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Torres del Paine - The W Trek with Santiago
8 days, Santiago to Santiago
Itinerary
Day 1Santiago
Arrive at any time.
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative
The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will review the details of your tour.
Day 2Santiago/Puerto Natales
Transfer to the Santiago airport for the flight south into Chllean Patagonia to Punta Arenas. Continue by private vehicle for 3 hours to the town of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Check into the hotel and enjoy a free evening before setting off for the park the next day.
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BreakfastDay 3Puerto Natales/Laguna Azul Camp
Embark on a 4-day excursion within Torres del Paine National Park, hiking the famous W Trek. Start the 62km (38.5 mi) route by trekking to the base of Las Torres to see the dramatic three towers and turquoise lagoon below.
W Trek - Day 1 (Laguna Camp)
Hop on a private transfer and enjoy the two and a half hour drive to the entrance of Torres del Paine National Park. Stop at the Welcome Center and get ready to start the trek. Hike through dense forest and mountain paths before making the ascent to the base of Las Torres. Hike about 4 hrs in and 4 hrs back. Then, transfer to the campsite at the end of the day for some spectacular food and time to reflect on the first leg of the journey.
Locations: Hike from the Welcome Center to the Base of the Towers and back.
Distance travelled: 22km (14 miles roundtrip)
Time: 7-9 hours.
Elevation gain: 750m (2,460 ft.)
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Laguna Azul Camp/Cuernos Camp
Wake up surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. After breakfast, continue hiking along the W route, crossing Paine River and passing through grassy fields. Stop at Lake Nordenskjöld and snap a photo of the mountains reflecting in the lake before reaching the refuge.
W Trek - Day 2 Welcome Center to Cuernos Camp
Take in some amazing scenery on this stretch – light blue lakes contrast beautifully against the deep green forest. Test your endurance on a couple of uphill sections, but mainly enjoy a straightforward hiking day. Head to the spectacular campsite for the night near Cuernos Camp.
Location: Welcome Center to Cuernos Camp
Distance travelled: 12km (7.5 miles roundtrip)
Time: 4-5 hours.
Elevation gain: 175m (575 ft.)
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Cuernos Camp/Paine Grande Camp
Today hike to the French Valley lookout to see the mountain range spread across the National Park. Take in the dramatic, contrasting greens and greys on the landscape.
W Trek - Day 3
Enjoy breakfast in Cuernos. Hike first to the Italiano Park Ranger Station, then set out to the French Valley lookout. Here, soak in views that are absolutely amazing! Get a great view of the fresh glacier, where it’s possible to see avalanches.
Locations: Hike to French Valley and Paine Grande Campsite
Distance travelled: 18km
Time: 6-7 hours.
Elevation gain: 145m (350 ft)
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Paine Grande Camp/Puerto Natales
The final day of the W Trek leads to Grey Lake and the lookout point for Grey Glacier. Gaze off into the distance admiring the scale of this immense glacier. Continue trekking to Lake Pehoé and finish by taking a picturesque ferry ride across the lake enjoying the sense of accomplishment before returning to Puerto Natales for the night.
W Trek - Day 4 Paine Grande Camp to Grey Lookout
Hike to Grey Lake viewpoint before ending the hike. Enjoy amazing views across the lake. Glacier Grey makes a stunning background. Head back to Paine Grande campsite to hop on a boat and cross lake Pehoé where a private van will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales.
Locations: Paine Grande Camp to Grey Lookout
Distance travelled: 11km (7 miles)
Time: 4 hours
Elevation gain: 400m (1,315 ft)
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 7Puerto Natales/Santiago
Transfer by private vehicle for 3 hours to Punta Arenas to catch the flight north to Santiago. Check into the hotel and enjoy a final night on the town.
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BreakfastDay 8Santiago
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