Torres del Paine Adventure 2024/2025

A spectacular 8-day adventure, the Torres del Paine delivers in spades on this bucket list experience through the heart of Patagonia.

Hike in one of the world's most mesmerizingly beautiful national parks choosing a comfort option - or a more challenging backcountry route. Experience incredible sights that you'll have to pinch yourself to believe, such as the 'Towers of Blue' (three giant peaks that jut into the sky), Los Cuernos 'The Horns', and the magnificent Grey Glacier. Stay in charming mountain refugios soaking up the warmth of South American hospitality which counters the snowy surroundings perfectly!

Trip Highlights

The W-Trek route OR Day hike sections from a comfortable lodge

Choice of multi-day options...

Grey Lake

Cruise

Puerto Natales

Biking

Azul Lagoon

Hiking

Torres del Paine

Hiking

Lake Grey

Kayaking

Lake Pehoe

Hiking

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Torres del Paine Adventure ~ Itinerary

Trip Start: Puerto Natales Trip End: Puerto Natales

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Day 1Arrive in Patagonia
Day 2Biking in Puerto Natales
Day 3Start Of Multi-Day Options
Day 4Multi-Day Options Continued
Day 5Multi-Day Options Continued
Day 6Multi-Day Options Continued
Day 7Multi-Day Options Continued
Day 8Depart for home

Day 1

Arrive in Patagonia

Welcome to Chilean Patagonia! The windswept plains of this southern region stretch on for miles, joining Chile’s rugged coastline and majestic mountain peaks into one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain environments, perched on the edges of the icy isthmus and fiords of the southern Pacific Ocean. This evening you’ll meet your trip leader in Puerto Natales and head out for dinner to a local restaurant for your first taste of Patagonia Cuisine.
Accommodation: Hotel Natalino, Puerto Natales
Meals: Dinner
Day 2

Biking in Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales is surrounded by an incredible combination of forests, mountains, glaciers, and fjords. This fusion of landscapes provides a unique environment that in turn allows us to understand the deep love the Patagonians have for their land, a land of pioneers. We’ll enjoy this fusion of colors, smells, and landscapes on our bikes, through the Patagonian forest, then following the coast of the Ultima Esperanza fjord with views of the Moore Range, Whale Hill, and Mount Pratt.

We’ll arrive at the Perales Ranch for a typical Patagonian lunch, the famous ‘Asado de Cordero’. The Alvarez family have been pioneers in the exploration of the Austral channels and their descendants have sailed the fjords for generations.

Afterward, we’ll head back to Puerto Natales for some downtime before dinner together.
Accommodation: Hotel Natalino, Puerto Natales
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 12.4 miles (20 kilometers)
Day 3

Start Of Multi-Day Options

DAY 3 ACTIVE OPTION
W-Trek Comfort Hiking: Explore Azul Lagoon
Today we’ll begin the four-day exploration of Torres Del Paine, with amazing day treks among sheer granite peaks, snow-clad mountains, glacial lakes and the thick Magellanic forest. Our first hike will take us to Azul Lagoon, where we’ll circumnavigate the lagoon with views of the Torres del Paine towers just south of us. After lunch we’ll head back south and journey further into the park, stopping off along the way for views of Lake Nordenskjold and Lake Pehoe before arriving at Kau Rio Serrano, our accommodation for the next 4 nights.
Accommodation: Kau Rio Serrano, Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 3.1 miles (5 kilometers), 2-3 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 164 feet (50 meters) ascent, 164 feet (50 meters) descent

DAY 3 CHALLENGING OPTION
W-Trek Backcountry Hiking: Start 'W' hike, Torres del Paine National Park
Today we’ll begin the legendary four-day ‘W’ hike, an amazing trek among sheer granite peaks, snow-clad mountains, glacial lakes and the thick Magellanic forest. We’ll follow the Rio Ascensio Valley as it winds its way up to the park’s namesake. As we reach the top of the boulder field near the end of our hike, we’ll come face to face with one of the most famous mountain landscapes in the world – above you, three mammoth granite peaks rise like tombstones from the rugged hills and snow-coated mountains of Patagonia to pierce the sky Torres del Paine (‘Towers of Blue’). At a height of about 3,000 feet (900 meters), they are believed to be the highest natural cliff faces in the world. Tonight you’ll sleep well at a cozy refugio (mountain lodge), a welcome sight after a full day’s hike. Only a light day pack is required as it's a return hike. There are shorter options available.
Accommodation: Refugio Las Torres, Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 13.7 miles (22 kilometers), 7-9 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,524 feet (770 meters) ascent, 2,524 feet (770 meters) descent
Day 4

