Hike through rugged terrain and lenga forests to reach the iconic Torres del Paine viewpoint, where three granite towers soar above a turquoise glacial lake
Stand in awe at the edge of Grey Glacier, watching massive shards of ancient blue ice drift through the still waters of the lake below
Refuel with hearty meals, warm up by the fire, and swap stories with fellow adventurers in Torres del Paine’s remote and welcoming refugios
Day 1
Touch down in Puerto Natales and settle into your hotel before heading out to meet your guide and fellow adventurers. Get to know each other over dinner, then rest up before your adventure on the W Trek really begins.
Day 2
Kick off your adventure with a journey into the legendary Torres del Paine National Park, designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978. En route, pass the tranquil waters of Sofia Lagoon and Lake Toro before reaching the park’s Serrano entrance. Your first stop is the Mirador Cóndor viewpoint, and if the weather plays nice, a short hike rewards you with breathtaking panoramas over Lake Pehoé. Next up, feel the raw power of Salto Grande, a thundering waterfall where the waters of Lake Nordenskjöld plunge into Lake Pehoé. From here, follow the trail to the Los Cuernos viewpoint for unbeatable views of the park’s iconic spires and rugged massif. The adventure continues at Pudeto Pier, where a 30-minute boat ride across Lake Pehoé takes you deep into the park’s most remote corners, far beyond the reach of any road. Step off the boat and take a short walk to the Paine Grande Refuge, your cosy base for the next two nights, surrounded by some of Patagonia’s most awesome landscapes.
Day 3
Set out from Paine Grande along a winding trail through a narrow valley, passing the tranquil waters of Los Patos Lagoon. As you hike, catch glimpses of the vast Southern Ice Field and the ice floes of Lago Grey. After braving the often ferocious winds at a scenic viewpoint, descend through a rugged mountain forest to reach Grey Refuge. Just a short walk beyond, the breathtaking Grey Glacier comes into full view, a towering wall of ancient blue ice. If you’re lucky, you might witness huge chunks calving off and crashing into the lake below. Soak it all in before retracing your steps back to Paine Grande Refuge, where a well-earned warm dinner awaits.
Day 4
Today’s trek takes you deep into the heart of Torres del Paine, following the shores of the brilliant blue Lake Skottsberg. After around 2.5 hours of hiking, you’ll reach the Italian Camp and begin your ascent into the spectacular French Valley. The trail leads over giant boulders before weaving through an ancient lenga forest. As you climb higher you’ll reach the French Plateau, a natural amphitheatre surrounded by the dramatic peaks of Torres del Paine. Towering above are Los Cuernos (the Horns), striking rock spires that frame the valley. Below, turquoise glacial lagoons lie beneath the imposing east face of Paine Grande (3050m), where massive hanging glaciers cling to the rock. The valley is alive with the sound of cracking ice, with chunks breaking away and crashing down the slopes, sometimes triggering small avalanches that send snow and debris cascading into the valley below. After a well-earned break and a scenic picnic lunch, continue on to Los Cuernos or Francés Camp, where a hearty dinner and a restful night in the wilderness await.
Day 5
Today’s hike winds past crystalline mountain streams and beneath the towering face of Almirante Nieto (2670m), where hanging glaciers cling to its rugged slopes. Keep an eye on the sky for Andean condors soaring overhead, riding the thermals with effortless grace. As you follow the trail along the shores of Lake Nordenskjöld, the ever-changing shades of blue and green mirror the steep peaks above, shifting with the light and weather. The terrain varies from well-trodden paths to rocky sections and rolling hills, keeping the hike engaging as you make our way towards the Ascencio Valley. Arrive at Chileno Camp by late afternoon, a cosy refuge nestled in the valley’s forested slopes. Settle in for dinner and rest up ahead of tomorrow’s much-anticipated climb to the iconic Torres del Paine.
Day 6
After breakfast at the refuge, you’ll set out on today’s hike to Base Las Torres. The trail winds through the Ascencio Valley, taking you into dense lenga forests and gradually climbing in elevation. Nearing the final ascent, you’ll cross a massive boulder field before reaching the iconic Base of the Towers viewpoint, one of the most renowned vistas in the world. At 900m above sea level, you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the three granite towers (North, Central and South) rising above a sparkling turquoise glacial lake. After soaking up the breathtaking scenery, return to Chileno Camp to enjoy your picnic lunch, collect your backpack, and descend to Torre Central refuge and visitor centre. There, your driver will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales, where you’ll round off the adventure with a celebratory meal at a local restaurant with your group.
Day 7
Enjoy a final morning in Puerto Natales before your host drops you at the airport in time for lunchtime flights.
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Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
Tips are not included in the trip cost; these are entirely at your discretion. If you would like to tip, the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality.
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Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine (opens in new tab), as their insurance offers all of the above.
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
Personal porters to carry your luggage are not included, as you will only be carrying small packs, most of which is needed during the day. If you have a special requirement, porters can be hired at additional cost (subject to availability). Please speak to your host for details.
Looking for a private room? See Optional Extras for details and pricing.
In Puerto Natales, you’ll find a mix of hearty Patagonian cuisine and international options, featuring plenty of fresh seafood, grilled lamb (cordero al palo), and empanadas. On the W Trek, meals are provided by the refugios, with breakfast and dinne…
For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room and/or private tent can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability).
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All extras must be paid before your trip starts.
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Weather, trail conditions, or transport delays can sometimes force a change in plans. If that happens, your experienced local guide will adapt the itinerary to make sure you still get the best possible experience, always keeping safety the top priority. Flexibility is part of the adventure, and your host is well-prepared to handle whatever the mountains throw at you.
You will be accompanied by your tour leader for the duration of the trip. While hiking in Torres del Paine, you will also be led by one or two mountain guides, depending on the size of your group.
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You will have to carry your own drinking water, and your guide will ensure that you have access to drinking water and know where to fill up each day. Each campsite has water taps and there are points along the treks where you can fill up from streams. Should you want to use a water filter, then you may wish to read our guide to water filters here.
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Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
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The weather in southern Patagonia is famously unpredictable, with strong winds, sudden gusts and rapidly changing conditions. Be ready for anything! Trips run during Chile’s summer months (October–April), which tend to be drier, though rain (and even snow!) showers are always possible. Mid-summer temperatures can reach 20°C (68°F) during the day and drop to around 5°C (41°F) at night, while early (October) and late-season (March–April) departures bring cooler conditions. Weather may occasionally affect the itinerary, and your guide may adjust plans to ensure both your safety and the best possible experience.
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
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It works out on average at 161kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
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What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
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Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
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