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Guided Winter W Circuit (7 days)

May to August 2024

If you cancel your reservation up to 90 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 90 days before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Guided trek by the W Circuit of Torres del Paine. Includes accommodation, meals, and roundtrip tranfer from Puerto Natales.


This is a high demanded program and ist spaces are limited, having dates in which we are running out of spaces with months in advance. Our recommendation is to plan your travel as early as possible.

Price


For Chileans and foreign residents in Chile:

  • 1 person: CLP$ 3.240.000.
  • Group of 2 people: CLP$ 1.860.000 per person.
  • Group of 3 people: CLP$ 1.410.000 per person.
  • Group of 4 people: CLP$ 1.180.000 per person.
  • Group of 5 people: CLP$ 1.290.000 per person.
  • Group of 6 people: CLP$ 1.150.000 per person.
  • Group of 7 people: CLP$ 1.090.000 per person.
  • Group of 8 people: CLP$ 1.010.000 per person.
  • Group of 9 people: CLP$ 1.110.000 per person.
  • Group of 10 people: CLP$ 1.080.000 per person.
  • Group of 11 people: CLP$ 1.020.000 per person.
  • Group of 12 people: CLP$ 980.000 per person.

For non-resident international visitors in Chile

  • 1 person: US$ 4,050.
  • Group of 2 people: US$ 2,300 per person.
  • Group of 3 people: US$ 1,740 per person.
  • Group of 4 people: US$ 1,450 per person.
  • Group of 5 people: US$ 1,580 per person.
  • Group of 6 people: US$ 1,420 per person.
  • Group of 7 people: US$ 1,320 per person.
  • Group of 8 people: US$ 1,230 per person.
  • Group of 9 people: US$ 1,350 per person.
  • Group of 10 people: US$ 1,310 per person.
  • Group of 11 people: US$ 1,240 per person.
  • Group of 12 people: US$ 1,190 per person.

How to book

  1. Select the departure date from the calendar.
  2. Select the number of people.
  3. Click on "Add to cart".
  4. Pay the full price of the tour online.

Included

  • Transportation:
  • Round trip private shuttle between Puerto Natales and the Torres del Paine National Park.
  • Accommodation:
  • 1st and 2nd nights in Hostal Factoría in Puerto Natales
  • 3rd night in Refugio Paine Grande (bed with sheets, cover, and pillow).
  • 4th night in Refugio Grey (bed with sheets, cover, and pillow).
  • 5th and 6th nights in Refugio Paine Grande (bed with sheets, cover, and pillow).
  • Meals:
  • Breakfast (except for the first day).
  • Lunch (box lunch every day).
  • Dinner (except for the last day).
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
  • Entrance fee to the Torres del Paine National Park.

Not included

  • Flights.
  • Porter.
  • Additional activities.
  • Tips (optional).
  • Health insurance.
  • Medical care in case of an accident.
  • Evacuation assistance because of bad weather or reasons of force majeure.
  • Travel insurance that covers accidents and cancellations because of reasons of force majeure.

What to bring

  • 40 liters backpack for all the circuit.
  • 25 liters backpack for walks during the day.
  • Waterproof jacket and pants (Gore-Tex or similar).
  • Polar type warm clothes (Polartec or similiar).
  • Short and long-sleeved shirts.
  • Trek shoes.
  • Enough batteries.
  • Earplugs.
  • Flip-flops (for the shower in Refugio Paine Grande and rest).
  • Headlamp.
  • Wooly hat and gloves for the cold weather.
  • Cap for the sun.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Toiletries.
  • Ziploc bags or similar (to storage the garbage).
  • Trek poles.
  • Travel insurance that covers accidents and cancellations because of reasons of force majeure.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age required of 10 years old to make the activity.
  • Not allowed for pregnant women.

Itinerary

Beginning: Day 1 at 12:00 pm in Hostal Factoría.

End: Day 5 at 5:00 pm in downtown Puerto Natales.


Day 1: Arrival in Puerto Natales – Accommodation at Factoría Hostel.

You will spend your first night at the Hostal Boutique Factoría Patagonia, located 2.9 km from the Puerto Natales bus station. The property has a 24-hour reception and a restaurant, and offers a buffet or continental breakfast. For 1 and 2 people they will have access to a double room with a private bathroom, and from 4 to 12 people quadruple and sextuple rooms with shared bathroom.


Day 2: Torres del Paine National Park – Torres Base Trekking – Accommodation at Factoría Hostel (22 km, 8 to 10 hours).

