Self-Guided West W Trek - 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 $1,550.00 /Adult

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Overview
Itinerary
Cost
Booking
Additional Notes

Itinerary

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Day 1: Trek to Grey; Refugio Or Camping Grey

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Refugio Grey (full bed) or camping

Includes standard meals ( Lunch , Dinner )

Day 2: Trek To Paine Grande; Refugio Or Camping Paine Grande

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Refugio Paine Grande (full bed) or camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 3: Trek to French Valley; Los Cuernos Or Francés Refuge (Refugio Or Camping)

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Refugio Los Cuernos or Francés (simple bed) or camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 4: Trek to Central; Central Sector (Refugio Or Camping)

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Refugio Central (simple bed) or camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 5: Trek To The Base Of The Towers and Return To Puerto Natales

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch )

Includes

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Excludes

Booking

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USD $1,550.00 /Adult