Torres del Paine W Trek Page Contents
It should be noted that on this page you will find information on:
- What is the Torres del Paine W Trek?
- What makes the Torres del Paine W Trek so special?
- Is it worth paying around USD400 per person, per night?
- Summary about the W Trek Trail.
- What kind of equipment you will need for the trek.
- Types of accommodaton along the trail.
- Frequently asked questions.
- Custom W Trek Itinerary booking request.
- Self Guided W Trek Itinerary options.
- Three, guided, fixed date W Trek Itinerary options.
- Reservation request form.
What is the Torres del Paine W Trek Patagonia?
The Torres del Paine W Trek Patagonia hiking trail is a foot-path that comprises the outline of the letter “W” when viewed down from above. However, the trail is divided into three sections, or valleys.
These Three W Trek Valleys are named:
Ascensio Valley, French Valley and Grey Valley. However, in particular, at the end of the Ascensio Valley (located at the eastern arm of the trail) is a lagoon at the foot of three vertically-sided, thin, granite mountain peaks called “the Towers”. This sector is commonly called the Torres Base and an icon of the W Trek hike.
The French Valley is more or less in the middle of the trail. In this valley the spectacle is the amphitheatre of hanging glaciers and raw beauty.
Over on the western arm of the trail is Grey Lake, called “Grey” because of the glacial sediment that colours the water. At the end of this lake is Grey Glacier, which is a wall of ice stretching back to join the Southern Ice filed covering the Patagonia Andes.
What Makes the Torres del Paine W Trek so Special?
For those whose hobby is “wild walking”, hiking the W Trek trail offers a chance to do something active (total hike distance is around 63km / 40m end to end) in a setting that is raw and dramatic, in the heart of Patagonia – one of the last bastions of relatively undisturbed regions on Earth. In addition, there are challenges of changing weather and the sensation that you are in a very remote place.
Is it Worth Paying USD400 per night to Stay at Refugios Along the W Trek?
The days when a backpacker could turn up with their own tent and cook their own food and hike the W for very low cost have almost gone. Also, the time when a bed in a dorm room at a Refugio was a mere few USD per night – definitely gone! These days, due to the excessive demand to come to Torres del Paine to hike the W the cost, per person, per night, is around the USD500 mark (2026 – 27) – staying in a refugio.
People rightly ask, is it worth it? The answer to this question is yes, if you have the money and no if you do not have the money. Very much like paying several thousand USD to go to a concert or a World Cup football match – the cost is worth it for some, but not for others. Therefore, it depends on which group you are in to be able to answer the question.
Summary to the Torres del Paine W Trek Patagonia Hiking Trail
- Be aware that the W Trek trail can be somewhat overcrowded during the peak months of December, January and February. To avoid the crowds think about coming in October, November, March and April.
- Torres del Paine in located in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, in the far south of the country.
- The Torres del Paine W Trek Patagonia Hiking Trail is a low-level mountain path hike that will lead you to the three, most sought-after destinations: The Torres Base, French Valley and Glacier Grey. It should be noted that in some sectors there are moderately steep inclines.
- Hiking the W Trail is not so difficult, but you need to be in good physical shape. The full hike will require 4 nights / 5 days, but it can be extended or shortened. In addition, it can form part of the full back country Circuit trek.
- Accommodation on the trail is spread between hostels, which are called refugios, or mountain huts; camping and in one spot, small, two-person capacity cabins. However, in addition, there are also other options not on the actual trail such as hotels, glamping and luxury lodges.
- It should be noted that apart from hiking, you can also add into your itinerary activities such as ice hiking, kayaking and a navigation in front of Glacier Grey.
Q. What kind of equipment will I need to do the W Trek?
Considering that Torres del Paine is located in the far south of Chile, in the heart of Patagonia, the weather is reliably changeable. One moment it can be very lovely, not much wind, dry and sunny. However, a few hours later is may change to being incredibly windy, rainy and cold. Therefore, it is essential that you have the right hiking clothes for both the good and the bad regarding weather.
See our CLOTHES TO PACK advice.
In addition, hiking poles will be very useful.
Types of Accommodation along the W Trek Trail
The levels and types of accommodation located at strategic stations along the W Trek trail are detailed below. However, for all the options please click our link to the W Trek Accommodation Page.
W Trek Refugios
Refugios (or Huts)
If you are the type of person who is fine sleeping in a bunk bed, in a dormitory with up to 6 or 8 people then the refugios that are located at strategic intervals along the trail will be fine for you. At the refugios, also now know as huts, you will find communal, segregated shower and WC rooms. In addition, you will be able to receive good food such as a hot dinner, breakfast and a box lunch each day.
Premium Camping
Standard Camping
Camping
These days there are premium camping tents and standard camping tents.
What is the difference between Premium Camping and Standard Camping?
Premium camping is a tent made from higher quality material, more spacious and, pitched on top of a high raised platform. Why? Being higher off the ground allows for the occupants of the tent to be off the cold, ground level as well as allow animals to wonder freely underneath. More info here about Premium Camping Standard camping is the “usual” tent on the ground.
Premium Camping is found on the W Trek at Chileno, Frances, Cuernos and on the Circuit trek, at Seron.
Standard camping is at Paine Grande and Grey, on the W Trek and at Dickson and Perros on the Circuit trek.
