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REV 05 2020 / 2021 Live the adventure in Patagonia W Circuit Program / 5 days - 4 nights Rates in Dollars for International Tourists The images in this brochure are referential
REV 05 5 days | 4 nights Enjoy unique experiences and fall in love with extreme Patagonia We invite you to explore Torres del Paine, marvel at the massive granite towers that give the Park its name, hike beneath the breathtaking Cuernos del Paine and take stunning photos in the Frances Valley. Come and be amazed by the incredible Grey Glacier which extends into the horizon and is the final tip of Chilean Patagonia's Southern Ice Fields. Included Ticket Transport Catamaran Lodging All meals Guide Unforgettable hikes Park entrance fees From Puerto Natales to Departure to Paine Grande 4 nights Breakfast, lunch Bilingual Guide Las Torres Base, Los Cuernos, Torres del Paine and back Pier (Pehoé Lake) (mountain hostel / (box lunch) and dinner (opcional, view Francés Valley and Grey campsite / hotel) rates) Glacier lookout point Itinerary Day 1: Transport to Torres del Paine, lodging in Central Sector. Day 2: Hike to Las Torres Base, lodging in Central Sector. Day 3: Hike to the Francés Sector, lodging in Francés Sector. Day 4: Hike to the Francés Valley, lodging at Paine Grande Sector. Day 5: Hike to Grey Glacier lookout point, return in catamaran trip via Pehoé Lake to Puerto Natales. PRICES IN (USD) Campsite (1) Mountain Hostel Hotel (2) Without guide $915 $1,170 $1,560 With guide (in a group, per person) $1,340 $1,640 $2,030 (3) With private guide (based on 2 people) $1,740 $2,040 $2,430 (1) Camping price based on 2 people minimum, single supplement: US $65 per program. (2) Includes the first two nights at Hotel Las Torres, the third and fourth nights you will spend in mountain hostels. (3) Single Supplement for private program: US $915. Rates per person. Valid from 1 October 2020 to 26 April 2021 (campsite) and from 1 November 2020 to 26 April 2021 (mountain hostel/hotel).
REV 05 ITINERARY | 5 days, 4 nights Day 1: Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine Receive an induction talk at Fantástico Sur's office in Manuel Bulnes 83, Puerto Natales to get your vouchers and map. Then, we will take the 2:30pm bus to Torres del Paine National Park. The trip takes about 2,5 hours (112 kms.). If you want to take advantage of the day and join one our horseback riding or climbing excursions, make sure you collect your voucher the day before and take the bus that departs from Puerto Natales at 7am. These excursions are not included in the program and require a previous reservation and payment. You will arrive in the afternoon, have dinner and spend the night in the Central Sector. Remember, if you choose the camping option, you will receive all the equipment you need in each campsite. Induction Bus from Puerto Natales Lodging in talk to the Park (approx. 2,5 hours) Central Sector Day 2: Hike to Las Torres Base Lookout Point You will depart early to one of the parks iconic landmarks, the Las Torres Base Lookout Point. During the first stretch, you will walk through the pampas, cross the Ascencio River and then climb 3kms. up to Los Vientos Mountain Pass, where you will enjoy amazing views of the valley and lakes. You will continue your hike to the Chileno Mountain hostel and then pass through a lenga beech forest up to La Morrena, where the hardest part of the hike begins. After a short stop you will follow a rock trail to the spectacular Las Torres Base Lookout Point. Later, you will begin the descent to the Central Sector to have dinner and spend the night. 8 to 10 hours Difficulty Altitude Lodging in 19.5kms. High Initial: 120 mts. Central Sector Highest: 870 mts. Day 3: Francés Sector Hike You will walk about 13.5kms. along the shore of Nordenskjöld Lake and beneath Almirante Nieto Hill as well as the striking Cuernos del Paine. During the hike you will enjoy magnificent views of Los Cuernos of the Paine Massif, hanging glaciers, lakes and abundant vegetation and wildlife. You will have dinner and spend the night in the Francés Sector. 4,5 to 6,5 hours Difficulty Elevation gain Lodging in 13.5kms. Medium 200 mts. Francés Sector
REV 05 Day 4: Hike Francés Valley The day begins with one of the icons of the circuit, the Francés Valley. You will start early with a light hike to the Italiano Campsite. From there, you will begin the climb through the woods (about 2kms.) up the Francés River Valley. We will continue to the Francés Lookout Point, where you will enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of the circuit, the view to the valley framed by the Paine Grande, Catedral, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Aleta de Tiburón and Cuerno del Norte mountains. The beauty of the landscape will take your breath away. After a short stop you will begin the descent to the Paine Grande Sector. 8 to 10 hours Difficulty Altitude Lodging 20.5kms. High Initial: 120 mts. Paine Grande Highest: 762 mts. Day 5: Hike Grey Glacier Sector - Pehoé Lake Boat Trip - Return to Puerto Natales Today, you will reach the third milestone on the circuit, the magnificent Grey Glacier. The trail goes around Paine Grande, the highest peak in the mountain range (3,050 mts.), 8 to 10 hours Difficulty Altitude with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking amidst Antarctic beech trees (ñirre), 22kms. High Initial: 43 mts. Dombey's beech (coigüe) and Chilean firebush (notro), you will reach the first lookout point Highest: 313 mts. over Grey Lake, where we will see pieces of floating glacier. We will continue walking in the direction of the imposing Grey Glacier until we reach the Grey Mountain Refuge. After a short stop we will return to the Paine Grande Sector and take the 6:30pm catamaran to Pudeto. You will be met by the bus that will take you to Puerto Natales. Pehoé Lake Return to Catamaran Puerto Natales
