Torres del Paine W-Trek - Self Guided
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Overview
Highlights
- Hike one of the world's greatest treks at your own pace with a full pack
- Marvel at the peaks of Torres del Paine
- Experience the dramatically beautiful Patagonian Pampa
- Journey on a boat trip in front of the magnificent Grey Glacier
- Walk with incredible views of the hanging glacier of the French Valley
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Trip includes
- 4 breakfasts, 5 box lunches and 4 dinners
- Four nights lodging in mountain lodges (Refugios) on a multishare basis or camping if refugios are not available
- Camping equipment if refuguios are not available
- Public bus transfers
- Boat trip on Lake Grey to view the Grey Glacier
- Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park
Itinerary
Starting from Puerto Natales early this morning around 7am we will take a public bus (approx 3 hours) all the way to Torres del Paine National Park. Please make your own way to the bus station. We will drive through open pampas and huge ranches (estancias), and chance...
After breakfast at the Refugio you request your packed lunch and start the hike to Refugio Los Cuernos. As we leave the hut we will arrive at Inge lagoon. Chances are high on this path that you may see the flight of an Andean condor or eagles hunting hares or small ro...
After a breakfast in the Refugio and once you have request your packed lunch you will start the day with a 2-hour walk going to an undulating path until reaching the French River for your first glimpses of the hanging glacier. Then you will ascend (300m) for one hour ...
Today you will begin early this morning with the hike to the Grey Glacier. Initially ascending 200m up a winding narrow path leading to Laguna Los Patos, where you will observe the first glimpses of the South Patagonia Ice Field with its many unclimbed mountains. Con...
The morning is at your own leisure. Options include an additional hike to the hanging bridges for a magnificent view of Grey Glacier (8km, 3 hours), an ice trek on Grey Glacier or kayaking on Lake Grey (both at an additional cost). At 1pm you will take a boat in front...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
Torres del Paine is astonishing, and I'm glad my partner and I were able to complete the W trek with full support to be able to enjoy the environment as much as possible
There were some logistical issues at the beginning of the trek; however, t...
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International or domestic airfares and departure taxes
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Visa costs if applicable
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Accommodation
- 5 day trip
- 4 days trekking with a full pack
- 4 nights refugio or camping
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