Glamping at Torres Base Trail Head
Glamping
Camping at a high-end level has been referred to as “Glamping” for many years now. Effectively, Glamping is accommodation under canvass (or hard plastic), but with all the facilities that you will find in a private, hotel room. On the Torres del Paine W Trek trail, at the trail head that leads to the Torres Base is the Glamping place called ECO Camp (the ECO referring to its ecological focus). Off the trail there is another Glamping place called Patagonia Camp and here you will find Yurt Camps. Each option only offers all-inclusive itinerary programs which we can book.
W Trek from Luxury Lodges
Luxury Lodges
In the event that you have the budget, and you want the best, top-end, luxury accommodation, features and services, then we can arrange an all-inclusive stay at one of the luxury lodges.
Here, you will enjoy fabulous accommodation with modern bathrooms, great food, and in some places, the added facilities of an indoor pool and spa as well as educated guides. But, most importantly, staying at a top-end lodge adds another dimension to your overall experience in Torres del Paine. You would hike a leg of the W trek each day and return to the lodge at the end of each day.
W Trek from Hotels
Are There Any Hotels on the W Trek Trail?
There is only one hotel on the actual trail. This is Hotel Las Torres, located at the trail head in the Eastern sector, that leads up to the Torres Base. Hotel Las Torres can be booked, with benefits, by ExperienceChile.Org with half board and full board options as well as all-inclusive itinerary programs.
Also at this end of the trail is the ECO Camp. Again, ExperienceChile.Org can book a stay here, but only under an all-inclusive itinerary program.
Apart from the eastern end of the trail, the only other hotel that can be considered “on the trail” is Hotel Lago Grey over in the western sector, on the southern shores of Lake Grey, but not on the actual trail. ExperienceChile.Org can include stays at any of the places mentioned and make your W Trek itinerary work any way you want, including being based in Puerto Natales or another hotel in Torres del Paine.
Other W Trek Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is Patagonia?
Patagonia is located in the far south of South America, occupying the final “cone” part of the continent. As a matter of fact, this area is still, fortunately, a stunningly natural environment with little in the way of human urbanization. On the positive side, here there are vast open spaces of wilderness where land, lakes, rivers, mountains and wildlife still interreact in harmony with one another. It is within this beautiful and dramatically inspiring land where one can feel in awe of nature and discover a spiritual awakening of oneself.
Q. How Can I Hike the Torres del Paine W Trek and Stay in a Private Room?
Effectively the only way to have your own, private room, for sleeping each night of the W Trek is to let Experience Chile book you a custom W Trek itinerary staying in hotels. This will mean coming off the trail for some nights, but we will work it so that you then get taken back to the next trail head in order to continue the W trek route. Also, there is the option to let us book an all-inclusive stay that includes the W Trek, and you are based in one hotel, or one luxury lodge for the duration of the hike.
Q. Which is Best the W Trek or the Circuit Trek?
This is not so much a question of “which is best”. Each trek is different and outstanding in its own right. Considering that the Circuit Trek actually includes the full W Trek, when hiking the Circuit Trek you have extra days to walk the back country of the Torres del Paine main trail. This sector opens up different, dramatic views as well as being more challenging than the W Trek. The Circuit trek requires at least 7 nights’ accommodation, and the full W requires 4 nights’ accommodation, but can be done in 3 nights also.
Q. When is the Busiest Time for the W Trek?
The peak season for hiking the W Trek in Torres del Paine is Christmas Week between Christmas and New Year. However, it is also pretty busy most of December, January and February. Therefore, if you wish to avoid “the crowds” and have a better chance of securing refugio accommodation, consider coming in October, November, March and April. In addition, book as early as you can with Experience Chile.
Q. Can I Use Cash on the W Trek?
These days nearly all the refugios accept credit cards. However, it is always a good idea to have a cash back-up in the event that the card machines are down for any reason. Having said that, if you book an all-inclusive W trek with Experience Chile, for example, you will not need to buy anything extra on the trek. One exception to this is the catamaran between Paine Grande and Pudeto. The Catamaran, which IS included in an all-inclusive W Trek itinerary, will require a cash purchase of tickets if you do not have it included as just mentioned.
Q. What are the Meal Times on the W Trek?
Usual meals times at refugios along the W Trek trail are set at: Dinner between 19:30hrs – 21:30hrs / Breakfast between 07:30hrs – 09:30hrs / Lunch is usually a box lunch to go, however, if you happen to be at the refugio for lunch then between 12:00hrs – 14:00hrs you can usually pick up snacks and things like a pizza.
Q. Can I Order a Vegetarian or Special Meal on the W Trek?
All the refugios, as well as hotels in Torres del Paine, cater for people who have special dietary needs be it vegetarian, no gluten, no other foods due to allergies and so on. However, your operator, in this case Experience Chile, will need advance warning as to what your specific dietary requirements are. In addition, when you check into a refugio you should alert the reception to what your needs are to ensure that they get it right.
Experience Chile Custom (designed to your requirements) Self Guided and Guided (with fixed dates) All-Inclusive W Trek Itineraries
Custom W Trek
REF Custom W – Designed for You Alone
X Nights / Y Days
Tell us what you want, where, when, how many nights, with private transfers or not, with navigation grey or not, with kayak and ice hike on Grey glacier or not, in refugios, camping, hotels or luxury lodges. Add in El Calafate and or El Chalten, with or without Perito Moreno Glacier.
