Hiking the W Trek in Torres del Paine
Experience the well-known “W” and Full Circuit Treks, and encounter magnificent sights like the Grey Glacier, Salto Grande, Salto Paine, vibrant rivers, pristine lakes, and diverse wildlife such as the Puma, Rhea, Guanaco, and fox. Moreover, keep your eyes peeled for a wide variety of birdlife, including fascinating birds of prey.
What We Do
Welcome to Experience Chile, an esteemed receptive travel operator based in Chile with over 35 years of local expertise. Particularly, as specialists in Patagonia, we craft tailor-made itineraries and seamlessly arrange all your travel logistics. Equally, if you desire a Patagonian or Antarctic expedition cruise, a visit to El Calafate, or an adventure in El Chalten, we’ve got you covered.
Simply reach out to us at request@experiencechile.org, and rest assured that your inquiry will be answered by a human, not a computer!
The Torres Base
French Valley
Glacier Grey
About the W Trek
Markedly, the Torres del Paine W Trek is an almost 63km path that takes the pattern of a “W” route when viewed down from above. For example, each “arm” of the W ventures into a valley (one end reaches the Torres Base and the other gets to Glacier Grey), and the central inverted “V” enters into the middle, iconic valley, called the French Valley.
Accommodation Along the Trail
Most important about the trek is that along the trail are accommodation options where hikers can stop for the night and receive shelter, food, bathroom and shower facilities.
All things considered, there are various accommodation alternatives, however, the most common are either serviced camping, or inside refugios that offer dormitory rooms and bunk beds. Most important is that we detail these options further below as well as private rooms in hotels, glamping and upmarket lodges.
In summary the W Trek can be hiked in full over 4 days, or an express version, a shortened trek, is available covering 3 days.
Itinerary
Typically, the trek is hiked in one of the following orders of accommodation:
Chileno > Cuernos or Frances > P Grande > Grey (4 Nights)
Central > Cuernos or Frances > P Grande > Grey (4 Nights)
Express Versions:
Chileno or Central > Cuernos or Frances (2 nights)
Chileno or Central > Cuernos or Frances > P Grande (3 Nights)
Experience Chile also offers a unique “rapid express” option involving 2 nights on the trail and the other nights in a comfortable hotel in Puerto Natales.
The Circuit Trek
In addition to the “W” is the full circuit trek that takes in the back country of Torres del Paine. The Full Circuit includes the “W” and will require 8 days.
If you’d like us to create an all-inclusive W Trek itinerary for you, please EMAIL US here:
request@experiencechile.org
Catamaran Schedule Pudeto - Paine Grande - Pudeto 2023-24
It should be noted in the event that a crossing is oversubscribed the operator will initiate an additional crossing to take people. Also, VERY IMPORTANT is that all passengers MUST have a valid ticket to travel.
Another key point is that at Pudeto there is a cafeteria where passengers can wait.
SEP
From Pudeto 10:30hrs
Departs Refugio Paine Grande 18:00hrs
OCT
From Pudeto 10:30hrs and 18:00hrs
Departs Refugio Paine Grande 11:05hrs and 18:35hrs
NOV
From Pudeto 09:00hrs and 10:30hrs and 18:00hrs
Departs Refugio Paine Grande 09:35hrs and 11:05hrs and 18:35hrs
DEC / JAN / FEB / MAR
From Pudeto 09:00hrs and 10:30hrs and 16:15hrs and 18:00hrs
Departs Refugio Paine Grande 09:35hrs and 11:05hrs and 17:00hrs and 18:35hrs
APR
From Pudeto 10:30hrs and 18:00hrs
Departs Refugio Paine Grande 11:05hrs and 18:35hrs
Per Person Ticket Cost Ch$25.000 or USD30 each way
Advance Reservations
You cannot make advance reservations available unless part of a W Trek All-Inclusive Program.
Most important, the crossing takes 25 minutes between Paine Grande and Pudeto or vice-versa.
Clothes to Pack
Torres del Paine Accommodation Location Map
SEND US YOUR ENQUIRY
In order that we can best serve you please include as much information as you can about what you want to do, what you want to experience, where you want to go and what budget you have in USD for all people in your enquiry. In addition, how many people in your party, what type of bed configuration you need (matrimonial, twin, single etc.)
VIP
Should you be considered a VIP for example a known celebrity and/or political and/or businessperson, and you need “special attention” such as privacy and/or security for your trip please consider using an alias in your enquiry but mention that you are VIP. One of the directors will handle your request and keep your real name and details confidential (when you reveal who you are).
Remember, our expertise is to create a travel itinerary custom-built to your needs.