Dientes Circuit in Patagonia, Argentina, is one of the best hikes in the world.

Why? hiking guidebook Lonely Planet 2005 travel guidebook Footprint 2004 travel guidebook 160x600Argentina	World > South America > Patagonia > Chile > Dientes One of the best hikes in the world is the Dientes Circuit Also called: Isla Navarino Circuit Circuito Dientes de Navarino the teeth of Navarino Do you know this hike? This page is a stub we are researching. You can expand it by emailing suggestions in the appropriate sections below. Our editors will add your comments. Thanks! WHY WE LIKE THIS HIKE CHILE is mostly coastline unique trekking near the southern extreme world's most southerly major hike? circumambulate the jagged spires of Cordon de los Dientes great views, most of the trek is above the treeline views over the islands making up Cape Horn (about 150km south) condors, guanaco & beaver may be seen it's close to Paine & Fitz Roy, our favourite hikes in Patagonia no risk of altitude sickness ... add a comment here more excellent photos on Radek Tezaur's website CONSIDERATIONS extreme weather is your greatest concern prepare for howling winds & unexpected snowfall hypothermia is a risk scrambling, route finding & even bushwhacking may be needed fortunately painted stones & cairns mark the main route you need a strong tent & good tie-downs to survive the wind Dec to March are the best months to hike for safety you should register with the police or at the Gobernacion Maritima office in Puerto Williams benzina blanca (stove fuel) can be hard to find. Check the hardware shop next to the supermarkets. there is no official rescue service. Be responsible for your own safety. campsites do not provide much shelter views often obscured by cloud as your feet get very wet, you will be cursing the introduced beavers conversational Spanish is needed ... add a comment here LOGISTICS start this trek by finding transport to tiny Puerto William, Chile, on Isla Navarino (pop. 2,262 last time we counted) most hikers fly from Punta Arenas, Chile on Aerovias DAP but you should take the passenger ferry Transbordadora Austral Broom from Punta Arenas instead if you have time you can start hiking directly from Puerto William, which has shops, restaurants & accommodation no reservation, trekking fee or permit is required ... add a comment here ROUTE the standard Dientes Circuit trek as described in Lonely Planet Trekking in the Patagonian Andes is 53.5km (33mi) plus sidetrips we recommend 5 days, 4 nights minimum in the tent plenty of water & many good campsites to choose from moderate difficulty if the weather cooperates a difficult slog if it's pounding rain ... add a comment here INDEPENDENT OR GUIDED? Moser Active Dientes trekking tours Escalando Dientes trekking tours Hotel Lakutaia tours add a link here Browse the options above to find a guided package which suits you. Or — if you are up to it — hike Dientes independently. You must carry Lonely Planet Trekking in the Patagonian Andes if you want to do it on your own. LOCAL INFORMATION South American Explorers Buenos Aires ... add a recommendation here When you get to Puerto William, ask if there are any hikers who have recently returned. They will be the best source of last minute advice on trail conditions. BEST TREKKING GUIDEBOOKS Lonely Planet Trekking in the Patagonian Andes Lindenmayer & Tapp, 2003 ... add a recommendation here BEST TRAVEL GUIDEBOOKS Lonely Planet Argentina Hubbard, Barta & Davis, 2005 Footprint Argentina Green & Janek, 2004 Footprint Backpackers' Latin America, Vol 1: Patagonia Dilks & Janek, 2005 Lonely Planet Healthy Travel Central & South America Young ... add a recommendation here OTHER RECOMMENDED BOOKS Enduring Patagonia Gregory Crouch In Patagonia Bruce Chatwin Baja to Patagonia Larry Rice Nowhere Is a Place: Travels in Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin, Paul Theroux, Jeff Gnass Patagonia: Wild Land At The End Of The Earth by Tim Hauf, Conger, Jr. Beasley, Gregory Crouch The Voyage of the Beagle , Amabel Williams-Ellis, 1931 ... add a recommendation here BEST MAPS The best is actually a brochure, Circuito Dientes de Navarino, which includes a 1:120,000 map with trekking routes. Look for a copy once you get to Puerto William. The simple map in Lonely Planet Trekking in the Patagonian Andes give a good overview.. Other maps Chilean IGM 1:50,000 Puerto Williams (L, #190) Chilean IGM 1:50,000 Lago Windhond (L, #203) Browse on-line maps: Dientes Circuit map Victory-Cruises.com trekking map BEST WEBSITES After this page, by far the most useful jump is: Radek Tezaur's superb Dientes Circuit trip report with professional photos Others which might be of interest: Transbordadora Austral Broom - ferry Punta Arenas - Puerto William Aerovias DAP flies Punta Arenas - Puerto William Victory-Cruises.com Capt. Ben Garrett trekking information Moon Travel Puerto Williams Navimag Ferries Gnomedia.com travels including a Dientes trek ... add a link here BEST PHOTOS & TRIP REPORTS Nick & Jenni Isla Navarino - the Dientes Circuit 2007 Nick & Jenni Dientes Circuit photos 2007 - flickr Radek Tezaur's Dientes photos ... on the same trip, Zdenek Bakstein Dientes Circuit photos (Czech) Isla Navarino & Dientes Sherpalito chiQ1.com excellent trek photos (Japanese) jawilder Dientes Trek photos Victory-Cruises.com trekking photos Earthwatch Roger Emanuels Isla Navarino photos 2003 ... add a link here