Patagonia - Fitzroy and Paine

Overview

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The best of Patagonia: visit the Fitzroy Massif, Perito Moreno Glacier, Lake Grey and Torres del Paine National Park

Introduction

The distinctive granite spires and colossal calving glaciers of Patagonia in Southern Chile are unique. Despite the notoriously unsettled weather, their rugged beauty draws mountaineers, adventurous trekkers and wilderness travellers from all over the world. This two-week trip takes in the highlights, with moderate trekking through breathtakingly wild scenery.

The tour begins with a flight via Buenos Aires to El Calafate. The following day you travel to El Chalten at the base of Fitzroy and embark on a four-day trek in the national park, visiting Cerro Torre base camp. You then return to El Calafate and visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, the 3rd largest glacier in the world before driving the legendary Route 40 to the Torres del Paine National Park. Here you spend three days walking in the shadow of these huge granite monoliths and visiting Lake Grey, where the glacier flows down 60km from the Patagonian Ice Cap and calves into the lake. Finally, your visit Puerto Natales, a picturesque fishing town located on the shores of the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) fjord, before returning to El Calafate and flying home. There is the option of extending your trip by two days to visit Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego

Join us on Patagonia - Fitzroy and Paine

• Trek to the base of the Fitzroy Massif
• Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier
• Trek in the Torres del Paine National Park
• View the glacier calving into Lake Grey
• Option of visiting Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego (2 day extension)
• Fixed campsites, so no need to carry heavy packs
• Trip led by English-speaking Patagonian guides

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Accommodation

Prices are based on good standard hotel accommodation on a single room basis. If you are booking as a couple please ask for a double or twin room price.

Experience Required

This trip includes some rugged trekking, but is suitable for first-time trekkers who are able to walk for 8 hours carrying a light pack and are prepared for 5 nights of camping, potentially in difficult weather conditions.

Read our Training for Trekking and Hiking article by Steve House of Uphill Athlete.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Fri 6 Nov – Sat 21 Nov 2026	UK	El Calafate	Available Book now »
2 places left with £200 early booking offer	£7,715 £7,515	£5,485 £5,285
Fri 20 Nov – Sat 5 Dec 2026	UK	El Calafate	Available Book now »
2 places left with £200 early booking offer	£7,715 £7,515	£5,485 £5,285
Fri 18 Dec – Sat 2 Jan 2027	UK	El Calafate	Available Book now »
	£8,235	£5,705
Fri 15 Jan – Sat 30 Jan 2027	UK	El Calafate	Available Book now »
	£7,715	£5,485
Fri 29 Jan – Sat 13 Feb 2027	UK	El Calafate	Available Book now »
2 places left with £200 early booking offer	£7,715 £7,515	£5,485 £5,285
Fri 12 Feb – Sat 27 Feb 2027	UK	El Calafate	Available Book now »
2 places left with £200 early booking offer	£7,715 £7,515	£5,485 £5,285
Fri 26 Feb – Sat 13 Mar 2027	UK	El Calafate	Available Book now »
2 places left with £200 early booking offer	£7,715 £7,515	£5,485 £5,285

This trek is available to book in GBP, USD and EUR.
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Group size: 2 – 18 people.

