Patagonia W-Trek 2026

*Oct. 10-17, 2026

(*dates may shift when season opens)

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Overview

Please take a few moments to watch this VIDEO from Keith and Michelle prior to booking. It highlights the most important information that we want to point out. 

**Please note these dates could change a bit earlier or later as we are waiting for the refuges to open. As soon as we get confirmation from our guides we will pass that information along to all. **

Magellan district, Southern Patagonia, Chile. Patagonia lies tucked away right at the southernmost tip of the Americas – indeed of the world’s landmass, not counting Antarctica. While the very name holds a fascination for many travelers , the reality can be harsh: the place is cursed by a persistent wi nd, the “Escoba de Dios” (God’s Broom); trees grow horizontally here, sculpted by the gales; winters are long and summers short. 

Geographically its defined , “Patagonia” usually refers to the narrow triangle of land south of a line between Puerto Montt, in Chile, and Argentina’s Peninsula Valdés, while in Chile the term is usually reserved for Southern Patagonia, where the Andes take a last, dramatic breath before plung ing into the ocean. These days, large numbers of Chileans and non – Chilean visitors alike c ome to Patagonia not to farm but to hike – in the country’s most famous and stunning national park, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, a massif crowned with otherworldly granite towers, and a ccessed from the superbly located gateway town of Puerto Natales. Others come to follow in the footsteps of the region’s famous travelers : navigator Ferdinand Magellan, naturalist Charles Darwin and author Bruce Chatwin; to gaze at the region’s many spectacular gl aciers; or to visit the penguin colonies from the lively p rovincial capital of Punta Arenas – a port city sitting on the shore of the stormy Magellan Strait. Chilean Patagonia, the site of the some of the continent’s oldest human habitation, was originally populated by Tehuelche hun ter – gatherers, who stalked roam ing guanacos in the interior, and the sea – faring Kawéscar who dove naked for shellfish in the frigid waters around the southern fjords. The first European to discover the area was Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator who sailed through the strait now bearing his name. Spanish colonization attempts failed catastrophically and no European tried to settle the place again for another two hundred and fifty years. The voyages of the Beagle, from 1826 to 1834, the second one bearing young Charles Darwin, ren ewed interest in the area, prompting continued Chilean and Argentine attempts to colonize the area. In the 1870s, the two narrowly avoided war over the territory, not for the last time. From 1849, Punta Arenas was boosted by sea traffic in – route to the Cal ifornia Gold Rush; while it did not last long, the introduction of sheep farming created sprawling estancias (ranches) and brought great wealth to their owners in the late nine teenth century. Wool has now been replaced by oil, commercial salmon farming and tourism as the region’s main resources. The Chileans call the area the province of Magallanes, in the explorer’s honors; it has its own flag and is one of the least inhabited areas in Chile. 

Included: 

• Private transportation f or all Adventure Custom Program “ W ” Classic Hiking Pr ogram. 

• Private English Guide s in Santiago airport and Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales airport . 

• Private English Guide s in all T ransfer I N/OUT . 

• Private English Hiking Guide s in Torres del Paine during the “ W ” Classic Hiking Pr ogram. Groups over 8 Hikers , 01 Co – G uide Extra. 

• 01 Ticket Navigation Ferry per Traveler from Paine Grande Lodge area to Pudeto area (Pehoe Lake). 

• 01 Entrance fee to National Park Torres del Paine per Traveler .

 • 0 2 Nights ’ accommodation based double occupancy rooms with breakfast in Hotel 3 *** Plus in Puerto Natales . 

• 0 4 Nights’ accommodation in Refuge “W Circuit”. Refuges (Shared Dorms in Bunk Beds; with sleeping bag or made – up bed at Torre Central & Paine Grande refuges ( * Made up Bed: sheets + pillow + bed cover ) . Refuge “ Cuernos ” sector or Domos at “ Frances ” sector with sle eping bag and bed or sleeping mat. 

• Full board Program at “W Trekking Circuit” (Breakfast, Box lunch and Dinner). Day 2 dinner, day 5 breakfast and box lunch. 

• Welcome Kit: Includes sleeping – bag liner, microfiber towel, water bottle (stainless steel), a map and a journal notebook. This kit will be passed to you in the main office in Puerto Natales when you show your voucher. 

Not Included: 

• Travel Insurance . 

• Lunch & Dinner Day 1, Lunch Day 2, Dinner Day 6, Lunch Day 7. 

 • Tips for Guides and Driver s . 10% of Tips is not compulsory but expected by the people. 

