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The W Trek is the most famous route in the Torres del Paine National Park. Navigating up and down the mountain valleys, the W Trek brings you up close to its world-famous Patagonian views and natural, must-see attractions: Glacier Grey, Los Cuernos, Valle del Francés and Las Torres.
Hike five days on the W Trek with experienced and certified mountain guides and camp along the trail. Walk the W Trek from west to east, starting at Campsite Grey and ending at Refugio Las Torres. The trail runs up three valleys, creating the W shape that gives it its name. In each of those valleys lies one of the iconic sights of the park:
Lago Grey (Grey Lake), flecked with cobalt blue ice, flows up to the face of the enormous glacier that ...
Lago Grey (Grey Lake), flecked with cobalt blue ice, flows up to the face of the enormous glacier that stretches out towards the ice cap, displaying the impressive geological changes that have happened in this area. Adjacent to the Lago Grey, is the Grey Glacier. The sheer size, power, and beauty of the Grey Glacier makes it one of the most iconic sights in the Torres del Paine National Park.
Valle Francés (French Valley), the central spur of the W is dominated by a magnificent hanging glacier, Glaciar Frances. This glacier cracks and crumbles ahead of you as you climb rocky terrain into the heart of the valley.
Ascencio Valley in the east takes you all the way to the base of the famous towers.This easy to moderate graded trek is fully guided and supported. You will trek with experienced and certified mountain guides and porters. Porters can carry up to 15 kilos of your pack weight and help out with setting up the tent. You only need to carry a day pack. All camping and cooking equipment as well as meals are provided.This is truly world class and considered a trekking experience of a lifetime.
Group Size
Min. 2 people for a guaranteed departure. Max. 6 people per group
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There is a pre-tour briefing in Puerto Natales on Day 1. Please see the details in the ITINERARY section. The starting and finishing point of the tour is Puerto Natales. We can also arrange private pickup and drop off Punta Arenas, El Calafate or other areas. Additional charge applies. Please contact us to tailor your itinerary.
Departure Dates
Daily departure is available on request from October to April.
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Arrive in Puerto Natales airport (guest's own arrangement). Pickup from Punta Arenas, El Calafate or other areas is also available on request. Additional charge applies. Please see more details in "GETTING THERE" section.
Private transfer to your hotel in the seacoast of Puerto Natales City, only 1200 meters from downtown. Your lodge in Puerto Natales is a charming place with a family atmosphere, a resting place with amazing views and also delicious food. You can easily walk to the city center by a beautiful coastal road, which is the habitat of black-necked swans and wild ducks.
Make your own way to the expedition centre for a pre-tour briefing with the guide at 5:00pm, where your guide will also conduct gear check and itinerary review. Return to your lodge and enjoy dinner (at own expense). “Enoo Restaurant” in Weskar Lodge offers a suggestion of Patagonian dishes, Chilean wines, regional beers and homemade pisco sour, with the backdrop of the breathtaking views of Ultima Esperanza Fjord.
Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 11 kmTime: 4-5 hoursElevation gain: 370m
You will start your trip in the early morning (around 7:30am), leaving Puerto Natales for an approx. 2.5 hour drive to the West entrance of the National Park Torres del Paine. On the way, you can enjoy the view of the mountains that form the amazing landscape of Patagonia. You will pass by lakes, forest and also one of the best lookouts of the whole national park mountain range.
After you check in at the ranger station and entrance of the park you will continue driving for another half an hour to get to Pudeto pier. You board the catamaran that will take you for approximately 25 minutes over the Lake Pehoe, known as the most beautiful lake in the region, until you get to the Paine Grande Lodge/campsite.
From here you start to get ready for your first hike and the official start of the ‘W’ Trek. After a quick organisational break, you begin hiking towards Campsite/Refugio Grey. This will be an 11 km hike with amazing views over the Grey Lake, which displays the impressive geological changes that have happened in this area.
After arriving at the campsite, set up the tents and prepare for dinner.
Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 6 + 11 kmTime: 7-8 hoursElevation gain: 370m
On the morning of the second day of the W Trek, you do a half day side-tour that goes up to an amazing viewpoint of glaciers and the southern Patagonian ice-field. During this hike, you will cross mainly forest and two hanging bridges to get to an encompassing view over Glacier Grey.
Coming back to camp, pack your backpacks and start your hike back to Paine Grande campsite, where you will stay for the night. This campground is known for its amazing views of the “Cuernos”, big granite walls that are part of the unique mountain range of the national park, and also the strong gusts of wind that can make camping an all-together more challenging experience.
Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 21 kmTime: 6-9 hoursElevation gain: 680m - 950m
Make your way to the beautiful Valle del Francés. Start your walk from Paine Grande to Campsite Italiano, over rolling hills you will arrive at a ranger station at the foot of the valley. Then hike up into the valley.
There are two viewpoints to hike to. The first viewpoint is called Mirador Francés, taking 1 hour hiking up some steep parts of the valley. From this viewpoint, you can enjoy the view of the hanging glacier coming down from the largest mountain in the park, the Paine Grande. From this spot, it is another 1.5 hour hike to get to the second viewpoint called Británico. This next part of the trail is easier and relaxing, with a boulder field at the end were you can have the amazing 360° view around you.
