Torres del Paine: W Trek Express
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Hike along one of the world's most scenic trails on the “W Trek” in Torres del Paine. Follow the W-shaped beaten trail that interlinks the 3 granite Towers, the French Valley, and the Grey Glacier.
Highlights
- Hike the majestic Paine Towers
- Explore the astonishing colors and shades of Patagonia
- Admire the sights of the French Valley
- Camp for 1 night on the trek in a tent already waiting for you
- Trek to the Grey Glacier viewpoint and take a ride in a catamaran
Description
What Our Program Includes
Two (2) nights stay in Puerto Natales near Garden Domes in Tiny Houses accomodation (Share Dome Room or Cabin 6 or 4 bed depend on availability)
1 Night in Laguna Amarga in Tiny House (4 bed 1 shared bathroom) with view to the Bases near to Torres del Paine National Park
1 night t Paine Grande Camping accomodation
Three (3) days hiking at Torres del Paine National Park
Base of the Tower Trek or a light trekking equivalent (group tour). A trekking guide for the first day of the trek to the base of the towers
French Valley Hike, with private transfer, Boat Ticket from Pudeto to Paine Grande
Grey Glacier Hike, with Catamaran boat ticket from Paine Grande to Pudeto and then a Bus Ticket going back to Puerto Natales
Trek briefing with welcome dinner and drinks
Pizza night, on your last night with us at Garden Domes
Breakfast (american), boxed lunch, and dinner. Starting with dinner on day 1 and ends with breakfast on day 5.
Chiletour private van transfer into the park for day 1 and 2.
Trekking poles for the first day of trekking and free luggage storage at Garden Domes in Puerto Natales
IMPORTANT NOTE: In October and April (Third day of hiking) the 10:30 am catamaran connecting Pudeto with Paine Grande is used.
Day 1: Arrival Day
Fly into either Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas or El Calafate (arrival at Calafate should be at least a day earlier). Bus Transfer to Puerto Natales. Welcome dinner & drinks followed by a W Trek briefing. Stay at Tiny House (Share Dome Room or Cabin 6 or 4 bed depend on availability )
Day 2: Private transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Trek to Base Torres (18km, 7-8 hours trekking) with our tour guide and small group. After the hike you will be staying in Laguna Amarga in Tiny House (4 bed 1 shared bathroom) with view to the Bases near to Torres del Paine National Park
Day 3: French Valley Hike. After an early morning breakfast our driver will bring you to Pudeto where you will connect to the boat at Pudeto so you can begin your hike to the scenic valley. You will be staying at Paine Grande for the night.
Day 4: Grey Glacier day hike. After the hike, you will again take the ferry to connect to your bus at Pudeto. This night you will stay again at our Tiny House (Share Dome Room or Cabin 6 or 4 bed depend on availability ) in Puerto Natales. There will be dinner afterwards at our restaurant in town.
Day 5: Departure Day.
Includes
Private transportation between hikes
3 nights stay in Puerto Natales in shared accommodation in a tiny house (3 to a room)
1-night camping accommodation
3 hiking days in Torres del Paine National Park
Base of the Tower Trek or a light trekking equivalent (group tour) (with trekking guide on the 1st day)
French Valley Hike
Ferry and bus tickets
Grey Glacier Hike
Trek briefing with welcome dinner and drinks
1 pizza night
4 x breakfasts
3 x boxed lunches
4 x dinners
Trekking poles for the first day of trekking
Luggage storage at Garden Domes in Puerto Natales
Important Information
- Trip insurance is a requirement
- You will need to sign a waiver form to state responsibility for your own safety before the tour starts
- Taxi to/from Puerto Natales Bus Station and the Garden Domes Lodge costs approximately 5.00 USD per ride
- Transfers will be confirmed 2 weeks before the program starts
- Date of the tour cannot be changed once booked
- Taxes may be applied for Chilean residents
- No modifications allowed, even due to bad weather; hike continues even when windy or raining
- Summer can be very windy in Patagonia
- The difficulty level of the hike is hard and difficult
- Drones, smoking, lighting fires, hiking off trails, and swimming in the bodies of water are not permitted in Torres del Paine
- The tour takes place over a total of 5 days - one arrival day, then 3 days of hiking, and one departure day
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund