
Self-guided 5-day W program
USD$ 1950 per person refuge full board
1600 USD pp camping (single suplement 500usd)
With this unguided program you hike with just a small day backpack carrying your personal things. The fully equipped tent will be set up when arriving at camp and all meals are provided in and by the Refugio. This upgrade includes all camping gear (tent, sleeping bag and mattress) rented at the camping site.
The transportation to and from the National Park in this unguided program is organized by the regular bus services departing from and returning to Puerto Natales.
Hours are non-flexible leaving early in the morning and returning late at night.
This program is created to Hike the full W circuit with out the Heavy Backpack of equiptment and food just your personal equiptment Food ,camping or a bed inside will be ready waiting at the end of the day.
Day 1
You must go to the bus terminal to take the 7:00 am bus (we recommend being at least 10 minutes before departure) to go to Torres del Paine National Park. after 1:30 hrs You will be at the main entrance, Laguna Amarga, where you must register, here you will transfer to “Las Torres” shuttle, who will take you to the Visitor’s Center. Check yourself in at the Cerro Paine Reserve and, after about a 5 minutes’ walk, you will arrive at Torre Central where you must check in, either in refuge or camping, before starting your trekking.
From the Refugio or the camping area the trail starts, you pass Las Torres Hotel and start one of the most emblematic trails that finish with one of the modt iconic viewpoints in the world, the famous Base of the Towers lookout. At 900 m.a.s.l., you will be marvel with the 3 granite towers (north, central and south) and the bright turquoise glacial lake at its feet. return along the same path back to Torre Central. After a long day and enjoying the Towers, diner at the refugio. (21 km.) full board included.
Day 2
This day the goal is Los Cuernos or Frances (dependind of availavility) follow Nordenskjold lake with incredibles views crossing strams that comes strait from the glaciars above you. During this hike you will pass through beautiful crystal-clear streams, and you can admire the condors gliding from the heights. Continue along the trail until you reach Los Cuernos or Francés refuge, where you will relax for the evening.(12km. to16 km.) full board included
Day 3
Explore the French Valley, this trip is a full day in to the most famous valley of the park , after reach Italiano you wil start to going up to the plateou, perfect spot for having lunch watching avalanches in the french glaciar, enjoy the views and keep walking in the direccion of Paine Garnde Refuge. the most amaizing views of lakes glaciars rivers and forests. (16k-18k) full board included
Day 4
The goal for that day is to get from Paine Grande to Refugio Grey that is in front of the immense Southern Ice Field, check in in the refugio and go for a short walk to see the glacier, kayak trip with bigfoot (not included, we can help you to book) or go for the 3 extra hrs. to the hanging bridges, one of the best views of the Glaciar. Back to the refugio to spend the last nigth.
Day 5
Easy morning to enjoy in the shore of the lake waiting for the boat that will take you to pass in front of the massive Glacier walls in a 2 hour navigation. Regular bus from Pingo area.