Yes, all departures are guaranteed! However, please wait until you receive confirmation from OneSeed Expeditions before making any travel arrangements.

Individuals as young as 16 years may attend as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Otherwise, the minimum age is 18 years old to travel alone.

Fly into Santiago Airport in Chile (SCL) where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for the first night.

Please note that the trip ends in El Calafate, Argentina, so you'll need to make travel arrangements from there at the end of your trip (there are flights out of El Calafate - FTE).

OneSeed provides affordable loans to women living in poverty by investing 10% of revenues in trusted local micro-finance banks. The unique nature of these expeditions will take you off the beaten path and allow you to explore the communities supported by OneSeed.

This adventure has a difficulty rating of intermediate. Expedition difficulty is determined by number of hours walking per day, elevation gain, trail quality, etc. Intermediate adventures require that you are at an above average fitness level. Activities will be mandatory and occasionally physically demanding. This is a great first trek and a perfect fit for people looking for a challenge without daily exhaustion. Typical days (depending on the particular itinerary) range from 3 to 8 hours of trekking. Elevation gain will be gradual and pacing reasonable for people with a bit of hiking experience.

In the cities you'll be staying at hotel/bed & breakfast accommodations and while on the trail you'll be tent camping for most nights. Some evenings may be spent at refugios (lodges) along the trail, however OneSeed can’t guarantee a specific option as accommodation capacity is restricted by the national park for this season.

Tents for camping will be single or double occupancy with shared bathroom facilities nearby. You are only responsible for bringing your own sleeping bag as OneSeed provides tents and sleeping pads. It is recommended you bring at least a 15° bag. You may access the refugio (mountain lodge) facilities near camp as needed for meals, drinks, or relaxing on the outdoor decks with amazing views of the park.

On the trail in Argentina, you'll be sleeping in tents and a basic mountain lodge for the last night with shared dorm-style bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities.

Due to covid-19, OneSeed will no longer be matching solo travelers to share accommodations. As a result, the single supplement fee of $590 is now required for all solo travelers. This will guarantee you a private hotel room in Puerto Natales, Santiago, and Argentina and a private tent on the trail.

Food on the trail is rich in carbohydrates and protein since you'll be burning calories like a champ. Breakfast may include eggs, fruit, cereal, lunch meat, cheese, toast, coffee, tea, and juice. Lunch is usually a sandwich made by your guide, fruit, snack bars, and some chocolate. Dinner may include meals like chicken with mashed potatoes, pasta, beef and rice, salad, soup, etc.

While extra snacks are not included, you'll have plenty of food during the trek. You also have the option of purchasing snacks at the refugios, so having extra cash on hand is helpful. It is recommended that vegetarian/vegan travelers bring extra protein bars. OneSeed is able to accommodate most allergies and dietary preferences, but please let them know in advance.

This can be difficult to estimate since everyone has different spending styles. However, for the days on the trail the only thing you'll need to purchase is snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The other days, you may want to allocate money for snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), souvenirs, tips, etc. $15-$20 per day should be enough to cover additional expenses.

You are responsible only for the personal clothing and gear listed below. OneSeed will take care of everything else. This expedition does not include porters so you'll be responsible for carrying all of your personal gear in your own pack. Here is a suggested packing list:

Documents and logistics:
International flights booked and confirmed
Flight information submitted
Passport valid through end of trip (passport and entry receipt must be carried at all times during expedition)
Medical insurance card
Cash for tipping guides, buying souvenirs, incidental costs, etc. (Note: Please bring crisp US bills. Many places will not accept torn, wrinkled, or worn bills)

Expedition gear:
Change of clothes for Santiago - to be kept in storage during expedition
Backpack (for carrying your gear)
Down jacket
Fleece jacket or vest (1)
Synthetic hiking pants (1)
Waterproof jacket
Rain pants
Synthetic long underwear (top and bottom)
Synthetic t-shirt (2)
Wool or synthetic hat
Light gloves
Waterproof hiking boots
Nylon-wool blend socks (2-3)
Sandals (for walking around the lodges in the evening)
Day pack – should be light and easy to stuff in main pack when not in use
Water bottle
Headlamp
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Quick-dry towel
Personal toiletries and medicine (showers are available during the trek)
Sleeping bag w/ 30°F rating
Pack cover

Other (optional):
Reading material for the trail
Hotel reservations for extended time in Chile (if applicable)
Guidebooks
Camera
Trekking poles (must fit inside pack for domestic flight)
Synthetic shorts
Bandana or buff (for dust and wind)
Energy/protein bars (especially for vegetarians as non-meat sources of protein are scarce)
Outlet adapter
Zip-lock bags for waterproofing passport and other valuables

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. For travel insurance, we recommend VisitorsCoverage as a provider.

We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.

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