Overview
Two Patagonian classics in one trip. You'll trek the W circuit in Torres del Paine over five days — staying in refugios rather than camping, so you carry a daypack only — then cross into Argentina for the Perito Moreno glacier.
Journey distances are long, but the scenery between them is the point. All park permits, transfers and refugio bookings are handled for you.
Trip highlights
- Five-day W trek with refugio accommodation
- Sunrise at the base of the Torres del Paine towers
- Grey Glacier boat crossing among floating ice
- Full-day Perito Moreno glacier walkways and boat
- Expert mountain guides throughout
Day by day
9 days1Day 1Arrival in Punta Arenas
Met on arrival and transferred to Puerto Natales. Trip briefing and gear check over dinner.
Hotel, Puerto Natales
2Day 2Torres del Paine, Las Torres base
Enter the park and trek up the Ascencio valley to the base of the towers. Return to refugio for the night.
Refugio Chileno
3Day 3Los Cuernos
Trek along Lake Nordenskjöld beneath the Cuernos del Paine to Refugio Los Cuernos.
Refugio Los Cuernos
4Day 4French Valley
Climb into the French Valley for views of the hanging glaciers, then continue to Refugio Paine Grande.
Refugio Paine Grande
5Day 5Grey Glacier
Hike to Refugio Grey, then a boat trip among the icebergs calved from the Grey Glacier.
Refugio Grey
6Day 6Catamaran to the park entrance
Morning catamaran across Lake Pehoé and transfer back to Puerto Natales for a proper bed.
Hotel, Puerto Natales
7Day 7Cross into Argentina
Bus across the border to El Calafate, with a stop at the Torres del Paine viewpoint on the way.
Hotel, El Calafate
8Day 8Perito Moreno glacier
Full day at the glacier — walkways, a boat approach, and time watching ice calve into the lake.
Hotel, El Calafate
9Day 9Departure
Transfer to El Calafate airport for the flight to Buenos Aires.
What's included
- Hand-picked accommodation as listed
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Daily breakfast, plus meals shown in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides throughout
- All entrance fees for included activities
- 24/7 support from your dedicated travel planner
Not included
- International flights (we can quote these separately)
- Travel insurance
- Visa and entry fees where applicable
- Personal expenses, drinks and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Departures & availability
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Traveller reviews
Write a reviewHard, brilliantly organised, unforgettable
The W trek is not easy and I would not want it to be. What made the difference was that every refugio booking, transfer and permit was already handled, so all we had to do was walk. The Grey Glacier boat crossing in the morning light is something I will not forget.
Marcus Lindqvist
Stockholm, Sweden
Good to know
Best time to visit
November–March (southern summer)
Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP) / Argentine Peso (ARS)
Language
Spanish
Time zone
America/Santiago (UTC-3)