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W-Trek Express and Puerto Natales(6 Days)

6 days
Start and end in Puerto Natales
5.0
1 traveler review

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Puerto Natales

    Start point
    Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic 6200000, Chile (Puerto Natales)
  2. Day 2

    W Trek Day 1: Hike to Base of the Towers

    Meals
    Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Base of the Towers Lookout (Mirador Base las Torres)
    • Park entrance fee
    • Bus from Puerto Natales to Laguna Amarga
    • Shuttle from Laguna Amarga to Welcome Centre and Refugio Torre Central
    • Rest at Refugio El Chileno
    Landmarks
    Base of the Towers Lookout (Mirador Base las Torres)
    Mount Almirante Nieto
    Laguna Amarga
    Refugio El Chileno
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  3. Day 3

    W Trek Day 2: Trek to Refugio Francés

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Refugio Torre Central to Refugio Francés
    • Views of Lago Nordenskjöld
    • Views of hanging glaciers
    Landmarks
    Lago Nordenskjöld
    Paine Massif
    Mount Almirante Nieto
    Los Cuernos
  4. Day 4

    W Trek Day 3: The French Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Valle del Francés (French Valley) and Mirador Británico (British Lookout)
    • Views of Mirador Francés (French Lookout) and hanging Francés Glacier
    Landmarks
    Mirador Británico (British Lookout)
    Mirador Francés (French Lookout)
    Valle del Francés (French Valley)
    Campamento Italiano
    Francés River
  5. Day 5

    W Trek Day 4: Grey Glacier Lookout & Return to Puerto Natales

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Refugio Francés to Paine Grande Lodge
    • Catamaran crossing of Lago Pehoé
    • Bus from Pudeto to Puerto Natales

    Optional Activities

    • Option A: Hike to Grey Glacier First Viewpoint (approximately 3 hours round trip)
    • Option B: Hike to Grey Glacier Main Lookout (approximately 5-6 hours round trip for faster hikers)
    Landmarks
    Grey Glacier (Glaciar Grey)
    Lago Grey
    Lago Pehoé
    Paine Grande Lodge
  6. Day 6

    Departure from Puerto Natales

    End point
    Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic 6200000, Chile (Puerto Natales)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    November 22nd, 2024
    Everything was excellent. The only issue was the first day I was given a non vegan boxed lunch but it was great every...
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    Traveled in October 2024
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    Hi Hari, thank you for sharing your experience! It was our pleasure to help you during your W Trek tour. Very best! Hi Travel
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Tour ID: 252231

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with HI Travel South America. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 40 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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