Multi-Day Options Continued

DAY 4 ACTIVE OPTION
W-Trek Comfort Hiking: Hike French Valley
After a scrumptious breakfast, we’ll head back to Lake Pehoe where we’ll hop on a catamaran across to Refugio Paine Grande. Our hike today takes us toward the French Valley for a closer look at Los Cuernos, and at the base of the French Valley, we’ll have incredible views of ravines. It is probably one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see, with multiple glaciers cascading down its steep sides, creating a patchwork of ice and rock. We may catch a glimpse of the impressive French Glacier, the Paine Massif and Cuernos granite towers in the background. We’ll enjoy lunch along the way before hiking back down on the same trail, making our way back to the catamaran, and onward to our accommodation, with time to relax before dinner.
Accommodation: Kau Rio Serrano, Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 10 miles (16 kilometers), 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 477 feet (146 meters) ascent, 477 feet (146 meters) descent

DAY 4 CHALLENGING OPTION
W-Trek Backcountry Hiking: Hike to Los Cuernos, Torres del Paine National Park
It’s an easier hike today, as we contour around the northern shore of Lake Nordenskjold, a glacial lake in the heart of the national park. As we head around the lake, we’ll start to see glimpses of Los Cuernos – Spanish for ‘The Horns’ – three fantastically sculpted grey and white sedimentary and granite peaks rising 800 feet (244 meters). The intense turquoise hue of the lake and the starkness of the mountains make for spectacular photo opportunities. This evening, we’ll stay in the shadow of the mountains at Refugio Los Cuernos.
Accommodation: Refugio Los Cuernos, Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 8 miles (13 kilometers), 4-6 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 196 feet (60 meters) ascent , 1,345 feet (410 meters) descent
Day 5

Multi-Day Options Continued

DAY 5 ACTIVE OPTION
W-Trek Comfort Hiking: Hike near Grey & Tyndall Glaciers
You’re in one of the most beautiful locations on the planet, so take your time today and take it all in – enjoying breakfast at your leisure. There’s an opportunity to go for a hike this morning or you can simply relax at the beautiful accommodation and enjoy the views from the river’s edge. Lunch will be at Kau Rio Serrano before the afternoon’s activity. After we regroup, we’ll walk from our lodge down to the Serrano River’s edge where we’ll hike east along the winding riverside. The trail will take us to a lookout point where we’ll have views of the Grey and Tyndall glaciers. Tyndall Glacier, also known as Geike Glacier, is one of the largest in southern Patagonia, named after the Irish glaciologist John Tyndall. The hike will take most of the afternoon, then we’ll return by vehicle in time for dinner.
Accommodation: Kau Rio Serrano, Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kayaking: 2-3 hours

Hiking: 7.5 miles (12 kilometers), 2-3 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,430 feet (436 meters) ascent, 1,430 feet (436 meters) descent

Optional Kayak Lake Grey (extra fee applies): We’ll meet our specialist kayak guides at the inlet of Serrano River, and they’ll match you with a kayak and provide all the necessary equipment for a unique way to explore Lake Grey. We’ll enjoy the magic of paddling around the icebergs that have broken away from the glacier and you’ll be in awe of the unique views of the Paine mountains and their impressive granite walls. After we return to shore, we’ll head back to the lodge for lunch before our afternoon hike.

