Experience it your way
Visit the three highlights of Torres del Paine: the majestic Torres, the inspiring Francés Valley, and the captivating Grey Glacier. We take care of everything, sending you the necessary information, reserving all services, and providing a safe place to store your luggage.
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Complete the W route
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See the Hanging Glaciares in the Francés Valley
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Get up close to the Immense Grey Glacier
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Optional: Optional ice hike or kayaking in the Grey Lake
Where you are located
Torres del Paine National Park is located in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region, in the municipality of Torres del Paine, in the Última Esperanza province.
Full freedom on the W Trek
The ideal adventure for independent hikers who want to experience the W Trek without guides, set dates, or prior planning.
Day 1 - Arrival at Torres del Paine, self guided return trip hike to the Torres viewpoint
At 6:45 AM, you must be at the Puerto Natales Bus Terminal to board the 7:00 AM public bus that will take you directly to Torres del Paine National Park.
At Laguna Amarga, the main entrance to the park, you will show your park entry QR code, which is included in your program, and then board a shuttle to your refuge (Las Torres sector).
You can leave your backpack and take your packed lunch before starting the hike to the Towers viewpoint. You will climb along the Ascencio River to the Ascencio Valley, reaching the massive terminal moraine.
The return will be along the same path, back to Las Torres, where dinner will be served at our refuge, and we will rest for the first night.
Your adventure this day includes:
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2 hours on a public bus
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8 to 9 hour round trip hike, 22 km / 13.6 mi
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Night at Las Torres campsite or lodge
Accommodation and meals
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Night at Las Torres campsite or lodge
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Optional services
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Private transfer between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales airports
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Public bus between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales
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Private transfer to Torres del Paine on Day 1
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Private porter service for 4 days: USD $700 *If you don’t want to carry too much weight you can contract a private porter.
Day 2 - Self guided hike to Los Cuernos viewpoint
Enjoy breakfast at your refuge and request your packed lunch before starting the day. As you begin today’s hike, you will reach Laguna Inge, where you may spot condors and other birds of prey soaring overhead.
The well-marked trail ascends 200 meters (656 feet) from the base of Mount Almirante Nieto (2,750 m / 9,022 feet) and crosses the Bader River to today’s destination: Refugio Los Cuernos or Domes Francés (subject to availability).
Here, you can settle in, enjoy a good meal with fellow travelers, and rest under the immense moraine.
Your adventure this day includes:
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A 4 to 5 hour hike, 13 km / 8 mi
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Night at Los Cuernos campsite/lodge or Domo Francés, based on availability
Accommodation and meals
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Night at Los Cuernos campsite/lodge or Domo Francés, based on availability
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Optional services
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Private transfer from/to Punta Arenas/airports/Puerto Natales
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Public bus from Punta Arenas to/from Puerto Natales
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Private transfer to Torres del Paine on Day 1
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Private porter service for 4 days: USD $700 *If you prefer not to carry too much weight, you can hire a private porter.
Day 3 - Self guided hike through the spectacular Francés Valley and Lake Pehoé
Today, you’ll embark on a challenging hike to the heart of the Paine Massif. The Francés Valley is a spectacular natural basin surrounded by peaks and hanging glaciers.
After breakfast, request your packed lunch at the refuge and start a 2-hour hike along a winding trail to the Francés River (one hour if your accommodation was at Francés Domes).
At the entrance of the Francés Valley, a glacial moraine, you’ll climb over large rocks and catch your first glimpse of the hanging glacier at the top of the valley.
From this point, you’ll ascend for an hour through a dreamlike Japanese garden landscape before reaching the Francés Valley viewpoint, La Plateau.
The reward is a panoramic view of the granite peaks and hanging glaciers. On one side, you’ll see the Francés Glacier and Paine Grande (3,050 m/10,006 ft.), while on the other side, La Espada, La Hoja, La Máscara, and the main and northern horns of Los Cuernos curve upwards. In the upper section of the valley, Cerro Catedral and Cerro Fortaleza rise like towers over the landscape.
Take your time to enjoy lunch at the viewpoint, surrounded by these towering peaks and wide-open skies.
If time and energy levels allow, you can continue hiking for another hour through the valley to the British Camp, where you’ll enjoy another spectacular cirque (amphitheater-like formation) of mountains.
Your adventure this day includes:
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A 4 to 5 hours, 13 km / 8 mi
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Night at Los Cuernos campsite/lodge or Domo Francés, based on availability
Accommodation and meals
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Night at Los Cuernos or Domo Francés, based on availability
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Optional services
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Private transfer between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales
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Public bus between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales
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Private transfer to Torres del Paine on Day 1
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Private porter service for 4 days: USD $700 *If you want to avoid carrying too much weight you can contract a private porter.
