.,

4 Day W Trek With Camping or Refugios
This version starts earlier on day 1 and you don't
hike as far on day 4 as you do on the 5 day trek
Opening dates for the 2021-2022 season:
  • Campsites (except for Seron): September 15th.
  • Seron campsite: October 1st.
  • Mountain hostels and refugios: October 20th.
  • Hotel Las Torres: October 20th
From 20th October 2021 onward "W Express Circuit 4 days)" in Torres del Paine will be operated with fixed departure dates according to schedule published on right.
  1. Programs are available with food service and both in Camping or Refugios.
  2. Before that date, camping programs are available, but with no meals included. 
Day 0 -  You need to go to the office to attend a technical talk, get your voucher and map. 
Office hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday and Holidays: Closed

Day 1: Puerto Natales – Las Torres Base Lookout Point
Today you must show up at 6:30 am to take the 7:00 am bus to Torres del Paine National Park (2.5 hours). That morning you will depart to one of the landmarks of the park, the Las Torres Base Lookout Point.
After the ascent, you will return to the Central Sector to have dinner and sleep.
8 -10 hours to hike 19,5 Km. Altitude Initial: 120 m Highest: 870 m

Day 2: Hike Francés Sector
You will walk about 13.5 km along the shore of Nordenskjöld Lake, Almirante Nieto Hill, and the striking Cuernos del Paine. During the hike, you will enjoy magnificent views of Los Cuernos, hanging glaciers, lakes, and the abundant local vegetation and wildlife.
You will have dinner and sleep at the Cuernos or Francés Sector.
4.5 -6.5 hours to hike 13.5 km  Elevation gain 200 m 

Day 3: Hike Cuernos/Francés Sector
The day begins with one of the icons of the circuit, the Francés Valley. You will start early with a light hike to the Italiano Campsite. From there, you will begin the climb through the woods (about 2 km) up the Francés River Valley. We will continue to the Francés Lookout Point, where you will enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of the circuit, the view to the valley framed by the Hills Paine Grande, Catedral, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Aleta de Tiburón, and Cuerno del Norte. It will leave you speechless. After this spectacle, you will begin the descent to the Francés Sector.
7 - 9 hours to hike 17,5 Km. Altitude Initial: 120 m Highest: 709 m

Day 4: Hike Grey Glacier Sector – Pehoé Lake Navigation  – Return to Puerto Natales
On this day, you will reach the third milestone of the circuit, a place that oers one of the most unforgettable sceneries of the park, the magnificent Grey Glacier.
The trail goes around the Paine Grande Hill, the highest peak in the mountain range (3,050 m), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking amidst Antarctic Beech (ñirre), Dombey’s beech (coigüe), and Chilean firebush (notro), you will reach the first lookout point of Grey Lake, where we will see floating pieces of glacier. Then, you will return to the Paine Grande Sector and take the 6:30 pm catamaran that will take you to Pudeto. There you will meet the bus that will take you back to Puerto Natales.
6-8 hours to hike  19 Km. Altitude Initial: 43 m Highest: 313 m

New - "Bubble" W Trek

Hike the trails of the W Circuit in the most exclusive and private way possible. This program includes private transport and after a wonderful day of trekking you can enjoy a tasty meal from the comfort of your tent while observing the best views of Torres del Paine. (all meals will be delivered to you)
​
Rate per person based on two: US $1,400 (unguided only)
Single supplement: US $65.  Valid from 1 October 2020 to 26 April 2021. Minimum of 2 people, traveling together.

Day 1: Pick-up in private transfer from your hotel in Puerto Natales; Transfer to Torres del Paine National Park; Trekking to Las Torres Base Viewpoint; Accommodation in Central Sector. (fully equipped campsite -tent, sleeping bag, mat, and liner)
Day 2: Trekking to Cuernos sector, Accommodation in Cuernos sector.
Day 3: Trekking to Francés Valley; Accommodation at Paine Grande Camping.
Day 4: Trekking to Grey sector round trip; Take catamaran from Paine Grande to Pudeto; Private transfer to Puerto Natales.

Or, upgrade from 29 December 2020 to 26 April 2021 for US$1725 per person, double occupancy (hotel+mountain cabin+camping).  Includes first night in Hotel Las Torres, second night in Cuernos Mountain Cabin and third night in camping

Or Self-drive "Bubble" Trek

Day 1: Collect rental car from agency in Puerto Natales; Drive from Puerto Natales to Reserva Las Torres in Torres del Paine National Park; Trekking to Las Torres Base Viewpoint; Accommodation in Central Camping-
Day 2: Trekking to Cuernos sector and back; Accommodation in Central Camping.
Day 3: Drive from Central sector to Pudeto; Take catamaran to Paine Grande sector; Trekking to the Francés Valley; Accommodation in Paine Grande Camping.
Day 4: Trekking to Grey sector and back; Take catamaran from Paine Grande to Pudeto; Drive back to Puerto Natales; Return rental car to agency.