DAY 5 CHALLENGING OPTION
W-Trek Backcountry Hiking: Hike French Valley, Torres del Paine National Park
We’ll rise with the sun this morning to begin our hike up French Valley for a closer look at Los Cuernos. This ravine is probably one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see, with multiple glaciers cascading down its steep sides, creating a patchwork of ice and rock. The track steepens as we ascend a ridge line to the upper French Valley past waterfalls and mountain tarns. At the top, we’ll have incredible views of a massive natural amphitheater, filled with the awesome French Glacier, the Paine Massif and Cuernos granite towers. This afternoon, we’ll hike to Refugio Paine Grande.
Accommodation: Refugio Paine Grande, Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 8 miles (13 kilometers), 4-6 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 262 feet (80 meters) ascent, 262 feet (80 meters) descent

Optional French Valley Lookout: 3.7 miles (6 kilometers), 2-3 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,165 feet (660 meters) ascent, 2,165 feet (660 meters) descent
Day 6

Multi-Day Options Continued

DAY 6 ACTIVE OPTION
W-Trek Comfort Hiking: Hike Los Condores & Los Cuernos
After breakfast, we’ll make our way to Weber Bridge, which crosses the confluence of Lake Pehoe and Lake Del Toro, where we’ll start our hike up to Mirador Condor. We’ll hike through a small valley on the Lazo-Weber trail, crossing an ancient Lenga Forest on our way up to a lookout point. The Lenga tree, nothofagus pumilio, is a member of the beech family and has been staked amidst fierce winds and a tough climate. Along the exposed subalpine slopes that mark the upper reaches of its habitable range, the Lenga tree sometimes grows into wild, twisted, wind-blown shapes. At the top, we’ll have incredible views of the entire Torres del Paine mountain range as well as Lakes Honda, Sarmiento & Verde. We’ll head back down, enjoying lunch along the way and once we reach the end of the trail, we’ll travel north toward Lake Nordenskjold. Our afternoon hike will take us to Mirador Cuernos, lying in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, which is the best spot to view Los Cuernos, ‘The Horns’. We’ll stop off at Salto Grande along the way, a very picturesque waterfall that flows out from Lake Icefield, it is part of the world’s third largest reserve of fresh water and forms a natural dam connecting Lakes Nordenskjold and Pahoe through the Paine river. The water level on the southern side of the lake can rise up to 90 feet (30 meters) above the level of the main lake. We’ll make our way back down the trail and on to Kau Rio Serrano for our last night’s dinner on the W trek.
Accommodation: Kau Rio Serrano, Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Los Condores Lookout Hike: 3.7 miles (6 kilometers), 2-3 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,000 feet (305 meters) ascent, 1,000 feet (305 meters) descent

Los Cuernos Hike: 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), 1-2 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 222 feet (68 meters) ascent, 222 feet (68 meters) descent

DAY 6 CHALLENGING OPTION
W-Trek Backcountry Hiking: Hike to Refugio Grey, kayak Lake Grey
Grey Glacier is a 650 foot (200-meter) high wall of ice that marks the northern end of Lake Grey. This is one of the largest calving glaciers in the world, with giant ice cliffs that plummet into the depths of the lake. Our hike finishes at the lake, where we’ll meet our specialist kayak guides. They’ll match you with a kayak and provide all the necessary equipment for a unique way to explore Lake Grey and enjoy amazing views of the glacier and icebergs. When we return to shore, we’ll head to Refugio Grey, where we spend our last night in Torres del Paine National Park.
Accommodation: Refugio Grey, Torres del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 7 miles (11 kilometers), 3-5 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 820 feet (250 meters) ascent, 688 feet (210 meters) descent

Kayaking: 3 hours
Day 7

Multi-Day Options Continued

DAY 7 ACTIVE OPTION
W-Trek Comfort Hiking: Hike to Ferrier, scenic cruise across Lake Grey
We’ll depart the lodge for the last time this morning, making our way north toward Lake Grey. We’ll stop off at Rio Pingo where we’ll begin our morning hike, Mirador Ferriera! The hike is challenging with a short, steep climb up though you’ll be rewarded with a tremendous view of the Grey glacier and the small icebergs you may have paddled amongst a few days prior. After we’re back down from the hike, we’ll catch the boat across Lake Grey, taking in views of the surrounding mountains before docking at Grey Hotel to pick-up the W-trek hikers!

Hiking: 5.6 miles (9 kilometers), 3-5 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,148 feet (650 meters) ascent, 2,148 feet (650 meters) descent

DAY 7 CHALLENGING OPTION
W-Trek Backcountry Hiking: Hike to Grey Glacier, scenic cruise across Lake Grey
This morning we’ll hike a bit further up the valley to a magnificent lookout over the Grey Glacier. After we’ve finished our morning’s activity, and re-grouping with the Comfort hikers, we'll catch the boat across Lake Grey, taking in views of the surrounding mountains.

