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Patagonia Magic - The "W" Trek
Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile
Duration: 9 days
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$4,497
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Join us for an epic adventure to a remote and absolutely stunning part of the world - Patagonia. 


Our trip starts in Puerto Natales, Chile, a quaint fishing village and the trekking hub for Torres del Paine National Park. 


On our first day together we jump right into Patagonian culture by taking a ferry through a fjord to an “estancia.” Spend the day bonding with the group while learning how this authentic ranch has operated for six generations. Pick your choice of horseback riding or trekking followed by a traditional lamb BBQ lunch. 


Next we will prepare for our “W” Trek! This is truly one of the world’s greatest trekking experiences.  On our first day in the national park we will go ice trekking on Glacier Gray, a truly spectacular experience. Our "W" continues as we cheer each other on while hiking 50 miles over 5 days through jaw-dropping landscapes. We spend each evening in cozy mountain lodges enjoying home-cooked meals and living our best adult summer camp lives. Our trek concludes with a sunrise hike to the famous Towers and what is sure to be one of the proudest moments of your life. 


Celebrate with the group one last time before heading home with new friends and a lifetime of beautiful memories from Patagonia. 

What's included

Meals

All Meals starting with dinner on day 1, ending with breakfast on our final day with the exception on lunch on day 3

Accommodation

4 nights Puerto Natales, 3 nights refugios, 1 night camping (this is subject to change according to availability of refugios)

Estancia Visit

Glacier Trekking

Airport Transfer

Airport or bus station transfer once you arrive in Puerto Natales

What's not included

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Airfare

Bus Ticket

Bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales (approx. $40)

Lunch

Lunch on day 3

Tips

Tips for your local guides

Day 1

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Arrival in Puerto Natales

Meet the group in Puerto Natales, welcome dinner at one of the best restaurants in town.


Meals provided: Dinner

Day 2

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Visit a traditional Patagonian ranch

Visit a traditional Patagonian ranch to see how people have lived in this region for centuries. Choose between horseback riding or hiking on the property.  Lamb BBQ lunch. See their working dogs and sheep shearing.


Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

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Prepping for the "W"

Spend the day preparing for our "W" trek that starts tomorrow! Grocery shopping for snacks, renting or buying any gear, exploring town, etc.  Grab lunch at your leisure with your new friends. Today is also a great day to go souvenir shopping! 


Meals provided: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

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"W" Trek Day 1

The start of our W Trek!  Early morning private transportation to Hotel Lago Grey. Ferry through glacial fjords and arrive at Rifugio Grey.  We will hike to the hanging bridges!


Miles: 7

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

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"W" Trek Day 2, Glacier Trekking

We will start the day off with Glacier Trekking on Glacier Gray.  This is a mind-blowing adventure joined by experienced local guides. Then we hike to our next lodge, Paine Grande. Buffet style dinner and incredible views surrounding the lodge!


Miles: 7 miles

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

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"W" Trek day 3, Britanico Lookout

Today is our longest hiking day with insane views the entire way! We will get an early start.  After a few hours of hiking we drop our big backpacks off and continue hiking up to the Britanico Lookout with just our daypacks. This is one of the best views in the world. 


Miles: 15

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

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"W" Trek day 4

Enjoy an easier day with stunning views of the turquoise Nordenskjöld lake for the first few hours. Find the perfect lake view and enjoy your packed lunch. Continue hiking to refugio Chileno. We will be staying in tents as the rifugio is under construction. All camping gear will be provided!


Miles: 7 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

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"W" Trek day 5, The Towers at Sunrise

By this point in the trek we will be feeling strong and ready to confindently hike to the Towers, the most famous viewpoint of the trek.  We rise in the dark and use our headlamps to light our way. We arrive to the Towers as the sun starts to rise and enjoy one of the best views on the planet.  This will be a proud moment of celebration shared by all. Return to the entrance of the national park and relax on the van ride back to Puerto Natales. Share your highs and lows of the trek with the group.  There may be tears! Shower and enjoy one last feast in Puerto Natales.


Miles: 10

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

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Final morning, Fly Home

Enjoy one last breakfast with the gang.  Book your flight home from Puerto Natales or take a bus to Punta Arenas and fly from there. 


Meals: Breakfast

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1. Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

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