The 'W' trek is the name given to the W shaped beaten track that interlinks the 3 Granite Paine Towers, the French Valley, and the Grey Glacier.  The trek is approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) in total distance and is one of the most scenic treks in the world.

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     The W Alternative  program is a popular  option for those you wants to have a more relax and less demanding adventure program.  This is ideal for those on honeymoon, a family vacation or those that wants to have a less demanding nature adventure,  and yet you will still be able to see the main highlights of the W trail,  mainly,  the Base of the tower,  French Valley and the Grey Glacier.  

 

     Our reservation's team will be intially assisting you in understanding your program and will guide you in your plans.   We will then be advising you in your logistical and physical preparations.  And when you finally arrive here, in Puerto Natales,  our Garden Domes hotel team will host you and provide trek briefings.  The next day, our  Chiletour team of  guides and drivers will be assisting you on your first day as you get to know Torres del Paine for the first time.

    Our many years of accumulated experience, wisdom and energy, our local team's knowledge of the land  and our nature inspired boutique hotel facility, are just some of the reasons why it is worth while doing this most famous trek and adventure of a lifetime with us! 

What Our Program Includes

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• Two (2) nights stay in Puerto Natales at Garden Domes in either the Dome or Cabin accomodation (based on double occupancy)

• Three (3) days tour and two (2) nights in Chiletour Private Cabins and rooms accomodation at Torres del Paine National Park

1. Base of the Tower Trek or a light trekking equivalent (group tour).  A trekking guide for the first day of the trek to the base of the towers

2. Fullday Paine Day Tour (private  day tour 2 to 8 participants only in a group).  With guide and private transfer

3. Grey Glacier Boat Tour​ - With private transfer 

• Trek briefing with welcome dinner  and drinks 

• Farewell dinner night, on your last night with us at El Brisket Restaurant

• Breakfast (american), boxed lunch, and dinner (3 courses) each day during your saty with us.

• Chiletour private van transfer into the park and ferry ticket 

• Day pack and trekking poles for the first day of trekking and free luggage storage at Garden Domes in Puerto Natales

• Regular bus connections from Puerto Natales  to Punta Arenas

 

 

 

 

Day by Day

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    Day 1:  Arrival Day

      Fly into either Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas or El Calafate (arrival at Calafate should be at least a day earlier). Bus Transfer to Puerto Natales. Welcome dinner & drinks followed by a W Trek briefing. Stay at Garden Domes.  You either stay in a Cabin room accomodation (double/twin room)  or in one of our luxury domes (depending on availability).

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     Day 2: Private transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Trek to Base Torres (18km, 7-8 hours trekking) with our tour guide and small group. After the hike you will be staying in our company manage accomodation fronting the famous granite Paine Towers.  

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     Day 3:  Full day Paine tour.  This day  you will visit the popular viewpoints of the park, mainly the lake viewpoints and the wildlife viewpoints.  The latter consists of Laguna Amarga lagoon which is home to a small group of Chilean Flamingos and where you can view the Paine towers.  You will be visiting Rio Paine waterfalls and the area sorrounding it is home to thousand of Guanacos and their predator, the Puma. If time allows,  you can visit, as well,  Laguna Azul area where you might possibly see foxes, condors, rheas, armadillos, eagles, carancho etc..  The former, the lake viewpoints that you will be visiting are  Nordenskjold Lake lookout, Salto Grande Waterfalls, and the Salto Chico  and the boardwalk viewpoint of hotel Explora. Stop at Hosteria Pehoé of the lake's turquoise colored  waters, and then head to the Pehoe campsite for lunch.

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Furthermore, short walks or longer hikes can be combined with this day tour but all depending on the weather condition and your physical stamina and interest this day.

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At the end of the day,  you will be driven back to your torres del Paine accomodation.

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     Day 4: Grey Glacier Boat Tour.  This 3 hours boat  journey highlights the Grey Glacier  area landscapes and the imposing Olguin mountain. This relaxing tour allows everyone to enjoy a unique mix of floral landscape, lush greenery and imposing mountains, the glacier blue ice wall and icebergs.  This night you either stay in a Cabin room accomodation (double/twin room)  or in one of our luxury domes (depending on availability).

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     Day 5: Departure Day.  Regular bus transfer to Punta Arenas Airport or taxi service to Puerto Natales airport.

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This activity has a maximum of 8 participants, with private transport and guide. A premium, more private program is also available for an extra charge.​

 

W Alternative Program Price:  $1,675.00 USD per person ​ (minimum of 2 persons)

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