Itinerary
- Day 1
El Calafate
You'll arrive in El Calafate and head to your accommodation to check in. After that, the rest of the day is completely yours. Whether you want to walk around town, grab dinner, or just rest up before your glacier tour tomorrow is entirely up to you.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de El Calafate - Comandante Armando Tola (FTE), Ruta Provincial 11 s/n, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Z9405, Argentina (Comandante Armando Tola International Airport [FTE])
- Day 2
Perito Moreno Glacier
Meet your bus at 7 to 7:30am for a full day at Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. You'll walk along wooden pathways with close-up views of the massive 60-meter ice wall. Expect about 3 hours to explore the glacier itself before heading back in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park Lake Argentino - Day 3
El Calafate to Puerto Natales
After breakfast, head to the bus station and catch the morning bus around 7:30 to 8am toward Puerto Natales, Chile. Once you arrive and check into your accommodation, you'll attend a briefing at W-Trek offices in the afternoon or evening. They'll cover Torres del Paine National Park details, safety protocols, and walk through your self-guided trek plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- W-Trek offices briefing on National Park, security, and trek itineraries
- Day 4
Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine
From the bus station, catch the regular bus departing at 2:30pm to Torres del Paine National Park, arriving around 4:30pm. You'll complete park registration and paperwork at the CONAF Administration Office. Transfer vehicles then take you to Refugio Torre Central for your first night on the W Trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch box containing sandwich or wrap, trail mix, fruit, and cereal/chocolate bar), Dinner (Three-course meal (entrée, main, and dessert))
Included Activities
- Torres del Paine National Park entrance
- CONAF Administration Office registration
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Laguna Amarga 
- Day 5
Base Torres Lookout
Start your trek around 9am heading to Base Torres Lookout. The first 1.5 hours climb with beautiful lake views and hanging glacier glimpses. You'll pass through Refugio El Chileno to drop your main pack, then walk through an ancient lenga forest before the final push to the lookout. Expect about 7 to 8 hours total covering 13 km to see the three main Torres peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full breakfast served in the Refugio), Lunch (Packed lunch box containing sandwich or wrap, trail mix, fruit, and cereal/chocolate bar), Dinner (Three-course meal (entrée, main, and dessert))
Included Activities
- Trekking to Base Torres Lookout
Landmarks Base Torres Lookout Torre Sur Torre Central Torre Norte Mount Almirante Nieto Refugio El Chileno - Day 6
Los Cuernos
This is a moderate day circling Mount Almirante Nieto's base. After a 30-minute walk from Refugio El Chileno, take the right path toward Refugio Los Cuernos. You'll see Lake Nordenskjöld, hanging glaciers, and red-flowering trees along the way. The 4 to 5 hour walk brings you to Los Cuernos, one of the nicest spots on the circuit.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full breakfast served in the Refugio), Lunch (Packed lunch box containing sandwich or wrap, trail mix, fruit, and cereal/chocolate bar), Dinner (Three-course meal (entrée, main, and dessert))
Included Activities
- Trekking to Refugio Los Cuernos
Landmarks Lake Nordenskjöld Mount Almirante Nieto Los Cuernos - Day 7
Los Cuernos to Paine Grande
Start around 8am for a long and challenging day to Paine Grande. Walk gently along Lake Nordenskjöld for 2 hours to Camp Italiano, leave your backpack, then continue with a day pack. Climb to Français Glacier Lookout and Británico Lookout for views of multiple peaks. Head back down the same way to Camp Italiano, then finish hiking to Paine Grande Lodge. This covers 25.3 km over 11 to 12 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full breakfast served in the Refugio), Lunch (Packed lunch box containing sandwich or wrap, trail mix, fruit, and cereal/chocolate bar), Dinner (Three-course meal (entrée, main, and dessert))
Included Activities
- Trekking to Français Valley and Paine Grande
Landmarks Français Glacier Lookout Británico Lookout Paine Grande Camp Italiano Lake Nordenskjöld - Day 8
Paine Grande to Grey Glacier
Your final trekking day takes you roundtrip to Grey Glacier Lookout starting around 9am. After 1.5 hours reach the first viewpoint, then continue 1.5 to 2 more hours to the main lookout with views of the glacier and ice floes. Head back the same way, then board a ferry at Lake Pehoé (6:30pm or 11:30am departure) for the scenic crossing to Pudeto before transferring to Puerto Natales.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full breakfast served in the Refugio), Lunch (Packed lunch box containing sandwich or wrap, trail mix, fruit, and cereal/chocolate bar)
Included Activities
- Trekking to Grey Glacier
- Ferry crossing Lake Pehoé
Optional Activities
- Ice trekking or kayaking at Grey Glacier (must be pre-booked; requires additional night at Refugio/Camping Grey)
Landmarks Grey Glacier Lake Pehoé Cordón Olguín - Day 9
Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas
Have breakfast and check out of your accommodation. Make your own way to the bus station and catch a public bus toward Punta Arenas Airport or the city. Multiple departures throughout the day, so you can choose based on your flight schedule.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo (PUQ), Camino Aeropuerto s/n, Punta Arenas, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic 6200000, Chile (Punta Arenas Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Return bus to El Calafate