Are you a Group? Then let us take away your logistical headache. We will put it all together for you.
Cost to be coordinated with your budget.
Email: request@experiencechile.org
The First Set of Self Guided W Trek Itineraries Below are EAST TO WEST
W Trek 3 Nights / 4 Days
*Offers valid for 2 person min and any discounts do not include any high-end luxury hotels or lodges.
Pax Request Reference: A
REF A FS 3N4D W SELF GUIDED
3 Nights / 4 Days
Night 1 – Sector Central (or Chileno)
Night 2 – Frances
Night 3 – Frances
NOTE: THESE ARE NORMAL, PUBLIC RATES, NO MARGINS ADDED
2026- 27 RATES PER PERSON – Refugio USD1,750 / Fully Equipped & Serviced Camping USD1,450
If a single hiker the camping single supplement is USD1,160 extra on the camping cost.
PERSONAL GUIDE CAN BE ADDED PER DAY COST: USD TO COME
PORTER CAN BE ADDED (max weight 15kgs, in provided dry bag) PER DAY COST: USD TO COME
Allows you to see: Torres Base / French Valley and Grey Lookout
OPTIONAL EXTRAS FROM EXPERIENCE CHILE:
- Private transfer airport to hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales.
- Private transfer hotel to bus terminal.
- Regular bus back from end of Navigation Grey to Natales.
- Private transfer from end of Navigation Grey to your hotel in Natales.
- Private transfer from bus terminal to your hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales.
- Private transfer to the airport.
ANY OTHER RESERVATION YOU NEED.
Email: request@experiencechile.org
W Trek 3 Nights / 4 Days Itinerary & What's Included
W Trek Self Guided Itinerary
Hike Distance 68.5km / 43 miles
INCLUDED:
- Regular bus tickets to and back from Torres del Paine (from Puerto Natales).
- All meals on the trail (hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch)
- Catamaran Tickets (between Paine Grande and Pudeto)
- Torres del Paine entry tickets
- Welcome kit (with brand new inner sleeping bag liner, water bottle and small towel)
Introduction
This itinerary will allow you to see the two iconic valleys on the W. For example, the Torres Base and the French Valley. It will also enable you to get to the Grey viewpoint that has the view over Grey lake and Glacier Grey in the distance.
However, you have the option, also, to hike all the way to Grey at the end and for Experience Chile to add on the Navigation Grey to take you in front of the glacier and across Grey Lake. At the end you would either take the regular bus back to Natales (we will need to add the ticket cost, or a PRIVATE Transfer, back to Natales).
Your W Trek Itinerary
1 Day – 06:30HRS AM Transfer to the Natales bus terminal (NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST). Collect welcome kits. Board the bus to Laguna Amarga in Torres del Paine and change over to a shuttle to take you to the Welcome Centre.
- Hike up to CHILENO 6.1km / 3.8m – 2.5hr hike.
- Go on to Torres Base 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike.
- Back to CHILENO 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike. Night at Chileno (or at Central, which requires another 2hrs back down from Chileno). Dinner and NIGHT at Chileno or Central.
NOTE: At Chileno there is only PREMIUM CAMPING accommodation. It is located half way up the trail towards the Torres Base, whereas Central is at the trail head.
2 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then hike to Frances, 16.1km / 10m – 6hr hike. Dinner and NIGHT at Frances.
3 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and hike to the French Valley and back to Frances. Dinner and NIGHT at Frances.
The hike times are:
- From Frances to the French Valley Entrance: 1.1km / 0.7m – 45min hike.
- From French Valley Entrance to the FV Viewpoint: 2.6km / 1.6m – 1hr 30min hike.
- From French Valley Viewpoint to the end (Camp Britanico): 3.2km / 2m – 1hr hike.
- Total distance from French Valley Entrance to the end and back is: 11.6km / 7.25m – 5hr hike.
4 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and hike to Paine Grande, which is 8.9km / 5.6m – 4hr hike. Upon arrival to Refugio Paine Grande you will have the option to hike up past the refugio to the GREY Viewpoint where you will get (on a clear day) splendid view over Grey Lake and Glacier Grey in the distance. After admiring the view you will hike back to Paine Grande and take the Catamaran to Pudeto (a 25minute crossing). Here, in the car park the regular bus will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales. Arrival back to Natales is around 21:30hrs PM. From here a private transfer (not included in the cost) will take you to your hotel.
W Trek 4 Nights / 5 Days
*Offers valid for 2 person min and any discounts do not include any high-end luxury hotels or lodges.
Pax Request Reference: B
REF B FS 4N5D W SELF GUIDED
4 Nights / 5 Days
Night 1 – Sector Central (or Chileno)
Night 2 – Sector Central (or Chileno)
Night 3 – Cuernos
Night 4 – Paine Grande
NOTE: THESE ARE NORMAL, PUBLIC RATES, NO MARGINS ADDED
2026- 27 RATES PER PERSON – Refugio USD2,070 / Fully Equipped & Serviced Camping USD1,650
If a single hiker the camping single supplement is USD1,310 extra on the camping cost.
