The most complete trekking in the Torres del Paine national park mixed with the incredible Perito Moreno glacier and the Gaucho culture of Argentina.
Arrival at the airport of El Calafate where our driver waits to bring you to your hotel.
Check in at the hotel: 15:00
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Afternoon tour: Gaucho experience in Estancia 25 de Mayo
Estancia 25 de mayo is a half-day tour in which you visit this typical Patagonian estancia located very close to the city center of El Calafate. The estancia has 17,000 hectares of countryside that range from the shores of Lake Argentino in the north to the border with Chile in the south.
After we pick you up from your hotel in El Calafate, you will be welcomed at Estancia 25 de Mayo with fried cakes (you can take your own mate too) while the guide tells us the history of the estancia, the first settlers of Calafate and how the activities were carried out at the beginning of the 20th century. There will be a demonstration of the typical shepherd activity of sheep herding with dogs.
After the talk and the sheep herding, the tour continues with a walk around the estancia and next to the Arroyo Calafate visiting the old shearing shed and the corrals. There, you see a demonstration of sheep shearing with scissors and you will also visit the organic garden that produces part of the vegetables used in the barbecue area for dinner.
After visiting the surroundings of the estancia, you will go to the restaurant “El Quincho” where you will have dinner: for starter: creole turn over and an aperitif; main course Patagonian lamb with chorizo, blood sausage and salads from the organic garden; dessert is your choice.
Around 10:30 p.m. the tour ends and you start the journey back to your hotel.
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OVERNIGHT IN EL CALAFATE. NO HOTEL INCLUDED.
The Patagonian ice field is, after Antarctica, the largest concentration of ice on the planet. Its glaciers descend from 1,500 to 200 meters above sea level enabling unique access and viewing of the glaciers.
Los Glaciares National Park offers a magnificent combination of forest, lakes, mountains, ice and steppes with over 200 glaciers. The most renowned being Spegazzini, rising 135 meters above sea level, Upsala covering an entire valley with an approximate extension
of 765 Km2 and a length of 53km, and Perito Moreno Glacier, constantly advancing and causing the spectacular rupture of the wall of ice, providing one of Nature’s most impressive sights.
We will pick you up in the morning and drive for 80 km to arrive at Perito Moreno where we have some hours to have a walk.
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After the visit to Perito Moreno:
Private transfer from the hotel in El Calafate to Puerto Natales.
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12-14 March Puerto Natales Hostal America en Puerto Natales
Free day in Puerto Natales
On the day your program begins you must take the bus at 7:00 hrs. From Puerto Natales. The trip will take approximately 2:30 hours.
Once you arrive, you will walk through the Valley Encantado and a native forest of old beech trees, to reach the Serón Sector. If you pay attention to the trees you will see that they are covered with a special liquid, known as “old man’s beard”, which only grows in the most pure environment. While you listen to the singing of the birds, you can already enjoy unique views of the Paine massif.
Distance: 13 km
Difficulty level: medium
Accumulated altitude: 250 meters above sea level
Night: in camping Sector Serón
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This long but unforgettable day will allow you to go up and down along the slopes of the Paine Massif. Everything you’ll see will be wonderful, so your way will be easier because nature has a special way of rewarding your effort.
The camp will seem surreal to you: it seems unthinkable to see the tents and a shelter in a large green area next to an immense lake and at the foot of the imposing mountains. Fluffy clouds are the finishing touch on this scene that seems too good to be true. Tea you will feel full of energy to descend to the shore of Lake Paine. Depending on the weather, you will be able to see the northeast summit of the Paine Massif.
Distance: 18 km
Difficulty level: high
Accumulated altitude: 2oo meters above sea level
Night: in camping Sector Dickson
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With a shorter hiking day ahead, take advantage of the stunning location. Wake up early and enjoy the tranquility near the river while you contemplate the imposing mountains and the clouds that, at times, hide and reveal the top of the peaks.
Say goodbye to this landscape and the hanging glacier because the next stage of your trip will be entering into the forest. The trees will protect you against the elements of nature, you will hear the sounds of the forest, including the drumming Magellanic woodpeckers. The last surprise of this hike is Los Perros Glacier that is on a calm and gray lagoon.
In the Los Perros Sector, the food service is provided with lunch boxes and there is no restaurant service.
Distance: 9 km
Difficulty level: high
Accumulated altitude: 360 meters above sea level
Night: in camping Sector Los Perros
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Today you will remember why hard work pays off. Possibly the most difficult day of the trip, it will also be one of the most spectacular. In the early morning you will leave the camping ground Los Perros and walk zigzagging on the ground swamp of the forest until you leave the area of trees.
