Grey Glacier in Torres Del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia

Views of jagged peaks in the Chilean Patagonia at sunset

W Trek - Self Guided

Max 8 people Moderate difficulty Beginner experience

Upcoming dates:

February 24

8 spots left

November 22

8 spots left

Overview

Trek on your own pace to one of the world’s greatest natural splendors: Patagonia! On this trek you will explore the Chilean Torres del Paine National Park via the W Trek. You will walk alongside the breathtaking “Cuernos des Paine” and be amazed by the shapes of the “Francés Valley. You will end your trek at the magnificent Grey Glacier, and the southernmost tip of the Chilean Patagonia’s Southern Ice Fields where ice blends into clouds on the horizon.

Highlights:

- Torres del, Trek to the Base of The Towers

- French Valley

- Grey glaciers and hike to Suspension bridge

Please note that we need at least 2 people to run this trip. In the event we do not receive minimum bookings, your entire booking amount will be refunded.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Torres del Paine National Park - Trek to the Base of The Towers

Today’s trek follows the Ascencio Valley as it snakes through windswept hills and wide-spread forests. During the final ascent, you’ll traverse an immense boulder field until reaching one of the most iconic mountain viewpoints in the world, the Base of The Towers. At a height of 3,000ft/900m above sea level, marvel at the sheer granite walls of the (north, south, central) towers and the brilliantly turquoise glacial lake below. Take some photos and have lunch before following the same path downwards to Refugio Torre Central. After a long day of hiking, enjoy a warm dinner at the lodge.

Meals included: Breakfast, boxed lunch and dinner.

Distance: 13.6 mi/21.8km

Hiking Time: 8 -10hrs

Elevation Gain: 2,785ft/850m

Day 2: Trek to Refugio Los Cuernos

Day 3: Explore the French Valley

Day 4: Grey Glacier and hike to suspension bridges

Day 5: Trek to Refugio Paine Grande – Return to Puerto Natales

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 1 day

Camping at the Torre Central Refuge on double occupancy basis. All camping gear will be included and set up upon arrival, including tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads.

On day 2, for 1 day

On day 3, for 1 day

On day 4, for 1 day

Pricing

Included:

Personalized Itinerary

All meals

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Transfers

Flights

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Luggage transfers

Airport transfer

Local guide

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.