HOTEL OPTION: Change the first two nights to be in Hotel Las Torres ie 2 nights in hotel and 2 nights in refugios – USD2,630 per person. If a single person you need to add USD2,100 to cover the single person supplement.
Allows you to see: Torres Base / French Valley and Grey Lookout (and optional end at Refugio Grey)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS FROM EXPERIENCE CHILE:
- Private transfer airport to hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales.
- Private transfer hotel to bus terminal.
- Regular bus back from end of Navigation Grey to Natales.
- Private transfer from end of Navigation Grey to your hotel in Natales.
- Private transfer from bus terminal to your hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales.
- Private transfer to the airport.
ANY OTHER RESERVATION YOU NEED.
Email: request@experiencechile.org
W Trek 4 Nights / 5 Days Itinerary & What's Included
W Trek Self Guided Itinerary
Hike Distance 68.5km / 43 miles
INCLUDED:
- Regular bus tickets to and back from Torres del Paine (from Puerto Natales).
- All meals on the trail (hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch)
- Catamaran Tickets (between Paine Grande and Pudeto)
- Torres del Paine entry tickets
- Welcome kit (with brand new inner sleeping bag liner, water bottle and small towel)
Introduction
This itinerary will allow you to see the two iconic valleys on the W. For example, the Torres Base and the French Valley. It will also enable you to get to the Grey viewpoint that has the view over Grey lake and Glacier Grey in the distance. In particular, this itinerary will allow you to arrive to Torres del Paine in the afternoon.
However, you have the option, also, to hike all the way to Grey at the end and for Experience Chile to add on the Navigation Grey to take you in front of the glacier and across Grey Lake. At the end you would either take the regular bus back to Natales (we will need to add the ticket cost, or a PRIVATE Transfer, back to Natales).
Your W Trek Itinerary
1 Day – 14:00HRS PM Transfer to the Natales bus terminal (NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST). Collect welcome kits. Board the bus to Laguna Amarga in Torres del Paine and change over to a shuttle to take you to the Welcome Centre. Dinner and night at either CENTRAL or up at CHILENO.
2 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then hike up to the Torres Base and back down. Depending on if you are staying two nights at Chileno, at Central, or one night at each, will determine if your hike to the base will be 4hrs there and back (if at Chileno) or 9hrs there and back (if at Central). Note that Chileno is half way up the trail to Torres Base, whereas Central is at the trail head. Also, at Chileno there is ONLY PREMIUM CAMPING accommodation.
- From Central: hike up to CHILENO 6.1km / 3.8m – 2.5hr hike.
- Go on to Torres Base 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike.
- Back to CHILENO 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike. Night at Chileno (or at Central, which requires another 2hrs back down from Chileno). Dinner and NIGHT at Chileno or Central.
HOTEL OPTION: you can ask to change the first two nights to be in HOTEL LAS TORRES (see cost difference where the rates are).
3 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then hike to Cuernos, 12.5km / 7.8m – 4hrs 30min hike. Dinner and NIGHT at Cuernos.
4 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and hike to the French Valley and and then on to Paine Grande. Dinner and NIGHT at Paine Grande.
The hike times are:
- From Cuernos to the French Valley Entrance: 3.3km / 2m – 2hrs 15min hike.
- From French Valley Entrance to the FV Viewpoint: 2.6km / 1.6m – 1hr 30min hike.
- From French Valley Viewpoint to the end (Camp Britanico): 3.2km / 2m – 1hr hike.
- Total distance from French Valley Entrance to the end and back is: 11.6km / 7.25m – 5hr hike.
- The distance from French Valley Entrance to Paine Grande is: 7.8km / 4.8m – 2hrs 40min hike.
5 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and have an optional hike to hike up past the refugio to the GREY Viewpoint where you will get (on a clear day) splendid view over Grey Lake and Glacier Grey in the distance. After admiring the view you will hike back to Paine Grande and take the Catamaran to Pudeto (a 25minute crossing). Here, in the car park the regular bus will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales. Arrival back to Natales is around 21:30hrs PM. From here a private transfer (not included in the cost) will take you to your hotel.
However, you will also have the option to hike from Paine Grande to Grey. At Grey you can then take the Navigation Grey that passes in front of the Glacier Grey and across the lake to Grey Beach. After a walk of about 1km on the sand bar, you end at a car park called PINGO. Here, you can board a bus back to Puerto Natales, or we can send in a PRIVATE TRANSFER to collect you. Both services would be extras.
In addition, if you booked a night at GREY, you could then include a KAYAK OR ICE HIKE at Grey as extra activities.
W Trek 4 Nights / 5 Days with Hotel Final Night
*Offers valid for 2 person min and any discounts do not include any high-end luxury hotels or lodges.
Pax Request Reference: C
REF C FS 4N5D W SELF GUIDED
4 Nights / 5 Days with final night at Hotel Las Torres
Night 1 – Sector Central (or Chileno)
Night 2 – Frances
Night 3 – Frances
Night 4 – Hotel Las Torres
NOTE: THESE ARE NORMAL, PUBLIC RATES, NO MARGINS ADDED
2026- 27 RATES PER PERSON – Refugio USD2,270 with final night in the hotel / Fully Equipped & Serviced Camping USD1,850
If a single hiker the camping single supplement is USD1,490 extra on the camping cost and USD1,800 extra on the refugio plus hotel cost.
