Detailed Itinerary

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  • Let’s begin the trip of a lifetime!

    Welcome to Puerto Natales—one of the southernmost cities in the world!
    Upon arrival at the Puerto Natales Airport, you’ll be met by our private transfer and driven to your hotel in the city.

    Puerto Natales is a charming gateway to Chilean Patagonia and a wonderful introduction to the region’s soul. Here, you can complement your nature-based excursions with a taste of local life—its warm people, rich cuisine, and vibrant art scene.

    Nestled between the sea, forests, and mountains along the Última Esperanza Sound, Puerto Natales is the ideal base for exploring Torres del Paine National Park and many other Patagonian wonders.

    Be sure to take a walk along the scenic waterfront path (Costanera de Puerto Natales), where you'll get stunning views of the Patagonian hills, sea, and local wildlife—including swans and flamingos near the old wooden docks.

    Accommodations: Hotel Vendaval or similar (double occupancy)

    Meals: Dinner

    *Please plan to arrive in Puerto Natales by 4PM.

    • Hike Duration: 5 hours, 13 km / 8 mi

    • Difficulty: Moderate

    Today, we journey two hours from Puerto Natales to Estancia Lazo, a 13,000-hectare (32,123-acre) working cattle ranch with incredible views of the Paine Massif and Laguna Verde.

    Our hike begins here, entering Torres del Paine National Park via a gently rolling trail that winds through serene native forests of beech and coigüe trees.

    Keep your eyes open for condors, caranchos, guanacos, woodpeckers, owls, and Austral parakeets. We'll pass Honda Lagoon and climb to the Toro Lake lookout (559 m / 1,834 ft), offering panoramic views of the Grey, Serrano, and Paine Rivers, the Serrano Valley, Mount Balmaceda, and the Geike and Tyndall Glaciers.

    After a short descent to Weber Bridge, our private transfer takes us to our riverside campsite, where a warm welcome dinner and stunning views of the Paine Massif await.

    Accommodations: Chile Nativo Lotus Belle Tent Camp

    Meals: B | BL | D

    • Hike Duration: 8–10 hours, 22 km / 13.6 mi

    • Difficulty: Difficult

    Today, we tackle one of the iconic highlights of the W Trek: the hike to the Torres (Towers) lookout.

    We’ll follow the Ascencio River into the dramatic Ascencio Valley, filled with beech forests, waterfalls, and glaciers. The final ascent leads us up a rocky terminal moraine to the famous viewpoint at 900 m (2,953 ft). Here, the three granite towers rise majestically above a turquoise glacial lagoon—an unforgettable sight.

    After soaking in the views and enjoying lunch, we’ll return along the same trail to our campsite or refugio (depending on availability).

    Accommodations: Camping/Refugio Torres

    Meals: B | BL | D

    • Hike Duration: 4–5 hours, 13 km / 8 mi

    • Difficulty: Easy

    After breakfast and picking up your packed lunch, we set off on a scenic hike to Refugio Cuernos.

    Along the way, we’ll pass Inge Lagoon, a hotspot for spotting condors and other birds of prey. The trail gradually ascends 200 meters at the base of Almirante Nieto Mountain (2,750 m), crosses the Bader River, and continues on to our destination.

    Accommodations: Camping/Refugio Cuernos

    Meals: B | BL | D

    • Catamaran Ride: 35 minutes each way

    • Hike Duration: 7–8 hours, 17 km / 10.5 mi

    • Difficulty: Moderate

    Today we explore the breathtaking French Valley—a natural amphitheater surrounded by jagged peaks and hanging glaciers.

    We begin by hiking through forested trails and over glacial moraines to a panoramic viewpoint. As we climb through a landscape reminiscent of a Japanese garden, we’ll reach the French Valley "Plateau," where we are treated to panoramic views of Paine Grande, the French Glacier, and the towering spires of Los Cuernos.

    After a picnic lunch, we descend toward Paine Grande and take a 35-minute catamaran ride across Lake Pehoe to Pudeto. Our private transfer will return us to our riverside camp.

    Accommodations: Chile Nativo Lotus Belle Tent Camp

    Meals: B | BL | D

  • Today is yours to rest and recharge. Sleep in, enjoy a slow morning, walk along the riverbank, or explore nearby trails in the village of Serrano.

    We’ll also be gathering for mindfulness sessions and reflection our time together thus far.

    Accommodations: Chile Nativo Lotus Belle Tent Camp

    Meals: B | BL | D

    • Boat Duration: 3 hours

    • Difficulty: Easy

    After breakfast, we return to Torres del Paine National Park for one last awe-inspiring adventure. We’ll walk 30 minutes along Grey Beach, then board a boat for a 3-hour navigation among floating blue icebergs to the immense face of Grey Glacier.

    With luck, we might witness a calving event—when chunks of ice break off and crash into the icy water below. On the way back, take in the surreal “ice mushrooms” perched atop the peaks of Paine Grande.

    Back in Puerto Natales, we’ll gather for a final celebration: an authentic Patagonian lamb barbecue at the Chile Nativo quincho—a traditional outdoor kitchen and social gathering space in Patagonia.

    Accommodations: Hotel Vendaval or similar

    Meals: B | BL | D

  • On your final morning, enjoy breakfast and prepare for your journey home.

    A private transfer will take you to the Puerto Natales airport in time for your flight. As you leave, carry with you the memory of glacial vistas, rugged trails, and the warm spirit of Patagonia.

    Meals: B