RUN PATAGONIA – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Dates:

• March 7 – 14, 2025
• March 16 – 23, 2025
• Private groups can be arranged

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights

Price: $5,795 per person

• Trip pricing is based on double occupancy and solo travelers will be placed with a same-sex roommate.
• Due to the size and unique nature of most of our accommodation, single rooms are not generally available for this trip. If an opportunity for a single room opens up, we will make it available to registered participants; you can indicate your interest when you sign up and we will offer single rooms in the order in which you registered.

Terrain:
Consider this a trail running trip! There will be some dirt/gravel roads, some smooth single track and some pretty technical mountain trails – we have exactly zero miles of running on paved roads! Expect your paces to be significantly slower than they would be on the road, and to incorporate some hiking on especially technically and/or steep sections. For the best experience we recommend that you do some trail running in preparation, though road runners will do just fine if you show up with a sense of adventure. Trail shoes are highly recommended!

Average daily running distance: 12-15 km

Longest running distance in a day: 15 km

Group size: up to 14 participants

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What level of running is this trip suitable for?

Are there any alternatives for non-runners?

Accommodation

Dietary accommodation

Itinerary (day-to-day)

What’s included in the price?

What’s NOT Included in the Price?

See Additional Information for more details on Payment Procedure and Cancellation Policy.

What Level of Running is this Trip suitable for?

There is no set requirement, but we recommend that you be comfortable with at least a 7 mile trail run for the best experience. Some runs will take place en route to the next destination, while others will be out and back. Most days offer full flexibility in distance, though one day requires 7 miles point to point as there are no roads to our destination. This is a hiking day and you will have all day to do it, but you *must* be capable of covering the distance on foot.

Are there any Alternatives for Non-runners?

We don’t generally recommend this trip for a non-runner/hiker. They would need to be willing to hike 7 miles on one day as there is no road access to our accommodation and should understand that while each day will incorporate many different activities, the schedule is primarily structured around the planned run.

Accommodation

• The first two nights will be spent at an upmarket Chilean hotel – expect clean, modern double occupancy rooms and private bathrooms with all necessary comforts (yes – WiFi).
• Three nights will be spent at a private, boutique lodge where our group will have the run of the property and enjoy some amazing home cooked meals that are only outdone by the views out our windows!
• One night will be spent at a refugio within the national park, which offers comfortable shared bunk rooms (4-6 people per bunk room) and designated male/female bathrooms. The refugio we use is clean, modern and provides stunning views of the remote surroundings.
• The final night will be spent in a beautiful historical estancia (double occupancy). Everywhere that we stay will be welcoming, warm and memorable! There is WiFi of some kind everywhere we stay but we cannot guarantee it will be fast!

Dietary Accommodation

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Dairy-free
• Gluten-free
• Halal

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know about them in a comment upon your booking.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 | Puerto Natales Arrival Day

Arrive in Puerto Natales, a beautiful seaside town that serves as the gateway to the national parks and surrounding wilderness. Your guides will greet you at the airport upon arrival or at our hotel for anyone arriving earlier. We will grab a quick lunch and then head to a private farm at a beautiful secluded fjord just outside of town for a fairly cruise-y shakeout run that ends with a short boat trip! That evening we’ll take care of introductions, enjoy a big welcome dinner at a local restaurant serving up regional specialties and then turn in – we’ve got a big day tomorrow!

Running: Optional afternoon run along fjord (5 mi / 8km)
Meals: Lunch and Dinner included

DAY 2 | Laguna Sofia & Milodon Caves

Wake up to a relaxed breakfast and perhaps a stroll down to the bay before taking a short mid-morning drive to Laguna Sofia where we will start our run and explore the local trails to find the very best views of the surrounding wilderness. The run will eventually finish at Cueva del Milodon where we’ll have a chance to check out the cave and learn about the colossal prehistoric sloths that once inhabited the area. A picnic lunch will be waiting, and then the afternoon is yours to explore town before we wrap up the day with dinner at a great local restaurant.

Running: up to 7 mi / 12km. Single track trail (1800 ft ascent)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

DAY 3 | First Glimpses of Torres del Paine…

After breakfast we’ll pack up and head towards the legendary Torres Del Paine National Park for a mid-morning trail run with absolutely spectacular views of the mountains, multi-colored lakes and, off in the distance, Grey Glacier. The best part? We’ll have this trail all to ourselves! The run finishes with a panoramic descent into the pristine Rio Serrano valley, our home for the next two nights. Ice your legs in a glacial river then spend the evening relaxing with a cold beer and big views from our stunning private lodge!

Running: up to 9 mi / 15km, 1200 ft / 300m ascent; trail & 4×4 track (shorter and longer options available if needed, but everyone is encouraged to prepare for the full distance. No time limits!)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

DAY 4 | Rio Serrano Valley

No travel today! We’ll enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge before heading out to sample a portion of the world famous Ultra Paine race route that weaves amongst a chain of glacial lakes on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park. Afterward we’ll have the afternoon free to kick back and enjoy the lodge – soak your legs in the river, indulge in a nap and get ready for another delicious dinner and stellar sunset over the mountains.

