Torres Del Paine Circuit O Trek Walk & Camp 9D8N, Guided

- The start and finish point is Puerto Natales. Pickup from Punta Arenas and El Calafate can be arranged with scheduled bus transfers (subject to availabllity). Private transfers can also be arranged on request at an additional cost.

- Major commercial flight provide convenient access to Puerto Natales. Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) is an airport serving Punta Arenas.

- Pickup and drop off in Punta Arenas hotels, Punta Arenas airport (PUQ), Puerto Natales or El Calafate is available. Pickup and drop off Skorpios, Navimag or Australis Cruise is also available. Please see "Transfer Information" section for more details.

The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the winds that circle the Antarctic landmass, making the weather hard to predict. Fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning; even in summer (December to March), you should come prepared to find strong cold winds (up to 130 km/hr) and rainfall. Summer’s average temperature is 11ºC (52ºF), ranging between 2 to 24ºC (35 to 75ºF).

PICKUP

Punta Arenas Hotel:

• Morning pickup between 09:00am to 11:00am. Afternoon pickup between 12:30pm to 01:00pm. The exact time will be confirmed with the hotel the night before. Lunch will be provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 05:30pm.
• Afternoon pick up between 1230pm-01:00pm. Lunch will be provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 08:00pm.

Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ):

• Morning pickup at 11:30am and you need to arrive at airport PUQ by 11:00. Lunch will be provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 05:30pm.
• Afternoon pickup at 03:30pm and you need to arrive at airport PUQ by 03:00pm. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 08:00pm.

Puerto Natales Hotel:

• Morning pickup at 12:30pm. The exact time will be confirmed with the hotel the night before. Lunch will be provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 17:30pm.
• Afternoon pickup is only for morning regular transfer. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 08:00pm.

Puerto Natales Airport (PNT):

• Morning pickup at 3:00pm and you need to arrive at airport PNT by 02:40pm. Lunch will be provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 05:30pm.
• Afternoon pickup at 04:51pm and you need to arrive at airport PNT by 04:30pm. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 08:00pm.

Skorpios Cruises: Pickup from Puerto Natales Dock from 9:00am. Lunch is provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 0530pm.

Navimag: Pickup from Puerto Natales Dock from 04:00pm Lunch will be provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 08:30pm.

Australis: Pick up from dock between 11:30am-12:30pm with stop over at Punta Arean Airport. Lunch will be provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 08:30pm.

El Calafate Hotel:

• Pick up between 06:45am – 07:15am. Lunch will be provided. You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 17:30pm. Transport is by touristic bus and shared van
• Pick up between 07:00am – 07:30am. Direct journey from Calafate to EcoCamp, van change in Cerro Castillo (border). You will arrive at the Night 1 Eco Campsite at 12:30pm. Transport is by semi-private transfer

DROPOFF

Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales or Skorpios, Navimag & Australis Cruises:

• 8:30am Depart Torres del Paine EcoCamp. Lunch provided.
• 10:15am-10:30am Arrive in Puerto Natales Airport/Hotels
• 10:30am-11:00am Arrive in Navimag/Skorpios Office
• 01:30pm Arrive at Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ). If your connecting flight is leaving earlier than 15:00, please contact us for an early transfer service (additional charge applies).
• 02:00pm Arrive in Punta Arenas Hotels
• 02:00pm-03:00pm Arrive at Australis cruise office

El Calafate Hotel/Airport:

• For the guests who wish to be transferred to El Calafate, the shared bus/van transfer departs the Torres del Paine EcoCamp between 05:30am-6:00am. You will be dropped off at El Calafate bus terminal then private van to your El Calafate Hotel between 02:00pm to 02:30pm. For El Calafate Airport drop off, arrival time is between 02:30pm-02:55pm
• Please note: During September, October & April departure is between 09:00am-09:30am with arrival to El Calafate Airport or hotel between 02:30pm-02:55pm. November to March departure is between 07:00am-07:30am with arrival to El Calafate Airport or hotel between 12:30pm-12:55pm. Transfer is by a semi-private transfer. It will be a direct journey from EcoCamp to El Calafate Hotel with a van change in Cancha Carrera (border).
• An additional charge applies for any drop off to El Calafate Airport.
• Regular Transfers (bus and van) to/from El Calafate are included only for reservations that start after September 8th, 2023.

The transfer is group scheduled transfer in minivans that normally seat from 8 to 14 people. All transfers must be arranged at least one month prior to the departure. Availability is limited, so we highly recommend to book in advance. In the event of a late or delayed arrival at Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) or Puerto Natales Airport (PNT), a private transfer will need to be arranged at an extra cost.