• Domestic flights Santigo – Punta Arenas – Santiago . * We can arrange this flight under request. Cost approx. USD $ 480 per traveler approx . 

• Extra Meals not mentioned at the programs. 

• Extra transportation not mentioned at the programs. 

• Drinks or beverages not included. 

• Anything not listed in the itinerary 

Includes

  • Airport Transportation - please arrive after 10am and before pm, depart after 4pm
  • Private transportation for all activities indicated in itinerary
  • Accommodations for 6 nights
  • Private English Guide in all Transfer in/out, Hiking guides during the hiking program
  • Ticket Navigation Ferry per traveler from Paine Grande Lodge to Pudeto area
  • Entrance fee to national park
  • Welcome Kit: sleleping bag, towel, water bottle, map and journal notebook
  • Airfare - Any Airfare NOT included in registration price
  • Additional meals - Any additional meals not included in full itinerary
  • Travel Insurance - REQUIRED ITEM- Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, tips
  • Accommodations in addition to 6 nights included (specified in full itinerary which includes additional night in Santiago prior to flying out as a group)

Trip Outline Itinerary

*Dates may shift once the season opens.

**THIS HIKE IS HARD AND REQUIRES TRAINING

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Oct. 17th - Arrival Day

Arrival in Santiago de Chile

Arrival Day – Pre Adventure: NOT INCLUDED

You will want to arrive October 17th or before to Santiago de Chile. Following day we will travel as group. Hotel accommodations are not included this day.

Welcome to Chile / Transfer Out / Flight to P atagonia / Transfer IN / Welcome dinner / Hotel at Puerto Natales. Breakfast.

We will fly as a group from Chile to

Transfer out to Santiago airport “Arturo Merino Benitez” and flight to Patagonia (3 H 20 M). Welcome to Patagonia by your Local Guide! Transfer In and drive to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Located at region called Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) , this town is located on the shore of “Señoret Channel”, Puerto Natales was the hub of Chile’s thriving ranching industry in the early 20th century . In the years that followed, it was no more than a stopping off point for expeditions to Torres del Paine National Park. Today the scene is quite different, and you will be amazed to find travelers from all over the world enjoying an endless array of outdoor activi ties, adventure sports and excursions as well as the ch arm of the small downtown area, which is full of fine gastronomy and top rate hotels.

Check In at your Hotel. Welcome Dinner and briefing about the Adventure. End our services for that day.

Overnight: Puerto Natales.- not included

Meals: Dinner

Activity Level: Easy. Drive distance from Puerto Natales to airport : 09 Km/ 6 Miles / from Punta Arenas: 165 Km/ 103 Mil

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Oct. 18th - Official Day 1

Puerto Natales – Torrest del Paine National Park – Central Refuge

Flight to Patagonia – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natale (to be booked on your own, we can assist with times)

Welcome to Chile / Transfer Out / Flight to Patagonia / Transfer IN / Welcome dinner / Hotel at Puerto Natales. Breakfast.

We will fly as a group from Santiago to Punta Arenas

Transfer out to Santiago airport “Arturo Merino Benitez” and flight to Patagonia (3 H 20 M). Welcome to Patagonia by your Local Guide! Transfer In and drive to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Located at region called Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) , this town is located on the shore of “Señoret Channel”, Puerto Natales was the hub of Chile’s thriving ranching industry in the early 20th century . In the years that followed, it was no more than a stopping off point for expeditions to Torres del Paine National Park. Today the scene is quite different, and you will be amazed to find travelers from all over the world enjoying an endless array of outdoor activi ties, adventure sports and excursions as well as the ch arm of the small downtown area, which is full of fine gastronomy and top rate hotels.

Check In at your Hotel. Welcome Dinner and briefing about the Adventure. Evening is yours.

Overnight: Puerto Natales.

Meals: Dinner

Activity Level: Easy. Drive distance from Puerto Natales to airport : 09 Km/ 6 Miles / from Punta Arenas: 165 Km/ 103 Mil

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Oct. 19th - Day 2

Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine National Park – Central Refuge

Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine National Park Photographic Overland & Hiking / Central Refuge . 