Hiking: 3 miles (4.8 kilometers), 1-3 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 328 feet (100 meters) ascent, 328 feet (100 meters) descent

When we complete our boat trip, we'll head back to Puerto Natales, where we started our journey four days ago, for a well-earned rest and another tasty meal together.
Accommodation: Hotel Natalino, Puerto Natales
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8

Depart for home

Today you’ll finish your journey with us after breakfast.
Accommodation: Not applicable
Meals: Breakfast

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Active Option: W-Trek Comfort Hiking Experience

The W-Trek Comfort Hiking Experience is five days exploring the incredible Torres del Paine National Park with amazing day trips that will take you from sheer granite peaks and snow-clad mountains, to glacial lakes and thick Magellanic forests. You’ll spend all four nights at Kau Rio Serrano, a comfortable lodge from where you’ll head out each day to explore some of the best sights this park has to offer.

Challenging Option: W-Trek Backcountry Hiking

The W-Trek Backcountry Hiking trek will take you past sheer granite peaks, snow-clad mountains, glacial lakes and through thick Magellanic forest, and you’ll be spending the four nights in rustic mountain lodges, known locally as refugios. While it might be a bit of a challenge, the rewards are well and truly worth it!

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Included

7 nights’ accommodation
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Our own highly experienced trip leaders, with you from start to finish
Expert guides on the W Trek multi-day options
Industry leading Guest-to-Guide ratio (averaging 6:1)
Your own ‘Account’, an online space with everything required for your adventure
Our knowledgeable Customer Service Team to answer your queries - just a phone call, email or chat away
Customer Service pre-trip phone calls to ensure you’re 'trip ready'
Nutritious snacks to keep you fuelled
All activities outlined in the itinerary
All necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe) for activities
Transportation in our air-conditioned vans - safe, clean, modern and comfortable!

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Useful Info

Do you provide any gear for the W-Trek Backcountry Hiking option?

You’ll need a good quality trekking pack with a volume of ~60 litres (3500 cubic inches) for the W-Trek hike, large enough to fit your sleeping bag inside along with all your multi-day gear. You’ll also need a nice warm sleeping bag for the W-trek, something rated down to at least ~0°C (32°F) is ideal.

We can provide both items for an extra fee, along with Hiking poles which we highly recommend. Please select these items when you make your booking so we know you require them

Please note that some refugios may provide sleeping bags, however we ask you bring or rent your own to ensure a clean bag is available to you each night.

What accommodations do we stay at on this trip?

We’ve selected the accommodation for the unique character and adventuresome feel – this trip is not designed as a tour of the fanciest hotels in Patagonia. We prefer to stay in quaint, comfortable B&B’s and lodges. Things get a little more rustic when we head to the Refugio’s during the W-trek. The Refugio's are like backcountry lodges with hot showers, three course meals, bunk beds and it’s all part of a truly amazing experience! The rest of the time we stay in clean, comfortable, family-owned inns and hotels in the heart of the action.

If you've selected a single supplement for your trip, both the W-Trek Hike and W-Trek Experience portions of the trip (Days 3 – 7) are not included as no single rooms are available in the refugio's/lodges, and the single supplement price takes this into account.

We recommend bringing enough clothing to only have to do laundry once during your trip, and the best time will be after your W-trek once we return to Puerto Natales.

Tell me about the W-Trek Backcountry Hiking option?

This amazing trek will take you past sheer granite peaks, snow-clad mountains, glacial lakes and through thick Magellanic forest. While it might be a bit of a challenge, the rewards are well and truly worth it! The trek is close to sea level so you won’t be dealing with any altitude factors. The trail is 64 kilometres (40 miles) in total length and we average around 6 hours or 16 kilometres (10 miles) per day. The greatest elevation reached on the W-trek is 1200 metres (3900 feet) at the highest point in
the French Valley - you can go as high as you like. The trails are very well maintained so finding your way is never a problem. You’ll only be carrying the gear needed for the 5 days, your excess gear and luggage will be stored securely for you in Puerto Natales.

