Trek the Torres Del Paine in Patagonia

Make your way to Puerto Natales and settle into your hotel before heading off to meet your guide and the rest of your team. Get to know each other over dinner, then get some rest before the adventure really starts.

Take a spectacular back route approach to Torres del Paine National Park by embarking on a boat journey on the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) Fjord with views of Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, arriving at the small jetty at Puerto Toro where the hiking begins. Trek along an off-the-beaten-track trail to Lago Bruch, where there is a wonderfully remote campsite.

Embark on a long and rewarding trek through this quiet and rarely-seen area of the National Park, which involves some river crossings and is accompanied by views of the iconic Torres del Paine massif in the distance. You'll arrive at Río Serrano sector, where you'll find your next overnight camp backed by vistas of majestic peaks.

Jump in a vehicle this morning and drive north from Río Serrano up to Lago Grey, where you'll take to the turquoise waters once more on a boat journey that takes you up close to the towering ice walls and magnificent blue icebergs of Glacier Grey - a unique experience! Disembark at Refugio Grey, where you'll camp for the night. There will be an optional walk through the forest and across multiple suspension bridges to look out over the expansive glacier.

Today you'll tackle part of the famous W Trek route, hikng towards Paine Grande and camping on the shore of crystalline Lake Pehoe. There is another optional walk this afternoon around the lakeside, where you can look back at the spectacular massif. If you'd rather rest up, you can just relax and sample some delicious Chilean wine at the bar.

Today you'll head towards the Bader Valley, passing Lake Nordenskjold along the way, and veering off the main trail to where few travellers venture. The Bader Valley is the hidden valley of Torres del Paine, only accessible with a qualified guide, located between Almirante Nieto and the monstrous peaks of the Cuernos ('horns'). Trekking here is a bit more challenging during the ascent and descent of this valley, especially if there are strong winds, but you are rewarded with astonishing views. There will be a few rivers that you'll need to cross by hopping over rocks. Catch glimpses of glaciers and mountaintops before you finally reach your camping spot in this remote and beautiful place – tonight you'll be wild camping next to the very basic climbers basecamp.

Explore some more of the remote Bader Valley today, before descending back along the trail to rejoin the W Trek route. Follow the shoreline of Lago Nordenskjold, with its beautiful glacial waters, to the Torre Central campsite, where you'll spend the night.

Saving the most iconic part of the Torres del Paine until last, today is a long day of trekking involving an ascent to the Base of the Towers viewpoint. You'll hike up Asencio Valley to Refugio Chileno for a lunch stop, before continuing through the dense Lenga forest and then a final rocky ascent for views of the iconic towers that give the park its name – Las Torres. These imposing granite peaks rise over 2,500m into the air. Take photos and breathe it all in, before hiking down the Asencio Valley along the same route and back to Camping Torre Central. From here, you'll say goodbye to the National Park and drive back to Puerto Natales.

Check out after breakfast, when the trip comes to an end. Continue your adventures in Patagonia, or transfer back to Punta Arenas Airport for the journey home.