Tour: Patagonia Camp: a unique luxury experience.

Patagonia Camp is the first luxury camp in South America. It´s an original and distinctive concept where every detail has been carefully thought of so that the guests may thoroughly enjoy the magnificent and wild nature of mythical Patagonia, combining comfort, convenience and the warm hospitality that Chileans are known for. Patagonia Camp invites you to live an experience unlike any other.

Patagonia Camp has been designed and built to have minimum impact on the environment and to be visually and structurally harmonious with the landscape of the area. The entire complex is built on wooden stilts and platforms, including the yurts, communal areas, and walkways that connect the complex, so that we protect the plants, bushes and trees that have grown in the area for hundreds of years, and the dozens of species of birds who watch with curiosity the arrival of the guests.

Patagonia Camp is located on the shore of the enormous Lake Toro and facing the dramatic Paine Massif, at kilometer 74 along the new road that connects Puerto Natales with Torres del Paine National Park. The camp is about 20 minutes from the park´s administration center and close to the main attractions that have made this park internationally famous.

Patagonia Camp has 18 “yurts”, independent tent domes nestled in a dense forest of beech trees and facing the spectacular view ofr Lake Toro and the Paine Massif. Each “yurt” has a private bathroom and terrace, and is fully aquipped with king or two single beds and heating, and each is finely decorated with woven fabrics and locally handcrafted furniture.

Check in: 14:00 hrs.

Check out: 10:00 hrs.

Arrivals:

2 nights program: Monday or Wednesday.

3 nights program: Wednesday or Friday.

4 nights program: Monday or Saturday.

5 nights program: Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

Excursions:

Three daily excursions will be offered to the guests according their preferences and weather conditions. These excursions are though of so our guest may enjoy the Chilean Patagonia and Torres del Paine at the most.

Full day excursions:

Base Torres:

Duration 9 hours.

Difficulty High.

The vans takes an hour and a half ride to where this famous trail starts. The hike begins going up hill until we enter the Valle Asencio, where, after a short break, we continue to the second part of the trail where we walk through a native Nothofagus forest. The last part of the trail takes us to a walk up a steep moraine that ends up in the spectacular base of the towers.

Laguna Verde:

Duration 6 hours.

Difficulty Medium.

The van takes us to the Estancia Lazo, an excellent example of a typical Patagonian ranch, where we star our hike towards the Paine River. Going through the edge of beautiful Laguna Verde we continue the trail towards the Mirador Toro, a spectacular lookout point where we have a stunning view of the Toro Lake and the Patagonian mountain range. Our hike ends downhill where the River Paine and the Toro Lake converges showing an amazing mixture of blue and green colors.

La Peninsula:

Duration 6 hours.

Difficulty Medium.

This hike starts where the Lago Toro converges with the Laguna Maravilla. Going through a typical puesto Gaucho we start our hike with a great view of the Laguna Maravilla and the Salto Maravilla. In the second part of the trail, always with the Paine Massive in front of us, we walk bordering Bahia Maitenes, where we can observe the different species of flora present in Patagonia. This hike ends up walking through the edge of the Lago Porteño ending up in Patagonia Camp.

Half day excursions:

Mirador Condor:

Duration 2 ½ hours.

Difficulty Medium.

We take the van to the Torres del Paine National Park towards the Lago Pehoe. This hike starts in the edge of the lake where the trail goes uphill towards the famous Mirador Condor. Al through the hike we can observe different species of flora present in the park and if we are lucky we can see the elegant soaring of the Andean Condor. Once in the top of the lookout point we can observe the magnificence of the Paine Massif and the amazing contrast with the turquoise color of the Lago Pehoe.

Lago Sarmiento:

Duration 2 ½ hours.

Difficulty Medium.

This hike starts in a trail that leads to the interesting shores of the Lago Sarmiento. Once we get to the lake we can observe the calcium carbonate formations all along the shoreline making the Lago Sarmiento unique in the park. This is a nice hike where we can observe a few of the different species of birds present in the park. If we are lucky enough on the way back to the van we can walk through a herd of Guanacos.

Playa Grey:

Duration 2 hours.

Difficulty Easy.

This excursion leads us to one of Torres del Paine National Park main attraction the Lago Grey beach and Grey Glacier. First we arrive at Lago Grey area, where after crossing a hanging bridge over the Pingo River we will get into a dark Patagonian forest. We will arrive then at the Lago Grey beach and view the electric blue icebergs that have broken off of Glacier Grey. From here we can see the Grey Glacier in the distance, an enormous, 6 km - wide wall of ice.

Mirador Cuernos and Salto Grande:

Duration 2 ½ hours.

Difficulty Easy.

The excursion take us to the Salto Grande a beautiful waterfall that demonstrates all the power And magic of the Chilean Patagonia. After a short trek we will arrive to the Mirador Cuernos, a spectacular lookout point with up-close and direct views of the Paine Massif.

Mirador el Estribo:

Duration 3 hours.

Difficulty Medium/High.

After a 20 minute van ride that takes us to the Estancia Complejo Torres del Paine we start a hike uphill towards the Mirador El Estribo. At the top of this lookout point you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Lago Porteño, a beautiful lake that colors go from deep blue to turquoise. With a little bit of luck small herds of Guanacos can be spotted.

Mirador Tenerife:

Duration 3 hours.

Difficulty Medium.

After a short van ride towards the Estancia Complejo Torres del Paine we start walking up to a lookout point of the Cerro Tenerife. At this beautiful point we can enjoy the impressive views of the colorful Lake Porteño, the majestic Cerro Castillo and the emblematic Torres del Paine Massif.

Laguna Azul:

Duration 3 hours.

Difficulty Easy.

After an hour van ride, we will star this trekking to Laguna Azul, where we will take part in An enjoyable trek along the northern shore of this beautiful lake. From this vantage point we can enjoy spectacular and direct views of the Towers, granite formations that gives the name to this spectacular National Park. This excursion is ideal for enjoying the park’s native forests and regional fauna.

Excursions may change according to weather conditions.


Amenities And services:

• 18 Yurts.

• Heat.

• Private Bathroom.

• Snacks.

• Private Terrace.

• Views of the Lake and Paine Massif.

• Telephone with DDI.

• Patagonia-style decor.

• Structures built by artisans using local wood.

• 24-hour light and hot water.

• Internet in the lounge & bar (WI FI).

• Laundry.

• Gift shop.

• Restaurant and Bar, open to guests only.

• Bilingual Reception.