Patagonia W Trek Highlights
See the main highlights of the classic W Trek while carrying only a day pack. The trip is based in Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park, with guided hiking, transfers, and nights split between Puerto Natales and the trek. The route includes the Towers area, the French Valley, Grey Glacier viewpoints, and a catamaran crossing on Lake Pehoé. Accommodation, selected meals, park entry, and trekking permits are part of the package.
Key details
7 days
6 nights
Route
Chile
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Destination
Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Duration
7 days
Travel style
Small groups
Highlights
- Multi-day hiking tour in Torres del Paine
- Classic W Trek highlights with day-pack travel
- Guided group itinerary with Puerto Natales base
- French Valley, Grey Glacier and Towers areas
- Catamaran crossing on Lake Pehoé
Itinerary
- 1
Puerto Natales
Arrival in Puerto Natales
Arrive at the Puerto Natales airport or bus station and meet your guide for the transfer to the partner guesthouse. In the evening, review the trip details and complete a gear check before dinner in town.Dinner - 2
Eastern Park Entrance
The Towers hike
Travel to the eastern entrance of Torres del Paine National Park and start the hike toward the Towers. The trail climbs through rocky ground and lenga forest before reaching the base of the towers and the lake below.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - 3
Paine Grande Camp
To Paine Grande via Salto Grande
Continue toward Paine Grande with a stop for a short walk to Salto Grande waterfall. Visit Mirador Cuernos for views of Los Cuernos, then cross Lake Pehoé by catamaran to Paine Grande.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Puerto Natales
- 4 nights accommodation on trek in shared bathroom and tent camping or shared room
- Guiding services
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Puerto Natales
- Other meals as indicated on the itinerary
- Vegetarian and vegan food options on request
- Trekking permits and entry fees
- Private airport and bus station transfers on Day 1 and Day 7
- Private ground transportation in Chile
- Public catamaran transport
What's not included
- Flights
- Emergency medical and evacuation insurance
- Other activities and services not included
- Pickups and dropoffs outside the first and last day of the itinerary
- Trip cancellation insurance
- Snacks during trek
- Beverages outside designated meals
- Personal items such as laundry, clothing, and snacks
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.