Self Guided W-Trek
Operated By Chile Nativo TravelFor those travelers ready to start an adventure on their own but don’t want to worry about the details of reservation and...
Torres del Paine "W" Hike
Operated By Moser ActiveExplore the highlights of the famous Torres del Paine National Park on four distinct hikes where you will come across a diverse fauna and...
Torres del Paine Best hikes
Operated By Moser ActiveThis trek is designed for those who want to visit the Torres del Paine National Park but want to take it easy. This trek takes you to the...
Valleys of the W
Operated By Antares PatagoniaIn the Valleys of the W you will visit the main lookout of the Torres del Paine and French Valley, which will leave you breathless with...
Fast Track W-Trek
Operated By Chile Nativo TravelThis is the faster way to visit the three main valleys of the famous W trail in the Torres Del Paine National park.
W-trek Amazing Paine
Operated By Antares PatagoniaThis trek has a more adventurous approach. If you choose this route, you will be kayaking around icebergs that are floating in the lake and....
O-Circuit: 130 KM
Operated By Antares PatagoniaThe O-trek goes around the Paine Massif, crosses the Paso John Garner, and takes you through breathtaking landscapes full of lakes,...
O-Circuit full experience
Operated By Antares PatagoniaThis trek will give you the complete Patagonia package: at the beginning of the trek you will visit the famous Torres del Paine, you will...
Guided W-Trek
Operated By Chile Nativo TravelThe W-Trek will show you all highlights of the Torres del Paine National Park. Every night you will stay in comfortable mountain huts along....
Guided O-Circuit trek
Operated By Moser ActiveCircumscribe the impressive mountain range of Torres del Paine in just 7-days on this unique trekking adventure! Porters Included
Tierra del Fuego & Patagonia
Operated By Moser ActiveOur fantastic adventure tour takes you to two of the most unique places on this planet that amaze even experienced trekkers:...
Dientes de Navarino
Operated By Moser ActiveThe “Dientes de Navarino Circuit” is a trekking experience at the edge of the world! This southernmost trekking route is...
Frequently Asked Questions
You want nice weather when trekking in Torres del Paine National Park. At the park is situated in the Southern Hemisphere, one has to be mindful of the seasons there. When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is actually summer in the deep South. Hence, the best trekking season for Torres del Paine National Park is during the summer months: From November to early March. However, Spring (September-November) are and Autumn (March-May) are also favorable trekking and hiking seasons, as the crowds are fewer and the natural scenery is colorful. Think fresh colors in Spring and stunning brown colors in the Fall months. Winter lasts from June to August and it is then that Torres del Paine National Park and the rest of Patagonia is quiet. At this time of the year, most attractions are closed for maintenance. Regardless of your choice in trekking season, make sure you bring enough layers for during your hike.
The reason to go trekking in Torres del Paine National Park lies in the name. The “Torres del Paine”, translated the Towers of Paine are the main attraction for people hiking in this part of the world. The distinctive peaks have made it to the lenses of millions of cameras. Also, the blue icebergs, the golden pampas, and Cuernos del Paine. Because of all the natural highlights, there are plenty of trekking options available. The most notable trek is the W-Trek, which takes you to the lookout point of the towers at the Ascencio Valley, the hanging glaciers in the French Valley and ultimately the Grey Valley. Alternatively, you can also opt for the O-Trek. This classic Patagonian trekking entails over 100 kilometers of pristine hiking trails. Unlike the shorter W-Trek, the O-Trek can be worth 7 days of hiking.
Hiking in Torres del Paine can be a costly matter, but there are most definitely affordable ways of doing it. The more support you receive, the more you will be paying for your trek. After all, the guide that shows you the way and tells you about all the highlights along the way, needs to be paid a fair salary. When comparing a guided to a self-guided trek, one can see that it can make a difference of almost 1000 USD. It is, however, good to note that not all the trekking costs lie in enjoying the skills of a guide or not. The entrance fees to Torres del Paine National Park are included in the total trekking price and are as follows:
High Season |
Low Season |
|
Foreign Visitor |
CLP$ 21.000 (USD 31) |
CLP$ 11.000 (USD 16) |
National Visitor |
CLP$ 6.000 (USD 9) |
CLP$ 4.000 (USD 6) |
Children 6 to 17 |
CLP$ 6.000 (USD 9) |
CLP$ 1.000 (USD 1,50) |
The above table is a rough indication and is subject to change.
Also, a typical W-Trek or O-Trek includes food and accommodation in the form of Mountain Lodges, known as Refugios.
Safety is of the utmost importance to us. That is why this is an area in which we simply do not compromise when it comes to keeping the cost of our hikes and trekkings low. Our trekking guides have been selected on the basis of their technical competence, proven safety performance, impeccable judgment, friendly attitude and ability to provide useful and expert instructions. They are also very professional and well trained in first aid and personal protection equipment. First aid kits are available on all guided treks and hikes in Torres del Paine National Park.
Accommodation in Torres del Paine will not be a luxury show, but at least there is a very fair chance that you will have a roof over your head while resting your legs from hiking and trekking. Refugios are mountain lodges and can be found scattered all over the National Park. Our trekking providers are making use of these Refugios but it is also possible to stay in a tent on a campsite, or in of the domes of an EcoCamp that you can find in the park. Regardless of where you stay, your accommodation fulfills all the basic needs for getting a blissful rest during your trek through Torres del Paine.
You can find Refugios scattered all over Torres del Paine National Park. When you have done your hiking and trekking for the day, you are most likely to stay in one of these Refugios. Refugios come with comfortable dorm style rooms that are best compared to a standard you can find at neat backpacker hostels around the world. Think mountain huts with all the comfort you need. A great advantage of using Refugios is that you can limit the amount of equipment that you bring along. On top of that, you have a roof over your head, you are likely to meet more people and you can enjoy nourishing meals. If you prefer to camp, you can still use Refugios. They often come with space where you can pitch a tent.
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