Self-Guided W Trek (departure Grey III) - 5 Days

Duration

5 Days

Destination Torres del Paine, Patagonia

Activities Trekking, Navigation

Difficulty

Medium You need to have good physical condition. You’ll also require the right clothes for weather conditions and food items such as snacks or lunch breaks from your hiking adventure; water is essential too! This type of activity takes time, so ensure you’re physically able to get enough rest before starting any tours.

Trip Type

Self Guided Activity

USD $1,650.00 /Adult

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Overview
Itinerary
Cost
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Trek to Las Torres Lookout – Refugio Torres Central

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Camping or room at Refugio Torres Central

Includes standard meals ( Lunch , Dinner )

Day 2: Trek to Los Cuernos lookout; Refugio Los Cuernos

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Refugio / Camping Los Cuernos

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 3: Trek to the French Valley; Refugio Paine Grande

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Camping or room at Refugio Paine Grande

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 4: Trek to Glacier Grey; Optional kayaking; Refugio Grey

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Camping or room at Refugio Grey

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 5: Grey III Navigetion – Return to Puerto Natales / Optional ice hike or kayak

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch )

Includes

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Excludes

Booking

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USD $1,650.00 /Adult