Tents & campsites (nights 1-8)
Typical mountain tents are used with enough room for 2 people overnight in comfortable conditions. We provide all the camping gear. But you should bring your own mat and sleeping bag. Our team will set up the tents in the camping site. On nights 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 at Grey, Pehoe, Francés and Las Torres you enjoy dinner and breakfast in the refugios. On nights 1, 2 and 3 at Serón, Dickson and Perros there will be a comfortable dining tent for dinners and breakfasts. Additionally, the camping sites along the trek will have mountain bathroom facilities in good condition.

EcoCamp Patagonia
Ecocamp Patagonia is located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, with a unique view of the majestic granite towers. The world's geodesic dome hotel, EcoCamp offers upscale camping in sustainable accommodation inspired by the region’s ancient nomadic inhabitants.

Dome Types:

• EcoCamp Patagonia Suite Dome: Heating & Private bathroom, 28m²/300ft². Suite domes were designed to further our goal of providing comfort in a natural setting with minimal environmental impact, and also maintain the hotel’s familiar and cozy vibe. The domes have comfortable double or twin beds, a wood stove and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.
• EcoCamp Patagonia Suite Dome Loft: 2 floors, Heating & Private bathroom, 37m²/398ft². Suite dome lofts are two-storey domes which fit up to four people and have comfortable double or twin beds both up and downstairs. These domes, ideal for families or groups of friends, come with a wood stove, a private terrace and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.
• EcoCamp Patagonia Superior Dome: Heating & Private bathroom, 23m²/250ft². Spacious, comfortable and equipped with private bathrooms, Superior Domes are the optimum choice for trekkers wanting that bit more space and comfort at the end of a long day’s walk. Each Superior Dome has comfortable queen-size or twin beds, a propane heater, skylight windows and a private bathroom with a sophisticated composting toilet
• EcoCamp Patagonia Standard Dome: Shared bathroom, 10m²/108ft². EcoCamp Standard domes were the world's first lodge accommodation in geodesic shape. They are resistant to the strong Patagonian winds, and come equipped with two single beds (doubles on request), cozy fleece blankets and feather quilts. There are windows in the ceiling for stargazing. Standard domes include shared bathrooms which are large, comfortable and gender divided.

Physical Demand
This is the right trip for energetic people who like to be active, have a spirit of adventure, and have a positive attitude. During this trek, you will walk a total of 134 km/83 mi.

To enjoy this trek, you must be in shape before you arrive. It is not wise to regard this trek as a means of getting into shape or losing excess weight. Start a program of conditioning well before departure.

Group Size & Guiding Staff
- 8 traveller is the most typical group size, plus guiding staff.
- Maximum 12 guests.
- Guide to passenger ratio: 1:6.

Children
- Those 15 years of age or older are considered adults and are welcome.
- Children aged between 12 and 14 might be accepted into this program if their legal guardian sends a formal letter stating that their child is prepared for such an intense trekking trip and authorizes the hiring of a private guide in case the child does not perform well during the trek.
- Children under 12 years of age cannot participate in this trip.
- This trip does not offer a special discount for children.

Porter Service and Luggage Handling
The porter service for this trip is included in the trip’s price. During the trek, your belongings will be divided into three portions. One portion you will carry yourself in your daypack comprising of your lunch, water, camera, sun cream and the clothing you will layer on and off during the day. The second portion is your sleeping bag and sleeping pad (you need to bring these with you to Torres del Paine) which will be carried for you throughout the trip. The third portion is the change of clean clothes and other items you will need at night in the campsites - these will be carried for you in waterproof duffel bags as follows:

On day 1 we will provide you with two small 15-liter duffel bags and in the first bag, you will put clothes needed for the following nights: 2 (Dickson), 3 (Los Perros), 4 (Grey) and 5 (Pehoe). Upon arrival at Pehoe, you will be given a second bag in which you can put clothes and any items needed for night 5 (Pehoe) and day 6 (Cuernos), before returning to Camp Torre Central on day 7 where the rest of your luggage will be waiting for you. You are allowed to pack up to 5 kgs (11 lbs) in each duffel bag.

Itinerary Modifications
The weather in Patagonia can make planning difficult at times. We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide. The trip guide can modify, change, or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.

• Cash to buy extra drinks,snacks or souvenirs in Torres del Paine National Park
• Mat and sleeping bag
• A day backpack (20-30lt)
• Backpack or duffel bag (70 liters)
• Waterproof or water resistant trekking boots
• Gaiters
• Waterproof parka and pants
• Inner layers (ideally fleece or wool)
• 3 changes of clothes
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Hiking socks
• Sandals (for after hikes)
• Bathing suit
• Sunglasses
• Towel
• Trekking Poles
• Long underwear (we do not recommend wool)
• Extra change of socks
• Flashlight/headlamp
• Extra insulating layer

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
In the genuine spirit of expedition travel, we encourage exploration and adventure offering flexibility in challenging environments. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather, sea and other conditions beyond our control.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.