APPRECIATE WITHOUT A RUSH!
EXTENDED W TREK (7 DAYS)
For the ones that love to appreciate nature and are not on a rush at all:
The extended W trek is for you!
SEASON: OCTOBER TO APRIL / DURATION: 7 DAYS / LEVEL: MODERATE FITNESS / START AND FINISH POINT: PUERTO NATALES
This itinerary adds two days to the original W trek at the beginning and the end.
ITINERARY
Welcome to your self-guided trek trip.
Afternoon briefing at Hello Patagonia ́s office (schedule to be confirmed) we will give you a great waterproof map, your printed documents for the trip and a delicious lunch for the next day.
Difficulty: Medium / Demanding
Highlights: Laguna Amarga, Paine Towers
Meals Included: Homemade Lunch Box by Hello Patagonia, Dinner at Central or Chileno RefugioAccommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilets available.
At 12:00 hrs our private transportation picks you up in Puerto Natales.
It is 2.5 hr. drive to Torres del Paine National Park. which was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. The entrance fee to the park is included. The transportation will drop you off at Las Torres welcome center.Difficulty: Medium / Demanding
Hike: 8 to 9 hrs. round trip, 20 km elevation gain: 1,042 m
Highlights: Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Towers and Lagoon.
Meals Included: Homemade Lunch Box by Hello Patagonia, Dinner at Central or Chileno* RefugioAccommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilets available.
Today you will trek to the base of the Paine Towers! The most famous trail in the park. The trek is an uphill almost all the way, but it is completely worth it when you get to the Towers Lookout! A unique view of the three huge granite giants and it’s turquoise Lagoon. Return to Las Torres Hotel
*Chileno has only camping option with an extra supplement of $35 usd per person
Difficulty: Low / Medium
Trekking: 3,5 to 4 hours, (13 km) elevation gain: 312 m
Highlights: Nordenskjold Lake, Paine Horns, Almirante Nieto Mountain
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch at Las Torres Refugio and Dinner at Cuernos or Frances*Accommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilets available.
You have the whole day to walk from Central Refugio to Los Cuernos or Frances Domes (depending on availability at the moment of booking). The trail runs along the shores of Nordenskjold Lake through Beautiful Native Forests.
*Depends on availability at the moment of booking
Difficulty: Medium / Demanding
Trekking: 9 to 10 hours, 18,8 km Elevation gain to British lookout: 1,099 m
Highlights: French Valley, Paine Horns, Paine Grande Mountain, French Glacier.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Box Lunch at Cuernos or Frances, Dinner at Paine Grande RefugioAccommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilets available.
Today you will explore the beautiful French Valley. You can choose the difficulty of the day if you decide to walk to the last viewpoint, you will have a panoramic view of the western sector of the Valley and the mountains such as the North Peak of Paine Grande, Castillo (Castle), Cota 2000, Catedral, Aleta del Tiburon (Shark’s Fin) amongst other granite peaks. After the Valley, the trail continues to Paine Grande Refugio, you will spend the night here.
Difficulty: Medium
Trekking: 3,5 to 4 hrs. 11 km
Highlights: Grey Glacier, Grey Lake’s icebergs, Paine Massif
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box lunch at Paine Grande Refugio, Dinner at Grey RefugioAccommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilets available.
After breakfast, you will trek to Grey Refugio with incredible views of the magnificent Grey Glacier. There are a couple of lookouts of the Glacier on the way and you will get closer and closer!
Difficulty: Low
Trekking: 2.5 to 3 hrs.
Highlights: Grey Glacier bridges, Grey Lake, Southern Patagonian Icefield Meals Included: Breakfast, Box lunch and Dinner at Grey Refugio Accommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilets available.
Round trip trek to Grey suspension bridges! They have amazing views of the Glacier from a higher ground! Right after the second bridge, 10 min more hiking, there ́s an amazing secret lookout where you can rest and enjoy!
Difficulty: Medium
Trekking: 3.5 to 4 hours / 11 km
Meals Included: Breakfast and Box lunch at Grey RefugioAccommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilets available.
Trek back to Paine Grande Refugio to catch the Catamarán to Pudeto dock (17:00 hrs), tickets included) Private transportation back to Puerto Natales.
End of Services.
SEASON: OCTOBER TO APRIL
DURATION: 7 DAYS
LEVEL: MODERATE FITNESS
START AND FINISH: PUERTO NATALES
SERVICES
• Private Transportation round trip
• Food and Accommodation provided• All the activities mentioned on the itinerary
• Torres del Paine National Park entrance tickets
• Catamaran tickets from Paine Grande to Pudeto• Personalized travel guide
• Personalized briefing at our offices
• Luggage storage while you hike!
• Insurance
• Extras
• Tips
• Everything not mentioned on the program
EXTENDED W TREK MAP
Our self-guided W Trek is a world famous multi-day trek!
Make your W or O treks unique! Customize them with our amazing add-ons:
KAYAKING
Kayaking gives you a more intimate experience! Paddle in front of Grey Lake, surrounded by icebergs.
“I have wanted to go to Patagonia for many years and now that I’ve been there I have nothing but great memories and great experiences.”
Live the unique experience of walking on top of Grey Glacier!
You can´t miss it!
ICE HIKING GREY GLACIER
GREY GLACIER BOAT TRIP
This unforgettable journey let us to marvel at the blue walls of the majestic Grey Glacier surrounded by giant icebergs and mountains.
W TREK (5 DAYS)
A world famous multi-day trek!
Destinations:
Paine Towers, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Horns, The French Valley and the mighty Grey Glacier.
Add-Ons: Kayak, Ice Hike, Glacier Boat Trip
Level: Medium to High Fitness
Season: October to April
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile
W BASECAMP (4 DAYS)
Our amazing W Basecamp Trip!
Destinations:
Paine Towers, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Horns, The French Valley, Grey Glacier, Paine Massif, Sofia Lake, Pehoe Lake and Benitez Hill.
Level: As challenging as you want!
Season: October to April
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile
W BASECAMP (5 DAYS)
A great option for late W Trek booking!
Destinations:
Amazing W Trails, Grey Glacier Navigation, Sofia Lake and an amazing day with one of our local guides, where you will get info about flora, fauna, geology and history!
Level: Medium to High Fitness
Season: October to April
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile
O CIRCUIT (8 DAYS)
An adventure for the brave and nature lovers!
Destinations:
Paine Hill, Paine River, Los Perros Glacier, Native Forests, Southern Patagonian Icefield, Grey Glacier, Paine Grande Mountain, Pehoe Lake, Paine Horns, French Valley, Nordenskjöld Lake and Almirante Nieto Mountain.
Add-Ons: Kayak, Ice Hike, Glacier Boat Trip
Level: High Fitness Level
Season: November to March
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile