About this trip
The 'W' trek is the name given to the W shaped beaten track that interlinks the 3 Granite Paine Towers, the French Valley, and the Grey Glacier. The trek is approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) in total distance and is one of the most scenic treks in the world.
The W Express program is a shortened option for those you wants to do the W in 3 hiking days. This is ideal for those on a short vacation leave and still wants to see the major highlights of the W Trek, main highlights of the W trail, mainly: the Base of the tower; French Valley; and the Grey Glacier. During the 3 days of hiking you will not be carrying the sleeping bags on the trail, you will be hiking only with a daypack and your day gear only, you can just leave your sleeping bag and mat at Paine Grande while hiking.
Due to the date and weather conditions, a certified guide is required for the hikes included in this program, therefore the values may be adjusted.(until the end of september this restriction will remain in place)
Our reservation's team will be intially assisting you in understanding your program and will guide you in your plans. We will then be advising you in your logistical and physical preparations. And when you finally arrive here, in Puerto Natales, our Garden Domes hotel team will host you and provide trek briefings. The next day, our Chiletour team of guides and drivers will be assisting you on your first day as you get to know Torres del Paine for the first time. The next day our driver will bring you Pudeto where you are going to connect to an early morning Catamaran so you can reach your trailhead at Paine Grande.
Our many years of accumulated experience, wisdom and energy, our local team's knowledge of the land and our nature inspired boutique hotel facility, are just some of the reasons why it is worth while doing this most famous trek and adventure of a lifetime with us!
What Our Program Includes
- Two (2) nights stay in Puerto Natales Garden Domes
- 1 Night in Laguna Amarga Cabins
- 1 night at 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 all days.
- 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
- All meals are included from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast in day 5
What’s not included
- Park Entrance Fee
- Tips
- Personal Insurance
Available Packages
Itinerary
Arrival day + Tiny Houses at the Garden Domes Area (Tiny Cabins can accomodate up 4 participants - SHARED dorm style)
Welcome dinner & drinks followed by a W Trek briefing @elbrisket restaurant
Options of arrival:
- If you arrive from Puerto Natales airport you must take a taxi to our place (Garden Domes & Cabins) and we will pay for it.
- If you arrive from Punta Arenas airport or city, we will book a bus (3hs) to Puerto Natales and then you must take a taxi to Garden Domes & Cabins and we will pay for it.
- If you arrive from El Calafate you must take the morning bus arriving around 1 to 2pm (Bus ticket NOT included) then take a taxi to Garden Domes & Cabins and we will pay for it.