Allows you to see: Torres Base / French Valley and Grey Lookout
OPTIONAL EXTRAS FROM EXPERIENCE CHILE:
- Private transfer airport to hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales.
- Private transfer hotel to bus terminal.
- Regular bus back from end of Navigation Grey to Natales.
- Private transfer from end of Navigation Grey to your hotel in Natales.
- Private transfer from bus terminal to your hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales.
- Private transfer to the airport.
ANY OTHER RESERVATION YOU NEED.
Email: request@experiencechile.org
W Trek 3 Nights / 4 Days Itinerary & What's Included
W Trek Self Guided Itinerary
Hotel Final Night
Hike Distance 68.5km / 43 miles
INCLUDED:
- Regular bus tickets to and back from Torres del Paine (from Puerto Natales).
- All meals on the trail (hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch)
- Catamaran Tickets (between Paine Grande and Pudeto)
- Torres del Paine entry tickets
- Welcome kit (with brand new inner sleeping bag liner, water bottle and small towel)
Introduction
This itinerary will allow you to see the two iconic valleys on the W. For example, the Torres Base and the French Valley. It will also enable you to get to the Grey viewpoint that has the view over Grey lake and Glacier Grey in the distance.
However, you have the option, also, to hike all the way to Grey at the end and for Experience Chile to add on the Navigation Grey to take you in front of the glacier and across Grey Lake. At the end you would either take the regular bus back to Natales (we will need to add the ticket cost, or a PRIVATE Transfer, back to Natales).
Your W Trek Itinerary
1 Day – 06:30HRS AM Transfer to the Natales bus terminal (NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST). Collect welcome kits. Board the bus to Laguna Amarga in Torres del Paine and change over to a shuttle to take you to the Welcome Centre.
- Hike up to CHILENO 6.1km / 3.8m – 2.5hr hike.
- Go on to Torres Base 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike.
- Back to CHILENO 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike. Night at Chileno (or at Central, which requires another 2hrs back down from Chileno). Dinner and NIGHT at Chileno or Central.
NOTE: At Chileno there is only PREMIUM CAMPING accommodation. It is located half way up the trail towards the Torres Base, whereas Central is at the trail head.
2 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then hike to Frances, 16.1km / 10m – 6hr hike. Dinner and NIGHT at Frances.
3 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and hike to the French Valley and back to Frances. Dinner and NIGHT at Frances.
The hike times are:
- From Frances to the French Valley Entrance: 1.1km / 0.7m – 45min hike.
- From French Valley Entrance to the FV Viewpoint: 2.6km / 1.6m – 1hr 30min hike.
- From French Valley Viewpoint to the end (Camp Britanico): 3.2km / 2m – 1hr hike.
- Total distance from French Valley Entrance to the end and back is: 11.6km / 7.25m – 5hr hike.
4 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and hike to Paine Grande, which is 8.9km / 5.6m – 4hr hike. Upon arrival to Refugio Paine Grande you will have the option to hike up past the refugio to the GREY Viewpoint where you will get (on a clear day) splendid view over Grey Lake and Glacier Grey in the distance. After admiring the view you will hike back to Paine Grande and take the Catamaran to Pudeto (a 25minute crossing). Here, in the car park the transfer will take you around to Hotel Las Torres. Dnner and night here.
5 Day – After breakfast you will take the transfer back to Puerto Natales.
The Second Set of Self Guided W Trek Itineraries Below are WEST TO EAST
*NOTE – CURRENTLY BEING EDITED IE NOT FINALISED
W Trek 4 Nights / 5 Days
*Offers valid for 2 person min and any discounts do not include any high-end luxury hotels or lodges.
Pax Request Reference: D
REF D VERT 4N5D W SELF GUIDED
4 Nights / 5 Days
Night 1 – Sector Grey
Night 2 – Paine Grande
Night 3 – Cuernos
Night 4 – Premium Camping Chileno
NOTE: THESE ARE NORMAL, PUBLIC RATES, NO MARGINS ADDED
2026- 27 RATES PER PERSON – Refugio USD1,980 / Fully Equipped & Serviced Camping USD1,708
If a single hiker the camping single supplement is USD1,160 extra on the camping cost.
PERSONAL GUIDE CAN BE ADDED PER DAY COST: USD TO COME
PORTER CAN BE ADDED (max weight 15kgs, in provided dry bag) PER DAY COST: USD TO COME
Allows you to see: Grey Glacier / French Valley / and Torres Base
OPTIONAL EXTRAS FROM EXPERIENCE CHILE:
- Private transfer airport to hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales.
- Private transfer hotel to bus terminal.
- Regular bus back from end of Navigation Grey to Natales.
- Private transfer from end of Navigation Grey to your hotel in Natales.
- Private transfer from bus terminal to your hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales.
- Private transfer to the airport.
ANY OTHER RESERVATION YOU NEED.
Email: request@experiencechile.org
W Trek 4 Nights / 5 Days Itinerary & What's Included
W Trek Self Guided Itinerary
Hike Distance 68.5km / 43 miles
INCLUDED:
- Regular bus tickets to and back from Torres del Paine (from Puerto Natales).
