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
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, Dinner at Central or Chileno*Accommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilets available.
At 6:00 am our private transportation picks you up in Puerto Natales. (we want
you to start hiking before the crowds!) The transportation will drop you off at Las Torres Information Center. You can do your check-in and leave your things at the Refugio or tent to trek light to the base of the Paine Towers! The most famous trail in the park.
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 Nordenskjöld 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*The time and distance will depend on the lookout you choose.
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 getting to French or British lookouts. It’s up to you!
After the Valley, the trail continues to Paine Grande Refugio.
Difficulty: Medium
Trekking: 3,5 to 4 hrs. 11 km
Highlights: Grey Glacier, Grey Lake’s icebergs, Paine Massif
Meals Included: Breakfast and Box lunch at Paine Grande Refugio, Dinner at Grey RefugioAccommodation: Refugio or full-equipped camping options. Hot showers and toilettes available.
After breakfast, you will trek to Grey Refugio with incredible views
of the magnificent Grey Glacier. There are a couple amazing lookouts of the
Glacier along the way.
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.
A WORLD FAMOUS MULTI-DAY TREK!
W TREK (5 DAYS)
The self-guided W Trek is on a true hiker's bucket list! Paine Towers, Paine Horns, The French Valley and the mighty Grey Glacier.
SEASON: OCTOBER TO APRIL / DURATION: 5 DAYS / LEVEL: MEDIUM TO HIGH FITNESS / START AND FINISH POINT: PUERTO NATALES
SEASON: OCTOBER TO APRIL
DURATION: 5 DAYS
LEVEL: MEDIUM TO HIGH FITNESS
START AND FINISH: PUERTO NATALES
SERVICES
• Private Transportation round trip
• Food and Accommodation• 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
"We have backpacking experience and didn’t need a guide for the W trek,
So, Hello Patagonia gave us the flexibility to do the self-guided w trek we wanted but took care of all the details.”
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.
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.
EXTENDED W TREK (7 DAYS)
For the ones that love to appreciate nature without a rush!
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