All Chile from South to North - With W-Trek (Self-guided) and Navimag (25 nights)

Arrival to Punta Arenas Airport or to Puerto Natales Airport. Regular bus to Puerto Natales bus station or transfer to Puerto Natales. Go on your own to your accommodation and check in. Take your time to study the route and the details of the W-trek using the online information provided by Las Torres.

Find your own way to the bus station. Registration time at Rodoviario (Bus Station): 14:00.
Departure: 14:30. / Arrival to Portería Laguna Amarga: 16:30.
Transfer in a regular bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine. The journey lasts approximately 2 hours (112 Km.), passing through Cerro Castillo (a small border town situated along the route to the park and 54 Km. from Puerto Natales). Upon arrival to Laguna Amarga, all travelers must get off of the bus and visit the CONAF Administration Office where they will follow all necessary paperwork to enter the park; the park entrance fee is included in the cost of the program. Having finished the paperwork, travelers will board the transfer vehicles which will take them to the sector surrounding the Cerro Paine Ranch and then on to the Welcome Centre of their first accommodation site.

Night 1 of W-Trek: Refugio Torre Central.

Recommended time to begin the trek: 09:00
The first stage includes an ascent for about 1,5 hours, with beautiful views of the surrounding lakes and Mount Almirante Nieto’s hanging glacier (2.670 m.a.s.l.), until arriving to Refugio El Chileno. Here, you will recharge energies before initiating the climb. From here, and for about an hour, you will cross a millennium-old forest of lenga trees before arriving to the base of the “Morrena”. At this point, you will ascend for about 45 minutes in order to arrive to one of the site’s most magnificent areas, "Base Torres Lookout", from where the imposing Torre Sur (2.850 m a.s.l.), Torre Central (2.800 m a.s.l.), Torre Norte (2.600 m a.s.l.), Nido de Condor and Glacier Torre can all be appreciated. Back to the Refugio following the same path but down.

Level of difficulty: High.
Night 2 of W-Trek: Refugio Torre Central

Recommended time to begin the trek: 09:00
A moderate trek around the Macizo Paine, circling the base of Mount Almirante Nieto. From Refugio Central, and after half an hour’s walk, you will arrive to a path that continues towards Refugio Los Cuernos. Along the journey you can take pictures in the incredible sites of Lake Nordenskjöld, the hanging glaciers and local flora, including the “ciruelillo” or “notro” trees, which delight in displaying their characteristic red flowers from December onwards. After a four or five-hour walk, you will arrive to the area entitled Los Cuernos, which is considered by many as one of the most welcoming spots along the entire circuit. If Los Cuernos is not available, Domo Frances is an excellent alternative.

Level of difficulty: Medium.
Night 3 of W-Trek: Refugio Los Cuernos or Domo Frances

Recommended time to begin the trek: 08:00
The first two hours are fairly light with views of Lake Nordenskjöld until arriving to “Camp Italiano”. At this point, we recommend that you contact CONAF staff and make arrangements for leaving backpacks at the camp before beginning the ascent with just a small rucksack containing water, food and warm clothing. The climb begins from the valley of River Francés and continues all the way up to the Francés Glacier Lookout (1.5 hrs). From there, the climb continues along the path until arriving to the area called “Británico” and the “Británico Lookout”, which offers one of the national park’s most impressive landscape views. The peaks that can be appreciated from this lookout are Paine Grande, Catedral, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Aleta de Tiburón and Cuerno Norte. The return trek follows the same path down to “Camp Italiano” and then onwards to the sector known as Pehoé, where Paine Grande shelter is located.

Level of difficulty: High
Night 4 of W-Trek: Paine Grande Lodge

Recommended time to begin the trek: 09:00
Roundtrip to the Grey Glacier Lookout. After about one and a half hours the traveler will reach the first lookout, where it’s possible to observe the glacier at a distance. From there, the traveler will follow a path that circles the west bank of Lake Grey. After about one and a half / two hours the traveler will reach the main lookout with spectacular views of Grey Glacier, Cordón Olguín and the ice floes. The return journey follows the same path, arriving to the sector known as Pehoé. At the pier you will board a ferry and take a trip across Lake Pehoé, disembarking at the sector known as Pudeto from which point a bus will be waiting to take customers back to Puerto Natales. You have to make your way from the bus station to your accommodation in Puerto Natales.

Level of difficulty: Medium

Ferry Itinerary PM / AM:
- Registration time at the pier: 18:00/ Departure: 18:30/ Approximate arrival time to Rodoviario Natales: 22:00.
- It’s important that on this day you effectively calculate walking times in order to be on time for the ferry departures.
- When walking to the glacier, backpacks can be safely left at Paine Grande Lodge (a free service for travelers who are staying at this place)

Check out, go on your own to board the Navimag ferry the night before it set sails. Check in at the Navimag between 20:00-21:00 on Monday. Before that, free day in Puerto Natales.

Note: Port tax not included (10 USD).

Puerto Natales - Angostura White - Santa Maria Channel
During check-in, Navimag staff will take your luggage into custody, which each passenger must pick up when boarding. Once on board, crew members will give passengers a welcome talk along with some information for safe and entertaining navigation, to later set sail through the Patagonian Fjords towards the city of Puerto Montt. The vessel first enters the unión sound and then arrives at the narrowest pass of the route, Angostura White (only 80 meters wide) to sail through the Santa Maria Channel

NOTE: Navimag departs only on Tuesdays.

