With so much to see in Patagonia it can be hard to know where to start, but if the goal is to tick Torres del Paine National Park off of your list then you’ve come to the right place. Follow the celebrated “W Trek” surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Hike to Grey Glacier, the French Valley and then up to the three iconic granite towers and glacial lagoon, always with an eye out for soaring condors and other wildlife. Torres del Paine will take your breath away in more ways than one, be sure to keep the camera handy.
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Transfer to the Santiago airport for the flight south into Chllean Patagonia to Punta Arenas. Continue by private vehicle for 3 hours to the town of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Check into the hotel and enjoy a free evening before setting off for the park the next day.
Embark on a 4-day excursion within Torres del Paine National Park, hiking the famous W Trek. Start the 62km (38.5 mi) route by trekking to the base of Las Torres to see the dramatic three towers and turquoise lagoon below.
Wake up surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. After breakfast, continue hiking along the W route, crossing Paine River and passing through grassy fields. Stop at Lake Nordenskjöld and snap a photo of the mountains reflecting in the lake before reaching the refuge.
Today hike to the French Valley lookout to see the mountain range spread across the National Park. Take in the dramatic, contrasting greens and greys on the landscape.
The final day of the W Trek leads to Grey Lake and the lookout point for Grey Glacier. Gaze off into the distance admiring the scale of this immense glacier. Continue trekking to Lake Pehoé and finish by taking a picturesque ferry ride across the lake enjoying the sense of accomplishment before returning to Puerto Natales for the night.
Transfer by private vehicle for 3 hours to Punta Arenas to catch the flight north to Santiago. Check into the hotel and enjoy a final night on the town.
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