Epic Patagonia: Torres del Paine - 'W' Trek

Backpack the famous ‘W trek’ through Torres del Paine National Park below beautiful rock towers and snow-capped peaks.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Spend a week trekking in Patagonia's famous Torres del Paine National Park, Climb through a beautiful lenga forest to the base of the Las Torres Towers, Explore the massive and beautiful Grey Glacier

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE IN SANTIAGO

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
A OneSeed staff member will pick you up at Santiago’s international airport and take you to our partner bed and breakfast, located in the Providencia district just south of Santiago Metropolitan Park, which has several trails, a Japanese garden and the National Zoo.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)
Inclusions: private airport shuttle; hotel accommodations
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations

Day 2: SANTIAGO TO PUNTA ARENAS TO LAGUNA AZUL CAMP

Stop At: Torres del Paine, Torres del Paine, Magallanes Region
Wake up early for a flight to Chilean Patagonia. After a 3.5 hour flight, meet your local trekking guide in Punta Arenas who will then accompany you to Torres del Paine National Park (4.5 hours private transport). On the way, soak up the beautiful views of the ocean surrounded by snow-capped peaks.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; domestic flight; private transportation; park entry fee; tent accommodations
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: tent camping accommodations (tent and sleeping pad included)

Day 3: LAGUNA AZUL CAMP TO THE TOWERS

Stop At: Torres del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes Region
After breakfast, ride approximately 50 minutes into the park where you will begin the hike to the base of The Towers. Start the trek with daypacks and ascend through a rocky terrain cut by pristine glacial rivers. Gain two thousand feet in elevation as you climb through a beautiful lenga forest until reaching the base of the towers. Another shorter climb will put you meters from the towers and the emerald lake that sits at their base. Return to the camp at Laguna Azul for the evening.

Peak Altitude: 2,870 ft (875m)

Total Hiking: approximately 12 miles (19 km) / 8 hours of trekking (*day pack only today)

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; private transportation, tent accommodations
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: tent camping accommodations (tent and sleeping pad included)

Day 4: LAGUNA AZUL CAMP TO LOS CUERNOS CAMP

Stop At: Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
Travel approximately 50 mins by private transport to Las Torres, where you will begin your trek to Los Cuernos. Spend a majority of this part of the trek nestled on a trail between Lake Nordenskjold and Mount Almirante Nieto of the Paine Massif. Arrive to Refugio Los Cuernos, “The Horns,” nestled between the two famous horned peaks, Cerro Hoja and Cerro Máscara.

Peak Altitude: 797 ft (243m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) / 7-8 hours of trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; private transportation, tent accommodations
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: tent camping accommodations (tent and sleeping pad included)

Day 5: LOS CUERNOS CAMP TO PAINE GRANDE CAMP

Stop At: Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
Head out from Los Cuernos and hike through Torres’ old-growth forest. Pass by the French Camp and arrive to the Italian Camp, which is the start to the French Valley. At the Italian Camp, drop your full backpacks and repack your food, water and windbreaker into your daypack for the hike into the French Valley. If you’re feeling up to it, hike an additional 8 miles round-trip into the French Valley for stunning 360 views of the park.

Peak Altitude: 2,495 ft (760m)

Total Hiking: approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) / 7-8 hours OR 17 miles (27km) / 12 hours of trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: tent camping accommodations (tent and sleeping pad included)

Day 6: PAINE GRANDE CAMP TO GREY CAMP

Stop At: Torres del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes Region
Hike to Grey Glacier, an impressive ice field that covers the west end of the park. Enjoy the beauty of Pehoé Lake and Grey Lake as you approach the glacier. In the afternoon, spend time at camp or relax on the porch of Refugio Grey.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) / 4-5 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: tent camping accommodations (tent and sleeping pad included)

Day 7: GREY CAMP

Stop At: Torres del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes Region
On the final day of trekking, make your way along Grey Glacier toward Campamento Paso. Join an optional ice hike or kayak through third party outfitter Bigfoot Patagonia. (We suggest making reservations in advance of your trip. OneSeed can not book spots on your behalf). Scale ladders and enjoy views of the glacier before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 6-7 miles (9-11 km) / 6-8 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: tent camping accommodations (tent and sleeping pad included)

Day 8: GREY CAMP TO PUERTO NATALES

Stop At: Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
Spend one final half day in the park. A 3-4 hour walk toward the lake will take you to the catamaran back to Pehoé and out of the park. Private transportation will be awaiting your arrival to take the scenic ride back to Puerto Natales. Share a farewell dinner with your guide before a restful night in our partner lodge.

Peak Altitude: 820 ft (250m)

Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11 km) / 3-4 hours trekking

Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; hotel accommodations; private transportation; public catamaran
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations

Day 9: PUERTO NATALES TO SANTIAGO

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
Return to Punta Arenas and fly back to Santiago for a final evening in the city.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: breakfast; private transportation; domestic flight; private airport transfer; hotel accommodations
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations

Day 10: DEPARTURES FROM SANTIAGO

Stop At: Santiago, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
International flights depart.

Peak Altitude: 1,870 ft (569m)

Inclusions: breakfast; private airport shuttle

** While you can expect to camp most nights during your expedition, some evenings may be spent at refugios (lodges) along the trail. We can’t guarantee a specific option as accommodation capacity is restricted by the national park for the 2021/2022 season.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.