4-Day W Trek
Trip type
Guided Activity
Trip length
6 Days
From
$1,995
Location
Torres del Paine
4-Day W Trek - 6 - $1,995
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Natales
Day 2: Transfer to Hotel Grey; Boat trip; Trek to Glacier Grey; Refugio Paine Grande
Day 3: Trek the French Valley; Refugio Los Cuernos
Day 4: Trek along Lake Nordenskjöld; Refugio Chileno
Day 5: Trek to the base of the Towers; Puerto Natales
Day 6: Leave Puerto Natales
Start from Puerto Natales and end at Puerto Natales
Landmarks visited on 4-Day W Trek
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Natales
Please arrive in Puerto Natales in the afternoon to enjoy some free time to stretch your legs and explore this picturesque little town.
In the evening, you will meet your trekking guide for Torres del Paine who will brief you on your upcoming hikes in Torres del Paine National Park.
Accommodation: Hotel Francis Drake or similar, Puerto Natales
Day 2: Transfer to Hotel Grey; Boat trip; Trek to Glacier Grey; Refugio Paine Grande
Today you will be transferred into the national park and enjoy a boat trip across Lake Grey before beginning your first hike on the famous W Trek.
The trail will take you closer and closer to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and the vast Glacier Grey. You’ll stop at viewpoints, taking lunch along the way, as your guide explains the magnificent landscapes that you are hiking through. When your guide determines (depending on the speed of the group and the weather conditions), you’ll hike to Refugio Paine Grande where you can rest up before dinner. The total distance of today's hike is variable.
Refugio meals are usually lively events where all nationalities of hikers gather, exchange travel experiences, and reflect on trekking in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
Transfer duration: 1.5hrs
Length of hike: 8hrs, 15-24km
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Refugio Paine Grande
Day 3: Trek the French Valley; Refugio Los Cuernos
Today you’ll follow the edge of Cerro Paine Grande through the middle section of the W Trek. Along this trail, the Cuernos or 'horns' will be your guide as you edge closer and closer to them - a truly stunning sight!
You will explore the French Valley, considered by many to be the most spectacular region of the whole park, as you leave your heavier packs at the start of the valley. After reaching the French valley viewpoint you will be surrounded by the wildly beautiful, rugged mountains!
Follow the same path back down, pick up your backpack and continue to Refugio Los Cuernos.
Length of hike: 8hrs, 18km
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Refugio Los Cuernos
Day 4: Trek along Lake Nordenskjöld; Refugio Chileno
Today's hiking is a little gentler than yesterday’s as you follow the base of the Almirante Nieto Mountain, with the imposing Cuernos (the horns) of Paine to one side, and the beautiful Lake Nordenskjöld to the other. This section of the ‘W Trek’ has great panoramic views and is an exciting place to try to spot the elusive Andean condor!
This afternoon you’ll arrive at Refugio Chileno to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s final trek to the base of the towers.
Length of hike: 4-5hrs, 13km
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Refugio Chileno
Day 5: Trek to the base of the Towers; Puerto Natales
This truly iconic day-hike is a wonderful way to end our experience hiking the ‘W Trek’ in Torres del Paine. This testing, yet fascinating trek follows the Ascencio River, undulating through forests and rising high into the valley to the base of the colossal towers.
You will have lunch at this incredible spot, admiring the view of the towers, before returning down the same trail.
This afternoon you will be transferred to Puerto Natales where you’ll spend the night.
Transfer duration: 1hr
Length of hike: 8hrs, 18km
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Francis Drake or similar, Puerto Natales
Day 6: Leave Puerto Natales
After breakfast you’ll check out of your hotel and leave Puerto Natales for your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
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Prices, Departures and Inclusions
Prices for the 2023/24 season are:
4-8 people: USD $1,995 per person
3 people: USD $2,295 per person
2 people: USD $2,595 per person
Additional Notes
Accommodation – Whilst we have requested refugio shared-dormitory rooms for days 2, 3 and 4, the local operators of each refugio reserve the right to offer supported camping in place of this. If this is the case, we will inform you ahead of your trip. You will be provided with a pre-pitched tent, roll mat and sleeping bag at each night stop in this instance.
Single supplement – The single supplement is USD $188 per person.
Solo travellers – If you are willing to share with another solo traveller then you will not be charged the single supplement and we will match you with someone of the same gender. If there is no other same-gender solo traveller in the group, you will be granted the single room for the hotel nights, at no extra cost.
Includes
- Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 box lunches, 3 dinners
- Accommodation: 2 nights in hotels in Puerto Natales, 3 nights in shared dormitory accommodation (or camping) - bedding included
- Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee
- Transfers in/out of national park
- Glacier Grey boat trip
- English-speaking guide
Excludes
- Meals not indicated in itinerary
- Drinks during lunch or dinner
- Any extra/optional excursions
- Personal equipment (see our recommended kit list)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities/tips
- International and domestic/in country flights
- Any visa, passport and vaccination expenses
