Torres Del Paine - W Trek

Day Pack: Below is what we will either be wearing or carrying in our 35 litre day pack. Make sure you day pack is comfortable, with shoulder straps and waist straps.

• Beanie
• Peaked Cap
• Bra & Pants
• Thermal Top (long sleeved)
• Long sleeved quick dry shirt
• Merino Jumper
• Windproof Jacket
• Gortex Jacket
• Puffer Jacket
• Long trekking pants
• Wet Weather Pants
• Socks
• Boots
• Warm merino or wool gloves
• Sml pair water proof gloves
• Neck Gaiter or warm scarf
• 2-3 litre camel Pack
• Sunglasses
• Gaiters (Optional)
• Lip screen
• Sun screen
• Insect repellant
• First Aid, Panadine etc, sports tape, if you have a niggly injury e.g knee/ankle bring along strapping for that.
• Tissues
• Glucose
• Hand sanitizer
• Camera
• Poles x 2 optional

Dry Sack 

• Extra Bra & Pants/Jocks
• Extra Socks
• Evening Long sleeved quick dry shirt
• Evening Thermal Long Under Pants
• Evening Thermal long sleeved top
• Evening Woolen pants or similar
• Evening Merino Top
• Pajama's
• Towel- Lge Quick dry
• Toilet Bag (take a face flannel)
• Wet Wipes
• Head torch & spare batteries
• E Book or book-optional
• Night shoes

Suitcases passports etc can be left back at Ancestral offices.

This 4-5 day trek along the W Trail, is one of the world renowned trekking routes in Patagonia, Chile’s most famous national park. The trail is located in the south of Patagonia, approximately 2500kms from Santiago and is an internationally acclaimed trekking destination providing our trekkers with panoramic scenery, exotic wildlife and diverse ecosystems.

Torres del Paine is recognised as one of the most breathtakingly unspoiled places on earth, being declared a World Heritage site in 1978. The spectacular Pine Massif, with peaks Cuernos (Paine Horns) and Grande, dominates the panoramic landscape of the park. We will trek through numerous ecosystems including, carving glaciers, snow-capped mountains, cascading rivers and waterfalls, lush meadows, mirror like turquoise lakes, Magellenic forests and arid Pampas. Expect to see birds like the Andean Condor, American ostrich, Cara Cara’s and Pink Flamingos. Mammals such as Guanaco’s (like Lamas) Grey and Culpeo Foxes and possibly Pumas.

This is a strenuous hike; trekkers must be in good physical condition and be fit enough to hike full days on varied terrain. There is time for photo's and to take in the amazing scenery. Terrain can be rocky, steep at times.

Note the trip is fully supported by our crew so you will only need to carry a day pack. Your experienced English/Spanish speaking wilderness guides will be assisted by our chef who will take care of the practical arrangements whilst on the hike. Our guides are the most experienced, trained Torres del Paine guides who will provide the safest and most beneficial experience leaving you free to enjoy the jaw dropping scenery and pristine wilderness scenery.

This expedition starts and ends in Puerto Natales.

A 5-Day Premium Adventure with Cultural & Environmental Immersion   

Day 0 – Arrival in Puerto Natales Altitude: 0–20 m a.s.l. 

• Transfer: 15–20 min from airport to hotel.
• Difficulty: None.
• Highlights: Private reception, welcome dinner with local cuisine, introduction briefing, and delivery of expedition kit (map, field notebook, reusable bottle). 

Day 1 – Puerto Natales → Grey Lake → Grey Refuge 

• Transfer: 2.5–3 h private drive to Grey sector.
• Activity: Navigation on Grey Lake with panoramic views of Grey Glacier.
• Trek: Grey Refuge + suspension bridges.
• Distance: ~11 km.
• Elevation gain/loss: +300 m / -150 m.
• Time: 3–4 h trekking.
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Overnight: Grey Refuge. Camping

Day 2 – Grey Refuge → Paine Grande 

• Distance: 11 km.
• Elevation gain/loss: +150 m / -300 m.
• Time: 3.5–4.5 h trekking.
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Highlights: Views of Grey Lake and surrounding peaks.
• Overnight: Paine Grande Refuge. Camping

Day 3 – Paine Grande → French Valley → French Refuge 

• Distance: ~17 km (round trip to viewpoint + connection to refuge).
• Elevation gain/loss: +600 m / -600 m.
• Time: 6–7 h trekking.
• Difficulty: Demanding (steep ascent, rocky terrain).
• Highlights: French Valley viewpoint with hanging glaciers and the iconic Cuernos del Paine.
• Overnight: French Refuge. Camping

Day 4 – French Refuge → Central Camping 

• Distance: ~13 km.
• Elevation gain/loss: +250 m / -250 m.
• Time: 4–5 h trekking.
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Highlights: Panoramic views of Nordenskjöld Lake.
• Overnight: Central Camping. 

Day 5 – Central Camping → Base Torres → Puerto Natales 

• Distance: ~18 km (round trip).
• Elevation gain/loss: +900 m / -900 m.
• Time: 7–8 h trekking.
• Difficulty: High (long ascent, steep rocky section at the end).
• Highlights: Base Torres viewpoint – one of South America’s most famous landscapes.
• Return: Private transfer back to Puerto Natales (2 h).

4-8 trekkers
Cost:   US$2650 per person
(cost subject to change)