuring you're warm, safe, and ready to embrace the elements.Advance booking and payment are required—please refer to the 'Additional Notes' section for more details.

Tonight’s stay is at the atmospheric Refugio / Camping Los Cuernos—nestled beneath glacial walls in a landscape of raw beauty.

Hike duration: 5–6hrs, 12km/8 miles

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camping or room at Refugio Los Cuernos

Today’s journey takes you deep into the heart of the Paine Massif, on one of the most awe-inspiring and challenging treks in Patagonia.

After breakfast, collect your box lunch at the refugio and set out on a winding trail that leads to the French River, an invigorating hike. As you enter the French Valley, the landscape transforms into a dramatic glacial amphitheater. Towering peaks, jagged ridgelines, and suspended glaciers surround you, while massive boulders mark the way forward.

Here, the wild calls of native birds echo across the valley and the sound of rushing meltwater reminds you of nature’s relentless rhythm.

The climb continues through a surreal, almost otherworldly forest that feels like a Japanese garden sculpted by the wind and time. After an hour’s ascent, you’ll reach the Plateau, an unforgettable lookout that offers a panoramic vista of granite spires and cascading glaciers. To one side, the colossal Paine Grande (3,050 m) and the shimmering French Glacier; to the other, the iconic silhouettes of La Espada, La Hoja, La Máscara, and the distinctive horns of Los Cuernos.

In the upper valley, Mt. Catedral and Mt. Fortaleza stand like ancient watchtowers over this enchanted land.

Take your time to rest, enjoy your lunch, and soak in the grandeur of the wild. The return follows the same path to the valley entrance. Continue to your accommodation at Refugio Los Cuernos or Francés, where a warm meal and peaceful evening await.

Hike duration: 6–8hrs, 17 km / 10,5 Mi

Difficulty:  High

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

Accommodation:  Refugio Los Cuernos or Francés (simple bed) or camping

Fuel up with breakfast and request your box lunch for today’s trek. The trail leads along crystalline streams and past hanging glaciers beneath the towering Almirante Nieto, reaching 2,670 meters. Condors may glide overhead as you walk beside the turquoise waters of Lake Nordenskjöld.

This is one of the park’s most scenic and peaceful stretches. Take your time, enjoy the solitude, and soak in the vastness of the terrain. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at Refugio Central, ready for a well-earned rest and satisfying dinner.

Length of hike: 5hrs, 16km / 10 Mi

Difficulty: Medium

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Refugio Central (simple bed) or camping

After an early breakfast and collecting your box lunch, take a moment to settle in and breathe the crisp mountain air before embarking on the last and most iconic hike of the journey, the trail to Las Torres lookout.

The adventure begins with a steady climb along the banks of the Ascencio River, winding into the heart of the Ascencio Valley. After about an hour, we’ll reach a scenic viewpoint, perfect for pausing and taking in the dramatic surroundings—dense southern beech forests, distant waterfalls, and glacial crests sculpted by time. 

The trail then leads deeper into the forest before ascending a massive terminal moraine, a stony ridge left behind by ancient glacial movement. As you reach the top—at 900 meters above sea level—the landscape opens up to reveal one of Patagonia’s most breathtaking sights: the three granite towers of Las Torres, rising sharply from the earth like sentinels in the sky. Here, we’ll linger to take in the grandeur, snap unforgettable photos, and enjoy lunch in the presence of this awe-inspiring natural amphitheater. 

After soaking up the view, make our way back along the same trail to the refugio central. At 7:00 p.m., board the shuttle to Laguna Amarga, then connect with the 7:45 p.m. bus back to Puerto Natales. As the landscape fades into twilight, you’ll carry more than just tired legs—you’ll return transformed, with the silence of glaciers, the power of granite, and the spirit of Patagonia etched forever in your soul.

 Hike duration: 8–10hrs, 21km (13 Mi)

Difficulty: High

Meals: Breakfast, Box lunch