Torres del Paine
W Trek 6 Nights
Long Itinerary
Here is a great, short Torres del Paine W Trek Express 3 nights itinerary for those short of time, or low on funds. Even though the itinerary includes 3 nights on the trail, you will, weather permitting, get to see the Torres Base, the French Valley as well as arrive to the Lago Grey viewpoint.
In addition, there is a night in Puerto Natales pre and post the trek itinerary, all included.
Torres del Paine W Trek 6 Nights
Introduction to Torres del Paine W Trek 6 Nights Traditional Itinerary
With this W Trek itinerary, you will get two nights at Chileno, or one night at Chileno and then one night at central, or two nights at Central – depending on availability. Then you will get one night at Cuernos or Frances, one night at Paine Grande, with a final night at Grey.
In addition, this itinerary will include two nights in Puerto Natales and 6 nights’ accommodation on the actual trail. You will be able to hike the Torres Base, the French Valley get to be near the Glacier Grey.
On This Trek You Should See:
Torres Base

View of Nordenskjold Lake

French Valley

Grey Lookout

Option to Get Close to Glacier Grey

Subject to Availability
the Accommodations are Among these:
W Trek 6 Nights:
Self-Guided Flexible Dates
Arrive to Puerto Natales
- Transfer to Hotel in Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to Bus Terminal.
Start of the W Trek
- Regular Bus to Laguna Amarga Torres del Paine.
- Shuttle to Welcome Centre.
Torres Base
- 1 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
- Trek to Torres Base and back to Chileno or back down to Central.
- 2 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
On to Cuernos or Frances
- Trek to Cuernos or Frances.
- 3 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Frances or Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or Cabins).
French Valley
- Trek into the French Valley and back to Frances or Cuernos.
- 4 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Frances or Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or Cabins).
On to Paine Grande
- Trek to Paine Gande.
- 5 Night on Trail – Refugio Paine Grande
On to Grey
- Trek to Grey.
- 6 Night on Trail – Refugio or Camping Grey.
- *Trek back to Paine Grande (*unless you have requested an alternative ending, see below)
- Take catamaran across to Pudeto.
Return to Natales
- Regular bus to Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to hotel in Puerto Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales.
- Transfer out to airport or bus terminal.
*ALTERNATIVE ENDING AFTER GREY (requires additional cost): Options are Kayak or Ice Hike at Grey, then trek back to Paine Grande, or take the Navigation Grey boat across the lake to Hotel Grey. We can arrange any of these as well as a night at Hotel Grey. From Hotel Grey it will be either the regular bus back to Puerto Natales or a more comfortable private transfer that can stop off at scenic spots for photos.
Cost PER PERSON (subject to alteration) including all services mentioned above:
REFUGIOS ON THE TRAIL:
USD2,690 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD2,231 bank wire payment.
SERVICED CAMPING ON THE TRAIL:
USD2,176 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD2,050 bank wire payment.
REFUGIO & HOTEL ON THE TRAIL:
USD3,230 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD3,036 bank wire payment.
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENT CAMPING USD620
Express W 3 Nights
Arrive to Puerto Natales
- Transfer to Hotel in Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales (cost not included).
- Transfer to Bus Terminal.
- Regular Bus to Laguna Amarga Torres del Paine.
- Shuttle to Welcome Centre.
- Trek to Torres Base and back to Chileno or back down to Central.
- 1 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
- Trek to Cuernos or Frances.
- 2 Night on Trail – Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or even Cabins Cuernos).
- Trek into the French Valley and back.
French Valley
- 3 Night on Trail – Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or even Cabins Cuernos).
- Trek to Paine Grande.
- Take catamaran across to Pudeto.
- Regular bus to Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to hotel in Puerto Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales (cost not included).
- Transfer to airport or bus terminal.
Cost PER PERSON (subject to alteration) including all services mentioned above:
REFUGIOS ON THE TRAIL:
USD1,799 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD1,698 bank wire payment.
SERVICED CAMPING ON THE TRAIL:
USD1,414 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD1,338 bank wire payment.
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENT CAMPING USD620
Traditional W 4 Nights
Arrive to Puerto Natales
*Natales accommodation subject to the offer in our offers page.
- Transfer to Hotel in Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to Bus Terminal.
- Regular Bus to Laguna Amarga Torres del Paine.
- Shuttle to Welcome Centre.
- 1 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
- Trek to Torres Base and back to Chileno or back down to Central.
- 2 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
- Trek to Cuernos or Frances.
- 3 Night on Trail – Refugio or Camping Frances or Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or even Cabins Cuernos).
- Trek into the French Valley and on to Paine Grande.
French Valley
- 4 Night on Trail – Refugio Paine Grande.
- Optional trek to Grey lookout and back to Paine Grande.
- Take catamaran across to Pudeto.
- Regular bus to Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to hotel in Puerto Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to airport or bus terminal.
Cost PER PERSON (subject to alteration) including all services mentioned above:
REFUGIOS ON THE TRAIL:
