Included: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of Southern Patagonia 7-day hiking expedition in Cabo Froward National Park (5 days of trekking) Accommodation for 6 nights: 4 nights at wilderness beach and forest campsites (shared tents) & 2 nights in a hotel in Punta Arenas (twin or double rooms, based on availability) Pick-up from Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) on arrival day All meals, as in the itinerary All group camping equipment — including a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, all shared cooking gear, and hiking poles Safety equipment Permit fees for the area Boat transfer return to Punta Arenas Not included: Transportation to Chile Meals not listed above (pre/post-tour in Punta Arenas) Personal hiking gear (backpack, personal clothing, etc.) Insurance — recommended, available at checkout Guide gratuities — optional Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this Cape Froward trek, excellent fitness is required as well as previous multi-day trekking experience . The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 12 km (7.5 mi) , carrying a loaded backpack on rugged and variable terrain, including sand, rock, and forest. Weather can shift quickly, so participants must be prepared for challenging conditions and ready to adapt in a true Patagonian wilderness setting. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of Patagonia hiking tours !

What do I need to bring?

Gear: Large hiking backpack ( minimum 60 L required for multi-day treks) Sleeping bag (rated for cold/wet conditions) Sleeping pad/mat Headlamp with spare batteries Trekking poles (recommended, especially for varying terrain) Clothing: Waterproof and windproof jacket Insulating layers (fleece, wool, down) Quick-dry hiking pants and shirts Base layers (thermal tops & bottoms) Gloves, warm hat, sunhat Gaiters (recommended) Sturdy waterproof hiking boots Camp shoes (lightweight sandals or crocs) Extra socks and underwear Other: Reusable water bottle/hydration system (2L capacity minimum) Personal toiletries (biodegradable soap, toothpaste, etc.) Sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent Personal first-aid kit Camera or binoculars (optional) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: For this Cape Froward trek, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1 . It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 6 participants . Cape Froward private departures are available upon request for families, friends, or organized groups. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18 , you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Cape Froward trek on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Cape Froward trek is Punta Arenas, Chile . To get there, most people fly into Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) . From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Punta Arenas. You will meet your guide at pre-arranged time in Punta Arenas . Exact meeting details will be confirmed after booking.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Cape Froward Expedition: Hiking to the Southern Tip of South America

Name: Cape Froward Trek: Hike Patagonia’s Southern Tip
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This is where the continent ends—and adventure really begins. Over seven days, we take on the coastal wilds of Cabo Froward, hiking 36.45 km (22.6 mi) along the southernmost edge of the Americas, deep in Patagonia. We’ll follow a rugged route through untouched subantarctic forest and along wave-battered beaches, far from crowds and comfort. Four nights, we set up camp just steps from the Strait of Magellan and wake to the raw sounds of Patagonia, and we spend two in a Punta Arenas hotel. If you crave the satisfaction of earning every view, sleeping under starlit southern skies, and reaching the Cruz de los Mares on your own two feet, this journey has your name on it.

Manuel

Hiking guide

Adventure Highlights

Wild camping on the Strait of Magellan: Sleep at remote beach and forest campsites, with the strait or the Patagonian woods right outside your tent
Epic achievement: Climb to the Cross of the Seas at the southernmost point of the American mainland, conditions permitting
Small group, all support: Hike with an expert local guide in a close-knit crew of 4–6, with safety and logistics handled for you

Duration

7 days

Season

November through March

Group size

Up to 6 people

The adventure, day by day

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Over seven days, we hike the full length of the remote Cabo Froward coastal route in Southern Patagonia. This small-group expedition follows empty beaches, hidden bays, and ancient forest—camping each night at wild sites by the Strait of Magellan. The adventure builds each day, leading us to the iconic Cruz de los Mares at the continent's southern tip. Along the way, our local guide brings Patagonia’s history and nature to life. After celebrating at Cabo Froward, we make a scenic boat journey back, catching rare ocean views of the route we've conquered. All logistics, meals, and group equipment are handled—just bring your drive for adventure.

Day 1: Arrival and Welcome

Arrival and Welcome — Hiking in Patagonia (Chile)

Arrive in Punta Arenas, where your guides meet you at the airport before you settle in at the hotel. In the evening, the group gathers for a welcome dinner—a perfect chance to meet everyone, talk adventure, and review the route. Final gear checks get sorted too. By night, you’ll be ready for the wild days ahead.

