- International & domestic flights.
- Meals and drinks other than those mentioned.
- Tips or personal expenses.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional tours and experiences.
- Any items not mentioned.
We invite you to see up close the imposing granite towers that give the park its name, walk along the impressive Los Cuernos, and be amazed by the incredible shapes of the Francés Valley. Also, take your breath away at the magnificent Grey Glacier, the southernmost point of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field where the ice melts with the clouds on the horizon.
*With possibility of extension 6 Days – 5 Nights or 7 Days – 6 Nights
Upon arrival in Puerto Natales, private transfer to Selected Hotel for an overnight.
Before the adventure begins, you will get an email with information to help you fully prepare for your Torres del Paine trip. W Trek’s sales executives will contact you about the Welcome Kit and vouchers.
At the appropriate time, transfer to the Bus Station on your own to begin the W Circuit.
In this program you visit the 3 valleys part of the famous W Trek: Valle del Asencio from where you Access to the Base of the towers' lookout point, Valle del Francés & Glacier Grey.
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You will have dinner in the Central mountain hostel and spend the night in the Central Sector. Remember that if
you bought a camping program, you will be provided with all the necessary equipment in each sector.
You will start early on your way to one of the most emblematic places in the park, the Base Torres viewpoint. During the first part you will walk through the pampa and cross the Ascencio River, and then climb about 1.8 mi. until you reach the Los Vientos pass, which will give you incredible views of the valley and lakes. You will continue until you reach the Chileno Mountain Hostel and then go into a lenga forest and reach “La Morrena”, where the hardest part of the trek begins. You will walk along a rocky path until you reach the spectacular Las Torres Base viewpoint. Later you will start descending to the Central Sector to have dinner and spend the night. Lodging at Central Sector – Las Torres Hotel.
Reccommended hour start: 9:00 AM.
Difficulty level: High.
Duration: 8-10 hrs. – 19.5 km / 12 mi.
You will walk around 8.4 mi. bordering Lake Nordenskjöld, Mount Almirante Nieto and the impressive Los Cuernos mountains. Along the way you will have beautiful views of hanging glaciers, lakes and areas where you can appreciate the abundant flora and fauna. You will arrive to have dinner and spend the night in the Francés Sector. Lodging at Francés Sector – Mountain Hostel.
Reccommended hour start: 9:00 AM.
Difficulty level: Medium.
Duration: 4-7 hrs. – 13.5 km / 8 mi.
This day begins with one of the most important icons of the circuit, the Francés Valley. Then you will walk along a beautiful beach of the Lake Nordenskjöld where you can observe the tranquility of the water or the amazing play between the wind and the water. Once you arrive at the Italiano Camping you will start the ascent (about 1.2 mi.) between forests through the Francés River Valley. You will continue until you reach
the Francés viewpoint, from where you will have one of the most breathtaking images of the circuit. After this spectacle, you will begin the descent to the Paine Grande Sector to have dinner and rest. Lodging at Paine Grande – Mountain Hostel.
Reccommended hour start: 8:00 AM.
Difficulty level: High.
Duration: 8-10 hrs. – 20.5 km / 13 mi.
This day you will reach the third highlight of the circuit, a place that offers an unforgettable postcard of the park, the wonderful Grey Glacier. The trail begins bordering Mount Paine Grande, the highest peak of the Massif (10,000 ft.), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking among Ñirres, Coigües and Notros trees, you will reach the first viewpoint of the Grey Glacier where you see floating icebergs on Lake Grey. You will continue walking with the imposing view of the Grey Glacier, until you reach the Grey Mountain hostel.
Then you will return to the Paine Grande Sector where you will take the catamaran to Pudeto at 6:30pm. From there you will take the bus back to Puerto Natales.
Please be aware of the Catamaran departure time. You can leave your backpack in the storage room at Refugio Paine Grande.
Reccommended hour start: 9:00 AM.
Difficulty level: High.
Duration: 8-10 hrs. – 22 km / 14 mi.
Upon arrival in Puerto Natales, private transfer to Selected Hotel for an overnight.
At the appropriate time, private transfer to the airport for your flight.
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