Torres del Paine - The W Trek
6 days
from Puerto Natales to Puerto Natales
From
$ 1649
Duration6 days
Here's a quick six-day trip that's simply perfect as an add-on to other Patagonian adventures. Torres del Paine's W Trek is celebrated by active travellers globally as one of the most scenic treks anywhere. Spend four days walking through stunning landscapes surrounding Grey Glacier, French Valley, and the imposing three towers. While the trek alone is challenging enough, the real contest comes in needing to take your camera out so frequently.
This tour is operated by
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Duration: 6 daysService level: Camping
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Starts in: Puerto NatalesPhysical Grading: Demanding
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Ends in: Puerto NatalesAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Natales
Start place: Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales is the entrance way to Torres del Paine National Park. During the day, explore the town, eat a hearty meal for energy, and rest well for the 4-day hike ahead. Get any last-minute shopping done in Puerto Natales, and rent all equipment needed for the hike. Any extra gear not needed for the Paine hike will be stored.
Arrive at any time.
Please note the airport in Puerto Natales is small with limited flight connections. Most flights will be through Punta Arenas in Chile or El Calafate in Argentina, both of which would involve taking a public bus or transfer. You will have your welcome meeting at 6pm and then you will be able to rent equipment if you want to. Please note rental shops normally close by 8 or 9pm, so you would have to be there by that time to guarantee being able to rent what you need.
End place: Puerto Natales
Day 2: Puerto Natales/Serrano Camp
Start place: Puerto Natales
Embark on a 4-day excursion within Torres del Paine NP, hiking the famous W Trek. Start the 62km (38.5 mi) route by trekking to the base of Las Torres to see the dramatic three towers and turquoise lagoon below.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Serrano Camp/Paine Grande Camp
Wake up surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, enjoy a scenic drive and a picturesque ferry ride on Lake Pehoé. Hike to Grey Lake and the lookout point for Grey Glacier and admire the scale of this immense glacier.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Paine Grande Camp/Cuernos Camp
Hike to the French Valley lookout and take in the awe-inspiring views of the mountain range spreading across the national park. Marvel at the dramatic, contrasting greens and greys of the landscape.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Cuernos Camp/Puerto Natales
Enjoy the final day of the W Trek. Wake up to the amazing views of the Cuernos del Paine (the Horns of Paine) and continue trekking to Las Torres Campsite. Finish by snapping a photo of the mountains reflecting in the Lake Nordenskjöld and enjoy the sense of accomplishment.
End place: Puerto Natales
Meals: B, L
Day 6: Puerto Natales
Start place: Puerto Natales
Depart at any time.
The airport in Puerto Natales is small with limited flight connections. Most onward flight connections will be through Punta Arenas in Chile or El Calafate in Argentina which would involve taking a public bus or transfer.
End place: Puerto Natales
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Torres del Paine National Park camping excursion (3 nts)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Van, Ferry, Hiking -
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), Camping (3 nts)