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Hosteria Las Torres Excursions
To explore landscapes that amaze you the
most are the alternatives of excursions that the Hotel Las Torres has
to offer. There are excursions catered to each and every guest that enjoys
outdoor activities such as trekking, horseback riding, and guided tours
by vehicle. Each excursion will give you the opportunity to find yourself
around mountains, get to know and understand the flora and fauna of the
place, as well as to go through thematic circuits of birds, aborigines,
and of
geological facts. Each day our guides will give you the best options of
excursions so as to visit each corner of this fascinating National Park
and make your journey an unforgettable experience.
Las Torres Sendero del Ascencio Full Day (Lunch box is included)
6-8 hours walking, horseback
You will explore the Ascencio Valley, walking through a beautiful lenga
forests and getting up close to the astounding Towers of Paine. Throughout
the excursion you will walk through bushes, streams and moraines.
If you like horses you can take the option to horseback ride to El Chileno
Lodge, which is located half way. Then you will continue by foot walking
up towards the base of the Towers.
Los Cuernos Full Day (Lunch box is
included) 6-8 hours , walking or horseback
Leaving the hotel you will border the south side of Mount Almirante Nieto,
getting a spectacular view of it. You will also get to see Lake Nordenskjöld
on the way to reach the Cuernos Lodge.
Huella del Puma exclusive Full Day
(Lunch box is included) 8 hours walking, horseback
Leaving the hotel you will border the west side of Cerro Paine getting
a spectacular view when you reach the top of this hill. You will have
the possibility to appreciate the hydrologic network of the Park, the
Nothafagus forest, and views of the most impressive formations of the
park. The scenery you get at the peak of this hill is one of the most
spectacular of the entire park at an altitude of 1.509 MT.
Full Paine Full Day (Lunch box is
included) 7-10 hours by car
This is the best way to get to know the National Park by visiting its
most famous attractions and enjoying some beautiful walks where you will
get to know more about the flora and fauna of the marvelous mountains
that form part of the Paine Massif. After enjoying a lunch outdoors we
will take you to Lago Grey where you will have the option to take a walk
around the lake shore or take the navigation and get close up to the Grey
Glaciar.
* Boat trip on the Grey lake is optional (not included) ** Except for
the All inclusive Programs.
Enchanted Valley Full Day (Lunch
box is included) 6-8 hours horseback
One of the best ways to enjoy the sights of the Patagonia is by horse.
This excursion gives you the possibility of entering one of the most important
places inside the Cerro Paine Ranch, with important forests, streams,
and an open prairie of more than 2 km where you will have the possibility
to gallop through fields surrounded by beautiful vegetation.
French Valley Full Day (Lunch box
is included) 12 hours car, walking, boat
You will get to Pudeto by vehicle. Here you will get on board of the Hielos
Patagónicos Ferry and cross the Pehoe Lake, After a 30 minute
navigation you will start the trek towards the French Valley, which is
surrounded by lakes, rivers and streams, and a wonderful view of the Paine
massif. Once you get to the feet of Monte Paine Grande you will be able
to rest in front of the French Glacier, place where you will become a
spectator of impressive avalanches that often occur.
* Catamaran is included * Excursion available November through March.
Mirador Grey Full Day (Lunch box is
included) 10-12 hours car, walking, boat
You will get to Pudeto by vehicle. Here you will get on board of the Hielos
Patagónicos Ferry and cross the Pehoe Lake, After a 30 minute
navigation you will start the trek towards the Grey Glacier View Point.
You will walk through rocky areas, evergreen and deciduous forests. You
will finally be able to get a wonderful view of the Grey Glaciar and the
lake by the same name filled with centenary icebergs.
* Catamaran is included * Excursion available November through March.
Paso la Feria Full Day (Lunch box
is included) 7-8 hours car, walking
You will explore the hidden landscapes of the Nothofagus forest that will
open up at moments to let see the magnificent view of the Paine massif.
You will end the hike on the lakeshore of Sarmiento Lake where you will
be able to appreciate the impressive calcium rock formations, which are
part of a unique view inside the Torres del Paine Park.
Sendero de los Lagos Full Day (Lunch
box is included) 6-8 hours car, walking
You will arrive to the Lazo Ranch, a beautiful place from where you will
walk into the amazing forests of Nothofagus surrounded by colorful lagoons
and streams, which form part of the panoramic views of the Paine Mountain
Range. When you arrive at the El Toro Lake you will have an extraordinary
360° view where you will be able to feel part of the remarkable landscapes.
This is a privileged area to observe flora and fauna.
Patagón 4 hours, car walking
This excursion is designed for those who would like to learn about the
Aonikenk culture (the Tehuelches). You will visit places and valleys where
these indigenous people used to live. This excursion is also a good option
for bird watching, especially scavengers.
Nordenskjöld Lake 3 hours walking,
horseback
You will cross rivers, go down sandy rock dunes and visit gorgeous surroundings.
You will have the possibility to practice and learn about horses. During
this excursion you will be able to enjoy the flora, wild life, and beautiful
views of the Nordenskjold Lake and Almirante Nieto Mount.
Salto Grande 4 hours car, hiking
You will arrive to the Salto Grande area by vehicle, and after walking
in the area, you will find yourself surrounded by one of the most beautiful
views of the Paine Massif. On the way back you will get to Salto Grande,
natural union of the lakes Nordenskjold and Pehoe. This area is also characterized
for its richness in vegetation.
Lenga Forest 3 hours car, hiking
Heading north from the Hotel, you will border the south side of the Paine
Hill going into a beautiful lenga forest. Here you have a chance to see
Magellanic woodpeckers, Chilean flickers and a wide range of birds that
are related to the parks forest. You will get to a great viewpoint
of the Laguna Azul.
Sarmiento Lake 3-4 hours car, hiking
You will explore landscapes of pre Andean shrubs, and see the contrasts
of the Patagonian colors with a majestic mountain backdrop. You will end
at Lago Sarmiento, with its impressive calcium rock formations that show
a unique view of the park.
Inge Lagoon 3-4 hours hiking
From the hotel you will border the south side of Almirante Nieto Mount
getting a spectacular view of it, and getting to learn about the pre Andean
vegetation. You will arrive to the Inge lagoon, from where you can also
get a superb view of Lake Nordenksjold.
Blue Lagoon 3 hours car
This is a great excursion for the observation of Flora and Fauna. You
will see great views of the Towers of Paine and the enormous landscapes
that brought great part of the explorers into the area. You will visit
Laguna Amarga and discover the different organisms that live there
Horseback ride per hour
This excursion is designed for guests who want to experience horseback
riding; previous experience is not required. Guides and gauchos will teach
the basics of horseback riding.
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