Early Breakfast. 7 . 3 0 AM. This is the morning for a hearty breakfast because the day to come is all about exploring the wilds of Patagonia. We’re headed to Torres Del Paine. The Torres – soaring, spikey “towers” of granite carved by ancient glaciers – are one o f the signature sights of Chile. We’re headed to part of the park that was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. At the entry to the park, Sarmiento Lake , whose waters are intensely turquoise, signals the theme of the day: water, both liquid and frozen. We start with a stroll to Salto Grande waterfall. We love walking on the Cañadon or Fauna trail s because it puts us in the midst of everything the park has to offer. We see pampas, Magellan forests, waterfalls and glaciers, and a view of the snowcapped Ca mpo de Hielo Sur (the Southern Ice Field). This is the natural habitat of the guanaco, long – legged rheas, endangered Andean deer, and the Andean condor. And we’re likely to spot them during our walk. There are lagoons, too, that are breeding and feeding grounds for a variety of birds. At the top of the trail, the views of the snow – capped mountains are stupendous, and we take our time to absorb it all as we linger over a picnic lunch. Drive to Porteria Laguna Amarga sector and entry to “Las Torres” area a nd arrive to Torre Central o Torre Norte refuge. Later, meeting the staff from “Las Torres” , who going to give you a complete “technical information” about your next expedition at Torres del Paine National Park, “W” Circuit. 

Accommodation and dinner. 

Overnight: Torres del Paine Refuge . 

Meals: B, B L , D

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Oct. 20th - Day 3

Hiking Base Las Torres “The Towers” / Central Refuge

Hiking Base Las Torres “The Towers” / Central Refuge . Early Breakfast. Our Trek Day will begin from refuge Torre Central or Norte . 

The first hour and a half walking is steep with fantastic views of lake Nordenskjöld and Almirante Nieto Mountain (2.670 MASL), with its hanging glaciers until you reach Refugio El Chileno to recover energies and leave your luggage. Then, carrying just a small backpack, you will continue the trail through a millenary Lenga forest (1 hour) until the base of “the moraine” which challenging ascent (45 min), will take you to one of the most impressive lookouts in th e park: “Base of Torres del Paine” where you will have the view of Torre Sur (2,850 MASL ), Torre Central (2.800 MASL), Torre Norte (2.600 MASL) and Cerro “Nido de Condores”. 

Box lunch and time to relax or take wonderful photos from this marvelous place! Back to refuge Las Torres refuge . 

Accommodation and dinner. Overnight: Torres del Paine. Meals: B, B L , D

Activity Level: Hard 10 – 12 hours / Hike: 19.5 Km – 13 Miles). Altitude: Initial: 120 MASL/ Highest: 870 

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Oct. 21st - Day 4

Hiking Los Cuernos “The Horns” / French or Cuernos Refuge

Hiking Los Cuernos “The Horns” / French or Cuernos Refuge . Breakfast. We will star our Hike d ay from refuge Torre Central to Frances refuge. 

About 30 minutes after leaving Refugio Torre , you will notice the sign to take the “shortcut” that leads to Refugio Los Cuernos. The trail goes through the Base of Almirante Nieto Mountain – part of the Paine M assif – , with great views to Nordenskjöld Lake; from December the flora presents different colors specially the “Ciruelillo or Fire Bush” which take its name from the red color of its flowers. After about 6 hours you will get to the Base of Los Cuernos wher e our Refugio Los Cuernos is located . Then for one hour and a half hike extra, we will arrive to our French refuge, considered by many, one of the most charming sites in the whole park, a perfect spot to rest and recover energies the next day challenging t rek “The French Valley”. Arrive to refuge Frances or French refuge. 

Accommodation and dinner. 

Overnight: Torres del Paine. 

Meals: B, B L , D. 

Activity Level: Moderate 7 – 8 hours / 1 4 . 5 Km – 9 Miles). Altitude: Elevation gain 200 m

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Oct. 22nd - Day 5

Hiking Valle El Frances & Pehoe Lake / Paine Grande Refuge

Hiking Valle El Frances & Pehoe Lake / Paine Grande Refuge . Early Breakfast. 

The first 2.5 hours are with some ascents, descents, and views to Nordenskjöld Lake until “Campamento Italiano ” . The ascent goes for about 1 hour and a half until French Glacier lookout, where you’ll be able to observe its hanging glacier and opportunities to observe small avalanches. After that the trail continues until “Británico ” area for another 2.5 hours. A fter 1 hour extra, you will reach the lookout point considered by many as one of the most overwhelming spots in the Circuit: “Mirador Británico”, where you wil l admire: “Paine Grande”, “Cerro Hoja”, “Cerro Máscara”, “Cerro Catedral”, “Cerro Aleta de Tiburón”, “Cuerno Norte”. Th is day is probably one of the best “vistas” day for the all W circuit…Enjoy! The return is the same way back to “Campamento Italiano”, and then we will start our slow hiking down to the sparkling blue Lake Pehoé, where is located our refuge Paine Grande lo dge. Heading down a steep trail and deeper into the valley, you’ll fully live the present moment as you feel the powerful energy flowing through the native L enga tree forest. When you get out of the tree line, a new landscape is in store – an awesome view of the multi – colored lakes and hills. Those lakes and rivers come down from this active glacier gives you the opportunity to hear and see its movements, wit h frequent cracks and carvings. The lakes below, surrounded by mountains, seal the deal on this panoramic view. Here, you will witness an awe – inspiring 360 degrees of the Nordenskjöld, Pehoé and Toro Lakes, and the Paine Grande, Hoja, Mascara, Espada, For taleza, and Aleta de Tiburon Mountains. 

