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Patagonia Hiking Tours

Hike through Patagonia's incredible wilderness, from Torres del Paine to epic trails, experiencing some of the world's most spectacular and challenging hiking

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From $120
Full day to multi-day
Patagonia Hiking Tours

Patagonia offers some of the world's most spectacular hiking, where epic trails wind through pristine wilderness, past glaciers, mountains, and lakes, creating hiking experiences that make Patagonia a world-renowned trekking destination! Hiking tours take you into Patagonia's wilderness, from trekking famous routes like the W Trek and Torres del Paine to exploring remote trails, from witnessing breathtaking mountain scenery to experiencing pristine glacial landscapes, and from challenging your limits to discovering why Patagonia is considered one of the planet's ultimate hiking destinations. Experience the adventure of Patagonia hiking, challenge yourself with rewarding treks, see incredible wilderness scenery, and discover why hiking tours are the essence of the Patagonia experience. Whether you're seeking iconic routes, multi-day treks, or day hikes, hiking tours offer unforgettable journeys that showcase the spectacular wilderness that defines Patagonia. From Torres del Paine to Los Glaciares National Park, from easy walks to epic challenges, hiking tours ensure you experience the incredible hiking that makes Patagonia legendary!

Featured Hiking Tours Tours

Discover our top picks for hiking tours in Patagonia

Rock Painting Cerro Benitez: Hike to Ancient Art
From $76
Free CancellationNew🔥Likely to Sell Out

Cerro Benitez offers a captivating journey through history and nature. This guided hike takes you to the Cerro Benitez Archaeological Park, where you can explore ancient caves adorned with 3,500-year-old rock paintings. Experience stunning panoramic views of fjords and mountains while discovering unique stalactites in the Hidden Cave. The trek through lush trails leads to the 'Dos Herraduras' rock shelter, where the echoes of the past come alive. Ideal for adventure seekers and history enthusiasts, this tour ensures a memorable exploration of Chile's rich heritage. - Discover ancient rock art and archaeological sites in Chile - Enjoy breathtaking views of Eberhard Fjord and Sofia Lagoon - Includes shared transportation and local bilingual guide - Minimum of 2 participants required; suitable for those with moderate fitness

5.0(2)
5h
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French Valley Hike in Torres Del Paine from Puerto Natales
From $99
Free Cancellation

The French Valley Hike in Torres del Paine is one of the most stunning day treks in Patagonia. This guided tour takes travelers into the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, with visits to Lake Pehoé, Paine Grande, and the breathtaking French Valley viewpoint. Along the way, you'll witness iconic landscapes such as the Cuernos del Paine, hanging glaciers, and dramatic granite peaks. What makes this experience special is the combination of varied scenery, the chance to explore one of the most scenic sections of the famous W Trek, and the opportunity to hike deep into the park without needing to carry camping gear or plan a multi-day route. It's the perfect one-day adventure for nature lovers who want a taste of Patagonia’s wild beauty.

5.0(1)
15h
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Ice Hike Grey Glacier in Torres del Paine
From $335
Free Cancellation

Difficulty: High Duration: 5 hours Total Distance: 2 miles (approx. 3 km) Season: Summer (September-April) Group Size: Up to 12 travelers The Grey Glacier Ice Hike is a unique 5-hour adventure that offers the rare opportunity to walk directly on the ice of one of Torres del Paine’s most iconic glaciers. Once the group is ready, a zodiac boat will transport you to a remote beach near the glacier's edge. There, you'll hike for about an hour across the rocky moraine to reach the starting point. After a comprehensive safety briefing from the guide, you'll strap on your crampons and embark on a 2.5-hour trek across the glacier’s surface—an unforgettable journey through a frozen world of crevasses, blue ice, and breathtaking scenery. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To be able to take the tour at 8:30 AM it is essential to overnight at Grey Camping or Refugio the night before To be able to do the tour at 2:30 PM it is essential to overnight at the Camping or Refugio Grey at the end of the activity

5.0(2)
5h
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Private Patagonian Forest Hike in Punta Arenas: 4 Hour
From $300
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Escape into the raw beauty of Patagonia's wilderness on a beginner-friendly guided hike and discover how the forest you walk through has shaped the history of Punta Arenas- and the world. Leave the city behind you to enjoy tranquil time in nature, exploring the hush of the native forest. Follow your guide down a wide dirt path that undulates through small valleys and up rocky plateaus. Hike along a sheltered trail punctuated by windy clearings. Every time you emerge from the green crown of trees, you’ll be rewarded by dazzling views of the city and the blue-grey strait of Magellan. While you hike, hear the stories of Patagonia brought to life by your guide. Discover how the woods surrounding you have affected the course of global historic events. After your adventure, return to Punta Arenas to sample regional flavours. Enjoy traditional food with a gourmet twist, paired with a local beer, wine, coffee, cocktail or fresh juice.