For comparison, this trek starts from £366 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Argentina and Chile on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK to El Calafate (unless joining land only.)
• UK airport taxes.
• Up to 2 road transfers between airports in Buenos Aires needed to connect the international and domestic flights (excluded if joining land-only).
• National Park fees.
• 1 nights' (3 star) hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires on a single, bed & breakfast basis (excluded if joining land-only).
• 4 nights' hotel accommodation in El Calafate on a single basis.
• 1 nights' hotel accommodation in Puerto Natales on a single basis.
• 2 nights' hotel accommodation in El Chalten on a single basis.
• 5 nights' camping on a single basis.
• Meals as per the detailed PDF itinerary.
• All road transport (a mixture of private and public vehicles).
• All costs for guides and local helpers.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Some meals - see detailed PDF itinerary.
• Optional trips.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:	Fly to El Calafate via Buenos Aires Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Drive to El Chalten, trek to Laguna Poincenot It's a drive 220Km to El Chalten at the foot of the Fitzroy and the Cerro Torre Massif. Trek up a gentle trail towards Fitzroy and gain height over the River de las Vueltas Valley, then hike to Laguna Capri for spectacular views. Fixed campsite at Poincenot. Overnight camp.
Day 4:	Cerro Fitzroy, Laguna de los Tres Hike along Fitzroy trail up to Rio Blanco, the climbers' base camp. Above you rise the spectacular walls of the Fitzroy (3,045m), rising 1,500m above the surrounding glaciers. The "King of Patagonia" is quite rightly considered to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Hike back to Poincenot Camp. Overnight camp.
Day 5:	Cerro Torre to El Chalten Walk around Laguna Capri to the Lagoons Madre and the Hija Valley. Then trek down to the Fitzroy River Valley, where you connect with the Cerro Torre Trail. Hike to Laguna Torre, below the world-famous Cerro Torre group and return to El Chalten. Walking time 3 to 4hrs. Overnight hotel.
Day 6:	El Chalten to Loma del Pliegue Tumbado Walk up Loma del Pliegue Tumbado (1,500m) for spectacular views of Fitzroy and Torre. Return to El Chalten. Walking time 4 to 5hrs. Overnight hotel.
Day 7:	Drive El Chalten to El Calafate Free morning to explore the village. Evening drive to El Calafate. Overnight hotel.
Day 8:	Visit Perito Moreno Glacier The vast Perito Moreno Glacier flows down from the Patagonian Icefield, the third largest glacier area in the world (after Antarctica and Greenland). Return to El Calafate. Overnight hotel.
Day 9:	Drive to Torres del Paine National Park It is a 6 hour drive along Route 40 to your campsite at Paine, crossing the Argentinean/Chilean border en route. It's a gentle 1 to 2 hrs walk, with plenty of wildlife along the way: guanacos, lesser rheas, condors and all types of wetland and buzzard birds. Camp at the foot of Paine Massif.
Day 10:	Trek to Paine Towers viewpoint via the Ascensio River Valley Cross the Ascensio River and hike a steep one hour slope, to access a narrow alpine valley that leads to the Refugio Chileno, a cozy and comfortable mountain lodge. Continue through a beech forest to a final climb up moraine to the Towers Viewpoint, with the lagoon beneath. Return to camp. Walking time: 7 to 8hrs.
Day 11:	Cross Lake Pehoe to French Valley Drive to Port Pudeto to board the catamaran that crosses lake Pehoe. Trek the French Valley trail to the foot of the south east face of Paine Grande. After lunch and photos you retrace your steps back to Paine Grande camp. Walking time: 5 to 6hrs.
Day 12:	Glacier Grey Viewpoints Visit the southern shore of Lago Grey. During the early season you can see blue icebergs emerging from the glacier and floating southwards. In the afternoon you drive to Puerto Natales, a picturesque fishing town on the shores of the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) fiord. Overnight hotel.
Day 13:	Drive from Puerto Natales to El Calafate Overnight hotel.
Day 14 - 16:	Fly home Those joining in the UK will overnight in Buenos Aires on Day 14 and depart for London on Day 15.

Optional 2-day Extension: Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego

Day 13:	Puerto Natales to Ushuaia A long drive to Tierra del Fuego and your hotel accommodation.
Day 14:	Ushuaia - free day Overnight hotel.
Day 15:	Ushuaia - Beagle Channel and Penguin Rookery Boat trip into the Beagle Channel to see local sea birds and mammals. Overnight hotel.
Day 16 - 18:	Fly home Those joining in the UK will depart Ushuaia and overnight in Buenos Aires on Day 16. You depart for London on Day 17.

PLEASE NOTE: Please note that this itinerary is a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, unforeseen circumstances may force changes to be made at the last moment. Please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Optional Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego

Head further south and experience Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego National Park. Fly home from Ushuaia.

Price £400 per person

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• Patagonia time lapse

Reports & Reviews

First Trek: Nov 2011
Total: 15 trips

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Team Member Reviews

• “A most enjoyable time in stunning scenery with a great bunch of people.” SH, Patagonia - Fitzroy and Paine, Dec '16
• “The scenery was mind blowing - we were exceptionally lucky as we had sunny clear days for most of the trip. Our leader - Dominique was brilliant, such a delightful, smiling young lady.” SH, Patagonia - Fitzroy and Paine, Jan-Feb '15
• “A well-organised trek that included all the spectacular sights of southern Patagonia.” RB, Patagonia - Fitzroy and Paine - 9 to 24 Jan '15
• “Action packed and a nice balance between decent (nice long hikes) and touristy things.” IB, Patagonia - Fitzroy and Paine Nov '14
• “Excellent trip in which the whole experience is more than the sum of the individual parts.” AM, Patagonia Fitzroy and Paine Nov '13