Seasoned trekkers now have a new playground in Patagonia. The opening of a new route linking Chile and Argentina offers a traverse of untouched national parks, from the Southern Ice cap to the towers of Paine
Great Patagonian Traverse
Deal number: 12905599
WORLD EXPEDITIONS
This deal expires 22 July 2025
From 07/12/2025 to 15/03/2026
Patagonia
15-day tour
Price from
$11,870*
per person
Deal number: 12905599
Traverse Patagonia from the remote northern part to the south
Trek the spectacular ‘W’ Trek in Torres del Paine National Park
Ascend to the base of Torres del Paine for one of the most unforgettable mountain views in the world
Travel from Argentina to Chile via a little known route, crossing lakes and rivers by boat
Marvel at the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier
14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 10 dinnersExpert bilingual guideComfortable lodges and hotelsCamping (incl all equipment required) in Torres Del Paine and basic homestay/estancia in Candelario MancillaOne group transfer included in Balmaceda on day 1 and from Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas on day 15All internal ground transport by private bus for groups of 7 or more people, and public bus for groups of up to 6 travellers in Argentina. In Chile private transportation for all group sizes.All national park and site entry feesHorses to carry equipment on day 6Boat trips on Lago O'Higgins and Laguna DesiertoGroup medical kitWorld Expeditions does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we cannot match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. Please refer to our website for the additional cost.Most of the hotels and lodges we use can be described as 3 star accommodation. In smaller towns and villages hotel options are often limited and we might have to use more basic accommodation with a lower or without star rating. Please note that the star rating in South America is very fluid and can’t be compared to a western standard star rating, however you can be assured of clean, comfortable and well located lodgings.
In the lodge accommodation you may be in a shared bungalow, these bungalows have separate bedrooms with private ensuites with a shared living, kitchen and terrace.
Basic lodge accommodation, refugios or camping in the National Parks. The refugios are bunk style accommodation with 4 or more people and shared bathroom facilities.
Camping nights include tent, insulation mat and sleeping bag and shared bathroom facilities with hot water. Some tents may be raised off the ground (up to a height of 5.2 ft) with a ladder to access - please speak to our team if the elevated tent is not suitable.
The atmosphere in the refugios/camp sites is convivial and friendly and is part of the experience when trekking in the southern part of Torres Del Paine national park.
Group Size: 5 - 12
Trekking
Trek the spectacular ‘W’ Trek in Torres del Paine National Park
Ascend to the base of Torres del Paine for one of the most unforgettable mountain views in the world
Travel from Argentina to Chile via a little known route, crossing lakes and rivers by boat
Marvel at the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier
14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 10 dinnersExpert bilingual guideComfortable lodges and hotelsCamping (incl all equipment required) in Torres Del Paine and basic homestay/estancia in Candelario MancillaOne group transfer included in Balmaceda on day 1 and from Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas on day 15All internal ground transport by private bus for groups of 7 or more people, and public bus for groups of up to 6 travellers in Argentina. In Chile private transportation for all group sizes.All national park and site entry feesHorses to carry equipment on day 6Boat trips on Lago O'Higgins and Laguna DesiertoGroup medical kitWorld Expeditions does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we cannot match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. Please refer to our website for the additional cost.Most of the hotels and lodges we use can be described as 3 star accommodation. In smaller towns and villages hotel options are often limited and we might have to use more basic accommodation with a lower or without star rating. Please note that the star rating in South America is very fluid and can’t be compared to a western standard star rating, however you can be assured of clean, comfortable and well located lodgings.
In the lodge accommodation you may be in a shared bungalow, these bungalows have separate bedrooms with private ensuites with a shared living, kitchen and terrace.
Basic lodge accommodation, refugios or camping in the National Parks. The refugios are bunk style accommodation with 4 or more people and shared bathroom facilities.
Camping nights include tent, insulation mat and sleeping bag and shared bathroom facilities with hot water. Some tents may be raised off the ground (up to a height of 5.2 ft) with a ladder to access - please speak to our team if the elevated tent is not suitable.
The atmosphere in the refugios/camp sites is convivial and friendly and is part of the experience when trekking in the southern part of Torres Del Paine national park.
Group Size: 5 - 12
Trekking
This unforgettable journey through Patagonia is crafted to stir even the most seasoned adventurer’s soul. From Coyhaique in the north to Puerto Natales in the south, we traverse the wild spine of the region - largely on foot and by boat - through some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring national parks on Earth. Our path winds southward through the remote outpost of Villa O’Higgins, where we board a boat to cross the shimmering waters of Lago O’Higgins, with the vast, otherworldly expanse of the Southern Patagonian Icefield looming nearby.
A newly opened and seldom-trodden pass leads us across the border from Chile’s Lago O’Higgins to Argentina’s hidden Laguna del Desierto, offering a rare glimpse into a side of Patagonia few ever witness. And no exploration of this legendary land would be complete without venturing into the iconic Torres del Paine National Park. Here, we complete the famed ‘W’ trek, venturing deep into the dramatic Grey Glacier, the wind-sculpted French Valley, and the rugged beauty of the Ascensio Valley - culminating in an ascent to the base of the towering granite spires of Torres del Paine, where one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain panoramas awaits.
Drawing on decades of trekking experience in South America, this journey has been carefully crafted for those who prefer to discover Patagonia on foot - through its wildest routes, iconic highlights, and the quieter trails along paths less travelled.
A newly opened and seldom-trodden pass leads us across the border from Chile’s Lago O’Higgins to Argentina’s hidden Laguna del Desierto, offering a rare glimpse into a side of Patagonia few ever witness. And no exploration of this legendary land would be complete without venturing into the iconic Torres del Paine National Park. Here, we complete the famed ‘W’ trek, venturing deep into the dramatic Grey Glacier, the wind-sculpted French Valley, and the rugged beauty of the Ascensio Valley - culminating in an ascent to the base of the towering granite spires of Torres del Paine, where one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain panoramas awaits.
Drawing on decades of trekking experience in South America, this journey has been carefully crafted for those who prefer to discover Patagonia on foot - through its wildest routes, iconic highlights, and the quieter trails along paths less travelled.
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Deal number: 12905599
Great Patagonian Traverse
WORLD EXPEDITIONS
From 07/12/2025 to 15/03/2026
Patagonia
15-day tour
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