4.6(28)
4h
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French Valley Hike in Torres Del Paine
From $169.12
Free Cancellation

Through this trekking through the French Valley, we can see landmarks such as the Salto Grande waterfall, Lake Pehoé (which we will cross by catamaran) and the French Valley, from where we will start our hike Includes Lunch Box that we can enjoy in the middle of nature. It will be a very active day and specially designed so you can enjoy the best of Torres del Paine.

5.0(1)
12h
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Private Full Day Hiking in Paso Desolación
From $142
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

The Desolation pass is an old 13-kilometer crossing that runs through the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, this path was used by the Huilliches and later by the Jesuits to connect from Lake Llanquihue to Lake Todos Los Santos through a pass that forms between the Osorno volcano and the Picada hill. This route has a beautiful panoramic view of the Osorno and Tronador volcanoes, La Picada hill, Todos Los Santos lake and Margarita Island. The road is marked by changes in landscapes and environments, going from volcanic slag heaps to dense forests.

1.0(1)
10h
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Full-Day Hiking Tour to the Base of Paine Towers at Torres del Paine National Park
From $196
Free Cancellation🔥Likely to Sell Out

Rise early and hike to the iconic Paine Towers on this full-day tour from Puerto Natales. Explore the diverse landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park during a moderately difficult trek across Ascencio Valley, up and down switchbacks, over streams and through a peaceful lenga forest. Ascend a great moraine and at the top of these barren slopes, marvel at the three spikes of granite soaring into the sky and a brilliant glacial lake below. This small-group tour is limited to six people, ensuring personalized attention from an expert guide for a memorable experience.

4.2(28)
11h
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Base of Torres del Paine Hike y Excursion
From $120
Free CancellationSkip The Line

our service is personalized and we provide trekking poles expert mountain guides Security. With this we refer to the tranquility that an agency offers you. Guides Specialized trekking have services that can help you on your trip. How to offer guides (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese ...)   Thematic trips There are agencies that organize trips with a specific theme that make them very attractive

4.2(5)
11h
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Cochamo Hike Day trip.
From $200

This day hike is offered to people that enjoys walking in the forest while and enjoys a bit of an adventure for the type of terrain.These trails were used on old days to smuggler cattle between Chile and Argentina and is one of the most important trails used by the locals who live in the valley of Cochamo.

5.0(2)
9h
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Sunrise Hike up to the Glacier of Osorno Volcano
From $195

Just a day activity that gives you one of the best views of the Llanquihue Lake basin from above. And to get a closer look at the glacier of the Osorno volcano. If you are used to hiking in mountainous terrain, the ascent will be easy and probably fast, so the surroundings and what you can see from there will be your main gain. If this is your first time trekking on a volcano, or you are simply not used to this type of activity, you will enjoy an unforgettable challenge and be rewarded with memories that can only be captured from the top of a mountain.

5.0(4)
8h
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Elqui Valley Wellness Hike & Mountain Retreat, Chilean Andes
From $70
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

Experience that invites you to reconnect with your body, mind and spirit in a natural environment of the Elqui Valley. The place is hidden among mountains, a place that only locals know and that is rarely explored by visitors. There, the breeze caresses a forest of cacti and hawthorns, birdsong and the aroma of water and wild grasses create a sound and sensory atmosphere that enhances immersion in nature. What makes this activity special is the combination of landscape, culture and wellness. We practice ancestral techniques that revitalize the body and calm the mind, such as synchronized breathing with conscious movements, cleansing techniques and mindfulness, while connecting with the principles of Andean Good Living. It is more than a walk: it is a brief spiritual retreat, a deep pause, a gift for the soul. Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic, transformative and deeply rooted experience in the Elquina Land.

