Included in the 7-day Dientes de Navarino Trail:

• • Experienced, certified hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 7-day Dientes de Navarino Trail guided backpacking tour
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Errante Ecolodge in 2-person rooms
  • Round-trip domestic flight Punta Arenas — Puerto Williams
  • All meals
    • Expedition meals during the Dientes de Navarino Trail
    • Breakfasts & dinners at Errange Ecolodge
    • Coffee, tea, herbal tea
  • Cooking equipment (JetBoil + gas canisters)
  • Agency support 24/7

Included in the 9-day Yendegaia Trail:

• • Experienced, certified hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 9-day Yendegaia Trail guided backpacking tour
  • Accommodation for 3 nights (2 nights in Lodge Deseado in 2-person rooms, 1 night in Errante
  • Ecolodge in 2-person rooms)
  • Speedboat crossing of the Beagle Channel from Yendegaia to Puerto Navarino
  • Domestic flight from Punta Arenas to Pampa Guanaco
  • Domestic flight from Puerto Williams to Punta Arenas
  • All meals
    • Expedition meals during the Yendegaia Trail
    • Breakfasts & dinners at Errante Ecolodge
    • Coffee, tea, herbal tea
  • Cooking equipment (JetBoil + gas canisters)
  • Agency support 24/7

Included in the 14-day Patagonia tour:

• • Experienced, certified hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 14-day Patagonia backpacking tour (including both the Yendegaia & Dientes de Navarino Trails)
  • Accommodation for 5 nights in Lodge Deseado & in Errante Ecolodge in 2-person rooms
  • Transfer from Punta Arenas to Lodge Deseado in Yendegaia via charter flight to Pampa Guanaco (ground transportation in case of bad weather)
  • Domestic flight from Puerto Williams to Punta Arenas on Day 15
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    • Expedition meals during the Yendegaia trail & the Dientes de Navarino trail
    • Breakfasts, lunches & dinners included at Lodge Deseado & Errante Ecolodge
    • Coffee, tea, herbal tea
  • Cooking equipment (JetBoil + gas canisters)
  • Agency support 24/7

Not included:

• • International flights
  • Accommodation before or after the tour (in Punta Arenas or other towns in Chile if needed)
  • Any meals or beverages not mentioned under “Included”
  • Any transfers not mentioned under the “Included” section above
  • Personal mountain & hiking gear
  • Expedition tents, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag
  • Anything else not mentioned under “Included”
  • Guide gratuities — optional
  • Insurance with helicopter rescue coverage — mandatory, available to add at checkout

This Patagonia backpacking tour is a challenging expedition. Please note that you will be joining a 7, 9, or 14-day adventure and to fully enjoy it, you should…

• • Be able to gain over 1.000 m (3,280 ft) of elevation gain per day.
  • Feel comfortable spending the night in tents in the wilderness.
  • Be able to hike more than 20 km (12.5 mi) per day, for several days.
  • Be able to hike in very uneven terrain with boulders & scree.
  • Be physically capable of carrying your own backpack (approximately 15-18 kg, i.e., 33-40 lb) including tent, food & cooking gear, throughout the entirety of the two hikes. The length of the hikes can be extended if the weather conditions are not favorable. Luggage transportation & logistics support are not provided.

In case you are afraid of heights, please contact us before booking the trip.

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Training for this Patagonia backpacking tour is highly recommended, especially if you want to enjoy the hike safely and comfortably. These trails, located in two remote areas of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, are known for their very rugged terrain, challenging weather, and remote wilderness. Here’s what you should consider in terms of preparation:

• • Cardiovascular endurance: These trails involve long days of hiking (up to 8–10 hours), often with a heavy backpack. You’ll need good stamina, so activities like hiking, running, or cycling are great to build endurance.
  • Strength training: Carrying a backpack and navigating uneven terrain requires strong legs, core, and upper body strength. Incorporating exercises like squats, lunges, deadlifts, and upper body workouts will help.
  • Backpacking experience: If you’re not familiar with multi-day backpacking trips, try doing some shorter trips beforehand. You’ll need to be comfortable with carrying your gear, setting up camp, and walking long distances each day.
  • Hiking on rough terrain: The pass involves river crossings, rocky paths, and steep inclines. Practice hiking on similar terrain if possible, to get used to the uneven ground and changes in elevation.
  • Flexibility and mobility: Long days of hiking with a backpack can put strain on your body. Doing yoga or stretching regularly can help improve flexibility and prevent injuries.
  • Mental preparation: Remote areas like these can be mentally challenging due to isolation, unpredictable weather, and difficult conditions. Being mentally ready to handle discomfort and unexpected challenges is key.

