Classic W Circuit - Torres del Paine

Name: Classic W Circuit - Torres del Paine
Brand: Viator
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5.0(2)5 daysEnglish, SpanishBook 2 days aheadPuerto Natales, Chile

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Join us on this 5-day self-guided adventure and explore one of the world’s most iconic trekking destinations — Torres del Paine National Park. Travel from Puerto Natales to the park, where your unforgettable journey begins after completing the necessary registration at the entrance.

Throughout the trek, you’ll have the chance to choose between staying in cozy mountain lodges (refugios) or camping under the Patagonian sky, depending on your preferred experience.

Hike through breathtaking landscapes, from the dramatic granite peaks of Base Torres to the stunning views of the French Valley and the mighty Grey Glacier. On the final day, walk past the shimmering waters of Lake Pehoé before returning to Puerto Natales.

This self-guided program offers the perfect balance of freedom and organization, allowing you to explore the W Circuit at your own pace while enjoying pre-arranged accommodations, meals, and logistics.

Included

Lunch
Round-trip shared transfer
Dinner
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast

Not included

Guide
Medical and/or travel insurance of any type.
Any additional services not stated in the itinerary

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What you'll do

Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales, Chile
Departure from Puerto Natales at 07:30 a.m. by a regular bus service to Torres del Paine National Park.
2 hours
Torres Del Paine National Park
Chile
Arrival at 09:45 in Laguna Amarga Entrance, where you will fill a form, pay the entrance ticket to the park and watch a short video regarding the park regulations. Shuttle to the Welcome Center Estancia Cerro Paine. Short walk to Refugio Torre Central for checking-in and leaving the luggage at custody before hiking to Base Torres.Hiking to Base Torres (Distance: 11 km – 7 miles / Time: 7-9 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: high)Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Torre Central.
10 hoursAdmission not included

Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine, Chile
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up.Hiking to Los Cuernos area, walking at the edge of Norsdenkjöld Lake, (Distance: 12 km- 8 miles / Time: 4, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium).Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Los Cuernos.
6 hours

Torres del Paine National Park
Chile
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to CONAF Italiano campsite (Distance: 5 km-3 miles / Time: 2, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium) In CONAF you can leave your backpack with the park ranger in order to ascend to French Valley (Distance: 3 km- 2 miles / Time: 2, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium). Hiking to Refugio Paine Grande (Distance: 7 km- 4 miles / Time: 2, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: easy/ medium).Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Paine Grande.
10 hours

Torres del Paine National Park
Chile
Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up. Hiking to Refugio Grey, passing by different viewpoints. (Distance: 11 km-7 miles / Time: 3, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium) In the evening, optional hiking to the hanging bridges with a panoramic view over Grey Glacier. (Distance: 4km -2 miles/ Time: 4 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium). Dinner at the cafeteria. Lodging at Refugio Grey.
8 hours

Breakfast at the cafeteria and Box Lunch pick up
Hiking to Refugio Paine Grande. (Distance: 11 km-7 miles / Time: 3, 5 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: medium). Option 1: 11:30 Navigation along Pehoe Lake by Hielos Patagónicos Catamaran arriving about 12.00 to Pudeto. Regular bus at 13:00 hrs, arriving in Puerto Natales at 16:30 aprox. At the bus terminal (Rodoviario). Option 2: 18:30 Navigation along Pehoe Lake by Hielos Patagónicos Catamaran arriving about 19:00 hrs.to Pudeto. Regular bus at 19:00 hrs, arriving in Puerto Natales at 22:30 aprox. At the bus terminal (Rodoviario).
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales, Chile
Return to Puerto Natales at the bus terminal (Rodoviario).

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Departure Point: Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales (bus terminal)

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You must be in a good physical condition
We recommend you to bring: road map (that will be given at the entrance of the park), thermic water bottle (minimum 1 liter), first-aid kit, torch, compass o GPS, Anti-UV sunglasses, trekking shoes, impermeable clothes, solar cream, cargo trousers, tent and sleeping bag, windbreaker, hat, thick socks, gloves, polar sweaters.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.