REV 05 CHILENO SECTOR BRITÁNICO LOOKOUT POINT CENTRAL SECTOR FRANCÉS VALLEY LOOKOUT POINT GREY MOUNTAIN HOSTEL CUERNOS SECTOR ITALIANO CAMPSITE Dome & campsite PAINE GRANDE Hostel & campsite Lookout point Catamaran Van Day 1 route Day 2 route PEHOÉ LAKE Day 3 route Day 4 route Day 5 route Fantástico Sur Lodges and Adventure Experiences | www.fantasticosur.com
REV 05 Optional services (additional fee) • Half-day excursions At Cerro Paine Reserve you can enjoy various outdoor activities, such as horseback riding and climbing with our expert guides. Choose according to your preference and enjoy with our expert guides. Duration: 3 to 4 hours. Difficulty: basic and intermediate levels. US $110 per excursion/per person, based on 2 people Horseback riding Climbing non-commissionable excursions (*) If you book an excursion, you must be at the Puerto Natales Bus Station at 7am to take the 7:30am bus. • Lodging and other services Additional night based on bed and Additional night in Mountain Mountain cabin for 2 people in Cuernos breakfast in Hotel Las Torres for 2 Hostel, all meals included Sector. Every cabin has firewood people in a double room (Canelo room) heating and shared bathrooms US $206 US $540 US $133 Mountain cabin rate based on 2 people Additional night in Camping, Porter service per day all meals included US $230 US $142 Weight: 15 kgs. max. Fantástico Sur Lodges and Adventure Experiences | www.fantasticosur.com
REV 05 Included Not included Transport on a regular bus from Puerto Natales to Torres Any service not specified in the program. del Paine National Park and back. Additional activities. 2 nights of lodging in Central Sector, 1 night in the Health and travel insurance. Francés Sector and 1 night in the Paine Grande Sector, Tips. depending on availability. Drinks. Mountain hostels include beds with sleeping bag, except at the Central Mountain hostel (fully-made bed, with sheets). Campsite includes:v tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat. All meals: breakfast, lunch (box lunch) and dinner. Box lunch on return day to Puerto Natales. Pehoé Lake Catamaran. Groups and Departures Torres del Paine National Park entrance fees. Bilingual guide (optional, view rates). Departures from 1 October 2020 to 26 April 2021 A 20% discount in our spa and 20% discount for our (campsite) and from 1 November 2020 to 26 April 2021 patagonian barbecue at Hotel Las Torres. (mountain hostel/hotel). Welcome Kit: Includes sleeping-bag liner, microfiber Without a Guide: Every day. towel, water bottle (stainless steel), a map and a Guided Group: Every Tuesday and Thursday (November to journal notebook. This kit will be passed to you in the March), ask for dates in April. Minimum of 2 guests and Fantastico Sur’s office in Puerto Natales when you show maximum of 8 people per guide. your voucher. Private Guided Group: Every day. Terms and Conditions Considerations Rack rate per person, based on 2 persons minimum / 8 The guest must go to our Commercial Office in Puerto persons maximum for private guided option. Natales to participate in the induction talk and receive According to the Chilean Tax Code, to be exempt from 19% their Welcome Kit and vouchers. VAT, foreigners must provide the following documents At Christmas and New Years an extra fee of US $30 will upon check-in: passport and immigration form (given by be charged due to a special dinner. the Immigration Officer upon arrival in Chile). If the documents are not provided, the tax will be charged in CLP (Chilean Pesos) at the start of the program. Extra services: 10% porter fee and accommodation (only operators). Remember, for every night you stay in one of our accommodations, US $2 is donated to our NGO AMA Torres del Paine. This way we all contribute to the conservation of the Park´s and Cerro Paine Reserve’s natural and cultural beauty. Puerto Natales Office Hours Contact Information Office Monday to Friday: 9am to 7pm Phone number: (+56) 61 2614188 Bulnes Avenue #83 Saturday: 9am to 2pm ventas1@fantasticosur.com Puerto Natales, Chile Sunday and Holidays: Closed Fantástico Sur Lodges and Adventure Experiences | www.fantasticosur.com
REV 05 Cerro Paine Reserve Welcome Center Our Welcome Center receives visitors when they arrive at Cerro Paine Reserve. Our modern and cozy design offers: Coffee Information Mountain Bathrooms Excursions Bus tickets shop desk gear storage Please remember: all accomodation reservations must be made in advance to stay within the park. Help us take care of Torres del Paine National Park Take your trash Do not feed the animals. Give way to Take care of Protect our back to the city Respect wildlife horses nature water sources Use only authorized Respect the signs Do not hike alone Respect trail opening hours PLEASE REMEMBER: trails You must arrive with an accomodation reservation. CAMPFIRES NO SMOKING NO LITTERING PROHIBITED Fantástico Sur Lodges and Adventure Experiences | www.fantasticosur.com
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