The second half of the walk is in the mountain and it is a steep, rocky, and snowy path to reach the Pass John Gardner. Once you arrive, you will be able to observe the Campo of Southern Ice with countless jagged peaks and colored glacier crevasses. Although
this is enough to brighten your day, during the walk down the hill, you will see the glacier and panoramas that seems taken from another planet
Distance: 15 km
Difficulty level: high
Initial altitude: 620 meters above sea level
Max altitude: 1.241 m
Night: in camping Sector Grey
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Today you will enter Circuit W and you will explore the most famous attractions of the Park.
After a few intense days, today will be more relaxed. You will walk along the side of the mountain and through forests of Antarctic beech (ñirre), coigües and notros. This short and rewarding hike leaves a unique sensation due to the diversity of natural elements that floods your senses. Appreciate the dense forest and low branches, the Magellanic woodpeckers and the views of the Cerro Paine Grande, the highest peak in the region (3,050m) and its hanging glaciers. When you arrive at the camp you can rest and feel the sun on your face or walk along the shore of the turquoise Lake Pehoé.
Distance: 11 km
Difficulty level: medium
Initial altitude: 130 meters above sea level
Max altitude: 388 m
Night: in camping Sector Paine Grande.
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Start your morning with a light and magnificent trek to Camping Italiano. Your mind and body align with the present moment, processing all the experiences seen the previous days. By surrounding yourself with mountains you will give tranquility to your soul and the sounds of the lake will make you vibrate with energy in the middle of a varied and abundant vegetation.
You will go through an amazing waterfall where you will be able to fill your bottle with pure and cold water. The hike continues towards the Valle del Francés. In its viewpoint, you will be dazzled by one of the most impressive panoramas of the whole circuit.
Distance: 20.5 km
Difficulty level: high
Initial altitude: 100 meters above sea level
Max altitude: 762 m
Night: in camping Sector Frances.
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Walk along the calm shore of Lake Nordenskjöld by the surprising Mount Almirante Nieto and its hanging glaciers. The silent atmosphere of the huge peaks above the turquoise lake will ask you to go slower, that you process the magnitude and that capture the view forever with a photograph. The lake is surrounded by geographic contrasts and is home to many birds: pay attention to the condors that you can find in the area. You will continue along the river Muleteer, who gives many moments to stop, fill your bottle of water and enjoy the present. When you arrive at the highest viewpoint, you will be able to see the entire lake, from beginning to end, including the French Glacier on Cerro Paine Grande.
Distance: 14 km
Difficulty level: medium
Accumulated altitude: 200 meters above sea level
Night: in camping Sector Central.
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The day begins with an ascending walk through the pampa Patagonia, the path begins to get steeper when entering the Valley of Ascencio, until arriving at the Passage of the Winds, with its spectacular panoramic views of landscapes and surrounding lakes. You will pass through the Chilean Sector and through a native lenga forest before reaching the final part of your hike. This part of the walk lasts about an hour over rocky terrain. At the end of this journey you will find the most impressive of the three iconic granite towers and its glacier lagoon.
You will return the same way to take the bus at the afternoon and return to Puerto Natales,
Distance: 19,5 km
Difficulty level: high
Initial altitude: 126 meters above sea level
Max altitude: 870 m
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Breakfast and lunch box
Transfer to Puerto Natales.
21-22 March Puerto Natales Hostal America en Puerto Natales
Arrival at Santiago where our driver brings you to your hotel. (private service)
Optional Service: Walking tour
*Price varies accordingly with the number of participant, see table below
We will leave from the hotel at the agreed time and go to the center of Santiago, to visit its most historic places in a walking tour of 2 hours. We will visit the Plaza de Armas, where the Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the Municipality of Santiago are located. Later on, we will visit the La Moneda Palace, the seat of the Chilean Government, and then walk through the surrounding streets that are full of stories. After the walk ends we stop for a break in a folkloristic cafè in Barrio Lastarria, to then continue in the eastern sector of Santiago, ending the tour in the house of Pablo Neruda. Return to the hotel.
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OVERNIGHT IN SANTIAGO. NO HOTEL INCLUDED.