The Británico lookout is on a big rock formation at the end of the valley, the best spot for the perfect picture from the Valle del Francés. After some time enjoying the view, you turn around and go back to Campsite Italiano. Continue the last half an hour hiking to the campground for the night, camping Francés.
Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 19 kmTime: 6-7 hoursElevation gain: 280m
You will cross forest, pebble beaches, some steep inclines and descents, all this with views overlooking Lago Nordenskjold and up against the impressive walls of the Cuernos and the Almirante Nieto mountain. Around every corner you will find a different perspective of the Patagonian steppe, making this a beautiful landscape.
After a few hours of hiking, you get to the beginning of the Ascencio Valley, were you can start to see part of the famous Torres del Paine.
This is your last W Trek trekking day, going up to the famous Torres del Paine. Starting the hike up into the mountain, you will have an amazing view from the green Ascencio Valley, and the mountains from the surroundings. After 2 hours hiking up, you reach “The pass of the wind”, the best view of the valley Ascencio.
From here you start walking down to Refugio Chileno, located next to the river of the valley. After a short break you will continue hiking for another hour into the valley, through the beautiful Magellan forest. At the end of the forest, you will find “Camp Torres” and the ranger station of the area.
From here you start hiking the last section of the trail. For 45 min you will make your way up and finally get to the “Mirador” where you can see the three towers standing in front of a glacial lake.
After having enjoyed the spectacle at the towers, you will make your way back down to the camping ground. This marks the end of your W Trek. You will then be transferred back to Puerto Natales. Estimated arrival time: 18:30. Tour Ends
Note: If you wish to be transferred to Punta Arenas or El Calafate after the W Trek, please contact us to customise your itinerary. Additional charge applies.
- Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas: 4 hours drive. Estimated arrival time: 21:30- Torres del Paine to El Calafate: 3.5 hours drive. Estimated arrival time: 21:00- Please see more details in "GETTING THERE" section for flights information.
Bahia Esperanza ExcursionBahia Esperanza is a private 5,600-acre ranch located on the Sound of Last Hope in Chilean Patagonia, with only 10-minute boat trip from Puerto Natales. Much of the charm of Bahia Esperanza is found in its rugged exclusivity. You can enjoy Estancia Bahia Esperanza on a full day or overnight program.
Full Day ProgramOn arrival, you'll be welcomed by a warm breakfast with tea, coffee and homemade bread. Then you can do different activities including horseback riding, trekking through unexplored places, or bike rides through remote places. Estancia Bahia Esperanza has more than 20 horses, 5 miles of trekking trails, and 15 miles of biking paths. Enjoy a delicious Patagonian lunch and taste the famous Patagonian lamb. Leisure walk in the afternoon for bird watching and wildlife spotting before sailing back.
Starts/Finishes: Puerto Bories or Puerto Consuelo (which is a few minutes from Puerto Natales. Guests can arrange taxi through hotel)Duration: 9am to 4pmDeparture: Daily departure on request. Minimum of two people for a guaranteed departure. The Minimum age for the excursions Is 14 Years. Maximum is 65 years oldPrice: P.O.AWhat's Included: Round trip transfer by boat from Puerto Bories Or Puerto Consuelo to The Estancia, Host reception with light breakfast, Patagonian lunch, horseback riding, trekking, Biking, Bird watching. Activities are weather dependent.
Luxury Escape to Bahia EsperanzaExperience authentic remote luxury in the heart of Patagonia. Live just like the pioneers did over a hundred years ago with the exceptional anticipatory attention to comfort, service and fun. Stay in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch house and enjoy all-inclusive Patagonian Wilderness Retreat Package include: lodge accommodation, all meals, snacks, wines, beer and alcohol, guided activities, gear and instruction, turndown service and all in-room amenities.
The rustic ranch house features natural wood, contemporary furnishings, large windows, and neutral tones. Measuring 120 square-meters, this rustic escape comes completely equipped for an exclusive and authentic experience of Patagonia. The maximum capacity is for 9 guests and 8 - 9 beds.
During your stay in Bahia Esperanza, you can also enjoy the following activities:- Horseback riding- Trekking- Hiking- Biking- Birding- Kayaking- Boat Touring- Learn about the farm's vegetable garden and livestock with the ranch staff
Starts/Finishes: Puerto Bories or Puerto Consuelo (which is a few minutes from Puerto Natales. Guests can arrange taxi through hotel)Duration: One night to multi nights choicesDeparture: Daily departure on request. Minimum of four people for a guaranteed departure. The Minimum age for the excursions Is 14 Years. Maximum is 65 years oldPrice: P.O.A
Puerto Natales Biking TourBahia Esperanza is a private 5,600-acre ranch located on the Sound of Last Hope in Chilean Patagonia, with only 10-minute boat trip from Puerto Natales. Much of the charm of Bahia Esperanza is found in its rugged exclusivity. You can enjoy Estancia Bahia Esperanza on a full day or overnight program.Explore the city of Puerto Natales in a dynamic and fun way on two wheels. This city has many stories to tell, being a land of bonanza and settlers.
