4-Day Self Guided W Express Trekking - Torres Del Paine

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4 days (approximately)

Explore the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park on this 4-day self-guided tour departing from Puerto Natales. Stay in the National Park for 3 nights and immerse in one of the most breathtaking places in the southern hemisphere. Ideal for nature and trekking lovers, the geography of this park places the W circuit as one of the most recognized hiking trails worldwide. See up close the massive granite towers that give the Park its name, walk alongside the breathtaking "Cuernos del Paine" and be amazed by the stunning shapes of the "Francés Valley." Come and enjoy the awe-inspiring Grey Glacier, where the ice blends into the clouds on the horizon.

What's Included

Pehoé Lake Catamaran Navigation
Round-trip shared transfer from Puerto Natales
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Welcome Kit: sleeping-bag liner, microfiber towel, stainless steel water bottle, a map, a notebook.
3 nights of accommodation in Torres del Paine
National Park Entrance Fee
Any service not specified in the program
Health Insurance & Luggage Porter
Gratuities
Drinks.
Guide assistance

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Terminal Rodoviario (Estación de Autobuses)

Starting point: Puerto Natales Bus Station

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park

    4 stops
  • 1
    Puerto Natales

    Today is the day! This morning, you will head by yourself to Puerto Natales bus station to board a regular bus to Torres del Paine National Park. You will be handed in your vouchers and a map of the park.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Torres Del Paine National Park

    The trip to Torres del Paine National Park takes about 2.5 hours (112 km). Note: Lunch is included.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Camping Central

    Upon arrival in the morning, you will check in at the Central Sector.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    MIrador Las Torres

    By noon, you will start your hike to one of the park’s landmarks, Las Torres Base Lookout Point. During the first stretch, you will walk through the pampa, cross the Ascencio River and then climb 3km up to Los Vientos Mountain Pass where you will enjoy amazing views of the valley and lakes. You will continue your journey to the Chileno Mountain Refuge, and then go deep into a lenga forest up to La Morrena, where the hardest part of the hike begins. You will walk through a rock trail to the spectacular Las Torres Base Lookout Point. Later, you will begin your descent to the Central Sector where you will have dinner and stay the night. Walking: 8 to 10 hours – 19.5 km – High Difficulty Altitude: Initial 120m – Highest 870m

    9 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Torres del Paine – Hike French Sector

    1 stop
  • 5
    Nordenskjold Lake

    Today you will walk for about 13.5 km along the Shore of Nordenskjöld Lake, Almirante Nieto Hill, and the striking Cuernos del Paine. During the hike, you will enjoy magnificent views of Los Cuernos, hanging glaciers, lakes, and the abundant local vegetation and wildlife. Dinner will be held in the French Sector where you will spend the night. Walking: 4.5 to 6.5 hours – 13.5 km – Medium Difficulty Elevation gain: 200m

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Torres del Paine – Hike French Valley

    2 stops
  • 6
    Mirador Valle del Francés

    Your day begins with one of the icons of the circuit, the French Valley. You will start early with a light hike to the Italiano Campsite. From there, you will begin your climb through the woods (about 2 km) up the French River Valley. You will continue to the French Lookout Point, where you will enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of the circuit.

    9 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Cerro Paine Grande

    The view to the valley framed by the Hills Paine Grande, Catedral, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Aleta de Tiburón, and Cuerno del Norte. It will leave you speechless! After this spectacle, following this magnificent experience you will begin the descent to the French Sector. Walking: 7 to 9 hours – 17.5 km – High Difficulty Altitude: Initial 120m – Highest 762m

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Torres del Paine – Hike Grey Glacier Sector - Pehoé Lake Navigation - Puerto Natales

    6 stops
  • 8
    Glaciar Grey

    Today you will reach the third milestone of the circuit, a place that offers one of the most unforgettable sceneries of the park: the magnificent Grey Glacier.

    Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Cerro Paine Grande

    The trail goes around Paine Grande Hill, the highest peak in the mountain range (3,050 m), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers.

    Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Grey Lake

    Walking amidst Antarctic Beech (ñirre), Dombey's beech (coigüe), and Chilean firebush (notro), you will reach the first lookout point of Grey Lake, where you will see floating pieces of glacier.

    Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Mirador Lago Grey

    After that, you may continue to walk towards the imposing view of Grey Glacier to reach the Grey Mountain Refuge. Total walking on day 5: 6 to 8 hours – 19 km – High Difficulty Altitude: Initial 43m – Highest 313m

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Lake Pehoé

    Then, you will return to the Paine Grande Sector and take the 6:30 pm catamaran that will take you to Pudeto.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Puerto Natales

    There, you will board the bus that will take you back to Puerto Natales. You will be back at about 9 - 9.30 PM.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants.
  • All travellers must assist a briefing before going on this tour. Time and address will be confirmed once you have booked.
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