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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.

    Trekking office at Puerto Natales
  • 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.

    Torres del Paine National 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

    Paine Horns at Torres del Paine National Park
  • 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 Refugio

    Accommodation: 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.

    French Glacer at Torres del Paine National Park
  • 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 Refugio

    Accommodation: 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.

    Torres del Paine National Park
  • Difficulty: Medium
    Trekking: 3.5 to 4 hours / 11 km 


    Meals Included: Breakfast and Box lunch at Grey Refugio

    Accommodation: 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.

    Pehoe Lake at Torres del Paine National Park
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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.

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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.”

Lynn & Elise - February 2018

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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 at Torres del Paine National Park

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

Ice Hiker
Grey Glacier boat trip

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.

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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

Guanaco at Torres del Paine National Park

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

Torres del Paine National Park

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

Torres del Paine National Park

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

Torres del Paine National Park

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