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5D West W Circuit Self-guide

5D West W Circuit Self-guide

Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Chile

5D West W Circuit Self-guide

5D West W Circuit Self-guide

Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Chile

5D West W Circuit Self-guide

5D West W Circuit Self-guide

Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Chile

5D West W Circuit Self-guide

5D West W Circuit Self-guide

Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Chile

5D West W Circuit Self-guide

Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Última Esperanza, Región de Magallanes, Antártica Chilena, Chile View on Google Maps

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Hiking
Food Included
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Tour Overview

This itinerary covers the West W highlights with independent hiking and a full support package. After the Lake Pehoé catamaran crossing, you trek along Grey Lake’s shores to Refugio Grey for glacier viewpoints and optional hanging bridges. Return to Paine Grande, then hike into the French Valley for panoramic views of Los Cuernos, glacial lagoons, and hanging glaciers. Continue east along Nordenskjöld Lake to Central, and end with the Base of the Towers ascent before evening transport back to Puerto Natales.

Tour Map

Places You Will See

Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine
Grey Glacier
Grey Glacier
French Valley
French Valley
Lake Pehoé
Lake Pehoé
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Highlights

  • Western W Circuit Focus - Complete western section of the famous W Trek
  • Self-Guided Flexibility - Independent hiking with pre-arranged logistics
  • Grey Glacier Viewpoints - Multiple perspectives of the massive glacier
  • French Valley Ascension - Panoramic views of Cuernos del Paine
  • Lake Pehoé Navigation - Scenic catamaran transfer with mountain views
  • Pre-Booked Accommodations - Mountain refugios at Grey, Francés, and Central
  • Complete Logistics Package - Includes park fees, refuge stays, meals, and transfers

What's Included

Included

  • Camping and / or refuge accommodations according to your itinerary.
  • Lodge accommodations are in shared and mixed dorms with bunk beds.
  • Full bed in Vertice refuges includes sheets, cover and pillow.
  • Simple bed in Las Torres refuges include a a sleeping bag and pillow.
  • Accommodation at Vertice campsite includes tent, sleeping bag, pillow liner, and a sleeping pad.
  • Camping accommodations in Las Torres include a tent is elevated from the ground at a height of 5.2 ft, a sleeping bag, a high-density foam mat, a pillow, and a welcome drink voucher.
  • Bus transportation to and from the park + shuttle bus ticket to the Visitor’s Center.
  • Meals according to your itinerary.
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, make sure to inform us upon reservation. Food restrictions will only be honored if they are informed in advance.
  • Catamaran ticket.
  • Entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park.

Excluded

  • Medical and/or travel insurance of any kind
  • Gratuities
  • Porter.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Flights.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Torres del Paine National Park – Trek from Paine Grande to Grey

Day 2: Grey Trek to Paine Grande

Day 3: Trek Paine Grande to French Valley

Day 4: Trek from Los Cuernos or Francés to Central

Day 5: Trek to the Base of the Towers and return to Puerto Natales