- All meals on the trail (hot dinner, breakfast and box lunch)
- Catamaran Tickets (between Paine Grande and Pudeto)
- Torres del Paine entry tickets
Introduction
This itinerary will allow you to begin your W Trek hike from the west, ie at Glacier Grey and finish at the Torres Base, with the possibility of seeing the sun rise reflect of the three granite towers. Considering that one night is scheduled to be at Grey, you will have the opportunity to hike to beside Glacier Grey and to the hanging bridge. In addition, you will see the French Valley, and the Torres Base.
Optional add-ons are – Private transfer to Torres del Paine to either Pudeto (to take the catamaran across to Paine Grande), or to Hotel Grey and take the Navigation Grey boat across Grey Lake to Refugio and Camping Grey. Also, at Grey you can add on, with Experience Chile, kayak and / or ice hike on Grey Glacier.
Your W Trek Itinerary
1 Day – 06:30HRS AM Transfer to the Natales bus terminal (NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST). Board the bus to Pudeto in Torres del Paine and take the catamaran across Pehoe Lake to Paine Grande. *UNLESS you come across on the Navigation Grey boat from Hotel Grey, in which case you avoid the catamaran and the initial hike. From Paine Grande hike to Grey: 11km / 6.8m – 4hrs hike.
2 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then hike to Paine Grande. From Paine Grande hike to Grey: 11km / 6.8m – 4hrs hike. Dinner and NIGHT at Paine Grande.
3 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then hike to Cuernos, via the French Valley. Dinner and NIGHT at CUERNOS.
The hike times are:
- From Paine Grande to the French Valley Entrance: 7.8km / 4.8m – 2hrs 40mins hike.
- From French Valley Entrance to the FV Viewpoint: 2.6km / 1.6m – 1hr 30min hike.
- From French Valley Viewpoint to the end (Camp Britanico): 3.2km / 2m – 1hr hike.
- Total distance from French Valley Entrance to the end and back is: 11.6km / 7.25m – 5hr hike.
- From French Valley Exit to Cuernos: 4.7km / 2.9m – 2hrs 15mins hike.
4 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and hike to Chileno. Dinner and NIGHT at Chileno.
Cuernos to Chileno: 12km / 7.8m – 4hrs 45mins hike.
5 Day – After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and hike to the Torres Base.
- Hike up to CHILENO 6.1km / 3.8m – 2.5hr hike.
- Go on to Torres Base 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike.
- Back to CHILENO 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike.
- Then down to the Welcome Centre is 6.1km / 3.m – 2hrs 30mins hike.
All there is to do now is board the shuttle that will take you to Laguna Amarga and here you will board the regular bus back to Puerto Natales.
Group Guided W Trek 3 Valleys
*Offers valid for 2 person min and any discounts do not include any high-end luxury hotels or lodges.
PAX REFERENCE CODE: GUIDED 13 DEC 2026
6 Nights / 7 Days (Including Puerto Natales)
First Night Natales: 13 December 2026
Night 1 – Puerto Natales
Night 2 – Chileno (Premium Camping)
Night 3 – Chileno (Premium Camping)
Night 4 – Paine Grande (Refugio)
Night 5 – Camp Pehoe
Night 6 – Puerto Natales
2026- 27 RATES PER PERSON – PENDING
If a single hiker the camping single supplement is USD PENDING extra on the camping cost and USD PENDING extra on the refugio plus hotel cost.
Allows you to see: Torres Base / French Valley and Grey Lookout
Email: request@experiencechile.org
W Trek 6 Nights / 7 Days Itinerary & What's Included
W Trek Three Valleys Guided Itinerary
Introduction
This itinerary will be guided by a certified, English-speaking guide who will show you the iconic Torres Base, French Valley, and Grey Viewpoint. In addition, you will get sight-seeing excursions both pre and post the hiking. The maximum number of people in the group is limited to 6, in order to keep it “cozy”.
INCLUDED:
- Private transfer airport to hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales – 2 nights.
- Private minibus transfer to Torres del Paine.
- Private transport to trail heads, when required.
- Accommodation on the hike.
- TDP Entry Tickets.
- Catamaran Tickets.
- Breakfast, box lunch and dinner each day on the trail.
- Photo Safari.
- Certified English-Speaking Guide.
- Bag custody.
- Hiking Poles (2 per person).
- Private transfer to Puerto Natales airport.
ANY OTHER RESERVATION YOU NEED IN CHILE / ARGENTINA.
Your Itinerary:
1 Day – Arrive to Puerto Natales airport where you will be met by your driver who will take you to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Night Puerto Natales.
2 Day – EXCURSION.
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel at 09:00hrs AM, for a half day Cerro Benitez excursions (Rupestre Park – 3hrs). Condor watching and panoramic views over the Eberhard Fjord. You will then be transferred to Torres del Paine. Dinner & Night at Premium Camping Chileno.
3 Day – TORRES BASE.
After breakfast, you will be handed your box lunch and your guide will take you up to the Torres Base. The hike passes through a beach tree wood before arriving to the glacial lagoon at the foot of three, vertically-sided granite towers, known as “the torres”.
Approx Hike Times are:
- Hike up to CHILENO 6.1km / 3.8m – 2.5hr hike.
- Go on to Torres Base 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike.
- Back to CHILENO 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike. Dinner and NIGHT at Chileno.
