We return to the hotel for a typical Chilean dinner and an orientation meeting describing the adventure that lies ahead. In the native tongue, the park was named for the rich shades of blue in the lakes and sky. Our first hike begins at the shoreline of Lake Sarmiento to Lake Amarga. Overnight in a Las Torres refugio. The trekking adventure begins today with a hike up to the base of the famous Las Torres.
Today is a long day, but the spectacular views make it all worthwhile.
The Paine Massif is a vibrant range of pinkish granite mountains, capped with sedimentary rock. It is surrrounded by a necklace of multicolored glacial lakes and deciduous southern beech forests. Paine posesses some of the most incredible mountain scenery to be seen, including many diverse species of animals and plant life, beautiful emerald lagoons and cascading waterfalls. Overnight in a Las Torres Refuge.