Torres del Paine: W Trek Express

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
39 reviews
Activity provider:
Paine Travel / ChileTour
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Torres del Paine: W Trek Express
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
39 reviews

Hike along one of the world's most scenic trails on the “W Trek” in Torres del Paine. Follow the W-shaped beaten trail that interlinks the 3 granite Towers, the French Valley, and the Grey Glacier.

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Duration 5 days
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Limited to 4 participants

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5 out of 5 stars
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Fernando – Argentina

Very good, I really enjoyed it! They explain everything, and you don’t have to worry about reservations, translations, or food. I will never forget this experience. Thanks a lot!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Paulo – Portugal

The trip was fantastic till the moment the crew pick you from the airport. Amazing first accommodation with hot bath pool. Then all the trip super well organized and with the true experience of camping close to the mountain one night and the other near Pumas environment. Enough food for all days and not even one more cent for the rest of the trip. 5 stars in all aspects.

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Highlights

  • Hike the majestic Paine Towers
  • Explore the astonishing colors and shades of Patagonia
  • Admire the sights of the French Valley
  • Camp for 1 night on the trek in a tent already waiting for you
  • Trek to the Grey Glacier viewpoint and take a ride in a catamaran

Full description

What Our Program Includes

Two (2) nights stay in Puerto Natales near Garden Domes in Tiny Houses accomodation (Share Dome Room or Cabin 6 or 4 bed depend on availability)

1 Night in Laguna Amarga in Tiny House (4 bed 1 shared bathroom) with view to the Bases near to Torres del Paine National Park

1 night t Paine Grande Camping accomodation

Three (3) days hiking at Torres del Paine National Park

Base of the Tower Trek or a light trekking equivalent (group tour). A trekking guide for the first day of the trek to the base of the towers

French Valley Hike, with private transfer, Boat Ticket from Pudeto to Paine Grande

Grey Glacier Hike, with Catamaran boat ticket from Paine Grande to Pudeto and then a Bus Ticket going back to Puerto Natales

Trek briefing with welcome dinner and drinks

Pizza night, on your last night with us at Garden Domes

Breakfast (american), boxed lunch, and dinner. Starting with dinner on day 1 and ends with breakfast on day 5.

Chiletour private van transfer into the park for day 1 and 2.

Trekking poles for the first day of trekking and free luggage storage at Garden Domes in Puerto Natales

IMPORTANT NOTE: In October and April (Third day of hiking) the 10:30 am catamaran connecting Pudeto with Paine Grande is used.

Day 1: Arrival Day

Fly into either Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas or El Calafate (arrival at Calafate should be at least a day earlier). Bus Transfer to Puerto Natales. Welcome dinner & drinks followed by a W Trek briefing. Stay at Tiny House (Share Dome Room or Cabin 6 or 4 bed depend on availability )

Day 2: Private transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Trek to Base Torres (18km, 7-8 hours trekking) with our tour guide and small group. After the hike you will be staying in Laguna Amarga in Tiny House (4 bed 1 shared bathroom) with view to the Bases near to Torres del Paine National Park

Day 3: French Valley Hike. After an early morning breakfast our driver will bring you to Pudeto where you will connect to the boat at Pudeto so you can begin your hike to the scenic valley. You will be staying at Paine Grande for the night.

Day 4: Grey Glacier day hike. After the hike, you will again take the ferry to connect to your bus at Pudeto. This night you will stay again at our Tiny House (Share Dome Room or Cabin 6 or 4 bed depend on availability ) in Puerto Natales. There will be dinner afterwards at our restaurant in town.

Day 5: Departure Day.

Includes

  • Private transportation between hikes
  • 3 nights stay in Puerto Natales in shared accommodation in a tiny house (3 to a room)
  • 1-night camping accommodation
  • 3 hiking days in Torres del Paine National Park
  • Base of the Tower Trek or a light trekking equivalent (group tour) (with trekking guide on the 1st day)
  • French Valley Hike
  • Ferry and bus tickets
  • Grey Glacier Hike
  • Trek briefing with welcome dinner and drinks
  • 1 pizza night
  • 4 x breakfasts
  • 3 x boxed lunches
  • 4 x dinners
  • Trekking poles for the first day of trekking
  • Luggage storage at Garden Domes in Puerto Natales
  • Transportation between Puerto Natales Bus Station
  • Airport Taxi to the Tiny House near Garden Domes at Huerto 105 Puerto Natales
  • Health/hospitalizations/Travel Insurance (required)
  • Park entrance, at around $49 USD
  • Guide on the remaining days of the hike
  • Tips
  • Drinks

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • People with low level of fitness

Meeting point

You will receive your bus ticket via email from the local operator. Print these tickets to board the regular bus at the exit of the airport. The airport is very small and there is only one line that goes to the Puerto Natales Bus Station. Get off the bus here and take a taxi (at your own expense) to Garden Domes Lodge: Huertos 106-b1, Interior Ruta 9, Puerto Natales, Natales Natales Magallanes CL, Natales, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile. Your guide will meet you there.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Drones
  • Making noise
  • Smoking
  • Making fire
  • Swimming

Know before you go

  • Trip insurance is a requirement
  • You will need to sign a waiver form to state responsibility for your own safety before the tour starts
  • Taxi to/from Puerto Natales Bus Station and the Garden Domes Lodge costs approximately 5.00 USD per ride
  • Transfers will be confirmed 2 weeks before the program starts
  • Date of the tour cannot be changed once booked
  • Taxes may be applied for Chilean residents
  • No modifications allowed, even due to bad weather; hike continues even when windy or raining
  • Summer can be very windy in Patagonia
  • The difficulty level of the hike is hard and difficult
  • Drones, smoking, lighting fires, hiking off trails, and swimming in the bodies of water are not permitted in Torres del Paine
  • The tour takes place over a total of 5 days - one arrival day, then 3 days of hiking, and one departure day

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 39 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Fernando – ArgentinaMarch 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Very good, I really enjoyed it! They explain everything, and you don’t have to worry about reservations, translations, or food. I will never forget this experience. Thanks a lot!
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Paulo – PortugalMarch 7, 2025 – Verified booking
The trip was fantastic till the moment the crew pick you from the airport. Amazing first accommodation with hot bath pool. Then all the trip super well organized and with the true experience of camping close to the mountain one night and the other near Pumas environment. Enough food for all days and not even one more cent for the rest of the trip. 5 stars in all aspects.
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Marina – United StatesFebruary 19, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a good tour, saw what I was hoping to see. A little bit of rushing around but that ‘s travel for you! On the W Express you only have a tour guide the first day, but it’s really easy to do the day hikes from the planned rest spots. A good balance of being supported by the company and doing things on your own. Keep the PDI ticket they give you when you get into Chile to show at the Refugios.

Product ID: 295960

Activity provider:
Paine Travel / ChileTour

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