3 daysClassic W Circuit - Torres del Paine
Length
5 days
Itinerary
5 days planned
Group
Max 10
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
Join us on this 5-day self-guided adventure and explore one of the world’s most iconic trekking destinations — Torres del Paine National Park. Travel from Puerto Natales to the park, where your unforgettable journey begins after completing the necessary registration at the entrance.
Throughout the trek, you’ll have the chance to choose between staying in cozy mountain lodges (refugios) or camping under the Patagonian sky, depending on your preferred experience.
Hike through breathtaking landscapes, from the dramatic granite peaks of Base Torres to the stunning views of the French Valley and the mighty Grey Glacier. On the final day, walk past the shimmering waters of Lake Pehoé before returning to Puerto Natales.
This self-guided program offers the perfect balance of freedom and organization, allowing you to explore the W Circuit at your own pace while enjoying pre-arranged accommodations, meals, and logistics.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrival & Trek to Base Torres⌄
Departure from Puerto Natales at 07:30 a.m. by a regular bus service to Torres del Paine National Park.
Arrival at 09:45 in Laguna Amarga Entrance, where you will fill a form, pay the entrance ticket to the park and watch a short video regarding the park regulations. Shuttle to the Welcome Center Estancia Cerro Paine. Short walk to Refugio Torre Central for checking-in and leaving the luggage at custody before hiking to Base Torres.Hiking to Base Torres (Distance: 11 km – 7 miles / Time: 7-9 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: high)Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Torre Central.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Torre Central or Camping
2Trek to Los Cuernos or Francés⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up.Hiking to Los Cuernos area, walking at the edge of Norsdenkjöld Lake, (Distance: 12 km- 8 miles / Time: 4, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium).Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos or Camping
3French Valley Exploration⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to CONAF Italiano campsite (Distance: 5 km-3 miles / Time: 2, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium) In CONAF you can leave your backpack with the park ranger in order to ascend to French Valley (Distance: 3 km- 2 miles / Time: 2, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium). Hiking to Refugio Paine Grande (Distance: 7 km- 4 miles / Time: 2, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: easy/ medium).Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Paine Grande.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Paine Grande or Camping
4Trek to Grey Glacier⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Refugio Grey, passing by different viewpoints. (Distance: 11 km-7 miles / Time: 3, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium) In the evening, optional hiking to the hanging bridges with a panoramic view over Grey Glacier. (Distance: 4km -2 miles/ Time: 4 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium). Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Grey.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lodging at Refugio Grey or Camping
5Return to Paine Grande & Puerto Natales⌄
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Refugio Paine Grande. (Distance: 11 km-7 miles / Time: 3, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium). Option 1: 11:30 Navigation along Pehoe Lake by Hielos Patagónicos Catamaran arriving about 12.00 to Pudeto. Regular bus at 13:00 hrs, arriving in Puerto Natales at 16:30 aprox. At the bus terminal (Rodoviario). Option 2: 18:30 Navigation along Pehoe Lake by Hielos Patagónicos Catamaran arriving about 19:00 hrs.to Pudeto. Regular bus at 19:00 hrs, arriving in Puerto Natales at 22:30 aprox. At the bus terminal (Rodoviario).
Return to Puerto Natales at the bus terminal (Rodoviario).
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Round-trip shared transfer
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Accommodation as per itinerary
- ✓Breakfast
Not included
- ✕Guide
- ✕Medical and/or travel insurance of any type.
- ✕Any additional services not stated in the itinerary
Good to know
Starts: Departure Point: Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales (bus terminal)
Ends: Departure Point: Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales (bus terminal)
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 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
- You must be in a good physical condition
- We recommend you to bring: road map (that will be given at the entrance of the park), thermic water bottle (minimum 1 liter), first-aid kit, torch, compass o GPS, Anti-UV sunglasses, trekking shoes, impermeable clothes, solar cream, cargo trousers, tent and sleeping bag, windbreaker, hat, thick socks, gloves, polar sweaters.
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