​Rate per person based on two people sharing a tent: US $1,190 (unguided only). Sgl supp = US$65.
Valid from 1 October 2020 to 26 April 2021​. Minimum of 2 people, traveling together.
What to bring 
  • Rain gear, it is very important to bring a good rain suit (including jacket and pants).
  • Medium-weight waterproof hiking boots, because ankle support is absolutely essential in mountainous terrain. Make sure your boots fit properly and are well broken-in. PLEASE DO NOT COME WITH A PAIR OF BOOTS YOU HAVE NEVER WORN BEFORE!
  • Extra comfortable shoes such as tennis shoes or flip-flops.
  • One fleece jacket, polar fleece, gloves, long pants and hiking shorts (or convertible pant). 
  • Long-sleeved shirt and T-shirts, 
  • bandannas, hat, sunglasses with neck strap, sunscreen, lip balm with sunscreen, insect repellent, lotion. 
  • A lightweight day pack.
"Thanks for the follow up. It was absolutely amazing!! Everything was perfectly organised and the hike was spectacular!"  Yannick

"We really had a great time, thanks for putting everything together. We definitely didn't need a guide and all the transportation and transitions went smoothly throughout the whole trip." Kate

"It was great - thanks for arranging it for us. The contrasts in scenery between the 4 days were amazing, the weather was pretty good and the transport, refugios etc went well."  Richard
2021-2022 Prices Per Person in US$:
-
(1)camps
refugios (group)
(2)hotel 
without guide
$730
$990
$1150
-
-
-
-
​(4) With private guide (based on 2 people)
$1280
$1540
$1700
(1) Camping price based on 2 people minimum, single supplement: US $46 per program.
(2) Includes the 1st night at Hotel Las Torres, the 2nd and 3rd nights you will spend in mountain hostels (refugios).
​(4) Single Supplement for private program: US $660.

​optional extras:
  • Porter service per day US $230.  Weight: 15kgs max
  • Mountain cabin for 2 people in Cuernos Sector. Every cabin has firewood heating and shared bathrooms. US $133. Mountain cabin rate based on 2 people
Departures:
  • Departures from 15 September 2021 to 30 April 2022 (campsite) and from 20 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 (refugio/hotel). ​
  • Camping: Every day during season
  • Refugios:  It is possible to book self-guided or private guided programs every day of the week. Subject to availability at the time of booking.
    Self-guided Group departures in refugios: 
    We have the following start dates available: 22 Dec 2021,  03 Jan 2022, 05 Jan 2022, 10 Jan 2022, 30 Mar 22
  • NOTE: Refugio Paine Grande will operate with private rooms, so the value in the refuge for the nights in this sector will depend on the availability of the rooms and the value of the private room will be charged. Consult with us for the capacity and value of the rooms.  
Includes:
  • Transportation from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park and back.
  • 1 nights of lodging at the Central Sector, and 2 nights at the Cuernos or Francés Sector (campsite includes tent, sleeping bag, towels, sleeping pad, and liner). First night is in the Central sector, and ideally 2nd and 3rd night in the Francés sector. Sometimes 2nd night is provided at Cuernos sector if Francés does not have beds available. 3rd night has to be in Francés sector, since day 4 is another long walk with limited time because of the shuttle boat from Paine Grande to Pudeto.
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch (box lunch), and dinner. Box lunch on return day to Puerto Natales.
  • Pehoé Lake Catamaran.
  • Torres del Paine National Park entrance fees
Not included:
  • Guide (unless you choose a guided program)
  • Any service not specified in the program.
  • Additional activities.
  • Health insurance.
  • Gratuity.
  • Drinks
Climate

Patagonia summer offers warm, sunny days and cool nights. Patagonia days are long, the sun rises at about 4:30 a.m. and sets near 10:30 p.m. Typically temperatures are around 18ºC during the day, dropping to about 7 ºC at night. Higher elevations will be experience a slightly cooler climate, and frosts have been know to occur at night, even during the summer. During April, daytime temperatures are usually in the 15 ºC, and drop to the 2ºC at night. There are important climatic variations at the Region, influenced mostly by the relief, the sea and the wind.
The average rainfall registers 425 millimeters annual, mostly in spring-summer and in winter as snow. This is an area of wind, more intense at spring-summer, time at which it reaches an average speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, fading almost at all in winter.
Amazon Adventures