Running: up to 8 miles, single track trail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

DAY 5 | Into the Park!

Wake up for an early breakfast and a quiet sunrise over the mountains before packing the essentials; today we’ll be leaving our other stuff behind and heading into the park! We’ll take a scenic catamaran ride across the brilliantly blue Lago Pehoe before beginning a stunning hike towards Grey Glacier, part of the Southern Patagonian Icefield and the star of the show for the next 24 hours. After reaching the refugio that we’ll call home for the night, you can choose to continue hiking up to a couple of vertigo-inducing suspension bridges overlooking the glacier or simply kick back and soak it all in before a hearty dinner.

Hiking: 7 mi / 12km (mandatory); 1300 ft / 420m gain; technical trail
Additional run/hike option: up to 5mi / 8km afternoon, single track trail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

DAY 6 | Up Close & Personal with Glacier Grey

Today begins with a guided trek on Glacier Grey (weather permitting!), which involves an early start, a short boat shuttle, 3-4 hours of hiking on rock and ice and some of the most spectacular, glowing blue views of your life! Those who do not wish to do the trek have a free morning to go for a trail run, hike or relax. Around lunchtime we’ll all depart on a comfortable tour boat, which will sail the length of iceberg-laden Lago Grey and meet our bus and luggage at the dock for a short transfer back to the same beautiful lodge that we stayed two nights before. There will be an optional evening shakeout run for anyone itching for more, but otherwise the plan for the evening is a hot shower, a big dinner and plenty of time to enjoy the sunset.

Hiking: Ice trekking (optional and weather-dependent) takes 3-4 hours
Running: optional evening run up to 7 mi / 12km; 300 ft / 100m gain; singletrack trail and grass paths
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

DAY 7 | Laguna Azul

It’s time for our final run! After breakfast we will drive to see the impressive cascadas of the Rio Paine. From here our run begins, winding along quiet gravel roads and remote single track trail amongst herds of guanaco, eventually dropping down to the sparkling Laguna Azul where a picnic lunch awaits along the grassy shore of the lake.

Once satisfied we’ll head back towards Puerto Natales for a final evening in a sleekly modern lodge whose seafront location on the outskirts of town provides a luxuriously easy transition back into civilization (and a fantastic final dinner!).

Running: 7.5 mi / 12km; 1200 ft / 400m gain; gravel road & single track trail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

DAY 8 | Departure Day

This is it!

Although we said that the final run was yesterday, we will have time to sneak in a morning shakeout run along the seafront for those who want one last dose of that fresh Patagonian breeze. Then, we’ll enjoy a relaxed breakfast and plenty of time to pack up before our departing flights.

Running: optional morning shakeout run
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included

What’s Included in the Price?

• Pre-trip communication + guidance
• Transfers to Puerto Natales airport on the arrival & final day
• Transportation, fuel and professional drivers
• 2 nights in a boutique hotel in central Puerto Natales (double occupancy)
• 3 nights in a stunning new private ecolodge in the Rio Serrano Valley (double occupancy)
• 1 night in a comfortable refugio in Torres del Paine National Park (clean, modern bunk rooms with 2-6 people per room and shared bathrooms). Please note that it’s possible the bunks with 4-6 people will be mixed male/female in the same bunk room; we are generally able to keep our group together in the same rooms
• 1 night in a sleek seafront lodge on the outskirts of Puerto Natales (double occupancy)
• National park entrance fees and permits
• All boat/ferry transport fees in the national park
• Seven organized, guided runs & hikes
• Half day guided glacier trekking excursion
• Experienced Rogue Expeditions trip leaders and local logistical experts
• All meals from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 8
• Rogue Expeditions swag

What’s NOT Included in the Price?

• Flight
• Alcohol
• Personal purchases
• Travel Insurance
• Tips (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is considered initiated on the date that Rogue Expeditions receives written confirmation from you.
Cancellation charge per person cancelling:

• Within 30 days of booking (but more than 90 days from departure): Full refund*
• 90+ days from the trip start date (but after the 30 day grace period): Deposits are non-refundable
• 61-90 days from the trip start date: 50% of total payment refunded**
• 60 days or less from the trip start date: No refunds

*Participants who register using a transfer credit may transfer again without penalty within 30 days of booking, but are not eligible for a refund.
**This only applies to participants who have paid their balances on time. If you do not pay the balance by the due date and cancel after the fact, Rogue Expeditions will retain your full deposit. You are strongly encouraged to take out cancellation insurance to cover potential loss due to cancellation on your part. If you do not arrive for the trip, arrive late or leave early no refunds will be issued and you are responsible for any additional costs associated with transport to and from the tour.

CANCELLATION BY HOLIDAY TOUR PROVIDER:

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 60 days before departure if the trip has not met the minimum booking numbers. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure due to terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics, civil unrest, official government travel warnings or restrictions or other external events that prevent us from safely operating the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip due to low participant numbers, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate trip or receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance or non-refundable flights.

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