NMC2023-04-15A Special Travel Agent During our family's trip to Chile and Argentina from December 2022 to January 2023, Mario Mellado from Nave Tours provided exceptional service. Mario promptly responded to our requests and worked with us to create a customized itinerary that included excellent guides and hotel accommodations. Even when we faced an unexpected airline disruption that required several changes to our plans, Mario quickly responded and efficiently reworked our itinerary. He also ensured that we received eligible refunds for prepaid hotel costs. Mario went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable, demonstrating a high level of care for our family's needs. Overall, we highly recommend Mario and Nave Tours for their excellent service.Travelwag2023-03-26I highly recommend NAVE TOURS. I was struggling to book travel to Chile when I came across Chiara on a web search. I was reluctant to book with a company unknown to me, but after meeting face to face via WhatsApp with Chiara, my husband and I felt comfortable booking with her. She made excellent recommendations and saved us from spending time in undesirable locations. Chiara was exceptionally responsive and got back to me in a very timely manner as we worked to put an itinerary together. The 3 weeks went without a hitch. Incredibly all the tour guides and transfers arrived exactly as planned. The tours were all with English speaking guides and excellent. I can’t recommend this company enough. In regards to the payment, Nave suggested using WISE money transfer. This was a leap of faith for me as I was not familiar with this platform. The fees are exceptionally low for transfers. I took the plunge and hoped for the best and again, this payment method worked well. If we travel in South America again I will be booking with Nave Tours.AHMED2023-01-02Tailored trips by Mario(Nave Tours) Mario arranged everything in my trip from A to Z tailored on my requirements, and given attention to details based on previous trips which he arranged(like in what are my accommodation preferences, duration of stays, private transportation , etc.). In addition, the people who pick me up from airport are always English speakers, friendly and besides they are locals. So they explain detailed history of the places visiting and also offering any sort of support needed. I only rely on Mario for my Central/South American countries, highly recommended!!Erin P2022-12-12Definitely worth hiking Aguas de Ramon in Santiago We used nave tours to hike Aguas de Ramon outside of Santiago! He booked a guide for us that arranged communication, pick up, drop off, park fees, and info. Our guide was wonderful and very accommodating. He carried our extra water and let one of us use his hiking stick. It would have been a much less enjoyable hike without his presence!Marian S2020-03-06Made to feel special I travelled solo to Chile in February 2020. I booked an Antarctic Cruise leaving from Punta Arenas and wanted activities on either side of the cruise dates that would give me a fair view of what Chile is like. After months of exploring ideas, available tours and costs I despaired at finding anything suitable that did not involve paying a single supplement for accommodation or space on a tour. I Googled for travel agents with specialised knowledge of Chile and asked for help in securing single-priced accommodation in specific places. Only one agent responded - Nave Tours. Within no time Mario and I agreed on places and activities. He gave valuable input on my ideas and was accommodating in my wish to experience the Mapuche culture. His arrangements here exceeded my expectations.Two weeks before I was due to leave for Chile my Antarctic cruise was cancelled, leaving a gaping hole in my itinerary. Within three days of asking Mario to help fill the gap and expand the range of places to see, it was all finalised and paid for. He extended my scope to include the desert area around La Serena because he knew I'd be interested in indigenous culture. This was a superb idea.The logistics of travel went off without a hitch. Where travel time was long he ensured that my driver was English speaking so I could have conversations about Chile, its culture, history and current tensions. Every plane was met. Each hotel booked without complications on arrival or departure.Mario's email responses to my queries from the far side of the Atlantic at all hours made me feel he didn't sleep much and that I was the only client who mattered. I felt super safe in his hands. I could relax and enjoy my holiday.Esther C2020-01-27trip of a lifetime i was googling for agents who could plan a trip to patagonia that would cover 1) all the places i wanted and 2) for the dates that i could travel. loads of agencies out there but nothing that fit my bill or wallet. stumbled across Nanook, which is essentially a matchmaker between you and one of their agents local to the place you want to go, and that’s how i met Mario of Navetours. Mario’s emails may come across curt at first, but i realised that’s just how he phrases things. almost every email i sent was promptly replied to, and with the information i needed. as a solo female, i had loads of questions and concerns about my safety, but Mario was able to put me at ease. when the protests in santiago broke out, he also kept me updated and even offered to change hotels for me to a suburb that was safer and further away from the protests. the tours that he arranged for me were great. i enjoyed myself immensely travelling to south patagonia, tierra del fuego and atacama. the pace was just nice and the people i’ve met were great and friendly too! whatever activities and hikes i wanted to do, mario was able to recommend the right ones. if there’s one that was slightly economically unsound, Mario also made sure that i know before i make any commitment.we kept in constant contact throughout my trip using WhatsApp, which was great for when there’s any issue. the only qualm i had was with the Keoken Hostel; the staff was aloof and even grumpy when they realised i was right and had a reservation with them - when it was actually their staff who forgot to key it in after receiving payment months ago. i’m sure there’re way better accommodations in Punta Arenas. in any case, i would highly recommend Mario and Navetours if you’re heading to Patagonia!Monika M2019-10-07Great service and professional partner. 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Not only did he take us to great restaurants and tourist attractions but he also provided us with recommendations for when we had nothing planned. Mario's dedication to our group was incredible and he definitely left a positive mark on me and my whole group.Christina2019-06-04An unforgettable experience. For two weeks, I as well as 19 of my peers went on a study abroad trip to Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina with Mario as our tour guide. This was my first time ever traveling out of the United States and everything was EXCELLENT. Mario truly made it an unforgettable experience. He was always patient with our group, made sure everything was scheduled accordingly, and was able to bounce back and work quickly to resolve any bumps that came along. His outgoing and caring personality made the trip even more enjoyable, and I was genuinely sad to see him go when our trip was over.
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