Day 4 - Hike to Grey Glacier * Optional Kayaking on the Grey Lake (advanced reservation is required)
After breakfast, we’ll ascend 200 meters along the narrow, winding trail to Laguna Los Patos, where you can see sections of the massive Southern Patagonian Ice Field, a geological phenomenon that still hides many unclimbed mountains.
Before continuing, we recommend stopping by your refuge to leave your luggage. Afterward, you can continue on to the Grey Glacier viewpoint and enjoy lunch with the wonderful view awaiting you.
In the afternoon, you’ll have the option to join a 2.5-hour kayaking excursion on Grey Lake (advance reservation required).
Your adventure this day includes:
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4 hour hike, 11 km / 6.8 mi
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Night at Grey lodge
Accommodation and meals
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Night at Grey Lodge
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Optional services
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Private transfer between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales airports
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Public bus between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales
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Private transfer to Torres del Paine on Day 1
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Private porter service for 4 days: USD $700 *If you want to avoid carrying too much weight you can contract a private porter.
Day 5 - Optional morning ice hike or kayaking
This morning is yours to enjoy as you wish. The options include: a 5-hour walk on the Grey Glacier (USD $270 per person); a 2.5-hour kayaking excursion on Grey Lake (USD $200 per person); or an additional walk to the hanging bridges for a magnificent view of the Grey Glacier (8 km / 5 mi, approximately 3 hours round trip). Independent hikers without guides can only reach the second hanging bridge.
Remember, you must book your optional excursion in advance with one of our travel specialists.
Regardless of your choice, you will then return on foot along the same path to Paine Grande to take the last catamaran crossing of Lake Pehoe (check the catamaran and hiking schedules with the refuge staff in the morning to ensure you arrive on time).
During the walk, you’ll be able to admire views of Paine Grande and the imposing, muscular granite walls of the Olguín Cordillera. On the other side of Lake Pehoe, a public bus will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales.
Since you’ll be arriving in the city around 10:00 PM, you should consider spending the night in Puerto Natales.
Your adventure this day includes:
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4 hour hike, 11 km / 6.8 mi
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Night at Grey Lodge
Accommodations and meals
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Night at Grey Lodge
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Optional services
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Private transfer from/to Punta Arenas/airports/Puerto Natales
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Public bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
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Private transfer to Torres del Paine Day 1
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Private porter service for 4 days: USD$700 *If you don't want to carry too much weight, you can hire a private porter.
Accommodations on the Independent W Trek
Exploring Torres del Paine National Park is an unforgettable experience, and the accommodation options enhance the adventure. We offer campsites and refuges for added comfort while you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Patagonia.
Central Campsite
Located at the beginning of the W Circuit in Las Torres sector, just 250 meters from the Torre Central Refuge. The campsite offers shared bathrooms with hot water and dispensers for shampoo and conditioner. Towels are not provided. Guests sleep in 4-season tents. It is recommended to bring your own sleeping blanket.
Paine Grande Campsite
Located on the shores of Lake Pehoé, with beautiful views of the Cuernos del Paine and Cerro Paine Grande, Camping Paine Grande is the starting or ending point of the Grey Glacier and Francés Valley trails, as well as part of the W Circuit and the Macizo Paine Circuit. Guests sleep in 4-season tents. There are shared bathrooms with hot water showers available. Towels are not provided, and guests are advised to bring their own sleeping bag.
Los Cuernos Campsite
The Los Cuernos area is equipped with 50 camping sites, offering shared bathrooms exclusively for campers with hot water available 24 hours a day. It is important to note that towels are not provided. The campsites come with a tent, sleeping bag, and mattress. Meals are served at the Lodge, just a few steps from the campsites.
Grey Campsite
Outside the Refuge, there is a designated campsite surrounded by Lenga trees. Camping Grey is also part of the W Circuit and the Macizo Paine Circuit. There are shared bathrooms with hot water showers and shampoo/conditioner dispensers available. Guests sleep in 4-season MSR or Hilleberg tents with a mattress and sleeping bag.
Towels are not provided, and guests are advised to bring their own sleeping bag.
Las Torres Hotel
Located at the base of the trails leading to the Torres viewpoint, Valle del Silencio, and the “W” Trek, this former estancia converted into a hotel offers 57 comfortable rooms with central heating, telephone, and a full-service spa. The excellent quality of both the service and the food is the hotel’s main feature.
Central Refuge
The Torres Central and Norte mountain refuges are two comfortable shelters located at the base of the trail to the Torres viewpoint and part of the “W” and “Circuito” hikes. They are within walking distance of Hotel Spa Las Torres, which offers a wide range of services including massages and saunas. Each room has 6 beds (bunk bed style) with shared bathrooms and hot water.
Los Cuernos Cabin (optional)
Enjoy the comfort and warmth of our 8 cozy private cabins for 2 people, perfect for resting in the heart of nature. With shared bathrooms and showers exclusively for cabin guests, we ensure an intimate and comfortable experience. Located next to Refugio Los Cuernos, each day begins and ends with delicious meals served at the Refugio, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Patagonia.
