orange and red wildflowers in the foreground of a lake and mountains in Torres Del Paine national park

Paine mountain in Chilean Patagonia, at sunrise

Azure colored alpine lakes in Torres Del Paine National Park, Patagonia, with the background of tall mountains in clouds

Grey Glacier in Torres Del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia

Views of jagged peaks in the Chilean Patagonia at sunset

Chile

W Trek Patagonia

duration: 7 days

difficulty: Moderate

group size: 12

experience: Beginner

Overview

Trek one of the world’s greatest natural splendors: Patagonia! The W Trek is undoubtedly the most famous trail in Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park. This non-technical guided hike tour connects a best-of-the-best selection of Patagonia’s highlights.

Highlights:

- Three Towers Lookout

- Explore the Chilean Torres del Paine National Park via the W Trek

- Walk alongside the breathtaking “Cuernos des Paine”

- Be amazed by the shapes of the “Francés Valley”

- See the magnificent Grey Glacier and the southernmost tip of the Chilean Patagonia’s Southern Ice Fields where ice blends into clouds on the horizon.

Please note that we need at least 6 people to run this group trip. In the event we do not receive minimum bookings, your entire booking amount will be refunded.

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Trip host

Matias G

Matías, husband of Marina and father of Rosa Emilia and Martín, has been working as a head guide & tour organizer for over 6 years with a wide variety of different hotels and local operators in southern Patagonia. A tireless lover of the Patagonian landscape, its wild and its solitude has made the place his home. He is based in the city of Puerto Natales, the entrance to the famous Torres del Paine National Park, where he guides groups along the famous "W" trails and other off beaten tracks in the area. He defines Patagonia as his "muse", his favorite place, traveling it from north to south and from the Pacific to the Atlantic on a few occasions. But it is never enough, he says in his own words.

Itinerary

Day 1: Rest up in Puerto Natales

You will fly to Puerto Natales via Santiago. It's an easy ride from the airport to the hotel.

In the evening, we will convene for a briefing of the trip from our trekking guide, followed by a casual meet-and-greet where the group can get to know our fellow adventure buddies!

Meals: None

Day 2: Torres del Paine National Park - Trek to the Base of The Towers

Day 3: Trek to Refugio Los Cuernos

Day 4: Explore the French Valley

Day 5: Grey Glacier and hike to suspension bridges

Day 6: Trek to Refugio Paine Grande – Return to Puerto Natales

Day 7: Head back to Santiago

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 1 day

You will staying in a 3* hotel in Puerto Natales on double occupancy basis.

A bedroom in the hotel in Puerto Natales

On day 2, for 1 day

On day 3, for 1 day

On day 4, for 1 day

On day 5, for 1 day

On day 6, for 1 day

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Airport transfer

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.

Cancellation Policy

We have to pay a larger non-refundable deposit of $400 per person to hold on to the accommodation and the guide.

Your cancellation policy will be modified due to this. This $400 won’t be refundable anymore. For the rest, the following cancellation policy applies:

- From day 74 until 60 you have the right to a 75% refund.

- From day 60 to 45 you have the right to a 50% refund.

- From day 45 until the day of the reservation, will not receive any refund.