Torres Del Paine Classic W Trek
Chile: Torres del Paine Classic W Trek
Chile(Pentagonia)
Description
Activities:
Trekking, wildlife viewing, walking
This Torres del Paine W trek is for the true adventurer who loves to hike. The trails that wind around the peaks of Torres del Paine have become one of the worlds most famous treks, and with good reason. This stunning National Park is home to massive glaciers, jagged peaks, granite towers, and beautiful turquoise lakes, all which can be appreciated while on this trek. The trek takes 5 days. The first night is spent at Ecocamp, then the next 2 nights at refuge camps, and the final 3 nights again at Ecocamp. Guests can add pre and post extensions to this itinerary, such as a day in Punta Arenas to go look at penguins, or a couple days in the wine region near Santiago city.
Included/Excluded
All excursions described accompanied by local expert guides, all accommodation, all meals mentioned in itinerary, transfers, entrance fees
International and domestic flights, travel insurance (we require you purchase travel insurance), personal expenses, tips, any meals or excursions not mentioned in the program.
Tour Amenities
Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Free Coupons
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant
Tour Duration
Duration
7 days
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Day by Day Itinerary
PUNTA ARENAS – TORRES DEL PAINE
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Punta Arenas, or directly from Punta Arenas airport. Then you will be driven to Ecocamp Patagonia, which is located right in Torres del Paine National Park. On route you will stop in Puerto Natales to have a hearty lunch, before continuing on. Along the way you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Patagonian landscape. On arrival at Ecocamp you will check into your cozy dome for the night. There are incredible views of Torres del Paine and the granite towers directly from the camp. Finally, enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Ecocamp Patagonia (standard domes or suite domes)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
TREK TO LOS CUERNOS
Today is the official start of the trek. This Patagonian adventure begins with a hike through the Cuernos Trail. Hiking along this trail gives trekkers the opportunity to warm-up and admire the parks flora and fauna. Hikers will also be granted with magnificent views of the central lakes and the center Massif of Torres del Paine National Park. Finally the trek then ends at Refugio Los Cuernos or Domo el Francés, depending on availability. The evening is free for relaxing and enjoying dinner.
Overnight: Overnight Refugio Cuernos or Domo El Francés
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FRENCH VALLEY AND PAINE’S MASSIF
After breakfast at Refugio Los Cuernos, we will begin the challenging trek to the French Valley, along a steep trail that leads to the very heart of the Paine Massif. How far in we go depends on the group’s trekking rhythm. A swifter walk will lead us to the hanging bridge over the French River, located at the foot of the south east face of the Massif, where we will be treated to fantastic views of the valley. We will then continue to ascend towards the upper section of the valley where we will be able to marvel at the extensive mass of the valley’s geological formations. After our upward trek, we will pause for a picnic and relax a while. This day’s trek will end as we descend through an undulating terrain of mixed grassland and light forest which will take us to Refugio Paine Grande.
N.B. An optional trek to Mirador Britanico is also available
N.B. An optional trek to Mirador Britanico is also available
Overnight: Overnight Refugio Paine Grande
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
GREY GLACIER
Today we hike from Paine Grande Refugio along the shores of Lake Pehoe to the northern side Grey Lake. We will feast on a picnic lunch before boarding the boat that sails right to the huge, crystalline facade of Glacier Grey, where we will have plenty of time to marvel at the calving glacier. From the southern end of Glacier Grey we will transfer to EcoCamp. Due to the temperamental weather of the region, boat trips across the lake may occasionally be cancelled if the required minimum of 10 passengers is not reached. If either is the case, we will trek up to the viewpoint and enjoy panoramic views of the Glacier instead. Then we will return on foot to Paine Grande and take a catamaran to Pudeto’s dock, where we will be picked up and driven to EcoCamp.
Overnight: Overnight Ecocamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HIKE TO THE BASE OF THE TOWERS
The goal of our fifth day of our 7-day Trek will be to complete the most famous trekking trail in Torres del Paine National Park! We will walk from the campsite towards Hostería Las Torres before ascending to Ascencio Valley on the Tower’s eastern face. Mountain ridges, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. The final challange will be over a steep moraine made up for a mass of boulders, leading to the iconic view point of the three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After a tough uphill climb, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch? After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp for a well-deserved dinner.
Overnight: Overnight Ecocamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EASTERN LAKES
The sixth day will consist of a less strenuous trail in order to counter the exhausting efforts of the previous day. After breakfast, we will take a leisurely car journey towards Laguna Azul, passing Cañadón Macho, home to many wild guanacos and ñandúes, en route. We will pause occasionally to admire the views of the Patagonian steppe and the towers from a different perspetive. At Laguna Azul, we will hike to the lookout point where we will be treated to a gorgeous view of both the lagoon and granite towers. After lunch, we will drive to the northern shore of Sarmiento Lake where the Fauna Trail begins. As we hike northbound, we will spot an impressive range of Patagonian fauna on the vast plains, including: guanacos, ostrich-like ñandús and maybe the occasional puma print! We will pass the charming Goic lagoon and after approximately 5km of relaxed walking, we will reach the Laguna Amarga ranger station where we will be picked up and driven back to Ecocamp to celebrate over our farewell dinner.
Overnight: Overnight Ecocamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TRAVEL BACK TO PUNTA ARENAS
We will board an early morning vehicle, sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas in time to catch the evening flight to Santiago. Or, alternatively, we board an early morning vehicle to the border to continue our journey to El Calafate.