5.0(1)
4h
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Full day Hiking Solitario trail, Osorno Petrohue Falls
From $200
Free Cancellation

Solitario 6 km/ 3.7 miles 2.30 hs. A different type of approaching the Volcano and to be in contact with nature, volcanology and unique views.Walking distance: Red Crater: 50 minutes walk.

5.0(6)
8h
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Full day HIKE Alerce Andino Parque Nacional.
💸Special Offer
$200From $190
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Biodiversity is so rich that a good guide will enhance your experience of visiting this forest. Learning about ecology, the valdivian forest , curiosities about nature is unique . And you will see why!

5.0(5)
8h
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Hiking Viewpoints Glacier Explorers
💸Special Offer
$120From $108
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

We invite you to visit the Explorers Glacier, a must-see destination in Patagonia, along with a certified hiking/trekking guide with years of experience. We will walk along the side trail that borders the glacier to its viewpoints. In the tour we will perform interpretation of the landscape and talk geological where you will learn much about the area you visit. We also include transportation from your accommodation, entrance tickets to the park and box lunch with fresh and appetizing products to keep you energized during the day. You don’t have to worry about anything, just carrying the motivation to spend an excellent day in nature!

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Private Patagonian Forest Hike in Punta Arenas: 8 Hour
From $350
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour🔥Likely to Sell Out

Immerse yourself in nature on a full-day hike in Punta Arenas and discover the stories of people who, against all odds, have thrived in Patagonia’s indomitable wilderness for over 11,000 years. Experience the immensity of Patagonia’s untouched wilderness as you hike on a little trafficked trail through the quiet hush of a 100-year-old forest. This hike in Punta Arenas will take you through winding trails abundant with plant life, up windswept hills, and down into the river valley that runs through the city. Crest gentle ridges and navigate pebbled plateaus with incredible 360-degree views of the sculpted geography of the Brunswick Peninsula. Learn how the landscape has, in turn, shaped life in Patagonia. Picnic with a lunch of fresh local flavours in the heart of the forest, enjoying views of towering green trees with moss-decorated branches. Afterwards, see how subtle changes in the landscape change the forest. After your hike, enjoy local tapas and a toast with your guide.

5.0(5)
8h
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Why Choose Hiking Tours in Patagonia?

World-Class Hiking

Experience some of the world's greatest hiking trails!

Spectacular Scenery

Hike through stunning wilderness with incredible mountain views.

Iconic Routes

Trek famous routes like W Trek and Torres del Paine.

Wilderness Adventure

Experience pristine wilderness and epic natural beauty.

Types of Hiking Tours in Patagonia

Torres del Paine Tours

Tours hiking in Torres del Paine National Park.

Torres del PaineIconic parkEpic hikingSpectacularLegendary

W Trek Tours

Multi-day tours hiking the famous W Trek route.

W TrekMulti-dayEpic routeChallengingLegendary

Day Hiking Tours

Day hikes showcasing Patagonia's spectacular scenery.

Day hikesAccessibleScenicVarious difficultyFlexible

Multi-Day Trekking Tours

Extended treks for comprehensive wilderness experience.

Multi-dayComprehensiveRemoteAdventureComplete

What to Expect on Your Hiking Tour

Duration

Day hikes: 4-8 hours. Multi-day treks: 3-10 days depending on route.

Wilderness Trails

Hike through spectacular wilderness with incredible scenery.

Spectacular Views

Experience breathtaking mountain, glacier, and lake views.

Expert Guides

Experienced guides ensure safety and share wilderness knowledge.

Wilderness Experience

Experience pristine wilderness and epic natural beauty.

Photography

Excellent opportunities to photograph spectacular wilderness.

Expert Tips for the Best Experience

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Patagonia hiking world-class but challenging - be prepared

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Torres del Paine highlight - iconic national park

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W Trek legendary multi-day route - book well in advance

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Weather changeable - prepare for all conditions

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Good fitness essential for most hikes

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Hiking showcases Patagonia wilderness

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Respect wildlife and follow Leave No Trace principles

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Hiking essential Patagonia experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What hiking routes are available?

A: Patagonia offers epic hiking including Torres del Paine (Chile, iconic national park, spectacular), W Trek (multi-day, 5-8 days, famous), Fitz Roy (Argentina, iconic mountain), and various other spectacular trails! Each route different character and difficulty. Torres del Paine most famous. W Trek legendary. Hiking absolutely spectacular. Essential for hiking enthusiasts. Must-experience - world-class hiking. Legendary trekking destination. Epic wilderness hiking!

