Express W Circuit - Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales

About this activity

This 4-day, self-guided trip is for those who want to trek the famous W Circuit in the shortest possible time. Drive to Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales on the first day of the trip. Your trek begins after you have carried out all the necessary paperwork at the national park entrance.

Reach Paine Grande on the third day of the trip via Base Torres and French Valley. Trek past Lake Pehoe on the last day of the trip and end your journey in Puerto Natales. Book this all-inclusive trip and get the chance to explore some of the major highlights of Torres del Paine National Park. For more about this trip, please go through the itinerary below.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Accommodation as per itinerary
Included: Breakfast
Included: Navigation Pehoe Lake from Paine Grande to Pudeto round trip

Not included

Not included: Guide/Porter.
Not included: Laundry, internet, telephone, tips, Personal expenses.
Not included: Any additional services not stated in the itinerary
Not included: Medical and/or travel insurance of any type.
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Day 1 · Torres del Paine National Park

Puerto Natales

Passing by

Departure from Puerto Natales at 07:00 a.m. by a regular bus service to Torres del Paine National Park.
Torres del Paine National Park

one hour

Arrival at 09:45 hrs in Laguna Amarga Entrance, where you will fill a form, pay the entrance ticket to the park and watch a short video regarding the park regulations.

Shuttle to the Welcome Center Estancia Cerro Paine.

Short walk to Refugio Torre Central for checking-in and leaving the luggage at custody before hiking to Base Torres.

Hiking to Base Torres (Distance: 11 km – 7 miles / Time: 7-9 hrs. approx. /Difficulty: high)

Dinner at the cafeteria.
MIrador Las Torres

11 min

Today's trekking begins through the Ascencio Valley, enjoying its extensive forests. During the final ascent, you cross an immense field of giant rocks until you reach one of the most emblematic viewpoints in the world, the famous "Mirador Base Torres".

Lodging at Refugio Torre Central.

Day 2 · Catamaran – Hike to Grey

Laguna Amarga

one hour

After having breakfast at the Torre Central shelter and ordering your box lunch, you must take the Las Torres transfer at 8:30 am that will leave you again in Laguna Amarga, where you will have to get on the Bus Sur bus that comes from Puerto Natales so that I will take you to Pudeto.
Circuito grande Torres del Paine

40 min Admission included

At 10:30 am you must board the Hielos Patagónico catamaran, which will sail for approximately 35 minutes across Lake Pehoé, arriving directly at the Paine Grande refuge. From here the walk to Gray begins.
Circuito grande Torres del Paine

10 min Admission included

Begin your journey through a narrow and winding valley that leads to Laguna Los Patos. As you continue advancing, you will begin to see parts of the immense Southern Ice Fields, as well as the ice floes of Lake Gray. After passing the windy viewpoint, the path descends through a mountainous forest until reaching the Gray refuge.

From here, if you continue walking for about 10 minutes, you will reach the Gray Glacier viewpoint, where you will find yourself face to face with one of the arms of Campos de Hielo Sur. Dinner will be served at the shelter between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Lodging at Refugio Grey.

Day 3 · Gray to Paine Grande Hike

Stop 1

4 hours

Start today by enjoying a delicious breakfast in the Gray refuge dining room and don't forget to order your box lunch. If you were unable to visit the suspension bridges the previous afternoon, or were very tired, you can take the morning of this day to explore the spectacular panoramic views of Gray Glacier.

Today you will walk the same trail to go back to Paine Grande. Rest and enjoy dinner in the refuge's dining room.

Lodging at Paine Grande

Day 4 · Hike to the French Valley – Catamaran – Return to Puerto Natales

Torres del Paine

one hour

Hike to the French Valley – Catamaran – Return to Puerto Natales

Today's walk will be round trip, starting and ending in Paine Grande. Travel to the heart of the park, bordering the blue waters of Lake Skottsberg.
Torres Del Paine National Park

3 hours Admission included

After approximately 2.5 hours of walking, you will arrive at the Italiano camp (park ranger), where you will begin your journey to the French Valley. Climb large rocks and then continue through the forest until you reach the French viewpoint.
Circuito grande Torres del Paine

2 hours Admission included

At 5:30 p.m. you must take the catamaran that will take you back to Pudeto, where you must board the regular bus at 6:00 p.m. to Puerto Natales. The approximate time of arrival in Natales is 9:15 p.m.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales (bus terminal)

End point

Departure Point: Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales (bus terminal)

Using your ticket

In cases where a refugio isn’t available, accommodation in campsites will be arranged for. Cost from the total will be reimbursed accordingly.

We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

Cancellation

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Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You must be in a good physical condition.
We recommend you to bring: road map (that will be given at the entrance of the park), thermic water bottle (minimum 1 liter), first-aid kit, torch, compass o GPS, Anti-UV sunglasses, trekking shoes, impermeable clothes, solar cream, cargo trousers, tent and sleeping bag, windbreaker, hat, thick socks, gloves, polar sweaters.