Torres del Paine Circuit Trek

Itineraries

Known as the “O” Circuit, because the shape of the path it follows takes the form of an “O”, the Circuit Trek encompasses the back country sector that goes behind the Torres del Paine central massif. Also, it includes the W Trek, from Grey, via the French Valley and the Torres Base. Here at Experience we offer to create your custom, Torres del Paine Circuit Trek itineraries.

These can be self guided or guided (if you contract a guide with us).

Torres del Paine Circuit Trek

Itineraries

Introduction to the Torres del Paine Circuit Trek

The Torres del Paine Circuit Trek itineraries begin at the trail head beside the Welcome Centre. This is the eastern end of where the W Trek. The trail is less popular than the W Trek and passes through stunning, natural back country sectors that open up incredible views to those fortunate enough to be able to hike this trail.

Torres del Paine Circuit Trek

The hike has to be carried out walking in an anticlockwise direction. Consequently, the order of accommodation stops offs are thus:

First night 1 – Seron / 2 – Dickson / 3 – Los Perros / 4 – Grey / 5 – Paine Grande / 6 – Cuernos or Frances / 7- Chileno or Central.

The trek requires at least 7 nights but can be extended by way of taking two nights at any of the regular places, for example at Cuernos or Frances. Also, some people like the idea to have an extra, final night in the Hotel Las Torres in order to enjoy a cozy and comfortable, private room and bathroom.

Please check out the Circuit trek itinerary menu to the right in the drop down.

Some Itinerary Definitions

In order to clarify clearly what each type of itinerary is, here we define them in more detail.

Circuit Trek Self-Guided – this is a Circuit Trek itinerary with no guide. Therefore, YOU are your own guide.

Flexible or Fixed Date Itineraries – are itineraries that start on any date chosen by YOU.

Guided Circuit Trek – is an itinerary with a guide provided to accompany you or your group.

Note: For groups of 6 people and more a guide is obligatory.

Also, you can send an email to: request@experiencechile.org

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Circuit Trek Hiking up the John Garner Pass

Torres del Paine Circuit Trek Itineraries

Self-Guided or Guided Flexible Dates

All-Inclusive Circuit Trek Itineraries

All-Inclusive Circuit Trek Itineraries – What Does This Mean?

It should be noted that our all-inclusive, Self-Guided Circuit Trek itineraries will include:

Accommodation in Puerto Natales pre and post Torres del Paine.
Transfer to the local bus terminal.
Regular bus tickets from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine.
The Torres del Paine CONAF Park entry tickets.
Accommodation in either refugios or serviced camping (or both) on the Circuit Trek trail.
Meals by the way of a hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch each day on the trail.
Regular bus tickets back to Puerto Natales.
Transfer back to your hotel in Puerto Natales.

What Does Self-Guided Mean?

This means that you are trekking without a guide.

What Does Guided Mean?

“As it says on the tin”, this means a guide will accompany you on your trek. You can ask us to include a guide for your custom trek that we will create.

What Does Flexible Dates Mean?

This means that the star dates are what YOU want (subject to availability of course). In other words, they are not fixed dates.

How About if I am Coming or Going to El Calafate?

If this is the case, just let us know. We will arrange for the logistical connection as well as accommodation in El Calafate and / or El Chalten. In addition, we can build in a visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Just ASK!

What if I Want a Longer Trek?

No problem, just ask!

What if I Want to Add Other Activities and Hotels Like a Luxury Hotel?

Absolutely no problem, tell us what you want.

Options for Accommodation on the Trail:

Refugios: Hostels with bunk beds in dorm rooms and shared capacity to 6 people. Canteen-style dining hall.

Serviced Camping: (tents set up, ground mats and sleeping bags provided) all meals taken inside the adjacent refugios.

A Hotel: Private room and en-suite bathroom, restaurant (only available at the start and end, as an option).

Also, you can send an email to: request@experiencechile.org

Circuit Trek Crossing the Hanging Bridge Between Perros and Grey

What ExperienceChile.Org says about

Torres del Paine W Trek Itineraries

Experience Chile has been arranging Torres del Paine W Trek itineraries since 1996. Above all, we are an English owned and managed, receptive travel operator, based in Chile. It should be noted that, in particular, we are the pioneers who began developing structured, personal itineraries for clients in Patagonia, and it is only true to say that we are outright specialists in this part of the world and in particular with the W trek.

There are often many factors involved in arranging a W Trek, including all the other travel logistics you need each side of your Torres del Paine stay. One of the most difficult parts of the puzzle can be getting the accommodation on the dates you want. When this happens, we can put our extensive local knowledge and contacts to work and invariably find a creative solution for you. Apart from that, it is usually always better to have a professional, local expert to handle all you need – one company doing all the work for you. Sounds good?

Send Your Enquiry to here: request@experiencechile.org

Please Send Us Your Enquiry

For the best service please supply us with as much information as you can. For example, where you want to go, what you want to do, what you want to experience and how much money you want to spend (or do not want to spend!). How many people, what type of beds (matrimonial, twin, single etc.)

VIP

In the event that you are a VIP in any of the fields such as celebrity and/or political and/or business, and you need “special attention”. For example, privacy and/or security for your trip please use an alias in the enquiry but mention that you are VIP and one of the directors will handle your request and keep your real name and details confidential.

OFFER

Ask us to handle ALL of your South America, or Chile trip and we WILL include some items for free or at special lower-than-public rates. How much we can offer you depends on how much we can arrange and book for you. REQUEST@EXPERIENCECHILE.ORG

Remember, our specialty is to create a travel itinerary custom-built to your needs.