Torres del Paine W Trek 5D/4N (Self-Guided)

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Torres del Paine W Trek 5D/4N (Self-Guided)

5 Days Starting and ending in Puerto Natales

Visiting: Torres de Paine, Central Chile, Cerro Paine Grande, Puerto Natales

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

46297

Group Type:

Independent

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Challenging

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Walking Hiking and Trekking

From: $1905 $1815 Travel Club discount: -$90

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Built for physically-active travellers, this circuit takes you to the heart of the wild Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, one of the world’s most spectacular trekking areas. Walk alongside the breathtaking "Cuernos del Paine", viewing high mountain peaks, tumbling glaciers, brilliant blue, and green lakes along the way.

Highlights

Hike to the base of Torres del Paine and see its high peaks
Get spectacular views of the French Valley Grey Glacier
Sleep in camps or refuges amongst superb mountain sceneries

Itinerary

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Day 1: Puerto Natales - Torre Del Paine, Chile

Location: Torres de Paine

Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine (L/D)

Receive an induction talk and get your vouchers and map. Then, we will take the 2:30pm bus to Torres del Paine National Park. The trip takes about 2,5 hours (112 kms.). If you want to take advantage of the day and join one of our horseback riding or climbing excursions, make sure you collect your voucher the day before and take the bus that departs from Puerto Natales at 7am. These excursions are not included in the program and require a previous reservation and payment. You will arrive in the afternoon, have dinner and spend the night in the Central Sector. Remember, if you choose the camping option, you will receive all the equipment you need in each campsite.

Day 2: Torres Del Paine - Central Sector, Chile

Location: Central Chile

Hike to Las Torres Base Lookout Point (B/L/D)
You will depart early to one of the parks iconic landmarks, the Las Torres Base Lookout Point. During the first stretch, you will walk through the pampas, cross the Ascencio River and then climb 3kms. up to Los Vientos Mountain Pass, where you will enjoy amazing views of the valley and lakes. You will continue your hike to the Chileno Mountain hostel and then pass through a lenga beech forest up to La Morrena, where the hardest part of the hike begins. After a short stop you will follow a rock trail to the spectacular Las Torres Base Lookout Point. Later, you will begin the descent to the Central Sector to have dinner and spend the night.

Hike: 8 to 10hrs - 19.5km / Difficulty: High /Altitude Initial: 120m, Highest: 870m

Day 3: Central Sector - Francés Sector, Chile

Location: Central Chile

Francés Sector Hike (B/L/D)
You will walk about 13.5kms. along the shore of Nordenskjöld Lake and beneath Almirante Nieto Hill as well as the striking Cuernos del Paine. During the hike you will enjoy magnificent views of Los Cuernos of the Paine Massif, hanging glaciers, lakes and abundant vegetation and wildlife. You will have dinner and spend the night in the Francés Sector.

Hike: 4.5 to 6.5 hours - 13.5km / Difficulty: Medium / Elevation Gain: 200m

Day 4: Francés Sector - Paine Grande Sector, Chile

Location: Cerro Paine Grande

Hike Francés Valley (B/L/D)
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 2kms.) 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 Paine Grande, Catedral, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Aleta de Tiburón and Cuerno del Norte mountains. The beauty of the landscape will take your breath away. After a short stop you will begin the descent to the Paine Grande Sector.

Hike: 8 to 10 hours - 20.5km / Difficulty: High / Altitude Initial: 120m, Highest: 762m

Day 5: Paine Grande Sector - Puerto Natales, Chile

Location: Puerto Natales

Hike Grey Glacier Sector - Pehoé Lake Boat Trip - Return to Puerto Natales (B/L)
Today, you will reach the third milestone on the circuit, the magnificent Grey Glacier. The trail goes around Paine Grande, the highest peak in the mountain range (3,050 mts.), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking amidst Antarctic beech trees (ñirre), Dombey's beech (coigüe) and Chilean firebush (notro), you will reach the first lookout point over Grey Lake, where we will see pieces of floating glacier. We will continue walking in the direction of the imposing Grey Glacier until we reach the Grey Mountain Refuge. After a short stop we will return to the Paine Grande Sector and take the 6:30pm catamaran to Pudeto. You will be met by the bus that will take you to Puerto Natales.

Hike: 8 to 10 hours - 22km / Difficulty: High / Altitude Initial: 43m, Highest: 313m

What's Included

Accommodation

2 nights of lodging in the Central Sector, 1 night in the Francés Sector and 1 night in the Paine Grande Sector, depending on availability.
Meals

4B/5L/4D
Activities

Hiking tour
Active Adventure
Guides

The tour does not have a guide
Extras

Torres del Paine National Park entrance fees
Welcome Kit: includes sleeping-bag liner, microfiber towel, water bottle (stainless steel), a map and a journal notebook.
Mountain hostels include beds with sleeping bag, except at the Central Mountain hostel (fully-made bed, with sheets) and Campsite includes: tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat.

What's Not Included

Additional activities
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
International and/or domestic flights
Guide (remember this is an independent trek)
Any service not specified in the program

Check out our Q&As

Is there an age limit?

No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
Do I need travel insurance?

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Loved it

43571

Such incredible views We loved it! Thank you!

United Kingdom

A magical trek

43707

You would enjoy this trek more if you are more of the physically active kinds. The high mountain peaks and glaciers and lakes will leave you spellbound. Definitely worth a try.

United States

Simply AMAZING!!!

43768

4 night 5 day hike in one of the most beautiful places in the world.The Grey Glacier was the best!

United States

Iconic trek, deserves its reputation

43661

Amazing sights on every day - glaciers, granite towers, turquoise lakes, snow-capped mountains. The acommodation was comfrotable and the food good.

United States

A beautiful escape in nature

43735

Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a challenging getaway from civilization. The views are totally worth it!

Australia

Great trek

43542

The trek was somewhat challenging but so amazing. Great self-guided option with meals and accommodation included.

United States

Loved the whole experience

43750

Three of us did the hike and we absolutely loved it. Trails were well marked. An overall great expereince.

United States

A great trek

43625

The W trek was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Patagonia. The hikes can be long but they're not very difficult if you're in average shape. Definitely worth adding to your itinerary.

United States

Tough but well worth it

43764

I definetly reccommend training a few months in advance for the demand of the trail. You will find the trip most enjoyable if you are in the bestpossible shape, as a lot of the time you will be hiking on your own. It's fantactic! and worry free. I would book withbamba for sure.

Austrailia

Amazing place!

43677

We hiked the W in July. It was a little cold but the park was empty. Felt like we were the only ones in the park. Bamba Travel were very hlepful when organized the trip.

United Kingdom

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