Accommodation and dinner at Paine Grande refuge. 

Overnight: Torres del Paine. 

Meals: B, B L , D. 

Activity Level: Moderate 8 – 10 hours / 21 Km – 13.8 Miles / Altitude: Initial: 120 mts. Highest: 762 mts. Lake altitude: 42 mt

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Oct. 23rd - Day 6
Hiking Grey Glacier sector / Grey Refuge

Hiking Grey Glacier sector / Grey Refuge. Early Breakfast.

Today, you will reach the third milestone on the circuit, the magnificent Grey Glacier. The trail goes aro und Paine Grande, the highest peak in the mountain range (3,050 MASL/10,000 Ft. ), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking amidst Antarctic beech trees ( Ñ irre), Dombey’s beech ( C oigüe) and Chilean firebush ( N otro), 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 Mountain Refuge.

Accommodation and dinner at Grey refuge.

Overnight: Torres del Paine.

Meals: B, B L , D.

Activity Level: Moderate 6 hours / 1 2 Km – 7 . 8 Miles / Altitude: Initial: 43 mts. Highest: 313 mt

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Oct. 24th - Day 7

Optional “Add On” Activity Day: Sea Kayaking Grey Glacier

DAY 7  – Sea Kayaking Grey Glacier / Navigation Lake Grey / Farewell dinner / Hotel at Puerto Natales. Early Breakfast. 8.00 AM. 

This amazing adventure begins at Grey base camp, located at 10 minutes from Refugio Grey. To begin our adventure…we will give you a wetsuit, boots, waterproof jacket, helmet, skirt, life jacket and a paddle with built – in gloves. We will receive a safety briefing with necessary information such as how to paddle, how to act in different scenarios, the route to follow and weather conditions. Our first level certified guides will accompany you throughout the excursion helping, advising, answering questio ns and everything you need for an unforgettable experience. We will sail in an area of icebergs, which often get stuck in the bay, forming an unrepeatable scenario. We will go to the east face of the glacier, getting to be approximately 100 meters from its walls. The return is made by the same route, completing a total of almost 6 kilometers (4 Miles) of paddling . 

The excursion includes a snack and hot drink s. Back to the refuge and lunch. According to our schedule, we will take the Catamaran “Grey III” and navigate around the fac es of the Grey Glacier for 2 hours 30 minutes approx. Then we will disembark and walk to catch our private transportation to Puerto Natales per 2 hours and 30 min approx. 

Accommodation and farewell dinner at Puerto Natales. End our services for that day. 

Overnight: Puerto Natales. 

Meals: B , L, D. 

Equipment Includes: Neoprene suit, Paddle Jacket, Neoprene Boots, Skirt, Life Jacket, Paddle and Snack. Note: This activity has a weight restriction limit of 103 Kilos/220 Lbs. This for safety issues aboard the kayak. 

Accommodation and dinner at Puerto Natales . End our services for that day. Overnight: Puerto Natales . 

Meals: B, L, D. Activity Level: Moderate 3 hours / 6 Km – 4 Miles

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Oct. 25th - Day 8

Transfer OUT Puerto Natales & Punta Arenas & Flight to Santiago

DAY 8 – Puerto Natales / Flight to Santiago / End of Adventure .

Breakfast. Leisure time around Puerto Natales or relax at your Hotel. Private transfer out from Puerto Natales Airport “Teniente Julio Gallardo” or Punta Arenas airport “Carlos Ibañez del Campo” , according your flight booking . Flight direct to Santiago ( 3 hours 30 minutes).

Arrive to Santiago airport and end of our Adventure.

Flyback Home or keep travel around Chile taken the tour extension s to Lake District North Patagonia, Central of Chile “ Wine & Pacific Coast ” , Atacama Desert & A lti plano , or Easter Island Rapa Nui.

 Activity Level: Easy.

Drive distance from Puerto Natales to airport: 09 Km/6 Miles / from Punta Arenas: 165 Km/ 103

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