Exploring the Best of Torres del Paine - W circuit

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This tour was certainly for the independent traveler, and we liked how much of it was left up to our schedule. We had a terrific experience and would recommend it.

Nancy | Traveled in March

5 - Excellent

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7 daysDuration

Independent TourPrivate tour for one or two travelers

15 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

1200mHighest point reached

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Punta Arenas, Chile

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Highlights

Experience authentic Patagonia trekking

Visit Torres del Paine National Park and Conquer Paine Towers

See terrific views of Los Cuernos

Prices valid until September 2026 and may vary according to dates and type of accomadation

Itinerary

Short on time but long on adventure? The "Exploring the Best of Torres del Paine - W circuit" trek invites nature-loving young adults to discover the wild majesty of Patagonia in just five thrilling days. This moderate, guided trekking tour covers the highlights of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park—iconic granite towers, shimmering glaciers, and turquoise lakes—ensuring every moment is packed with breathtaking scenery.

Hike to the base of the legendary Paine Towers, traverse the dramatic French Valley, and stand in awe at the mighty Grey Glacier and Nordenskjöld Lake. Each trail offers stunning vistas, with forests, rivers, and wildlife at every turn. The adventure wraps up with a scenic catamaran ride across the brilliant blue waters of Pehoe Lake.

What makes this trek unique is its compact yet comprehensive itinerary—perfect for active travelers craving a bucket-list Patagonian experience without weeks to spare. If you’re seeking a tour package that delivers Patagonia’s most spectacular sights on a perfectly paced adventure, this is your call to the wild.

day 1Bus ticket Punta Arenas / Puerto Natales

At the indicated time, you will go on your own to the bus station to take the bus to Puerto Natales.
Type of service: Shared
Duration: 3 hours
Included: One-way bus ticket
Not included: Transportation to/from hotel
Travel season: October to April
Note: We recommend that you arrive at the bus station 30 minutes before the departure time to avoid any last minutes inconvenience
Upon arrival, you will be transferred from Puerto Natales Bus Station to your hotel.
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above

day 2Puerto Natales / Torres Del Paine

day 3Hike to Las Torres Base

day 4Trek in Los Cuernos

day 5Hike to Francés Valley

day 6Grey Glacier lookout point and back to Puerto Natales

day 7Puerto Natales to Puerto Arenas

What's Included

From Day 2 to 6, all the meals at the refugios (breakfast, lunch box, dinner).

All ground transport as indicated in the itinerary

Transportation on regular bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine and to Puerto Natales

Catamaran Pehoé (lake crossing from Pehoé sector to the Pudeto sector to connect with the regular transportation to Puerto Natales)

4 nights in Refugios in Torres del Paine, shared room with 6 to 8 travelers.

2 nights in Puerto Natales

Torres del Paine National Park Entrance fee

What's Excluded

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GabrielVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Dec 20, 2018

Thanks again for a memorable trip

Since i didnt know much about Patagonia, I felt it was very helpful to have this tour operator organize the trip and book the hotels, buses, and W-circuit refugios. Everything went smoothly, except for the bus delay which I will explain below. The bus left at 8:30, but it did not arrive at Puerto Natales until 4:30, so I missed the 2:30 bus. There were no other buses leaving that day, so my choice was to either find a hotel and return to the bus station at 7:30 the next morning, or pay 80,000 Chilean pesos for a private bus. I asked if they would call the operator in BA, but they said they would not make an international call. I found a Chilean number to call, and they said they would contact you in BA. I did not have the funds to get a hotel room or pay for a private bus, so I thought I was going to have to spend the night in the bus station. Fortunately, you agreed to pay the 80,000 pesos for the private bus, which I am eternally grateful for, but it caused me several minutes of great stress trying to figure out how to get to Torre Central. The woman at the bus counter says the buses are always late, especially Cootra and they would not recommend using that bus service. In the future, I highly recommend NOT booking the two bus trips from El Calafate to Torre Central on the W-circuit in one day. I would have travellers spend one day in Puerto Natales and catch the bus to Torre Central the next day. I would have to say my opinion of this tour company would have been very bad if you did not agree to pay the 80,000 pesos for the private bus. I realize it was not totally your fault that I missed the bus, but one hour is simply not enough time to expect the first bus to arrive on time. My return bus trip from Puerto Natales to El Calafate did not arrive in El Calafate until 2:30, so expecting the bus trip to take 5 hours is unreasonable.

Dec 20, 2018

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