Trek Paine W
INFORMATION Trek Paine W
Description: 10 days
Program: Torres del Paine W.
Price: starting at 1040 Euros, 1556 US$
Trekking: Intensive
This spectacular trek offers us the very best of Paine. We visit its three main valleys: Ascensio River valley (Towers), French valley (Paine Grande and Horns) and Grey Lake and Glacier valley.
Mountains, lakes, glaciers, forests and rich flora and fauna make this trek a classic of Southern Patagonia. Outdoor-lovers will have a thrill!
Physical 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..
Technical level
This adventure does not require any special technical level.
 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.
 Climate
It is usually hot in Buenos Aires during the summer season (North Hemisphere winter), i.e. from November to April (30º to 35º C during the day).The climate can be a little bit dry, but humidity is brought into the countryside by seastorms.
In Patagonia, around Bariloche, it is cooler, 18-20° C average in both November and April, to rise up to 22 to 24° C in summer (December, January and February).
Further South, from Calafate to Ushuaia, the wind is the king of the steppes. It is obviously colder (O° to 20° C), and weather conditions changes all the time.
Time
GMT -3.
Currency
The local currency is the peso. One euro is about 4 pesos and One Usd is about 3 pesos. It is not necessary to travel with a lot of cash (pesos or dollars). Visa, MasterCard or American express are accepted everywhere.
Customs
To enter the country, only a passport is needed.
Health
Nothing is compulsory concerning vaccination. Being vaccinate against Hepatitis B is recommended. And an important point: do not drink water of the tap.
More on Food
Argentina is well known for its wines, produced mostly in the province of Mendoza, near the Andes. And the beef! Ask for a "bife de chorizo" or "lomo". In Patagonia, try the lamb barbecue, and a trout from the Southern lakes and a salmon from the Pacific.
If you are a vegetarian, don't worry, Argentina is a great fruit and vegetable producer, you will find variety and quality at very low prices.
BOOKING
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