Puerto Natales Trip Overview
This version of the W Trek route is preferred by travelers with less time. From Howlanders we want to explain to you the main difference compared to the 5 days W trek: On the first day, you will start hiking to the Base Torres viewpoint, instead of overnight at the area and hike the day after.
During the 4-day tour, you will enjoy one of the most impressive treks in South America and experience the majestic landscapes of the Chilean Patagonia. This option is self-guided, therefore, you will walk freely through the perfectly defined trails. You will stay in different areas along the famous W route. The tour includes everything you need to enjoy this experience (transfers, accommodation, food, tickets..). You just have to decide if you want to stay in a campsite or a refugio (recommended). Join us!
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Puerto Natales, Chile
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Puerto Natales, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile
This version of the W Trek route is preferred by travelers with less time. From Howlanders we want to explain to you the main difference compared to the 5 days W trek: On the first day, you will start hiking to the Base Torres viewpoint, instead of overnight at the area and hike the day after.
During the 4-day tour, you will enjoy one of the most impressive treks in South America and experience the majestic landscapes of the Chilean Patagonia. This option is self-guided, therefore, you will walk freely through the perfectly defined trails. You will stay in different areas along the famous W route. The tour includes everything you need to enjoy this experience (transfers, accommodation, food, tickets..). You just have to decide if you want to stay in a campsite or a refugio (recommended). Join us!
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Natales – Mirador Base Torres (viewpoint)
Stop At: Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
A few days before the start of your adventure you will receive an e-mail with all the technical information you need to prepare for your trip to Torres del Paine. In addition, our staff will coordinate with you the delivery of your welcome kit and park access tickets when you arrive in Puerto Natales.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Torres del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes Region
You will leave from Puerto Natales at 06:30 a.m. with the bus that will take us to Torres del Paine National Park.
That same day, the trek to the Base Torres viewpoint begins, but before starting the trip we can leave our backpacks in our accommodation to go lighter. You will cross the Ascensio Valley until you reach a glacial moraine, that part of the road is made of stones and with a slope that will take you to the Base Torres Viewpoint.
The descent is by the same route to the Central Sector, where you will have dinner and spend the night.
Duration: 22 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sector Central – Camping or Refugios (cabins in the woods)
Day 2: Trekking Sector Francés
Stop At: Nordenskjold Lake, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
Breakfast is served between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. every day. Afterwards, you will pick up your lunch-box which you can enjoy whenever you want.
During the hike you will surround the Nordenskjöld Lake, Almirante Nieto Hill, and Cuernos del Paine, walking about 8,38 mi (13,5 km) and you will enjoy the views of these emblematic places such as hanging glaciers and spectacular lakes. Along the way, you will marvel at the unique vegetation and animals that this trek offers.
When you arrive at the French Sector, you will find yourself in one of the most welcoming refuges of the route and in our opinion, with the best food! 😉
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sector Cuernos o Francés – Camping or Refugios
Day 3: Trekking Sector Cuernos/Francés
Stop At: Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
Route to Camp Italiano:
The day starts with a gentle walk to the Italian camp. We will be able to admire the landscapes offered by the forests of the French River Valley, walking approximately 1,24 mi (2 km). The trek to the French viewpoint, where the impressive views of the emblematic mountains Paine Grande, Cathedral, Leaf, Mask, Sword, Shark Fin and North Horn will leave you speechless.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
British viewpoint:
At this point you decide. If you have started the route early and have the strength, you can continue to the British lookout point. This road is especially difficult because of the slope, but the wonderful views it offers make it worthwhile. Once you have enjoyed the incredible landscape, you will return to the French Sector by the same route spending the night in the French Sector.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sector Francés – Camping or Refugios
Day 4: Trekking to sector Glaciar Grey – Navegación Lago Pehoé and return to Puerto Natales
Stop At: Glacier Grey, Puerto Natales Chile
On the last day, you will border the Cerro Paine Grande, being this point the highest of the Massif 1,89 mi (3,050 m) and enjoying again the spectacular hanging glaciers. You will pass through Nirres, Coigües and Notros to reach the first viewpoint of Lake Grey where we will have one of the best views of this tour, the incredible Glacier Grey.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
After enjoying such magnificent views, we will return to the Paine Grande Sector to board the catamaran at 6:30 p.m., which will take us to Pudeto. With the bus, you will arrive at Puerto Natales at about 09:30 p.m., thus ending this incredible adventure.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
