Your O-Trek adventure starts with a transfer from Puerto Natales to a Patagonian mountain camp, where you’ll enjoy lunch and a detailed trekking briefing, including how to pack for the days ahead. In the afternoon, hike across the Patagonian steppe toward Camp Serón. This first stage follows rolling hills and native forest, with your first views of the remote backside of the Paine Massif. 

• Hiking Distance: 13 km./8 mi.

• Hiking Time: 4 hrs.

• Max. Altitude: 392 m s. n. m. / 1,286 ft ASL

• Elevation gain: 386 m./1266 ft.

Overnight Camping in Serón area.

Meals: lunch and dinner.

Today, you continue into the remote northern side of the Paine O Trek, following the Paine River through broad valleys and open grasslands. Pause at a natural viewpoint overlooking Lake Paine before continuing toward Dickson Valley. The campsite sits beside Lake Dickson, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, native forest and views toward Dickson Glacier—one of the most spectacular camping settings in Torres del Paine.

• Hiking Distance: 18.7 km./11.6 mi.

• Hiking Time: 5.5 hrs.

• Max. Altitude: 382 m s. n. m. / 1,255 ft ASL

• Elevation gain: 622 m./2040 ft.

Overnight Camping in the Dickson area with the opportunity to upgrade to Refugio Dickinson (mountain hostel)

Meals: breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

Enter one of the wildest sections of the O Circuit, following the Los Perros River through native lenga forest. Before reaching camp, stop at the Los Perros Glacier viewpoint and its small glacial lake. Continue through the forest to the remote Los Perros campsite, the simplest of the trek due to its isolated location, with basic mountain facilities and cold-water showers.

• Hiking Distance: 12.9 km./8.1 mi.

• Hiking Time: 5 hrs.

• Max. Altitude: 584 m s. n. m. / 1,916 ft ASL

• Elevation gain: 373 m./1224 ft.

Overnight Camping in the Los Perros area.

Meals: breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

Rise before sunrise for one of the defining challenges of the Paine Circuit: crossing John Gardner Pass. At the highest point of the O Trek, vast views open over Grey Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Descend through steep forested slopes and panoramic trails as the immense glacier unfolds below. This demanding but unforgettable stage ends near the shores of Lake Grey.

• Hiking Distance: 17.3km./10.7 mi.

• Hiking Time: 12 hrs.

• Max. Altitude: 1,364 m s. n. m. / 4,475 ft ASL

• Elevation gain: 984 m./3228 ft.

Overnight Camping in Grey area (opportunity to upgrade to Refugio Grey mountain hostel).

Meals: breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

After the demanding crossing of John Gardner Pass, start the day at a slower pace with time to visit nearby Grey Glacier viewpoints and watch for icebergs drifting close to shore. Then hike south along Lake Grey, now joining the classic W Trek trail, toward the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé. With fewer climbs and a shorter distance, today offers a welcome change of pace before reaching Paine Grande.

*Optional Grey Glacier Kayaking: Starting at approximately 8:00 AM, this 2.5-hour excursion takes you among floating icebergs toward the eastern side of Grey Glacier. 

• Hiking Distance: 11 km./6.8 mi.

• Hiking Time: 5 hrs.

• Max. Altitude: 302 m s. n. m. / 990 ft ASL

• Elevation gain: 243 m./797 ft.

Overnight Camping in Lodge Paine Grande area (opportunity to upgrade to Refugio Paine Grande mountain hostel).

Meals: breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

Enter the spectacular French Valley, one of the signature landscapes of the O Trek. After roughly 7 km / 4.3 mi, begin the steeper ascent toward the French Glacier viewpoint, surrounded by hanging glaciers and dramatic granite walls. How far the group continues depends on weather, timing and physical condition. If the guide determines conditions are suitable, the hike may continue to Británico Lookout before descending to Francés or Los Cuernos.

Important: Continuing to Británico Lookout is determined by the guide according to weather, available time, trail conditions and the group’s physical condition. 

• Hiking Distance: 20 km./12.4 mi. (Including Británico Lookout).

• Hiking Time: 8 hrs.

• Max. Altitude: 800 m./2624 ft.

• Elevation gain: 753 m./2470 ft.

Overnight Camping in Francés or Los Cuernos area (opportunity to upgrade to Refugio Los Cuernos)

Meals: breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

After breakfast, follow the Cuernos trail back towards the mountain camp where your walks began, hiking beside Lake Nordenskjöld with the Paine Massif rising on the opposite side. This less strenuous stage crosses rolling terrain and offers time to enjoy the park’s flora, fauna and lake views. After a trail lunch, continue to the camp, where a welcome drink, appetizers and a three-course dinner mark your return before the final major hike.

• Hiking Distance: 16 km./9.94 mi.

• Hiking Time: 7 hrs.

• Max. Altitude: 247 m s. n. m. / 810 ft ASL

• Elevation gain: 181 m./594 ft.

Overnight at the Patagonian mountain camp in Standard Geodesic Glamping Dome (opportunity to upgrade to superior or suite domes)

Meals: breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

Complete your Paine O Trek with the legendary hike to the Base of the Towers. Hike through Ascencio Valley, passing mountain streams, lenga forest and dramatic ridgelines before tackling the steep final moraine. At the top, the three granite Towers rise above a turquoise glacial lake—one of Patagonia’s most iconic views. After a picnic and time to enjoy the landscape, return to Camp for a farewell dinner with your team.

• Hiking Distance: 22 km./14 mi.

• Hiking Time: 9 hrs.

• Max. Altitude: 897 m s. n. m. / 2,942 ft ASL

• Elevation gain: 1023 m. / 3356 ft.

Overnight at the Patagonian mountain camp in Standard Geodesic Glamping Dome (opportunity to upgrade to superior or suite domes)

Meals: breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

After breakfast, say goodbye to Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy a scenic transfer to Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas or El Calafate for your onward journey. 

 Meals: breakfast and box lunch.