NOTE: At Chileno there is only PREMIUM CAMPING accommodation. It is located half way up the trail towards the Torres Base.
4 Day – FRENCH VALLEY.
After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then be taken to Pudeto in order to board the 25minute catamaran crossing to Paine Grande. From here the hike will be to the French Valley. The day will return to Paine Grande for dinner and night at Refugio Paine Grande.
Approx Hike Times are:
- Paine Grande to French Valley Entrance: 7.8km / 4.8m – 2hrs 40mins hike.
- French Valley Entrance to the FV Viewpoint: 2.6km / 1.6m – 1hr 30min hike.
- Total time from Paine Grande to the FV Viewpoint and back is: 10.4km / 6.5 – 8hrs 30mins hike.
5 Day – GREY VIEWPOINT.
After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and your guide will take you to the Grey viewpoint. From here there is a panoramic view over Grey Lake and the Glacier Grey in the distance. After some time taking in the spectacular impression, you will hike back down to Paine Grande in order to take the catamaran across Pehoe Lake to Pudeto. From here your private transfer will take you to Camping Pehoe for the afternoon, dinner and night.
6 Day – PHOTO SAFARI TORRES DEL PAINE.
After breakfast, your guide will escort you on a photo safari to take pictures of the local fauna trying to find the best images of the wild animals of Torres del Paine, including the Puma. The day will end with a drop off at your hotel in Puerto Natales. Night Puerto Natales.
7 Day – After breakfast, you will collected for a private transfer to Puerto Natales Airport.
END
Group Guided W Trek 3 Valleys
*Offers valid for 2 person min and any discounts do not include any high-end luxury hotels or lodges.
PAX REFERENCE CODE: GUIDED 02 JAN 2027
6 Nights / 7 Days (Including Puerto Natales)
First Night Natales: 02 January 2027
Night 1 – Puerto Natales
Night 2 – Chileno (Premium Camping)
Night 3 – Chileno (Premium Camping)
Night 4 – Paine Grande
Night 5 – Camp Pehoe
Night 6 – Puerto Natales
2026- 27 RATES PER PERSON – PENDING
If a single hiker the camping single supplement is USD PENDING extra on the camping cost and USD PENDING extra on the refugio plus hotel cost.
Allows you to see: Torres Base / French Valley and Grey Lookout
Email: request@experiencechile.org
W Trek 6 Nights / 7 Days Itinerary & What's Included
W Trek Three Valleys Guided Itinerary
Introduction
This itinerary will be guided by a certified, English-speaking guide who will show you the iconic Torres Base, French Valley, and Grey Viewpoint. In addition, you will get sight-seeing excursions both pre and post the hiking. The maximum number of people in the group is limited to 6, in order to keep it “cozy”.
INCLUDED:
- Private transfer airport to hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales – 2 nights.
- Private minibus transfer to Torres del Paine.
- Private transport to trail heads, when required.
- Accommodation on the hike.
- TDP Entry Tickets.
- Catamaran Tickets.
- Breakfast, box lunch and dinner each day on the trail.
- Photo Safari.
- Certified English-Speaking Guide.
- Bag custody.
- Hiking Poles (2 per person).
- Private transfer to Puerto Natales airport.
ANY OTHER RESERVATION YOU NEED IN CHILE / ARGENTINA.
Your Itinerary:
1 Day – Arrive to Puerto Natales airport where you will be met by your driver who will take you to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Night Puerto Natales.
2 Day – EXCURSION.
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel at 09:00hrs AM, for a half day Cerro Benitez excursions (Rupestre Park – 3hrs). Condor watching and panoramic views over the Eberhard Fjord. You will then be transferred to Torres del Paine. Dinner & Night at Premium Camping Chileno. Box lunch included.
3 Day – TORRES BASE.
After breakfast, you will be handed your box lunch and your guide will take you up to the Torres Base. The hike passes through a beach tree wood before arriving to the glacial lagoon at the foot of three, vertically-sided granite towers, known as “the torres”.
Approx Hike Times are:
- Hike up to CHILENO 6.1km / 3.8m – 2.5hr hike.
- Go on to Torres Base 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike.
- Back to CHILENO 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike. Night at Chileno (or at Central, which requires another 2hrs back down from Chileno). Dinner and NIGHT at Chileno.
NOTE: At Chileno there is only PREMIUM CAMPING accommodation. It is located half way up the trail towards the Torres Base.
4 Day – FRENCH VALLEY.
After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then be taken to Pudeto in order to board the 25minute catamaran crossing to Paine Grande. From here the hike will be to the French Valley. The day will return to Paine Grande for dinner and night at Refugio Paine Grande.
Approx Hike Times are:
- Paine Grande to French Valley Entrance: 7.8km / 4.8m – 2hrs 40mins hike.
- French Valley Entrance to the FV Viewpoint: 2.6km / 1.6m – 1hr 30min hike.
- Total time from Paine Grande to the FV Viewpoint and back is: 10.4km / 6.5 – 8hrs 30mins hike.
5 Day – GREY VIEWPOINT.
After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and your guide will take you to the Grey viewpoint. From here there is a panoramic view over Grey Lake and the Glacier Grey in the distance. After some time taking in the spectacular impression, you will hike back down to Paine Grande in order to take the catamaran across Pehoe Lake to Pudeto. From here your private transfer will take you to Camping Pehoe for the afternoon, dinner and night.
