Conquer the heights
About Mount Kilimanjaro
"Africa's highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, stands at 19,341ft, offering breathtaking views. The trek is a challenging yet rewarding experience, taking you through diverse landscapes. From lush rainforests to alpine deserts, every step reveals a new wonder. Climbers can choose from several routes, each with its unique charm. Reaching the summit at sunrise is a life-changing experience.
The majestic snow-capped peak is a testament to nature's grandeur. As you stand on the roof of Africa, the sense of accomplishment is overwhelming. The panoramic views of the Tanzanian wilderness are simply stunning. This adventure will leave you with lifelong memories."
Starting $2000 Per Person
Itinerary
DAY 1:
Arrive Puerto Natales
Upon landing at Puertp Natales Airport (PNT), you'll be picked up by a private transfer and taken to your hotel in Puerto Natales. This evening, you'll have a pre-trek briefing for your W Trek.
Accommodation - Hotel the Veat or similar
DAY 2:
Transfer to Torres del Paine, Boat trip to Grey
In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Puerto Natales for your group transfer to Torres del Paine National Park (2 hours)
We will drive up to Grey Lake and wander along its gravel beach. Here we'll embark on a catamaran to ride across the icy waters towards the towering blue walls of Grey glacier. Once on the other side of the lake, we'll head to refugio Grey were we'll spend the night.
In the afternoon, we can either hike past the refuge in the direction of the famous hanging bridges of Grey ( 3 – 4 hours round trip), from where our our fellow travellers on the Full circuit will be coming back will come from or join a kayak excursion over the Grey lake to see the Glacier from a closer perspective.
There is a fantastic opportunity to go on a 2.5-hour kayaking excursion in the afternoon where you'll paddle around the huge floating icebergs that have calved from the glacial wall. You'll first receive a safety briefing from a specialist guide covering the kayak, paddling, route and conditions. All necessary equipment will be provided - neoprene suit, waterproof jacket, gloves, boots, kayak skirt and life vest.
NOTE: Due to the highly temperamental weather in the region, boat trips across the lake may occasionally be cancelled. In this case, we'll drive to Pudeto instead and take the catamaran until Paine Grande and from there hike to Grey.
Boat trip - 1:45
Meals - Breakfast, Box lunch, Dinner
Accommodation - Refugio Grey
DAY 3:
Trek from Grey to Paine Grande
The day starts with a free morning to relax and take in the landscape or go kayaking. This will be an opportunity join the kayaking excursion if you haven't done it the previous day.
There's also an excellent option to ice hike on Glacier Grey which would be great if you had already kayaked the day before. Following a safety briefing you'll take a boat ride, then hike for an hour to safely reach the glacier. From here your guide will check the equipment provided to you - ice axe, crampons, helmet and harness. You must have your own hiking boots with ankle support, gloves and sunglasses - without these you will not be permitted to take this ice hike. The hike on the glacier lasts for 2.5hrs, with the whole trip taking about 5 hours. You must be in very good physical shape for this excursion as the hike to the glacier is challenging.
In the afternoon, we'll hike to Refugio Paine Grande, located 11 km away (taking roughly 4 to 4.5 hours). Leaving Grey Camp, the trail winds through ancient lenga forests and along rocky ridges, offering sweeping views of the icebergs drifting across Grey Lake.
As you descend toward Lake Pehoé and Paine Grande Camp, the scenery shifts to open valleys framed by the jagged peaks of the Paine Massif, with the turquoise lake shimmering below.
Length of hike - 4 hours, 11km/8.6 miles
Meals - Breakfast, Box lunch, Dinner
Accommodation - Refugio Paine Grande
DAY 4:
Trek to the French Valley
After breakfast, we'll begin the challenging trek to the French Valley (Valle Frances), along a steep trail that leads to the very heart of the Paine Massif. How far we go will be dictated by the pace of the group as a whole, but a faster walk will lead us to the hanging bridge over the French River, located at the foot of the southeast face of the Massif. From here there are fantastic views of the valley.
We'll then continue our ascent to the upper section of the valley where we'll take in the extensive mass of the valley's geological formations: Hoja (Blade), Máscara (Mask), Espada (Sword), Catedral (Cathedral), Aleta de Tiburon (Shark's Fin) and the stunning Fortaleza (Fortress).
After all this ascent, we'll stop for a picnic lunch and rest up. Afterwards, it's a descent through the undulating terrain of mixed grassland and light forest to the Francés Camp.
Length of hike - 8-9 hours, 23km/14.3 miles
Meals - Breakfast, Box lunch, Dinner
Accommodation - Refugio Cuernos
DAY 5:
Trek Los Cuernos trail
Today's trek along the Los Cuernos trail will take us along the edge of the beautiful Lake Nordenskjold. This trek is less strenuous but richer in the diversity of terrain that we will cover. In fact, it's the perfect opportunity to take in the park's huge variety of flora and fauna, and learn some more about the vast variety of species we encounter along the way.
We'll stop for a picnic lunch and relax in the beautiful surroundings before finishing up at Refugio Torre. Here, we can look forward to a hot meal and prepare for the challenges that tomorrow will bring.
Length of hike - 5-7 hours, 16 km/10 miles
Meals - Breakfast, Box lunch, Dinner
Accommodation - Refugio Torre Central
DAY 6:
Trek to the Towers
The goal of our last day will be to complete the most famous trekking trail in Torres del Paine National Park – the trek to the Towers! We'll walk from Las Torres Camp towards Hosteria Las Torres before climbing to the Ascencio Valley on the eastern face of the Towers. Mountain ridges, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our main challenge comes in the form of the steep moraine (a huge mass of boulders).
What’s included :
-Professional, experienced, mountain guides
-Park Ranger
-All Park fees, Rescue fees, Hut fee
-All meals while on the Mountain
-Arrival and Departure transfers
-Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
-Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
-Clean, purified drinking water
-Fair and ethical treatment of porters
-Accommodation before and after the tour
What’s excluded :
-Tips for guides and porters.
-Airfare
-Mountain personal equipment but they available for hire {Mountain clothes}
-Travel insurance
-Lunch and Dinner (which is not included in the itinerary).
-Optional activities
-Alcoholic and soft drinks
-Visa fees