During the W-trek in Torres del Paine National Park you’ll be spending four nights in rustic mountain lodges, known locally as refugio’s. Each refugio sleeps 30-50 people with shared bunk rooms of up to 6-10 people, shared bathrooms and hot showers. You’ll have a mattress with a pillow and you’ll use your sleeping bag – if you’re a light sleeper we recommend ear plugs and an eye mask to get a good night’s sleep, it’s all part of the adventure! Meals are served in the restaurant and there’s a bar that accepts pesos, dollars, euros and credit cards if you fancy a drink. The refugio’s have only basic heating facilities.
On occasion it may be the case the refugio is full, and in this instance we’ll camp out for the night in this amazing location. We’ll pitch your tent near the refugio so you’ll still have full use of the facilities.

NOTE: Sometimes the generators are turned off overnight therefore if you’re bringing a CPAP, it will need to be battery
operated.

Where does the trip start?

On the first day of the trip we’ll meet you at Hotel Natalino, in Puerto Natales, Chile at 5pm. You are welcome to book your pre-trip stay at this hotel directly or any other hotel in Puerto Natales, though you must make your own way to Hotel Natales at the pre-designated time.

Tell me about the W-Trek Comfort Hiking option?

An alternative option is to spend five days exploring the incredible Torres del Paine National Park with amazing day trips that will take you from sheer granite peaks and snow-clad mountains, to glacial lakes and thick Magellanic forests. You’ll spend all four nights at Kau Rio Serrano, a comfortable lodge from where you’ll head out each day to explore some of the best sights this park has to offer. Each day will offer both morning and afternoon activities, hiking around 3-4 hours (on average) with a maximum elevation gain of 700m – though every hike is flexible. You’ll walk around Azul Lagoon and hike toward the French Valley, choose to kayak Lake Grey, and climb up to some of the best viewpoints to take in the Torres del Paine mountain range. This option really does give you a chance to see and experience it all!

Kau Rio Serrano is located in the small town of Serrano on the banks of the river of the same name, surrounded by the beautiful nature that characterises Patagonia and with an impressive view of the Paine mountain range. The lodge is equipped with excellent facilities and comfortable rooms with central heating. Meals are served in the restaurant where there’s a bar that accepts pesos, dollars, euros and credit cards if you fancy a drink.

What accommodations do we stay at on this trip?

We’ve selected the accommodation for the unique character and adventuresome feel – this trip is not designed as a tour of the fanciest hotels in Patagonia. We prefer to stay in quaint, comfortable B&B’s and lodges. Things get a little more rustic when we head to the Refugio’s during the W-trek. The Refugio's are like backcountry lodges with hot showers, three course meals, bunk beds and it’s all part of a truly amazing experience! The rest of the time we stay in clean, comfortable, family-owned inns and hotels in the heart of the action.

If you've selected a single supplement for your trip, both the W-Trek Hike and W-Trek Experience portions of the trip (Days 3 – 7) are not included as no single rooms are available in the refugio's/lodges, and the single supplement price takes this into account.

We recommend bringing enough clothing to only have to do laundry once during your trip, and the best time will be after your W-trek once we return to Puerto Natales.

Tell me about the W-Trek Backcountry Hiking option?

This amazing trek will take you past sheer granite peaks, snow-clad mountains, glacial lakes and through thick Magellanic forest. While it might be a bit of a challenge, the rewards are well and truly worth it! The trek is close to sea level so you won’t be dealing with any altitude factors. The trail is 64 kilometres (40 miles) in total length and we average around 6 hours or 16 kilometres (10 miles) per day. The greatest elevation reached on the W-trek is 1200 metres (3900 feet) at the highest point in
the French Valley - you can go as high as you like. The trails are very well maintained so finding your way is never a problem. You’ll only be carrying the gear needed for the 5 days, your excess gear and luggage will be stored securely for you in Puerto Natales.

During the W-trek in Torres del Paine National Park you’ll be spending four nights in rustic mountain lodges, known locally as refugio’s. Each refugio sleeps 30-50 people with shared bunk rooms of up to 6-10 people, shared bathrooms and hot showers. You’ll have a mattress with a pillow and you’ll use your sleeping bag – if you’re a light sleeper we recommend ear plugs and an eye mask to get a good night’s sleep, it’s all part of the adventure! Meals are served in the restaurant and there’s a bar that accepts pesos, dollars, euros and credit cards if you fancy a drink. The refugio’s have only basic heating facilities.
On occasion it may be the case the refugio is full, and in this instance we’ll camp out for the night in this amazing location. We’ll pitch your tent near the refugio so you’ll still have full use of the facilities.