6 Day – PHOTO SAFARI TORRES DEL PAINE.
After breakfast, your guide will escort you on a photo safari to take pictures of the local fauna trying to find the best images of the wild animals of Torres del Paine, including the Puma. The day will end with a drop off at your hotel in Puerto Natales. Night Puerto Natales.
7 Day – After breakfast, you will collected for a private transfer to Puerto Natales Airport.
END
Group Guided W Trek 3 Valleys
*Offers valid for 2 person min and any discounts do not include any high-end luxury hotels or lodges.
PAX REFERENCE CODE: GUIDED 12 FEB 2027
6 Nights / 7 Days (Including Puerto Natales)
First Night Natales: 12 February 2027
Night 1 – Puerto Natales
Night 2 – Refugio Central
Night 3 – Refugio Central
Night 4 – Paine Grande
Night 5 – Camp Pehoe
Night 6 – Puerto Natales
2026- 27 RATES PER PERSON – PENDING
If a single hiker the camping single supplement is USD PENDING extra on the camping cost and USD PENDING extra on the refugio plus hotel cost.
Allows you to see: Torres Base / French Valley and Grey Lookout
Email: request@experiencechile.org
W Trek 6 Nights / 7 Days Itinerary & What's Included
W Trek Three Valleys Guided Itinerary
Introduction
This itinerary will be guided by a certified, English-speaking guide who will show you the iconic Torres Base, French Valley, and Grey Viewpoint. In addition, you will get sight-seeing excursions both pre and post the hiking. The maximum number of people in the group is limited to 6, in order to keep it “cozy”.
INCLUDED:
- Private transfer airport to hotel in Natales.
- Hotel booked in Puerto Natales – 2 nights.
- Private minibus transfer to Torres del Paine.
- Private transport to trail heads, when required.
- Accommodation on the hike.
- TDP Entry Tickets.
- Catamaran Tickets.
- Breakfast, box lunch and dinner each day on the trail.
- Photo Safari.
- Certified English-Speaking Guide.
- Bag custody.
- Hiking Poles (2 per person).
- Private transfer to Puerto Natales airport.
ANY OTHER RESERVATION YOU NEED IN CHILE / ARGENTINA.
Your Itinerary:
1 Day – Arrive to Puerto Natales airport where you will be met by your driver who will take you to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Night Puerto Natales.
2 Day – EXCURSION.
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel at 09:00hrs AM, for a half day Cerro Benitez excursions (Rupestre Park – 3hrs). Condor watching and panoramic views over the Eberhard Fjord. You will then be transferred to Torres del Paine. Dinner & Night at Premium Camping Chileno. Box lunch included.
3 Day – TORRES BASE.
After breakfast, you will be handed your box lunch and your guide will take you up to the Torres Base. The hike passes through a beach tree wood before arriving to the glacial lagoon at the foot of three, vertically-sided granite towers, known as “the torres”.
Approx Hike Times are:
- Hike up to CHILENO 6.1km / 3.8m – 2.5hr hike.
- Go on to Torres Base 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike.
- Back to CHILENO 4.8km / 3m – 2hr hike. Night at Chileno (or at Central, which requires another 2hrs back down from Chileno). Dinner and NIGHT at Chileno.
NOTE: At Chileno there is only PREMIUM CAMPING accommodation. It is located half way up the trail towards the Torres Base.
4 Day – FRENCH VALLEY.
After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and then be taken to Pudeto in order to board the 25minute catamaran crossing to Paine Grande. From here the hike will be to the French Valley. The day will return to Paine Grande for dinner and night at Refugio Paine Grande.
Approx Hike Times are:
- Paine Grande to French Valley Entrance: 7.8km / 4.8m – 2hrs 40mins hike.
- French Valley Entrance to the FV Viewpoint: 2.6km / 1.6m – 1hr 30min hike.
- Total time from Paine Grande to the FV Viewpoint and back is: 10.4km / 6.5 – 8hrs 30mins hike.
5 Day – GREY VIEWPOINT.
After breakfast, you will receive a box lunch and your guide will take you to the Grey viewpoint. From here there is a panoramic view over Grey Lake and the Glacier Grey in the distance. After some time taking in the spectacular impression, you will hike back down to Paine Grande in order to take the catamaran across Pehoe Lake to Pudeto. From here your private transfer will take you to Camping Pehoe for the afternoon, dinner and night.
6 Day – PHOTO SAFARI TORRES DEL PAINE.
After breakfast, your guide will escort you on a photo safari to take pictures of the local fauna trying to find the best images of the wild animals of Torres del Paine, including the Puma. The day will end with a drop off at your hotel in Puerto Natales. Night Puerto Natales.
7 Day – After breakfast, you will collected for a private transfer to Puerto Natales Airport.
END
The W Trek with Antarctica?
or any Torres del Paine Itinerary?
Special W Trek or Torres del Paine with Antarctica Combo
Should you wish to mix a W Trek itinerary with an Antarctic trip, Experience Chile will offer you an attractive discount (such as a half price W Trek), or maybe other free services, on top of any other combination offer already on the table. Therefore, ASK US FIRST if you intend to do Antarctica AND Torres del Paine!
Send Your Enquiry to here: request@experiencechile.org
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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
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