Torres del Paine W Express Trek 4D/3N (Self-Guided)

Torres del Paine W Express Trek 4D/3N (Self-Guided)

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Torres del Paine W Express Trek 4D/3N (Self-Guided)

4 Days Starting and ending in Puerto Natales

Visiting: Cordillera del Paine, Puerto Natales

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

48320

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

High, Challenging

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Hike to see the massive granite towers up close that give the Park its name and get ready to have your breath taken away when you discover the magnificent Grey Glacier, the southernmost tip of the Chilean Patagonia’s Southern Ice Fields, where the ice blends into the clouds on the horizon.

Highlights

  • Be amazed by the stunning shapes of the Francés Valley

  • Discover glaciers, lakes, and the abundant local vegetation and wildlife

  • Walk alongside the breathtaking Cuernos del Paine

  • Discover glaciers, lakes, and the abundant local vegetation and wildlife

Itinerary

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Day 1: Puerto Natales - Torres Del Paine, Chile

Location: Cordillera del Paine

Duration: 4 Days

Departure Time: 06:30


Puerto Natales to Las Torres Base Lookout Point (L/D)


The day before your departure, you will receive an induction talk at 5:00pm and will be given your vouchers and map. The following day, we meet at 6:30am to take the 7am bus to Torres del Paine National Park which takes about 2.5 hours. That morning you will depart to one of the Park’s landmarks, the Las Torres Base Lookout Point. After the ascent, you will return to the Central Sector where you will have dinner and stay the night. Remember, if you chose the camping option, you will receive all the equipment you need in each campsite.


Hike: 8 to 10 hours - 19.5km / Difficulty: High / Altitude Initial: 120m, Highest: 870m

Day 2: Torres Del Paine, Chile

Location: Cordillera del Paine

Francés Sector Hike (B/L/D)


You will walk about 13,5kms. along the shore of Nordenskjöld Lake and beneath Almirante Nieto mountain as well as the striking Cuernos del Paine. During the hike you will enjoy magnificent views of Paine Massif ́s horns (Los Cuernos), hanging glaciers, lakes and abundant vegetation and wildlife. You will have dinner and spend the night in the Francés or Cuernos Sector.


Hike: 4.5 to 6.5 - 13.5km / Difficulty: Medium / Elevation Gain: 200m

Day 3: Torres Del Paine, Chile

Location: Cordillera del Paine

Cuernos / Francés Sector Hike (B/L/D)


The day begins exploring one of the icons of the circuit, the Francés Valley. You will start early with a light hike to the Italiano Campsite. From there, you will begin the climb through the woods (about 2kms) up the Francés River Valley. We will continue to the Francés Lookout Point, where you will enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of the circuit, the view to the valley framed by the Paine Grande, Catedral, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Aleta de Tiburón, and Cuerno del Norte mountains. After this spectacle, following this magnificent experience you will begin the descent to the Francés Sector.


Hike: 7 to 9 hours - 17.5km / Difficulty: High / Altitude Initial: 120m, Highest: 762m

Day 4: Torres Del Paine - Puerto Natales, Chile

Location: Puerto Natales

Hike Grey Glacier Sector - Pehoé Lake Boat Trip - Return to Puerto Natales (B/L)


Today, you will reach the third milestone on the circuit, the magnificent Grey Glacier. The trail goes around Paine Grande, the highest peak in the mountain range (3,050m), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking amidst Antarctic beech trees (ñirre), Dombey's beech (coigüe) and Chilean firebush (notro), you will reach the first lookout point over Grey Lake, from where you will have an awe-inspiring view of the Glacier. We will continue walking in the direction of the imposing Grey Glacier until we reach the Grey Mountain Refuge. After a short stop we will return to the Paine Grande Sector and take the 6:30pm catamaran to Pudeto. You will be met by the bus that will take you to Puerto Natales.


Hike: 6 to 8 hours - 19km / Difficulty: High / Altitude Initial: 43m, Highest: 313m

What's Included

  • Meals

    3B/4L/3D

  • Guides

    The tour does not have a guide

  • Activities

    Hiking tour

  • Experiences

  • Accommodation

    1 night of lodging in the Central Sector and 2 nights of lodging in Cuernos or Francés Sector, depending on availability.

  • Extras

    Torres del Paine National Park entrance fees

  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Drinks

  • Guide (remember this is an independent trek)

  • Travel insurance

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • International and/or domestic flights

  • Personal expenses and gratuities

  • Other activities

  • International and/or domestic flights

  • Other activities

  • Travel insurance

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Guide (remember this is an independent trek)

  • Personal expenses and gratuities

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