NOTE: Sometimes the generators are turned off overnight therefore if you’re bringing a CPAP, it will need to be battery
operated.

Do you provide any gear for the W-Trek Backcountry Hiking option?

You’ll need a good quality trekking pack with a volume of ~60 litres (3500 cubic inches) for the W-Trek hike, large enough to fit your sleeping bag inside along with all your multi-day gear. You’ll also need a nice warm sleeping bag for the W-trek, something rated down to at least ~0°C (32°F) is ideal.

We can provide both items for an extra fee, along with Hiking poles which we highly recommend. Please select these items when you make your booking so we know you require them

Please note that some refugios may provide sleeping bags, however we ask you bring or rent your own to ensure a clean bag is available to you each night.

Tell me about the W-Trek Comfort Hiking option?

An alternative option is to spend five days exploring the incredible Torres del Paine National Park with amazing day trips that will take you from sheer granite peaks and snow-clad mountains, to glacial lakes and thick Magellanic forests. You’ll spend all four nights at Kau Rio Serrano, a comfortable lodge from where you’ll head out each day to explore some of the best sights this park has to offer. Each day will offer both morning and afternoon activities, hiking around 3-4 hours (on average) with a maximum elevation gain of 700m – though every hike is flexible. You’ll walk around Azul Lagoon and hike toward the French Valley, choose to kayak Lake Grey, and climb up to some of the best viewpoints to take in the Torres del Paine mountain range. This option really does give you a chance to see and experience it all!

Kau Rio Serrano is located in the small town of Serrano on the banks of the river of the same name, surrounded by the beautiful nature that characterises Patagonia and with an impressive view of the Paine mountain range. The lodge is equipped with excellent facilities and comfortable rooms with central heating. Meals are served in the restaurant where there’s a bar that accepts pesos, dollars, euros and credit cards if you fancy a drink.

What about the optional activity on the W-Trek Comfort Hiking option?

You’ll have the option to head out on Lake Grey for a paddle on Day 5 (extra fee applies). We’ll meet our specialist kayak guides at the inlet of Serrano River, and they’ll match you with a kayak and provide all the necessary equipment for a unique way to explore Lake Grey. No prior experience is required, everything you need is supplied, as long as you can paddle!

How do rooming arrangements work?

Trip prices are based on shared arrangements (typically two guests per room), unless otherwise stated. For solo travelers, we’ll pair you with another person of the same gender to share rooms and if there’s no one suitable to share with, there’s no forced single supplement. However, if you specifically request your own rooms, you can opt to pay the single supplement. Solo travelers who book within 120 days of departure, where there are no other solo travelers willing to share, will be required to pay the single supplement.

For Family Vacation bookings, families consisting of four guests traveling with children aged 17 and under will be automatically assigned one shared room. However, the following alternative rooming allocations are available:

Families consisting of four guests with all children aged 13 and above are welcome to opt for additional rooms as per advertised double occupancy adult rates.
Families consisting of four guests with at least one child aged 12 and under are automatically assigned a shared room. However, families can opt to pay the adult rates for all guests in their family to have an additional room.
The same principles apply for families consisting of more than four guests.

Rooming preferences are subject to availability and must be communicated in writing at time of booking. Automatic assignments as per this policy will be applied in the absence of any specification provided by guests. Any request for additional rooms during trips will be at guests’ own expense and subject to rates made available by the accommodation provider at the time. All minors (guests aged 17 and under) must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Is tipping expected in Patagonia?

Most people do choose to tip their Active Adventures trip leader and USD$20 per day, per guest, per trip leader (and US$10 each per day for your W-trek guide if you’re going to Southern Patagonia). You are welcome to tip an equivalent amount in the local currency. There are plenty of ATM’s and banks in the larger towns of Patagonia. During your Active Adventures trip, your trip leader will take care of all included restaurants and service tips for you.

For other restaurants or services during your time in Patagonia, 5-10% is a typical gratuity amount.

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