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                                                              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
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                                                                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).
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 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
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                                                                                    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
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                                                                                                                                         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

                                  
                              

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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.

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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

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                          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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