W circuit 7 days from £1,060
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What makes this special?
Swoop Says...
Trek Paine's W Circuit with a local operator and guide who grew up in the region. Sleeping out under the stars for 3 nights (tents and equipment provided). This trip starts/ends at Punta Arenas (the major airport) and includes accommodation in Puerto Natales and transfers to/from.
Operator Says...
This itinerary was designed for those people that do not have many days to do the big circuit, but that at the same time do not wish to miss the landscapes most characteristic of Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia.
Itinerary Map: Key landmarks and route for W circuit 7 days
Landmarks visited on W circuit 7 days
Start from
Punta Arenas
and end at
Punta Arenas
Info - Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine is one of the world's great trekking destinations
Read our guides to:
- Torres del Paine National Park
- about Trekking in Paine
- Trips on the W Circuit
- Trekking the Full Circuit
- Getting to Torres del Paine
- Visiting Paine in winter
- Torres del Paine Map
Also find out about:
- Multi Activity trips in Paine
- Kayaking Torres del Paine
- Trek off the beaten track in Paine
- Patagonia Tours incl Paine
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1: Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales.
Arrival at Punta Arenas. Transfer to Puerto Natales in private vehicle (*), three- hour drive through the Patagonian pampa. Lodging in Puerto Natales. Meeting to discuss trip program. (Dinner not included). Book any flight that arrives before 8pm at Punta Arenas airport (Chile). If you comes from El Calafate (Argentina), there are regular buses every day morning to Puerto Natales. Take a bus on our day 1 of our itinerary.
Day 2: Torres del Paine.
Breakfast in the morning. Leave in the morning in our private vehicle in the direction of Torres del Paine National Park. Start our hike through Ascencio valley by the footpath into Lenga trees towards Torres del Paine lookout, one of the most spectacular views of the Park. From here we can view the three granite pinnacles towering above a green, cirque-bound lake in a deep, narrow valley. The scene is one of the intense past glaciations. Return to Torres camp (Tent). Snack and dinner. Note: Throughout the trip breakfast, one lunch and all dinners are included.
Day 3: Cuernos Camp.
Leave in the morning, the Cuernos refuge (Horns) offers a superb view of "Cuernos" (Horns) and Condors. The trek is developed through footpath that crosses rocky zones and forest along the Paine massif. Lodging in Cuernos (Tent / Refuge). Dinner.
Day 4: French Valley - Pehoé Camp.
Leave in the morning towards French Valley. After walking along Lago Nordenskjold, we will go into a impressive valley that is surrounded by mountains such as Paine Grande, Horns, Sword, Mask and others magnificent peaks. Soon we will continue towards the Pehoé camp, where we will find our camping place. (Tent). Snack and dinner.
Day 5: Pehoé Camp – Grey Camp.
Today we will initiate one of the most beautiful passages of this excursion. Four hours trek with beautiful views of Lake Grey along the way. From the trail we will have views of enormous Grey Glacier coming down from the southern ice sheet. Camp Grey. (Tent). Snack and dinner.
Day 6: Grey Camp - Los Guardas (Grey lookout) - Puerto Natales.
Breakfast in the morning. Trek to Los Guardas (1,5 hours) and arrive at a place where we can contemplate the Grey Glacier. Back to Grey camp. From here we will take a boat and travel on Grey Lake towards the outlet of this lake. From here our private vehicle will transfer us to Puerto Natales. Hotel. (Dinner not included)
Day 7: Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas.
Ground transfer to Punta Arenas Airport (*). Book any flight starting from 12:00pm.
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Swoop says...
Trek Paine's W Circuit with a local operator and guide who grew up in the region. Sleeping out under the stars for 3 nights (tents and equipment provided). This trip starts/ends at Punta Arenas (the major airport) and includes accommodation in Puerto Natales and transfers to/from.
Trip Information
| Total Days: | 7 |
|---|---|
| Group Size: | 2 — 10 |
Trekking in Torres del Paine
| Days trekking in Torres del Paine: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Swoop Effort Level: | 4 |
| Nights (tent): | 3 |
| Nights (refugio): | 1 |
| Nights (hotels): | 2 |
| Campsite Support? | Yes |
Other activities on W circuit 7 days
- Boat trip in Lago Grey
About the operator
A local who grew up in this region runs this business. He spends most of his time in the mountains. He runs mountaineering trips (eg up Aconcagua) as well as Trekking (eg in Torres del Paine).
