ZEALOUS CHILE
EXPLORE PATAGONIA & TREK THE W

OVERVIEW

Journey to the end of the world and discover Torres del Paine National Park. Immerse yourself in the outdoors with a group of like-minded, active travelers, fun trip leaders, and certified local guides on the iconic W-Trek. Ice hike on one of the largest non-polar glaciers, catch your breath on mesmerizing lookout points, view the sunrise over serene peaks, and soak in the beauty of Patagonia. Adventure awaits.

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Marvel at the cool ice formations & vivid blue crevasses.

TREK ON GLACIER GREY

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SUNRISE HIKE TO LAS TORRES

Witness early morning light illuminating granite peaks.

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CAMP UNDER THE STARS

View an endless sky of stars from your cozy tent.

14-Mar-2025

from $3,050

Days

Chile

TRIP DETAILS

  • DESTINATION AIRPORT

    Santiago (SCL)

  • MEETING PLACE

    Airport (SCL)

  • TRIP DURATION

    9 days

  • GROUP SIZE

    8-10 travelers

  • LOCAL LODGING

    4 nights

  • TRAIL CAMPSITES

    4 nights

  • PHYSICAL LEVEL

    Challenging ➜ No backpacking experience required. Should lead active lifestyle and be capable of hiking up to 6 hrs with backpack weighing 20-25 lbs.

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1

Welcome to Chile

Meet in the Santiago airport before flying down to Puerto Natales, one of the southernmost cities in the world. Kick-off your 9-day adventure at our welcome dinner with your fellow travelers — and likely a glass if Chilean wine, salud!

  • Meet in Santiago (SCL)

  • Fly to Puerto Natales (PNT)

  • Locally-owned accommodation in Puerto Natales

DAY 2

Horseback Riding & Prep

After breakfast, we’ll head to a local estancia for a leisurely half-day horseback ride to the picturesque Laguna Sofia. In the afternoon, there will be free time to relax, eat ice cream, prep & pack for the upcoming W-Trek!

  • Horseback riding at a local estancia

  • Prep & pack for the W-Trek

  • Locally-owned accommodation in Puerto Natales

DAY 3

Catamaran & Start the W-Trek

Rise & shine! It’ll be an early departure for Torres del Paine National Park. We’ll take a short catamaran ride across Lake Pehoe to our starting point. Today’s trek will have breathtaking views of Glacier Grey before arriving at the refugio for the night.

  • Catamaran ride across Lake Pehoé

  • Hike towards Glacier Grey

  • Distance: 11 km

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DAY 4

Ice Hike on Glacier Grey

We embark on an epic adventure on Glacier Grey. We’ll take a short boat ride with stunning views and hike to the glacier entry point. Strap on your crampons and grab your ice axes for the trek on the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

  • Epic ice hike on Glacier Grey

  • Hike towards Refugio Paine Grande

  • Distance: 10 km [ice hike] + 11 km

DAY 5

Hanging Glaciers of the French Valley

Today highlights the natural beauty of Torres del Paine, but first, we’ll hike through a section ravished by a devastating fire in 2011. Upon arriving to the French Valley, we’ll take daypacks for an out-n-back to the lookout point before heading to our favorite refugio.

  • View hanging glaciers from the lookout point

  • Hike along true turquoise colored lakes

  • Distance: 16.5 km — includes French Valley

Say adios to Los Cuernos and hello to Mont Almirante Nieto, which is visible for most of the day. This section of the trek is relatively flat, a welcome contrast to previous days. Once we start hiking alongside Rio Ascenscio, Refugio Chileno slowly comes into view.

  • Best segment to spot condors above

  • Easier terrain before tomorrow’s uphill morning

  • Distance: 18 km

DAY 7

Sunrise Hike to Mirador Las Torres

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DAY 6

Hike to the Final Campsite

Grab your headlamp! We hike in the dark to reach the mirador, where sunrise lights up the iconic granite towers. The final section to the finish line is entirely downhill and we’ll say farewell to Torres del Paine before returning to Puerto Natales to celebrate!

  • Sunrise hike to Mirador Las Torres

  • Celebratory dinner & drinks

  • Distance: 14 km

After sleeping in a nice warm bed, we’ll head to a nearby fjord for an easy day of kayaking with picturesque views and calm waters. The afternoon will be free to explore Natales, buy souvenirs, or eat more ice cream before our farewell dinner.

  • Kayaking in a nearby fjord

  • Free time to explore the town

  • Locally-owned accommodation in Puerto Natales

DAY 9

Hasta Luego Patagonia!

DAY 8

Leisurely Kayaking

Pack your bags, it’s time to return to the real world. After breakfast, we’ll take private transportation to the airport, where you’ll catch your flight back to Santiago. Don’t forget to exchange contact info with your new adventure friends to stay in touch, share pics, and plan next year’s reunion Zealous trip!

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    • Entrance fee ➜ Torres del Paine National Park

    • Day tour ➜ Horseback riding at Lake Sofia

    • Day tour ➜ Kayaking at Eberhard Fjord

    • Day tour ➜ Ice hiking on Glacier Grey

    • Certified guides ➜ Awesome local English-speaking guides

    • Trip leaders ➜ Fun, friendly, logistical Jedi

    • 8 ➜ Breakfasts

    • 5 ➜ Lunches

    • 8 ➜ Dinners

    • 4 nights ➜ Locally-owned hotel in Puerto Natales

    • 4 nights ➜ camping in Torres del Paine National Park

    • Single occupancy is unavailable for this particular trip

    • All necessary ground transportation is included

  • Flights ➜ International + Domestic

  • Some lunches during free-time

  • 45-65L trekking backpack

  • Personal & incidental expenses

  • Tips ➜ for trekking & activity guides

International flights

  • Home airport ⇄ Santiago (SCL)

  • Must arrive to Santiago by 8:00am (or the night before)

Domestic flights

  • Santiago (SCL) ⇄ Puerto Natales (PNT)

  • Must book the same domestic flight to PNT, tbd.

  • If you plan to extend your trip or fly elsewhere, please let us know beforehand.

** Guests will receive detailed flight information after booking **

Not Quite Fine Print

  • Outdoor adventure travel can be quite unpredictable. Our top priority is to provide a rewarding yet safe experience. We’ll do our best to adhere to the intended itinerary, but certain circumstances (i.e. unsafe weather conditions) may result in slight changes. However, spontaneity is often a good thing.

  • Guests are required to have a travel insurance policy that covers all potential activities for the specific trip. We suggest purchasing travel insurance shortly after booking with Zealous Travel Co. We highly recommend the Tin Leg Adventure policy through Squaremouth.

  • Guests must have a valid passport with an expiration date at least 6 months after your return flight.

  • Do not book flights until receiving the go-ahead email from Zealous Travel Co. We are happy to provide flight recommendations.

Payment Policy

  • Deposit is due at the time of booking.

  • 100% of deposit is refundable for any reason within 7 days of booking.

  • After 7 days, deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months.

Cancelation Policy

  • 120 days or more before trip start date:

    • 100% of payment(s) made to date are refundable

    • 100% of deposit is refundable

  • 90-119 days before trip start date:

    • 80% of payment(s) made to date are refundable

    • 20% of payment(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

  • 60-89 days before trip start date:

    • 60% of paymen(s) made to date are refundable

    • 40% of paymen(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

  • 0-59 days before trip start date:

    • Payment(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

from $3,050

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