Torres del Paine W Trek Puerto Natales

Torres del Paine W Trek

The W trek in the UNESCO-World heritage site Torres del Paine is the iconic trek drawing in thousands of trekkers from around the world. Moreover, this itinerary below will include all the iconic sights such as trek to the base of the towers, the area beside the lagoon at the feet of the three needle-carved, vertically-sided towers of granite rock.

Also the French Valley with its hanging glaciers and steep-sided valley walls.

Above all at the end you will see the amazing Glacier Grey coming down from the Southern Ice filed to meet Grey lake and where it breaks off into glaciers.

However, during the entire trek you will be able to see stunning natural wilderness scenery that accompanies every point of the path you will be walking along.

In addition, we can add to this itinerary any of the other excursions and activities in the area such as penguins and whales from Punta Arenas, trekking in El Chalten and extra nights in Puerto Natales.

Moreover we can include Antarctica expeditions from Ushuaia or Punta Arenas and any other part of Chile or Argentina. Just mention it all in  the enquiry form.

Begin at Estancia Sector and depart at the Grey Sector

The W Trek can be broken into three main sectors. These include the:

EASTERN END (ESTANCIA SECTOR): You will begin at the Estancia Sector. This route includes the trek to the base of the Towers.

On this leg, you’ll visit Hosteria Las Torres, and the Refugio Torre Norte, Refugio Torre of Central, the Torres del Paine Welcome Centre and the Eco Camp.

CENTRAL PART (CUERNOS SECTOR):
On this leg, you will embark on a trek into the French Valley.

You will also get the chance to visit Domos Cuernos, Cabañas Cuernos and Refugio Cuernos.

WESTERN END (GREY SECTOR):
This portion of the trip includes the trek alongside Grey Lake to Glacier Grey.

This is where you’ll get the chance to visit Refugio Grey and Refugio Paine Grande.

Torres del Paine W Trek Itinerary

from Puerto Natales

Day 1

Arrival to Puerto Natales
Transfer- own arrangements (use local service) to your hotel (or we can arrange this as an extra if required).

Hotel in Puerto Natales, matrimonial or twin-bed room, breakfast included

 Day 2

Pick-up at 06:30hrs, bus transfer to Laguna Amarga Torres del Paine, arriving around 12:00hrs.

Take the shuttle to the welcome centre. Start the trek up to Refugio Chileno 2.5hrs. Check-in, drop heavier bags and trek 2hrs up to Torres base, rest, and 2hrs back to Chileno (or leave the base trek until early next morning).

Refugio Chileno
Note: This night could also be in serviced camping, with all gear and meals included.

Dorm room on bunk beds.
Hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch included.

Day 3

Optional very early start, 2hr trek up to Torres base, if not done yesterday. Rest, then 2hrs back to Chileno, collecting any bag you left behind. Then either a 5hr trek to Refugio or Cabañas Cuernos or 6hrs on to Domos Frances.

Camping Cuernos or Frances
Full equipment included: Tent, sleeping bags, ground matts and all meals.

If in refugios: Dorm room on bunk beds in Refugio Cuernos, or Private Cabin, or dorm room on bunk beds in a dome at Frances.

Hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch included.

Day 4

Optional early start and start trek to Refugio Paine Grande which is approx 5hrs direct, or 10hrs via the French Valley.

Refugio Paine Grande
Dorm room on bunk beds Refugio Paine Grande.
Hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch included.

Day 5

Optional early start and trek to Refugio Grey, which is approx 4hrs.

Refugio Grey
Dorm room on bunk beds Refugio Grey.
Hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch included.

Day 6

Early start and trek back to Refugio Paine Grande, allowing 4hrs, take catamaran at 11:30hrs across to Pudeto (25min trip). At Pudeto either wait or explore the area around the large waterfall and further up to the Cuernos view point (Mirador Cuernos), but be back at the Puedto cafe before 13:00hrs for the bus to Laguna Amarga. Then you will board the bus at 16:30hrs from Laguna Amarga back to your hotel in Puerto Natales.

Hotel in Puerto Natales, matrimonial or twin-bed room, breakfast included.

Day 7

Transfer to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas airport (own arrangements, use local taxi) or we can arrange this.

DEPART

NOTE: 

In the event that any of the accommodation on the W trek is not available we will seek to secure alternative accommodation that may involve a different refugio or camping, but with the tent set up on a platform, ground mat, sleeping bag and all meals included. The rate will be the same.

If you’d like us to arrange this itinerary for you, please send us your request…

Included in the Cost

Accommodation.

Breakfast at HOTELS in Puerto Natales.

Transportation from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine and back.

Torres del Paine Park entry ticket(s).

One Way Catamaran ticket(s).

If camping: Full camping equipment (tent, ground matt(s), sleeping bags and liner(s).

Bedding at accommodation on the W trek.

Towels in Refugio Paine Grande and Refugio Grey.

All meals (full board) at refugios or alternative accommodation on the W trek route.

Not Included

Any service not specified in the program.

Additional activities.

Health insurance.

Tips.

Drinks

Approx. price per person from USD 1,367

Please send us your enquiry…

The Following are all Optional Extras that we can build in.

In Torres del Paine

Private Cabaña Cuernos, if available, at cuernos.
After Refugio Grey – Navigation Grey boat that goes past Glacier Grey and on to Hotel Grey. Private Transfer to meet you to take you back to Puerto Natales.
Kayak at Glacier Grey.
Ice Hike on Glacier Grey.

El Calafate / Puerto Natales
Change the return from El Calafate to go to Puerto Natales and or Punta Arenas.
After or before El Calafate add in trekking at El Chalten.
Change the regular visit to Perito Moreno to an Ice Hike or Ice climb (age restrictions).

Fast-speed zodiac out of Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales.

Stay at a working Patagonian estancia.

Penguins (from Punta Arenas).

Whale Watching (from Punta Arenas).

Patagonia cruises from Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas and Ushuaia (in Argentina).

Antarctica Expedition cruises from Punta Arenas and Ushuaia (in Argentina).

Chile Lake Region (Puerto Varas and / or Pucón).

Chiloe Island.

Bariloche (in Argentina).

Carretera Austral.

Winery visit (from Santiago).

Santiago.

Buenos Aires.

Chile Pacific Coast.

San Pedro de Atacama.

Easter Island.

Machu Picchu.

Galapagos Islands.

If you are interested in our itinerary and extras, please send us en email…