TORRES DEL PAINE CHILE TREKKING W TRAIL
Torres del
Paine National Park comprising mountains,
glaciers, lakes and rivers. The landscape of the park is dominated by the Paine
massif, which is an eastern spur of the Andes located on the east side of the
Grey Glacier, rising dramatically above the Patagonian steppe. Small valleys
separate the spectacular granite spires and mountains of the massif. This
stunning trail is also known as the W Trail
ITINERARY
Day 1: Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Upon arrival at the airport of Punta Arenas, a transfer will await you to take
you to Puerto Natales leading you through the typical Pampa Steppes of the
Magellan Region. You will encounter various animals like sheep, ñandus and a
variety of birds. Shortly after leaving the airport you will make a detour to
the penguin breeding colony at Seno Otway (season dependant) and then continue
to the charming town of Puerto Natales, situated on the banks of the Última
Esperanza Bay. Overnight at a hotel in Puerto Natales.
Day 2: Puerto Natales –Hiking Base La Torres
After breakfast you will leave Puerto Natales for a two hour drive to Torres del
Paine National Park, the starting point of your trek. It will be a spectacular
walk to the base of the amazing "Towers" of the Paine Massif, the view onto the
three pink granite towers that made the park famous, will fascinate you. Dinner
and overnight at Hostel Chileno in the Ascencio Valley.
(Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 3: Refugio Chileno - Refugio Los Cuernos
Today you will hike along Lake Nordensköld below the imposing hanging glaciers
of the Paine Massif to your hostel at Los Cuernos. Dinner and overnight at
hostel. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 4: Refugio Los Cuernos - French Valley – Lake Pehoe
After breakfast you will start a great trek into the most beautiful valley of
the park - Valle Frances. The natural setting is magnificent; on your way up you
will be surrounded by high peaks, huge granite walls and hanging glaciers on all
sides. In the afternoon you will descend to Pehoe Lake to rest and spend the
night. Dinner and overnight at Paine Grande Lodge. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 5: Hike to Glacier Grey
Today you will enjoy a relatively easy hike to the immense Glacier Grey. You
will trek along the eastern shoreline of the Lake Grey through a beautiful
landscape. Enjoy impressive views of the lake with its numerous giant icebergs.
In the afternoon you will arrive at the glacier lookout to see the glacier wall
and vibrant blue icebergs close up. Overnight and dinner at Hostel Grey.
(Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 6: Boat trip on Lake Grey - Rio Serrano
In the morning you will cross the Lake Grey by boat and land on the beach at the
southern end of the lake. Here you will disembark and hike along the beautiful
beach to the Hostería Lago Grey where you can take a rest and have a coffee.
From the hostería you will be transferred to the western side of the park to
arrive in the sector Serrano River in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the
cabins of Cabañas del Paine. (Breakfast/Lunchbox/Dinner)
Day 7: Rio Serrano & Boat trip to Puerto Natales
After an early breakfast you will leave Torres del Paine and start your
navigation down the Serrano River to Mount Balmaceda. On the way you will have
great views of the Southern Ice Field. Go for a short hike below the towering
Mount Balmaceda and have lunch before embarking the boat back to Puerto Natales
in the early afternoon. Overnight at a hotel in Puerto Natales.
(Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 8: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
A transfer will take you to the airport of Punta Arenas or a downtown hotel in
due course. (Breakfast)
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