INFORMATION
Description: 10 days, 9 nights
Program: Intensive Trekking. Torres del Paine
Price: starting at 1770 Us$.
Level
Advanced. Intensive trekking.
The group will walk 6 to 7 hs a day, 9 hs on specific days, at a moderate pace and with all the necessary stops for water, snacks or rest. The trek includes uphills and downhills, some of them quite steep. We never go higher than 1500 mts above sea level. Previous outdoor experience in camping and hiking in the wilderness give you more chances of enjoying the trek as we camp out a lot in the National Parks..
Cartage service
Zekeseven will provide the transportation of all the equipment for the trek (tents, dinning tent, and kitchen tents, tables and benches, cutlery, dishes and kitchenware, food, first aid kits, etc).
Besides, Zekeseven will carry passengers’ luggage up to 8 kg max., including your own sleeping bag and mattress.
During the Nordenskjöld traverse, trekkers carry their personal gear during those 2 days-1 night (a pack with your personal belongings, sleeping bag and mattress, spare clothing for the traverse, lunchbox for that day).
From Las Torres to Pehoe Camp Refuge the rest of the luggage will be taken by bus and boat.
Security
The trip does not include medical assistance. The guides will carry a basic first-aid kit on the walks and VHF communication equipment in case of emergency.
Transport
The transport will be done by private services, except rare cases of groups under 8 people, when regular bus services will be taken.
Guides
Every group has a guide where required. All guides are bilingual professional Mountain Guides, members of the Argentine Association of Mountain Guides and duly authorized by National Parks.
Food
This trip includes almost all the meals. The few meals not included are those we know from experience travelers prefer to choose freely. During the stays at hostels or hotels, drinks are not included. When camping, the four meals are fully served. The menu, based on fresh ingrediants, not only contemplates your taste but also your energetic needs.
Breakfast: Thermos with hot water are provided with tea or coffee options, milk, cookies, jam, fruit and cereal.
Lunch: A main course dessert and Fruit juice or a lunchbox enjoyed at a panoramic point; the lunchbox contains a full salad or a sturdy sandwich, fruit and a candy or chocolate bar.
Snacks: Assorted teas, cakes, cookies or “Tortas Fritas” rich typical fried cakes, snack are served once you return from your walks.
Dinner: It includes a starter (salad or soup), main course (pasta, rice with squids, beef, stews, etc.), desserts (such as pears in chocolate cream, fruit, fondue), fruit juice, wine and coffee.
Equipments and gears
The Southern Patagonia in spring-summer presents great thermical amplitude. Some days we will be able to sunbathe and on other days the cold wind will oblige us to wear a pullover and a jacket. Layering is the key when choosing your outfit. Don´t pay luggage overweight, keep in mind these suggestions:
Backpack, 50 lts or so
Sleeping bag down or synthetic for -10ºC
Sleeping mattress
Trekking shoes or boots
Thermal underwear
Trekking pants
Fleece
Breathable parka and over pants
Gaiters
Gloves
Thermal socks
The necessary spare cloth
Wool hat
Sun hat
Sun glasses
Sun screen (UV is very strong during the southern spring, from september thru december)
Personal items
Lamp
Trekking poles (recommended, if you are use to them)
Personal medication
Personal documents to cross the border between Argentina and Chile.
Rain cap.
BOOKING
To book this trip, please fill the booking request form or simply contact us by e-mail booking@zekeseven.com
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