Meals: Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Punta Arenas

Day 2: Along the Strait of Magellan to the Yumbel River

Along the Strait of Magellan to the Yumbel River — Hiking in Patagonia (Chile)

After breakfast, we drive about an hour south of Punta Arenas along the Strait of Magellan to the End of the Road, the southernmost point of the American continent you can reach by road. From here, we start walking into Cape Froward National Park. The route passes the historic San Isidro Lighthouse, with views of Mount Tarn, which Charles Darwin climbed during the voyage of the HMS Beagle. Over about five hours, we follow beaches and secluded bays, with the open coast giving way to dense subantarctic forest, until we set up our first camp at the Yumbel River.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Distance: 11.5 km (7.2 mi)
Accommodation: Wilderness camping

Day 3: Across the Brunswick Peninsula to the San Nicolás River

Across the Brunswick Peninsula to the San Nicolás River — Hiking in Patagonia (Chile)

We pack up camp and set off on a hike of about four hours. The day starts along a string of beaches before the trail climbs gradually through the subantarctic forest. Emerging from the trees, we reach an open plateau with wide views over the Brunswick Peninsula, its mountains and little-explored valleys stretching to the horizon. From the plateau, we descend back to the shore and follow the coast to the San Nicolás River, where we set up our second wilderness camp.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Distance: 7.6 km (4.7 mi)
Accommodation: Wilderness camp at the San Nicolas River

Day 4: Crossing the San Nicolás River toward the Nodales

Crossing the San Nicolás River toward the Nodales — Hiking in Patagonia (Chile)

After breakfast, our guide checks the river conditions and tide tables to find the safest time to cross the San Nicolás River; we only cross when conditions allow. On the other side, we hike for about four hours along a series of beaches. As we head south, the Strait of Magellan narrows, and the mountains, fjords, and glaciers draw closer with every bend in the coast. From camp, we have an open view of the Darwin Range across the water, with massive glaciers descending toward the fjords.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 10–12 km (6.2–7.5 mi)
Accommodation: Wilderness camping on the beach or in the forest

Day 5: Over the Nodales River to the foot of Cape Froward

Over the Nodales River to the foot of Cape Froward — Hiking in Patagonia (Chile)

As with the previous crossing, our guide checks the water level, weather, and tides before choosing the safest time to cross the Nodales River. Today’s route includes stretches of exposed rocky shoreline, where we move carefully over Cretaceous shale and sandstone formations. With every step, the mountains and glaciers seem closer, and it starts to feel like we’re reaching the edge of the continent. After about four hours, we arrive at our forest campsite at the base of Cape Froward, surrounded by subantarctic vegetation, fjords, and mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Wilderness camping at the base of Cape Froward

Day 6: Cabo Froward summit, crossing, and return to Punta Arenas

Cabo Froward summit, crossing, and return to Punta Arenas — Hiking in Patagonia (Chile)

If conditions allow, we set off early to reach the summit for sunrise. Here stands the Cruz de los Mares, the Cross of the Seas, overlooking the Strait of Magellan, the passage linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, with glaciers sliding down the mountains across the water. Back at camp, we enjoy a well-earned meal before boarding the boat for the one-hour ride back, keeping watch for dolphins and, with luck, whales. Once ashore, we transfer to our hotel in Punta Arenas and celebrate with a final dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Punta Arenas

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Punta Arenas and the wilds of Patagonia. Your adventure comes to an end here, and you’re free to continue your travels or head to the airport for your flight home.

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Wilderness camping and hotel stays

Every night while in the wild, we set up remote campsites—sometimes beside sweeping beaches, other times beneath the forest canopy, always with the Strait of Magellan or wild Patagonian woods right outside your tent. Sturdy expedition tents and group camping equipment are provided, so you sleep protected from the famous southern weather. Campsites are basic and off-grid, with no permanent structures—just you, your team, and nature. Two nights are also spent at a hotel in Punta Arenas.

Note that exact camp locations may vary depending on weather and conditions, but will always be selected for safety and scenery.