You will be hiking with a full backpack. If you need to store some luggage, you will only be able to do it in Punta Arenas.

The  whole trip is fully self-sufficient. You are required to carry your own sleeping bag, share a tent (assigned for two people), utilize a JetBoil, bring cooking equipment, and carry sufficient food (provided by your guides) for the entire traverse. There are no porters and no huts along the way. The pack will be heavy at the start of each section, and part of the challenge is managing weight and packing smart for 4–5 days out in complete wilderness.

After finishing Yendegaia, you will transfer by speedboat across the Beagle Channel to Navarino Island. Here, you’ll have time to repack, resupply, and rest at the lodge before starting the next section.

After booking, you will receive a comprehensive gear list, but consider the list below as a general guide.

Personal gear:

• • Backpack (35-40 L)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • 3-season tent (light expedition tent)
  • Tent fixing kit
  • Waterproof bag for clothes
  • Rain cover for your backpack
  • Personal toiletries
  • Personal first-aid kit (make sure to take all you need with you)
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Earplugs — recommended
  • Headlamp + batteries
  • Camera — optional
  • Power bank
  • Hiking poles — highly recommended
  • Water bottle and thermos

Clothing:

• • Waterproof hiking boots with a sturdy sole
  • Warm clothes
    • First layer: bottom / upper base layer (Merino wool recommended)
    • Second layer: fleece jacket
    • Third layer: down jacket
  • Waterproof jacket & pants (GoreTex recommended)
  • Hiking pants
  • Short sleeve t-shirts
  • Long sleeve t-shirts
  • Underwear and hiking socks
  • Warm beanie
  • Gloves / mittens
  • Hiking buff
  • Sandals or crocs (for river crossing)

While your guide carries a first-aid kit, each traveler should carry their own necessities based on personal requirements, including any specific pathologies or risks.

Please note that drones are strictly prohibited.

The weather in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego can be unpredictable and very challenging, particularly in the remote areas where you’ll hike. Strong winds and sudden storms with katabatic winds can affect our planned route and schedule. In some cases, this may result in delays or changes to our itinerary.

Safety is your guides’ top priority, and you may need to wait for improved conditions or alter the course to ensure a safe journey for the group. While your guides aim to stick to the planned schedule, it’s important to embrace the adventure and understand that flexibility is a part of exploring this wild and beautiful region

It’s highly recommended that travelers leave up to 48 hours of buffer time before and after the expedition to account for any potential delays due to weather.

Yes, there will likely be river crossings during the expedition. Although not every region we hike through has them, you can expect to encounter glacial-fed rivers on several days of the trip. Some crossings are wide and gentle, while others may be deep, fast-flowing, and extremely cold (0ºC–5ºC), making them more challenging.

Rivers such as the Río Yendegaia, Azopardo, and Río del Viento are fed directly by glaciers and rainfall, so their flow can change quickly depending on weather and temperature. A stream that’s calm in the morning can rise and strengthen by afternoon.

Each crossing is approached slowly and carefully, with guides scouting the safest line, choosing the right technique (single file or team crossing), and sometimes delaying or rerouting if conditions are unsafe. You’ll need to follow guide instructions closely, unclip your hip belt, maintain a low center of gravity, and cooperate with teammates when crossing in pairs or groups.

Practical preparation is key—keep spare socks in dry bags, ensure sleeping gear stays waterproof, and be ready for wet boots and pant legs. These crossings can be demanding, but they’re also an essential part of the experience, teaching patience, teamwork, and respect for the ever-changing Patagonian landscape.

Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Patagonia backpacking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1. 
  • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.

Patagonia backpacking tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.

You’ll spend a portion of your Patagonia backpacking adventure in your own tents. The other part of the trip will be at Lodge Deseado & Errante Ecolodge—here, the rooms are twin-share, and a single occupancy room is not available.

Solo travelers are welcome and there will be no additional supplements for them, as they will share a room.

The starting point of your Patagonia backpacking tour is Punta Arenas, Chile. To get there, most people fly to  Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ), though you’ll need to fly internationally to a bigger airport, and then to Punta Arenas Airport. From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Punta Arenas.

You will meet your guide on Day 1 in Punta Arenas. Accommodation on Day 1 is your responsibility.

Note that arrival flights landing in Punta Arenas after Day 1 of the trip won’t be accepted and the traveler will not be able to join the trip. Return flights from Punta Arenas should not depart before late in the evening of Day 14.

It’s highly recommended that travelers leave up to 48 hours of buffer time before and after the expedition to account for any potential delays due to weather.

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.