Torres del Paine W-Trek - Self Guided

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Self-guided trekking with a full pack on one of the world's great treks
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    Self-guided trekking with a full pack on one of the world's great treks

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 6 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPuerto Natales
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • South America

Attractions

  • Punta Arenas

Activities

  • Trekking

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

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Travel Map

Day 1 To Torres del Paine National Park & Commence W Trek

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...

Day 2 Hike to Refugio Los Cuernos

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...

Day 3 Hike to Paine Grande through French Valley

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 ...

Day 4 Hike to Grey Glacier

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...

Day 5 Navigation in front of the Glacier Grey and transfer back to Puerto Natales

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,950
Price per day$390
Last Updated: 4/17/2024
Start Date
Finish Date
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Availability
15 Oct 2024
19 Oct 2024
$2,090
16 Oct 2024
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$2,090
17 Oct 2024
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$2,090
18 Oct 2024
22 Oct 2024
$2,090
19 Oct 2024
23 Oct 2024
$2,090
20 Oct 2024
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$2,090
21 Oct 2024
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$2,090
22 Oct 2024
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$2,090
23 Oct 2024
27 Oct 2024
$2,090
24 Oct 2024
28 Oct 2024
$2,090

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with World Expeditions.

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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings

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Jarred Sferruzzi

Jan 2023

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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Mary Anderson

Apr 2024

I had to leave the tour early because of illness

My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave...

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Michael Scholer

Apr 2024

An amazing experience that was made truly possible by booking through World Expeditions

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Terence Gibson

Apr 2024

My wife and I had a wonderful trek in the Annapurna region

We are both 80 but fit and the route was designed to be less exacting than on our last visit to the same area. This allowed ample time to look at the flowering Rhodo...

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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

4 nights camping or refugio,
Requirements
This adventure involves trekking up to 5 or 10 hours a day at a steady pace. The physical activity is sustained and travellers should be comfortable with rough terrain and possibly scrambling. A typical day may include several ascents and descents of 500m or more. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health. Specialist gear required include walking boots and day pack (a comprehensive gear list is provided in the pre-departure information provided on booking).,
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out a personal travel insurance policy to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. A suggested policy is enclosed with these notes. If you take out an alternative policy, we need to be advised of the details. It is your responsibility to ensure any and all pre-existing medical conditions are adequately covered by your insurer. Please note: if you choose credit card cover, in our experience, this may not insure against high cost needs. For example; helicopter emergency evacuation. If you do decide to choose credit card coverage, please check all policy details thoroughly. You should always carry your travel insurance policy, emergency card and photocopies of your passport and cash cards with you during your trip.
Visa requirements
Please check visa requirements with your reservations consultant*
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • 5 day trip
  • 4 days trekking with a full pack
  • 4 nights refugio or camping
2023/2024 season - Due to high demand, most departures are limited to camping. Chile Nativo offers random departure dates with available refugio accommodations. Please verify with Chile Nativo for any updates, as availability is subject to change and is fluid. Trip Summary & Selling Points: - Operator: Chile Nativo - Cost is based on multishare dorms in refugios; if refugios are not available, we'll try to offer camping instead - 4 day trek with a full pack; camping equipment doesn't need to be carried, so the backpack shouldn't be heavier than 10kg - Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag and mat) is provided by the lodges if needed - Optional Ice Trek or kayaking on Grey Lake - Start and end in Puerto Natales - Trip grading: Moderate (Level 5) - Daily departures between mid of October and mid April - Walk the full W-Trek at your own pace - Take a boat trip on Grey Lake and experience Grey Glacier from close by
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