Meals: Breakfast
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Activities:
Trekking, wildlife viewing, walking
This Torres del Paine W trek is for the true adventurer who loves to hike. The trails that wind around the peaks of Torres del Paine have become one of the worlds most famous treks, and with good reason. This stunning National Park is home to massive glaciers, jagged peaks, granite towers, and beautiful turquoise lakes, all which can be appreciated while on this trek. The trek takes 5 days. The first night is spent at Ecocamp, then the next 2 nights at refuge camps, and the final 3 nights again at Ecocamp. Guests can add pre and post extensions to this itinerary, such as a day in Punta Arenas to go look at penguins, or a couple days in the wine region near Santiago city.
Included/Exclude
All excursions described accompanied by local expert guides, all accommodation, all meals mentioned in itinerary, transfers, entrance fees
International and domestic flights, travel insurance (we require you purchase travel insurance), personal expenses, tips, any meals or excursions not mentioned in the program.
Tour Amenities
Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Free Coupons
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant
Tour Plan
PUNTA ARENAS – TORRES DEL PAINE
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Punta Arenas, or directly from Punta Arenas airport. Then you will be driven to Ecocamp Patagonia, which is located right in Torres del Paine National Park. On route you will stop in Puerto Natales to have a hearty lunch, before continuing on. Along the way you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Patagonian landscape. On arrival at Ecocamp you will check into your cozy dome for the night. There are incredible views of Torres del Paine and the granite towers directly from the camp. Finally, enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Ecocamp Patagonia (standard domes or suite domes)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
TREK TO LOS CUERNOS
Today is the official start of the trek. This Patagonian adventure begins with a hike through the Cuernos Trail. Hiking along this trail gives trekkers the opportunity to warm-up and admire the parks flora and fauna. Hikers will also be granted with magnificent views of the central lakes and the center Massif of Torres del Paine National Park. Finally the trek then ends at Refugio Los Cuernos or Domo el Francés, depending on availability. The evening is free for relaxing and enjoying dinner.
Overnight: Overnight Refugio Cuernos or Domo El Francés
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FRENCH VALLEY AND PAINE’S MASSIF
After breakfast at Refugio Los Cuernos, we will begin the challenging trek to the French Valley, along a steep trail that leads to the very heart of the Paine Massif. How far in we go depends on the group’s trekking rhythm. A swifter walk will lead us to the hanging bridge over the French River, located at the foot of the south east face of the Massif, where we will be treated to fantastic views of the valley. We will then continue to ascend towards the upper section of the valley where we will be able to marvel at the extensive mass of the valley’s geological formations. After our upward trek, we will pause for a picnic and relax a while. This day’s trek will end as we descend through an undulating terrain of mixed grassland and light forest which will take us to Refugio Paine Grande.
N.B. An optional trek to Mirador Britanico is also available
N.B. An optional trek to Mirador Britanico is also available
Overnight: Overnight Refugio Paine Grande
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
GREY GLACIER
Today we hike from Paine Grande Refugio along the shores of Lake Pehoe to the northern side Grey Lake. We will feast on a picnic lunch before boarding the boat that sails right to the huge, crystalline facade of Glacier Grey, where we will have plenty of time to marvel at the calving glacier. From the southern end of Glacier Grey we will transfer to EcoCamp. Due to the temperamental weather of the region, boat trips across the lake may occasionally be cancelled if the required minimum of 10 passengers is not reached. If either is the case, we will trek up to the viewpoint and enjoy panoramic views of the Glacier instead. Then we will return on foot to Paine Grande and take a catamaran to Pudeto’s dock, where we will be picked up and driven to EcoCamp.
Overnight: Overnight Ecocamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HIKE TO THE BASE OF THE TOWERS
The goal of our fifth day of our 7-day Trek will be to complete the most famous trekking trail in Torres del Paine National Park! We will walk from the campsite towards Hostería Las Torres before ascending to Ascencio Valley on the Tower’s eastern face. Mountain ridges, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. The final challange will be over a steep moraine made up for a mass of boulders, leading to the iconic view point of the three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After a tough uphill climb, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch? After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp for a well-deserved dinner.
Overnight: Overnight Ecocamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EASTERN LAKES
The sixth day will consist of a less strenuous trail in order to counter the exhausting efforts of the previous day. After breakfast, we will take a leisurely car journey towards Laguna Azul, passing Cañadón Macho, home to many wild guanacos and ñandúes, en route. We will pause occasionally to admire the views of the Patagonian steppe and the towers from a different perspetive. At Laguna Azul, we will hike to the lookout point where we will be treated to a gorgeous view of both the lagoon and granite towers. After lunch, we will drive to the northern shore of Sarmiento Lake where the Fauna Trail begins. As we hike northbound, we will spot an impressive range of Patagonian fauna on the vast plains, including: guanacos, ostrich-like ñandús and maybe the occasional puma print! We will pass the charming Goic lagoon and after approximately 5km of relaxed walking, we will reach the Laguna Amarga ranger station where we will be picked up and driven back to Ecocamp to celebrate over our farewell dinner.
Overnight: Overnight Ecocamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TRAVEL BACK TO PUNTA ARENAS
We will board an early morning vehicle, sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas in time to catch the evening flight to Santiago. Or, alternatively, we board an early morning vehicle to the border to continue our journey to El Calafate.
Meals: Breakfast
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