We will get up early to have breakfast at the hostel and start the day with energy. The private transfer will be waiting for you to go towards Torres del Paine National Park. Once at the main entrance, Laguna Amarga, you will register yourself with CONAF, and then you will continue the trip to the Welcome Center. Then you will arrive at Torre Central where your trekking will begin, starting in the Ascencio Valley, where you can admire its large forests. Here, after passing through an immense field of giant rocks, you will reach one of the most emblematic viewpoints in the world, the famous Torres Base viewpoint, at 900 meters above sea level. From this place you have an unbeatable panoramic view of the turquoise glacial lagoon and the Torres del Paine, if the weather allows it.

Here you will have time to take photographs and enjoy your lunch box. Then we will return along the same path to take the private transportation that will take you back to Puerto Natales.


Day 3: Las Carretas Trail – Paine Grande Shelter (17 km, 6 hours).

You will leave the hotel in Puerto Natales early in the morning and the transfer will take you back to the Torres del Paine National Park. Here we will begin a walk along the Las Carretas trail to the Paine Grande Shelter. During the trekking you will have wonderful views of the park and Lake Pehoé. Upon arriving in Paine Grande, after checking in, you will be able to rest and enjoy dinner at the shelter.


Day 4: Paine Grande Shelter – Grey Shelter (11 km, 5 hours).

After breakfast you will begin the walk through a narrow and winding valley that leads to Los Patos lagoon. After passing the viewpoint, the path descends through a mountainous forest until reaching the shelter. From here, if you walk for about 10 more minutes, you will reach the Grey Glacier viewpoint, Here you will be in front of one of the arms of Campos de Hielo Sur. Dinner will be served in the shelter between 18:00 and 21:00.


If you want to have an unforgettable view of the Grey Glacier, you can take 3 to 4 extra hours (round trip) to head towards the famous hanging bridges, where you can see the best viewpoint of the glacier.


Day 5: Grey Shelter – Paine Grande Shelter (11 km, 5 hours).

After having breakfast in the Grey Shelter dining room, you will have time to visit the hanging bridges during the morning, if you did not do it the previous afternoon, you will be able to explore the spectacular panoramic views of the Grey Glacier. Then you will follow the same path as the previous day to return to Paine Grande. Afterwards you can rest in the shelter and enjoy dinner in the Paine Grande dining room.


Day 6: Excursion to the French Valley – Paine Grande Shelter (11 km, 5 hours).

The sixth day's walk will begin and end at the Paine Grande Shelter. After having breakfast at the shelter and getting your box lunch, you will prepare to travel to the heart of the park, bordering the blue waters of Lake Skottsberg. After approximately 2 and a half hours of walking, you will arrive at the Italian camp (park ranger), where you will begin your journey to the French Valley. Continuing along the route you will reach the Mirador Francés, here you will be able to appreciate incredible views of Los Cuernos, turquoise glacial lagoons and amazing hanging glaciers. You will have time to enjoy your lunch box while appreciating this beautiful view. After this stop you will descend along the same path towards the Italian camp and then towards the Paine Grande shelter.


Day 7: Las Carretas Trail – Return to Puerto Natales (17 km, 6 hours).

On this last day of your adventure you will have time to explore the surroundings of the place after enjoying breakfast. Later you will begin your return trip, along the same Las Carretas trail, where a private transfer will be waiting for you in the administration sector to take you back to Puerto Natales.

Map

Changes and cancellations policy

  • You will be able to reschedule your booking without any cost or cancel it with full refund until 60 days before the starting date of the program, whatever the reason.
  • Between 89 and 70 days before the start date of the program, you will not be able to make any changes and, in case of cancellations, you will receive a 80% refund.
  • Between 69 and 45 days before the start date of the program, you will not be able to make any changes and, in case of cancellations, you will receive a 50% refund.
  • Within the 44 days before the starting date of the program (bookings made less than 44 days in advance included) there will be no refund nor reschedule, whatever the reason.
  • There will be no refund for entrance fee to the Torres del Paine National Park due to this is bought to a different entity.

 

There are no refunds no reschedule in case any of the following situations may prevent making part or the entire program: adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, fires, flooding, road cuts, accidents, strikes, demonstrations, pandemics, epidemics, flight cancellations, lost luggage, accidents of the passenger inside the park, and personal or health problems of the passenger. For passengers that have travel insurance (suggested), due to the impossibility to make part or the entire program because of the reasons described above and whose insurance policy covers the case at hand, we will provide the required documents to be presented to the insurance company.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What happens if there is no availability on the date I want to make the tour?

    Like this is a high demand program, it is possible that the date on what you want to travel is not available, but we can look for an alternative. For this, you have to consider some flexibility for the start time and date of the program. We recommend you buying flight tickets after the confirmation of the tour.
  • How to book Guided Winter W Circuit (7 days)?

    To book Guided Winter W Circuit (7 days), you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • How far in advance should I book Guided Winter W Circuit (7 days)?

    We accept bookings up to 4 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.

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