Q:How much do hiking tours cost?

A: Day hiking tours: $120-200 per person including guide, transport, and equipment. W Trek tours: $800-1,500+ per person (5-8 days). Torres del Paine multi-day: $600-1,200+ per person. Extended treks: $1,000-2,500+ per person. Prices vary by duration and inclusions (transport, accommodation, meals). Book through reputable operators. Tours excellent value for hiking experiences. Essential for hiking enthusiasts. Hiking tours worth the cost!

Q:How difficult is Patagonia hiking?

A: Patagonia hiking challenging requiring good fitness, proper gear, and physical preparation! Trails range moderate to very challenging. Multi-day treks demanding. Weather adds challenge. However, accessible with proper preparation. Some easier day hikes available. Fitness requirements vary by route. Essential to train and prepare. Challenging but achievable with preparation!

Q:What is Torres del Paine?

A: Torres del Paine is Chilean Patagonia's most famous national park featuring iconic granite towers, spectacular mountain scenery, glaciers, lakes, and world-class hiking trails creating one of world's most spectacular national parks! Iconic national park. Hiking absolutely exceptional. Scenery absolutely breathtaking. Considered one of world's greatest national parks. Essential for hiking enthusiasts. Must-visit - spectacular wilderness. World-class hiking destination. Iconic Patagonia park!

Q:What is the W Trek?

A: W Trek is famous 5-8 day hiking circuit in Torres del Paine National Park taking W-shaped route past spectacular mountains, glaciers, and lakes creating one of world's most famous and spectacular multi-day hikes! Legendary hiking route. Spectacular scenery throughout. Challenging but absolutely rewarding. Considered one of world's greatest treks. Essential for trekking enthusiasts. Must-experience - legendary trek. World-class multi-day hiking. Iconic wilderness trek!

Q:What should I bring?

A: Essential items: Quality hiking boots, layers (weather changeable), rain gear, backpack, water bottle, camera, and essential hiking gear! Appropriate footwear critical - trails can be challenging. Weather preparation essential - all conditions possible. Essential gear for Patagonia hiking. Hiking equipment important. Quality gear essential for safety. Prepare for variable weather. Hiking gear critical!

Q:When is best time to hike?

A: Best hiking season: October to April (spring and summer in Southern Hemisphere) with better weather and longer days! Summer (December-February) generally best weather but most crowded. Spring and fall often good with fewer crowds. Winter (June-August) harsh weather. Weather changeable year-round. Best time depends on preferences. Summer often recommended. Weather considerations important!

Q:Are tours suitable for beginners?

A: Some day hikes suitable for beginners, but most Patagonia hiking challenging requiring experience and fitness! Easy day hikes available in some areas. However, most famous routes demanding. Multi-day treks not beginner-friendly. Essential to assess fitness honestly. Guided tours provide safety and support. Some routes accessible for beginners. Beginner suitability depends on specific route. Experience and fitness important!

Q:Why is Patagonia famous for hiking?

A: Patagonia famous for Torres del Paine National Park, spectacular wilderness scenery, world-class hiking trails, dramatic mountain landscapes, pristine wilderness, and being considered one of world's ultimate hiking destinations creating legendary trekking region! Hiking absolutely spectacular. Scenery breathtaking throughout. Trails world-renowned. Wilderness pristine and epic. Essential for hiking enthusiasts. Must-experience - world-class hiking. Legendary hiking destination. Ultimate wilderness trekking!

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Why Visit Patagonia?

Iconic Torres del Paine National Park

Spectacular glaciers and ice fields

World-class hiking and trekking

Incredible wildlife and nature

Dramatic mountain landscapes

Perfect blend of adventure and beauty

Best Time to Visit

Weather

Patagonia has a cool, windy climate with unpredictable weather. Average temperatures range from 30°F (-1°C) in winter to 60°F (16°C) in summer.

Best Months

October to April offers the best weather for outdoor activities.

Peak Season

December to February brings peak tourist season with better weather, larger crowds, and higher prices.

Off Season

May to September offers lower prices and fewer crowds, though with harsh weather.

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Transportation Tips

Organized tours are recommended for exploring Patagonia. Transportation is included in most tours, and the region requires careful planning.

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