Los Cuernos Refuge
On the shores of Lake Nordenskjöld, nestled in a Coihue forest, lies Refugio Los Cuernos with 32 beds. This cozy refuge is located along the “W” circuit trails, between the French Valley and the Las Torres viewpoint, as well as the base camp area. Each room has 6 beds (bunk style) and shared bathrooms with hot water.
Domo Francés
Just an hour’s walk from Los Cuernos heading west, this place awaits you with an incredible view of Lake Nordenskjöld, the Cuernos del Paine, and Cerro Paine Grande. It features 3 dome-style bunkhouses, each accommodating 8 people, with shared bathrooms and hot water. The beds come with sleeping bags, but it’s recommended to bring your own. Towels are not included. A truly unique experience in the heart of nature!
Paine Grande Refuge
A spacious and modern refuge located on the shores of Lake Pehoé, ideal for those seeking comfort in the heart of nature. It offers internet access and a full-service bar, in addition to being the starting point for the catamaran that crosses the lake and the hikes to the Francés and Grey valleys. The rooms, dormitory-style, have 6 beds each and shared bathrooms with hot water. Towels are not provided, so it is recommended to bring your own, along with your own sleeping bag
Grey Refuge
On the shores of Lake Grey, this cozy refuge is surrounded by a charming lenga forest, offering an intimate stay in the heart of nature. With direct access to the Grey Glacier, it is a strategic stop on the ‘W’ and ‘Circuit’ trekking routes. The rooms feature 6 bunk beds, and sleeping bags are provided. The bathrooms are shared, with hot water and shampoo and conditioner dispensers.
- Towels are not provided, so guests are recommended to bring their own.
Dates and prices
We offer scheduled departures that allow you to plan your adventure with complete clarity. Prices are calculated based on the number of confirmed passengers, reducing the cost per person as more participants join. Each group has a maximum of 8 people to ensure a personalized and high-quality experience.
Camping Accommodation - 1 person:
Low Season USD $1,900/ High Season USD $2,000
Camping Accommodation - 2 or more people:
Low Season USD $1,800/ High Season USD $1,900
Refuge Accommodation:
Low Season USD $1,900/ High Season USD $2,000
**Peak season supplement: USD$250 per person
PRICES FOR THE 25/26 SEASON: (Low season: September, October & April / High season: November- March / Peak Season: December 20th – January 3rd)
What is included in the tour?
Public transportation according to itinerary indications
Shared transfer between Laguna Amarga & Refugio Las Torres
Entrance to Torres del Paine National Park
Four nights of accommodations at mountain lodges or campsites
Sleeping bag for accommodations in lodges / Sleeping bag, mattress and tent for accommodations in campsites
Catamaran to cross Lake Pehoe
All meals indicated in the itinerary
Our traveler’s experiences
Travelling without stress is possible
It was a very pleasant trip, and everything went perfectly. Especially considering the current situation, we were very lucky to be able to enjoy it. Making the reservation was very easy, and it saved us a lot of time and headaches.
More than a trip, an experience to remember
Our trip was fantastic. We booked later than our friends, and the representatives from Chile Nativo were excellent in their efforts to ensure our trip aligned as much as possible with theirs. Very helpful. We had a wonderful night at Los Cuernos, where our cabin was incredible.
Quick solutions for an unforgettable trip
The trip was very well planned, and the information they provided prepared me perfectly. The booking (on very short notice) was easy, and the Chile Nativo staff was very helpful (for example, they gave me information on how to make it work with the time restrictions I had).
Every detail organized for a perfect experience
Everything went smoothly with the bus vouchers, lodge vouchers, and park fees. Everything went well and without issues. For people who enjoy traveling and hiking independently, this is an excellent way to do it with Chile Nativo. Since we don’t speak Spanish, it would have been difficult to organize the logistics of this hike on our own.
A dream trek with the perfect support
Everything was perfect. The trekking is amazing, and without a doubt, it’s one of the best things I’ve done in my life. As for Chile Nativo, they were very professional from the start when I was planning my trip. They answered all my questions about the trail, what to bring, the itinerary… everything. I’m so happy I chose Chile Nativo to plan my trip.
More than a trip, a trust-filled experience
Completing the W was a wonderful experience. Chile Nativo was there supporting us during the preparation and, most importantly, during the trek after my wife got injured. We couldn’t have done it without the support of Chile Nativo.
What you should know
Responsible Travel
At Chile Nativo, we support the conservation and sustainable development of Patagonia. That is why for every tour booked to Torres del Paine, we donate $15 to the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund. Additionally, we collaborate with local communities, support small businesses, and sponsor two rural schools.
Responsible Travel
At Chile Nativo, we support the conservation and sustainable development of Patagonia. That is why for every tour booked to Torres del Paine, we donate $15 to the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund. Additionally, we collaborate with local communities, support small businesses, and sponsor two rural schools.
