Yes, all departures are guaranteed! Please wait to make travel arrangements until you receive confirmation from OneSeed Expeditions.

Fly into the Punta Arenas airport (PUQ), and then take a three hour bus ride to Puerto Natales. A tour representative will meet you at the bus station in Puerto Natales. The buses depart right from the airport, but OneSeed recommends you book your seat on the bus prior to arrival.

While in Puerto Natales, you'll be staying in local 3-star hotel accommodations. On the trail, you'll be sleeping in single or double occupancy tents with shared bathroom facilities nearby. You are only responsible for bringing your own sleeping bag as OneSeed provides tents and sleeping pads. We recommend 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.

If you are a solo traveler and you would like to stay in a room by yourself, this is an option for an additional fee. OneSeed does offer a complimentary matching service where they try to match solo travelers of the same gender who are interested in sharing a room. If someone else is also interested, then the single supplement fee can be waived. The matching service is completely optional for travelers and a match cannot be guaranteed. Please contact our Adventures Team to check on pricing and availability.

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.

Maximum group size is 10 people.

While the elevation is not much of a factor on this trip (the highest point is just under 4,000 feet), daily mileage can range from 6-19 miles and 5-10 trekking hours per day. This expedition requires above-average physical fitness. No technical skills are required, and first-time trekkers are welcome. It is always recommended that travelers break in their hiking boots before the expedition. Taking training hikes that mimic the mileage and amount of time you'll be trekking in Patagonia is recommended.

The best time to travel to Torres del Paine National Park is during the summer months in Chile, November to March. During this season, the highs fluctuate around 60°F and the lows can drop down below 40°F. The park is famous for its strong winds that can blow up to 80 mph. Expect to encounter sun, rain, and wind all in one trip.

For a list of all included meals, see the day-to-day itinerary. Food on the trail is rich in carbohydrates and protein since you'll be burning a high amount of calories. 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. Travelers have the option of purchasing snacks at the refugios, so having extra cash on hand is helpful. It is recommended any vegan or vegetarian travelers bring extra protein bars. OneSeed is able to accommodate most allergies and dietary preferences, please remember to include this information on the registration form they will send you.

This varies depending on your spending habits. You'll need money for meals on day 1, snacks and beverages, plus any personal expenses like souvenirs. While on the trek, there will be limited places to spend money, though snacks can be purchased at the refugios.

Tips are always appreciated if you feel you have received superior service. Suggested amounts are based on per person recommendations:

Head Guide: $6-8/day
Assistant Guide: $2-5/day

A suggested packing list follows:

Trekking gear
- Change of clothes for in town - to be kept in storage during expedition
- Backpack (for carrying your gear)
- Small lightweight backpack (for day hikes)
- 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
- Waterproof medium-weight gloves
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Nylon-wool blend socks (2-3)
- Sandals (for walking around the lodges in the evening)
- Daypack – 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 with 40°F rating
- Pack cover
- Toilet paper in ziplock bag
- Ditty Bag and extra ziplock baggies for toilet paper waste on the trail

Documents and logistics
- Flight information submitted
- Passport valid for 6 months after arrival date (passport and entry receipt must be carried at all times during expedition!)
- Photocopy of passport
- 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.)

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 and vegans 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/.

Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.

New For 2022 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.

Up to 45 days prior to departure*
You may postpone or modify your trip up to 45 days prior to departure. You will have the option to:
1) Choose a new travel date, or
2) Cancel your trip and receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a future date before 12 months expires from the date you requested your original change of date. You don't have to travel within that 12 months, but your new date must be chosen within that timeframe. Additional trip costs may apply.

Up to 30 days prior to departure
In some cases, you may have the option to postpone your trip up to 30 days prior to departure.

If this is available at the time of your request, you will have the option to:
1) Choose a new travel date. Additional trip costs may apply and new dates are subject to availability, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

For more information on our Travel Cancellation Policy please Click Here.