Meeting Place
Punta Arenas, Chile, Puerto Natales, Chile or El Calafate, Argentina
7 days from $1453
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Overview
Highlights
- Trek the famous W route in Torres del Paine National Park, the quintessential Patagonia hiking experience
- Soak in the majesty of the Paine Massif and the iconic view of the three Towers
- Marvel at calving glaciers, granite spires, turquoise lakes and an impressive array of Patagonian fauna
- Comfortable lodging in unique domed camps, a refugio or tent each night
Adventure Overview
Join us as we explore Southern Patagonia’s most iconic landscape in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. On this week-long Patagonia hiking adventure we follow the world-famous and challenging W route, traveling from our comfortable base camp to two unique refugios carrying only our daypacks. We’ll hike to the foot of the granite spires that give this park its name; explore the shorelines of Nordenskjold, Pehoe and Grey Lakes; climb deep into French Valley; get to know the local flora and fauna and even get up close and personal with a calving glacier. Each night at our lodging accommodations we’ll share the day’s stories over hearty and delicious meals. It’s an unforgettable Patagonia hiking trip that should definitely be on your bucket list.
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Itinerary & Map
- Scenic drive from Punta Arenas or El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park stopping along the way for a hearty lunch
- Settle into a Standard, Superior or Suite dome at this one-of-a-kind W trek basecamp with jaw-dropping views of the Torres and enjoy a welcome dinner
- Hike the Cuernos Trail along the beautiful Lake Nordenskjold and overnight at the Refugio Los Cuernos (or similar)
- Hike up to Valle Frances for superb views of the Massif then return through undulating grassland to Refugio Paine Grande for dinner and relaxation
- The trek continues along the north side of Lake Grey before boarding a boat to the calving façade of Grey Glacier
- Return to Paine Grande to transfer back to basecamp
- Hike up the Ascencio Valley trail for a breathtaking view of the iconic Torres del Paine and enjoy lunch before returning to basecamp for a well-deserved dinner
- On the final day along the W route, tour and hike the Eastern Lakes then return to basecamp for a farewell dinner
- Shuttle back to Puna Arenas or El Calafate for evening flights home and the conclusion of your Patagonia hiking adventure
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Dates & Prices
2022 – 2023 Prices:
Low Season: $1453
Shoulder Season: $1830
High Season: $2694
Peak Season: $2977
Per person based on double occupancy in a Standard dome.
Please call for pricing and availability for Superior and Suite domes.
Accommodations at the refugios will be provided either in dormitories or in comfortable tents at the adjacent campground, including sleeping bag and pad with a polar fleece liner which your guides will set up for you. Both campsites and refugios provide bathroom facilities. Meals will be served inside the refugios.
Deposit: $500, $800 or $1200 per person based on trip price
Single Supplement (based on standard dome): $726 (Low Season); $916 (Shoulder Season); $1347 (High Season); $1489 (Peak Season)
Additional cost: Travel Insurance
Join OARS on any of our multi-day adventures abroad and receive a rebate worth 5% of your international trip fees, redeemable on select adventures throughout the American West.
Departure Dates
Trips depart every Monday
Winter – Spring 2022:
- Low Season: April 18, 25; May 2
- Shoulder Season: April 4, 11
- High Season: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28
- Peak Season: January 10, 17
Fall 2022 – Spring 2023:
- Low Season: October 3, 10; April 24
- Shoulder Season: October 17, 24, 31; April 3, 10, 17
- High Season: November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12; January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27
- Peak Season: December 19, 26; January 2, 9, 16
Our Patagonia Hiking: Torres del Paine W Trek is run by an affiliate company and arranged through O.A.R.S. International, Inc.
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