Departure/Return Dates:
November 29, 2006 to December 8, 2006
December 16, 2006 to December 25, 2006
January 2, 2007 to January 11, 2007
January 19 to January 28, 2007

January Departure: $2,850

Note: The pricing for this adventure will be based on land cost starting in November 2007. Please see the updated itinerary.

(We also offer a longer version of this adventure. See the Patagonia Hiking Adventure.)

RETURN TO TRIP SUMMARY Trip cost from Los Angeles or Miami. November Departure. $2,850* December Departure. $2,995* January Departure. $2,850* Single Supplement, if requested. $95** *Airline tickets for the 10 day adventures are not reserved and price may change – please call! **Does not include single room in Torres del Paine. TRIP FEE INCLUDES: • Round trip airfare from Los Angeles or Miami, including U.S. airport fees and taxes. • All internal flights and airport taxes in Chile & Argentina. • Airport check-in and baggage assistance in Chile & Argentina. • All airport transfers and ground transportation in Chile and Argentina for flights scheduled by Andes Adventures. • BEST VALUE FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS! If you are traveling alone, are willing to share accommodations, and reserve at least 180 days in advance, we will not charge a single supplement, even if we can't find you a roommate. If you reserve later we will try our best to find a roommate and if that is not possible we will only charge you half of the single supplement. If you prefer single accommodations, they can be requested at a supplemental cost. • All accommodations in Patagonia: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales (10 day), El Calafate, El Chalten (Parque Los Glaciares), Ushuaia and Buenos Aires are in fine hotels. Rooms are shared by two people unless a single supplement is purchased. In Torres del Paine National Park we stay in very comfortable mountain lodges (refugios). Men and women are accommodated in separate rooms. Bathrooms for men and for women are separate and they are shared among the group. Hot showers are available all day long. There is no camping – we spend all nights indoors. Options for private rooms in Torres del Paine National Park are subject to availability. Inquire and reserve early! • All meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Vegetarian meals can be accommodated (please request in advance). • All sightseeing tours and park entrance fees to destinations on the itinerary. • The services of professional tour guides. • Our local leaders and guides are knowledgeable about the language, customs, culture and history of their country. They are detail oriented and take great pleasure in sharing their insight and expertise. They help make sure everything runs as safely and smoothly as possible. NOT INCLUDED: • International airport departure tax in Argentina (approx. $30.50 U.S), travel insurance, passport fees, excess baggage fees, gratuity to professional tour guide/leader. All items of personal nature such as: personal gear, laundry, telephone calls, beverages, bottled water, etc. Note: All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules. 1323 12th Street, Suite F Santa Monica, CA  90401 Toll Free (800) 289-9470 Phone (310) 395-5265  FAX (310) 395-7343 Request Information © 2000-2010 Andes Adventures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CST #2030675-40 Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Plan your 2011 Travel Adventure today!

Day 1: Departure USA/Santiago

Afternoon departure to Santiago.

Day 2: Santiago/Punta Arenas

Arrive in Santiago, where you will be met by your trip leader outside the customs area at the airport and continue together on your flight Punta Arenas, located on the northern shore of the Strait of Magellan (S 53° 9.6', W 70° 54.5'). Overnight in Punta Arenas.

Overnight: Los Navegantes Hotel
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: None scheduled.

Day 3: Punta Arenas/Torres del Paine

After a nice overnight rest, we drive north through the Patagonian rolling plains. Weather permitting, we plan a detour to visit a colony of Magellanic penguins in Otway Sound. We stop for lunch at the quaint town of Puerto Natales, situated on the shores of Seno Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope Sound), and then continue our drive to Torres del Paine National Park. As we approach the park along Laguna Amarga we will have our first views of the spectacular granite Towers of Paine. We will also enjoy likely sightings of herds of guanacos, flocks of pink flamingos, a variety of foxes, geese, ñandus (wild ostriches) and other wildlife. After entering the park, we get settled at refugio Torres.

Overnight: Refugio Torres
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: Optional distances around the refugio in Torres del Paine.

Driving distance: About 240 miles plus additional 40 miles to the rookery.

Day 4: Torres del Paine - Hike to the towers

After reviewing the day's route with our guide, we hike up the Ascencio Valley. We cross the river and continue uphill along a lenga and cypress trail. As we pass by campamento Chileno and the foot of Mt. Almirante Nieto, the trail follows a southern beech forest, finally reaching a moraine that takes us to the cirque below the famous Towers of Paine; Torre Sur (9,350’), Torre Central (9,186’) and Torre Norte (8,530’). Downhill back to the refugio. Overnight at refugio Torres.

Overnight: Refugio Torres
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: 10.5 miles or about 6 to 8 hours, including the out-and-back hike to the towers. A shorter hike is optional.

Day 5: Torres del Paine

This morning we explore our surroundings and hike along the north shore of Lago Nordenskjold following the “W” circuit of the Park. Overnight at refugio Cuernos.

Overnight: Refugio Cuernos
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: 9.5 miles or about 5 hours.

Day 6: Torres del Paine - French Valley

We hike west of Lago Scottsberg and follow a trail along rolling foothills arriving at the Italian camp. You will have views of the enormous horns Cuernos del Paine (7,217’, 7,874’ and 8,530’) on the east and the glaciated Cerro Paine Grande (10,006’) on the west, as well as Lago Nordenskjold and Lago Pehoé. Overnight at Paine Grande Mountain Lodge – Refugio in Pehoé. Elevation: About 270'.

Overnight: Paine Grande Lodge
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: 8 miles or about 4 hours. An optional out-and-back hike up the French valley, offers beautiful vistas of the Cuernos del Paine.

Day 7: Torres del Paine - Grey Lake & Glacier

We hike toward Lago Grey and Glacier Grey - a 4 mile wide glacier originating in the Continental Ice Cap. As we hike along Lago Grey, we will see turquoise-colored icebergs blown to the opposite side of the lake by the strong winds. We hike to Grey glacier and return late in the afternoon. The hiking group overnights at Paine Grande Mountain Lodge – Refugio in Pehoé.

Overnight: Paine Grande Lodge
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: About 12 miles or 6 to 7 hours.

Day 8: Torres del Paine/Puerto Natales

We take a catamaran across Lago Pehoé and arrive at Refugio Pudeto where our vehicle is waiting for us. (Depending on wind conditions we may hike to the park headquarters). As we drive to the park entrance, we enjoy the best views of Lago Pehoé, Lago Nordenskjold and Lago Sarmiento as well as the Horns and Towers. Lunch and drive to Puerto Natales on the shores of Seno Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope Sound). Overnight in Puerto Natales.

Overnight in Puerto Natales
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: None scheduled.

Day 9: Flight to Santiago/USA

Morning transportation to Punta Arenas airport for your flight to Santiago and connection with the international flight back to the USA.

Meals: B, L.

Day 10: Morning arrival in the USA

Please Note:

A 18 day trip option is also available.

The December Torres del Paine Hiking Adventure is held at the same time as the December Torres del Paine Running Adventure. It is possible for one person to participate in the Hiking Adventure and another in the Running Adventure. If you choose this option, you can sleep all nights at the same lodges, except for 3 nights on the Torres del Paine portion of the trip. There is no additional charge, as long as you let use know in advance.

We can accommodate your choice! Check with us for details!

Notes about Patagonia:

• Weather in this region is wildly unpredictable and changeable. The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules.

• On some days we will be driving on dirt roads.

• Due to the very short season in Patagonia, it is very difficult to get flight reservations on short notice. You must make your trip reservation in advance in order to assure space on the trip.