USD2,074 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD1,955 bank wire payment.
SERVICED CAMPING ON THE TRAIL:
USD1,836 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD1,733 bank wire payment.
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENT CAMPING USD620
Extended W 5 Nights
Arrive to Puerto Natales
*Natales accommodation subject to the offer in our offers page.
- Transfer to Hotel in Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to Bus Terminal.
- Regular Bus to Laguna Amarga Torres del Paine.
- Shuttle to Welcome Centre.
- 1 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
- Trek to Torres Base and back to Chileno or back down to Central.
- 2 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
- Trek to Cuernos or Frances.
- 3 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Frances or Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or Cabins).
- Trek into the French Valley and back to Frances or Cuernos.
French Valley
- 4 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Frances or Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or Cabins).
- Trek to Paine Gande.
- 5 Night on Trail – Refugio Paine Grande
- Optional trek to Grey lookout and back to Paine Grande.
- Take catamaran across to Pudeto.
- Regular bus to Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to hotel in Puerto Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to airport or bus terminal.
Cost PER PERSON (subject to alteration) including all services mentioned above:
REFUGIOS ON THE TRAIL:
USD2,393 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD2,254 bank wire payment.
SERVICED CAMPING ON THE TRAIL:
USD2,032 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD1,917 bank wire payment.
REFUGIO & HOTEL ON THE TRAIL:
USD2,877 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD2,706 bank wire payment.
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENT CAMPING USD620
Long W 6 Nights
Arrive to Puerto Natales
*Natales accommodation subject to the offer in our offers page.
- Transfer to Hotel in Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to Bus Terminal.
- Regular Bus to Laguna Amarga Torres del Paine.
- Shuttle to Welcome Centre.
- 1 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
- Trek to Torres Base and back to Chileno or back down to Central.
- 2 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Central or Premium Camping Chileno.
- Trek to Cuernos or Frances.
- 3 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Frances or Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or Cabins).
- Trek into the French Valley and back to Frances or Cuernos.
French Valley
- 4 Night on Trail – at Refugio or Camping Frances or Refugio or Camping Cuernos (or Cabins).
- Trek to Paine Gande.
- 5 Night on Trail – Refugio Paine Grande
- Trek to Grey.
- 6 Night on Trail – Refugio or Camping Grey.
- Trek back to Paine Grande (unless you have requested an alternative ending, see below)
- Take catamaran across to Pudeto.
- Regular bus to Puerto Natales.
- Transfer to hotel in Puerto Natales.
- Night – Puerto Natales.
- Transfer out to airport or bus terminal.
ALTERNATIVE ENDING AFTER GREY (requires additional cost): Options are Kayak or Ice Hike at Grey, then trek back to Paine Grande, or take the Navigation Grey boat across the lake to Hotel Grey. We can arrange any of these as well as a night at Hotel Grey. From Hotel Grey it will be either the regular bus back to Puerto Natales or a more comfortable private transfer that can stop off at scenic spots for photos.
Cost PER PERSON (subject to alteration) including all services mentioned above:
REFUGIOS ON THE TRAIL:
USD2,690 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD2,231 bank wire payment.
SERVICED CAMPING ON THE TRAIL:
USD2,176 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD2,050 bank wire payment.
REFUGIO & HOTEL ON THE TRAIL:
USD3,230 credit card payment.
Discount Down to USD3,036 bank wire payment.
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENT CAMPING USD620
What ExperienceChile.Org says about
Torres del Paine W Trek 6 Night Itineraries
Although you can enjoy hiking the W Trek in 3, 4 or 5 nights, this 6-night option allows you to take your time, rest more and end with a night at Refugio or Camping Grey. In the event that you do take a night at Grey, you will be able to walk up to the hanging bridge, as well as get closer to the glacier, or ice hike on the glacier (requires pre-booking and payment) and / or kayak in front of the glacier (also requires prebooking and payment). In addition, once here you can depart on the navigation that goes to Hotel Grey, crossing over Grey lake. If you get the right one you will also pass in front of the glacier.
Arranging the W Trek Since 1996
Bear in mind that since 1996, Experience Chile has been arranging Torres del Paine W Trek itineraries. Possibly good to know is that we are an English owned and managed, receptive travel operator, based in Chile. Also, we are the pioneers who began developing custom, personal itineraries for clients coming to Patagonia. It is only true to say that we are outright specialists in this part of the world and in particular with the W trek.
Considering that there are often many individual parts involved in arranging a W Trek, not just booking the accommodation. It also involves all the other travel logistics you need each side of your trek. For example, often one of the most difficult parts of the puzzle can be getting the accommodation to fit the dates you want. When this doesn’t work out, we can put our extensive local expertise to work and find a solution for you. Another consideration it that it is usually always better to have a professional, local expert to handle all you need – as well as one company doing all the work for you.
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