During the excursion you will cross different streets and avenues to explore various monuments. You will visit the pioneer houses, the artisan village Ether Aike, the Cuatro Pueblos square and several unmissable landmarks of the city.
Puerto Natales is a place full of history and inspiration. This city is located on the banks of the Señoret canal, between the Admiral Montt gulf and the Last Hope Sine. Through this tour you will discover the history of Puerto Natales by bicycle, where you will learn more about the stories and monuments from your guides.
As you cycle through the streets and avenues of the city, you will visit several famous landmarks such as the waterfront, the houses of the first inhabitants, the main viewpoints, the Ether Aike village where you can get crafts from Patagonia, the Plaza de los Cuatro Pueblos, the murals of the original people, and finally you will conclude your tour in the Plaza de Armas Arturo Prat.
Starts/Finishes: Downtown HotelsDuration: 3:00-6:00pm, 3 hoursDeparture: Daily departure on request. Minimum of two people for a guaranteed departurePrice: $125 per personWhat's Included: Bicycle, Helmet, Snack, Guide In Spanish, English Or Portuguese
Depart daily on request from October to April. Please contact us for group bookings.
The starting and finishing point of the tour is Puerto Natales, Chile.Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) is an airport serving Puerto Natales.LATAM Airlines Chile is the only carrier to serve Puerto Natales and has scheduled the service to connect conveniently with international flights. LATAM operates flights between Santiago de Chile (SCL) and Puerto Natales (PNT).LATAM Airlines Chile flight LA001 departs Santiago at 11:05, arriving in Puerto Natales at 14:25, with a journey time of 3 hours 20 minutes. The return flight (LA002) departs Puerto Natales at 15:00 and arriving in Santiago at 18:25, with a journey time of 3 hours 25 minutes (all times local).In November, December and March, LATAM operates two weekly frequencies (on Tuesday and Saturday); and in January and February, it operates four flights per week (on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).*Note: please refer to the airline websites for updated information to schedule your flight.Connecting to Other LocationsPickup and dropoff Punta Arenas, El Calafate or other areas is also available on request. Additional charge applies.Punta Arenas: 3hrs Drive from Puerto NatalesPresidente Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ) is an airport serving the city of Punta Arenas. 9 routes from Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) connects to 9 different cities in 3 different countries:1. Santiago International Airport, SCL, Santiago, Chile2. Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport, PMC, Puerto Montt, Chile3. Capitan Fuentes Martinez Airport, WPR, Porvenir, Chile4. Concepcion Carriel Sur International Airport, CCP, Concepcion, Chile5. Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport, WPU, Puerto Williams, Chile6. Balmaceda Airport, BBA, Balmaceda, Chile7. Mount Pleasant Airport, MPN, Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)8. Rio Gallegos International Airport, RGL, Rio Gallegos, Argentina9. Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, USH, Ushuaia, ArgentinaEl Calafate: 3.5hrs Drive from Puerto NatalesComandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) is an airport serving the city of El Calafate. 6 different routes from El Calafate International Airport (FTE) connects to 5 different cities in 1 different countries:1. Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, AEP, Buenos Aires, Argentina2. Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, USH, Ushuaia, Argentina3. Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport, EZE, Buenos Aires, Argentina4. San Carlos de Bariloche Airport, BRC, San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina5. Trelew Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport, REL, Trelew, Argentina6. Cordoba International Airport, COR, Cordoba, Argentina
Day 1: Arrive in Puerto NatalesDay 2: Approximately 11 km, 4-5 hours; Elevation gain: 370m; Difficulty: MediumDay 3: Approximately 6 km + 11 km, 7-8 hours; Elevation gain: 370m; Difficulty: MediumDay 4: Approximately 21 km, 6-9 hours; Elevation gain: 680m - 950m; Difficulty: MediumDay 5: Approximately 19 km, 6-7 hours; Elevation gain: 280m; Difficulty: MediumDay 6: Approximately 21 km, 8-9 hours; Elevation gain: 680 - 950m; Difficulty: Moderate. Return to Puerto Natales
The Patagonian Andes is very exposed to winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. In addition, the strong marine influence and the effect of the Southern Patagonia Icefield make the weather hard to predict. In spring or early summer, fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rain and even snow. Even in summer (December to March), you should come prepared to find strong cold winds (up to 130 km/hr) and rainfall. The summer’s average temperature is 11ºC/52ºF (24ºC max, 2ºC min). However, just as quickly as the weather turns nasty, it can become lovely and sunny. So come prepared for all types of weather!The best time to travel to Puerto Natales is between the months of October and April. These months are spring and summer for the southern hemisphere, averaging 16 hours of sunlight with a lesser chance of rain.
Onlyluxe Travel Pty Ltd acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.Payment DetailAll pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available. Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form (or email) has been received by Onlyluxe Travel. The AUD prices are based on USD and calculated at today’s rate of exchange and subject to change. See the terms and conditions for this trip for more information.Single SupplementAll accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyNot suited for children under the age of 8.Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical.