Begin your adventure at 7:00 am, departing Puerto Natales through open pampas and lagoon-dotted lands teeming with Patagonian wildlife, guanacos, rheas, flamingos and swans.

At Refugio Torres Central, settle in before heading into the mountains. Trek into the Ascencio Valley, where dense beech forests, ice-fed waterfalls and glacier views guide your climb. Pause at a lookout an hour in to breathe in the stillness of the valley, then ascend a massive glacial moraine—where, at 900m altitude, the granite spires of Las Torres rise dramatically before you.

This surreal amphitheater of stone and sky is your reward. Here you’ll linger over lunch and take it all in before returning to the Refugio for a hearty dinner and restful night.

(*) In the event that fewer than 4 people are booked on your W Trek, the itinerary will change slightly. You will meet your guide at the coach station and take the public coach into the national park to begin your trek.

Group transfer: 2hrs 

Hike duration: 8-10hrs, 20km/12.4 miles

Meals: Picnic lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Refugio Torres Central

Today's trail leads to the twin black spires of Los Cuernos, the Horns, piercing the sky above shimmering turquoise lakes and sweeping Andean landscapes. This section offers some of the best panoramic views of the entire park.

Leaving the Las Torres crowds behind, follow a more serene route past Inge Lagoon. Watch for soaring condors above as the trail climbs gradually, skirting the base of Mt. Almirante Nieto and crossing the Bader River with the ever-present lake alongside.

Spend the night nestled between mountains and sky, at Refugio Los Cuernos or Domos Frances, rustic havens in the wilderness.

Hike duration: 4–5hrs, 13km/8 miles 

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner 

Accommodation: Refugio Los Cuernos or Domos Frances

Today’s journey takes you deep into the heart of the Paine Massif, on one of the most awe-inspiring treks in Patagonia.

After breakfast, collect your box lunch at the refugio and set out on a winding trail that leads to the French River, an invigorating 1–2 hour hike depending on whether you overnighted at Refugio Los Cuernos or Domos Frances.

As you enter the French Valley, the landscape transforms into a dramatic glacial amphitheater. Towering peaks, jagged ridgelines, and suspended glaciers surround you, while massive boulders mark the way forward. Here, the wild calls of native birds echo across the valley and the sound of rushing meltwater reminds you of nature’s relentless rhythm.

The climb continues through a surreal, almost otherworldly forest that feels like a Japanese garden sculpted by the wind and time. After an hour’s ascent, you’ll reach the Plateau, an unforgettable lookout that offers a panoramic vista of granite spires and cascading glaciers. To one side, the colossal Paine Grande (3,050 m) and the shimmering French Glacier; to the other, the iconic silhouettes of La Espada, La Hoja, La Máscara, and the distinctive horns of Los Cuernos. In the upper valley, Mt. Catedral and Mt. Fortaleza stand like ancient watchtowers over this enchanted land.

Take your time to rest, enjoy your lunch, and soak in the grandeur of the wild. The return follows the same path to the valley entrance, from where we’ll continue around the southwest side of Torres del Paine’s highest peak, Paine Grande.

As you hike through dense native forests of firebush and evergreen beech, Lake Pehoe emerges in the distance like a shimmering turquoise mirror. Tonight, you’ll dine and rest at Refugio Paine Grande, cradled between forest and lake, under a sky full of stars.

Hike duration: 8–9hrs, 23km/14.3 miles 

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Refugio Paine Grande

Ascend to Laguna Los Patos where the vast Southern Patagonian Ice Field reveals its frozen wonders.

As we continue toward the Glacier Grey lookout point, the trail takes us through pristine forests and across glacial rivers. Keep an eye out for the flightless steamer duck, with its striking markings and playful nature. Lunch will be enjoyed with a front-row view of the monumental Glacier Grey, where massive blocks of ice often break away and crash into the icy waters below — a spectacular display of nature in motion.

Then, for those seeking even deeper adventure, join an optional kayaking expedition among floating icebergs—a surreal and unforgettable experience. Spend the night at Refugio Grey, tucked beside the shimmering lake.

Hike duration: 4hrs, 11km/8.6 miles 

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner 

Accommodation: Refugio Grey

(*) Optional: Embark on an unforgettable 2.5-hour kayaking adventure through the majestic landscapes of Patagonia, where you'll glide silently among towering, electric-blue icebergs that have recently calved from the glacier’s imposing wall. As you paddle through these surreal waters, you'll be surrounded by the raw beauty of the wilderness—pristine skies, shimmering reflections, and perhaps even the call of native birds echoing across the ice. Before setting out, a specialist guide will provide a comprehensive safety briefing, introducing you to the kayak, paddling techniques, and the day’s route and conditions. You'll be fully equipped with high-quality gear including a neoprene suit, waterproof jacket, gloves, boots, kayak skirt, and life vest—ensuring you're warm, safe, and ready to embrace the elements. Advance booking and payment are required—please refer to the 'Additional Notes' section for more details.

Start your morning soaking in the scenery or kayaking again. For the bold, a thrilling ice hike on Glacier Grey awaits: boat across the lake, hike to the glacier, and then—with ice axe, crampons, and harness—walk across ancient blue ice under expert guidance. Advance booking and payment is required - please see the 'Additional Notes' section below.

Later, cruise across Lake Grey, face to face with the glacier’s towering wall, watching ice collapse into the depths below. Pass sculpted blue icebergs and wind-carved peaks as you journey back to shore.

Hike 20 minutes along Grey Beach, where your transfer awaits to return you to Puerto Natales—heart filled with memories of untamed Patagonia.

Boat trip: 2hrs. 

Group transfer: 2hrs 

Hike duration: 20 minutes 

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch

(*) Due to the highly temperamental weather in the region, boat trips across the lake may occasionally be cancelled. If this is the case, your guide will instruct you and you will trek from Refugio Grey to Refugio Paine Grande (11km) and take a catamaran boat to be picked up elsewhere and driven back to Puerto Natales.