Patagonian camp meals

All meals are included, prepared fresh by your local expedition team. Expect hearty Patagonia classics—warming stews, grilled meats, and plenty of local flavor to fuel each day’s hike. Meals are eaten communally at camp, often with a view of the sea or forest. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

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Cape Froward Expedition: Hiking to the Southern Tip of South America

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Meet your guides

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Manuel

Hiking guide

A fourth-generation Patagonian, Manuel has been drawn to the mountains for as long as he can remember. After studying adventure tourism in Punta Arenas, he spent eight years guiding hikes in Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins National Parks. More recently, he's started guiding in Canada during the off-season, working as an apprentice hiking guide with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and as an interpretive specialist with the Interpretive Guides Association. Manuel is passionate about geology, paleoanthropology, and adventure, and off the trail, you'll usually find him reading about mountaineering history or playing guitar.

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Jamie

Hiking guide

Born in Alberta, Canada, Jamie fell in love with nature and conservation at a young age. She studied biology with a minor in history before building a career as a natural history interpreter and documentary filmmaker, producing the environmental series Sustainable Me. She later moved to Patagonia to pursue that love of nature firsthand, and has since become a Magallanica at heart, picking up the local accent and slang along the way. Jamie hopes that helping people fall in love with Patagonia's stories and landscapes will inspire them to help protect this wild region too.

What others say about this adventure

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Todd Preti

Jaime was super knowledgeable and very friendly. From the time we met her until the time she dropped us off she was friendly, helpful and a wealth of information. She knew all the facts and made it interesting as opposed to just a regurgitation of information. I would highly recommend Jaime if you are looking to do a tour in Punta Arenas or venture to the great outdoors in the area.

Sharon Uppal

My trip to Patagonia was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Going on a tour with these guides was the best decision I made about my travels. Not only were my food and transportation taken care of, I felt safe, experienced the most beautiful spots in Patagonia and the guides were so kind and helpful that they became part of my friends group. I will definitely be looking to book more tours with these guides as they expand their travel and tour range.

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Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of Southern Patagonia
  - 7-day hiking expedition in Cabo Froward National Park (5 days of trekking)
  - Accommodation for 6 nights: 4 nights at wilderness beach and forest campsites (shared tents) & 2 nights in a hotel in Punta Arenas (twin or double rooms, based on availability)
  - Pick-up from Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) on arrival day
  - All meals, as in the itinerary
  - All group camping equipment — including a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, all shared cooking gear, and hiking poles
  - Safety equipment
  - Permit fees for the area
  - Boat transfer return to Punta Arenas
Not included:
- - Transportation to Chile
  - Meals not listed above (pre/post-tour in Punta Arenas)
  - Personal hiking gear (backpack, personal clothing, etc.)
  - Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
In order to join this Cape Froward trek, excellent fitness is required as well as previous multi-day trekking experience. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 12 km (7.5 mi), carrying a loaded backpack on rugged and variable terrain, including sand, rock, and forest. Weather can shift quickly, so participants must be prepared for challenging conditions and ready to adapt in a true Patagonian wilderness setting.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of Patagonia hiking tours!
Gear:
- - Large hiking backpack (minimum 60 L required for multi-day treks)
  - Sleeping bag (rated for cold/wet conditions)
  - Sleeping pad/mat
  - Headlamp with spare batteries
  - Trekking poles (recommended, especially for varying terrain)
Clothing:
- - Waterproof and windproof jacket
  - Insulating layers (fleece, wool, down)
  - Quick-dry hiking pants and shirts
  - Base layers (thermal tops & bottoms)
  - Gloves, warm hat, sunhat
  - Gaiters (recommended)
  - Sturdy waterproof hiking boots
  - Camp shoes (lightweight sandals or crocs)
  - Extra socks and underwear
Other:
- - Reusable water bottle/hydration system (2L capacity minimum)
  - Personal toiletries (biodegradable soap, toothpaste, etc.)
  - Sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent
  - Personal first-aid kit
  - Camera or binoculars (optional)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing:
- - For this Cape Froward trek, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 6 participants.
  - Cape Froward private departures are available upon request for families, friends, or organized groups.
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Cape Froward trek on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Cape Froward trek is Punta Arenas, Chile. To get there, most people fly into Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Punta Arenas. You will meet your guide at pre-arranged time in Punta Arenas. Exact meeting details will be confirmed after booking.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
- If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
- If canceled 120 or more days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
- If canceled within 119 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
- Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

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