Puerto Eden - Cotopaxi
The vessel first enters the Unión sound and then arrives at the narrowest pas of the route, the Angostura White (only 80 meters wide) to sail through the Santa Maria Channel. The ferry sails through Morla Vicuña, Escobar Doxrud, Sobenes, Union Pass, Colingwood Strait, Farquar, Sarmiento and other channels and passes. It also passes by the charming town of Puerto Eden, where the last remaining population of Kaweskar Indigenous people in Chile lives. The town is located in Wellington Island, one of the largest in the country and part of the Bernardo de O´Higgins National Park. The vessel continues north, passing through the English Narrows, a slim pass that allows one ship to navigate it at a time. Then into the Messier Channel, come to the cargo ship Captain Leonidas, stranded there since the 70´s on a semi submerged islet called Bajo Cotopaxi. It is currently used as a navigation lighthouse and reference point for sailors

Gulf of Sorrows - Open Sea - Moraleda Channel
In the afternoon, the ferry starts open sea navigation in the area of the Gulf of Sorrows. This journey lasts approximately 12 hours in good weather. Here, it is possible to see Humpback, Minke and Blue whales (depending on the season and the weather). At dawn, the captain will assess the meteorological information received, data on the tidal currents of the channel and the location of the moon and the sun as guiding references. According to this, he will decide the most adequate route to continue the voyage. Alternative ways to open sea sailing are:
1-Puluche Channel
2-Ninualak Channel
3-Other channels depending on the visibility, traffic and crossing other vessels

The first option available is to sail through the Pulluche Channel known for its exuberant vegetation (lush lengas and cypress forests). Travelers could watch dolphins, sea lions and wild birds if the weather is fine. Then the ferry enters the Chacabuco and then Errazuriz Channels. Finally, the ferry enters the Moraleda Channel, a place of transit of famous navigators and canoeists of the Chonos and Chiloe archipelago.

Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas
In your voyage north, the ferry sails the gulf of Corcovado, then the Apiao Channel, the gulf of Ancud and the Reloncavi sound, arriving at the final destination, Puerto Montt, in the morning.

IMPORTANT: dates and schedule are estimates and must be confirmed within 48 hours before departure

Arrival to Puerto Montt. Transfer to your accommodation in Puerto Varas. Check in and free day.

Breakfast and pick up for the Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Tour:
You will walk along the shore of Lake Llanquihue enjoying incredible views of the snow-capped Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes and you will arrive at Ensenada to start the ascent to Volcan Osorno Ski and Mountain Center, located at 1.240 meters high. There, we will have some time to enjoy the landscape, take pictures and to appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of the volcanoes summits with their glaciers and of the Calbuco, of Lake Llanquihue and of the Pacific Ocean. The next stop will be the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park and Petrohué, located on the shore of Todos los Santos Lake, taking a soft walk on its paths surrounded by ever-green forests. Then you will go to the Saltos del Rio Petrohué, one of the most beautiful places of this region, where the river jumps amidst big masses of hard crystallized lava that highlight its turquoise colored waters. Afterwards, you will have the transfer back to hotel in Puerto Varas.

Note: This tour is NOT an ascent to the peak of the Osorno Volcano.

Free to relax or to take additional tours.

Check out. Go to the bus station to take the bus to Pucon. Arrival and go to your accommodation. Check in and free day.

Breakfast and go to the meeting point for the pick up for the Rafting tour:
Rafting Río Trancura is considered grade IV. In the rapids you will face imposing waterfalls, which makes it stronger and with a greater degree of emotion. All this combined results in a journey full of adventure and beautiful places. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide. It is important to have in mind that this activity is accompanied by a safety kayak that will guarantee that your adventure is safe and reliable. Once the descent of approximately one hour and forty-five minutes is finished, we will be waiting for you with a snack to share a pleasant moment and then transfer to the city.

Breakfast and free day to relax or to take optional tours.

Check out. Go to the bus station to take the night bus to Santiago.

Arrival in Santiago de Chile. Go on your own to your hostel or hotel. Check in and free day to explore the streets of Santiago.

Breakfast. At 09:30, Santiago Bike Tour:
This tour shows you the popular culture and everyday life in Santiago. Multiculturalism, urban art and diverse religions in Patronato. Fruit and vegetables in La Vega Market. History in the Plaza de Armas. All part of the many experiences on this unforgettable Tour of Santiago.

Featured Stops: Bellavista Neighborhood, La Chascona: Pablo Neruda´s House, Metropolitan Park, Patronato Neighborhood, La Vega Market, Mapocho Station, Central Market, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes Museum, Forestal Park

Includes: single-speed green bike, helmet, bilingual guide, bottle of water, snack: hot chocolate (fall/winter), natural juice (spring/summer)

Breakfast. Check out and make your own way to the bus station to take the bus to Valparaiso. Arrival and make your own way to your accommodation.

Free day to explore the city.

Check out and make your own way to the bus station to catch the night bus to Calama (about 20 hours ride).

Arrival to Calama Bus Station. Connect to take a Bus to San Pedro de Atacama. Arrival and make your own way to the accommodation. Free day.

Free day to relax or taking optional tours like Moon Valley or Astrophotography Tour.

Geysers del Tatio Excursion:
You will be picked up at the hostel between 04:30-05:00 (depending on season) to be able to admire the driest and highest desert in the world. The road will take you between hills and mountains of the tough Andes range until you reach the geothermal site of the Geysers, 1 hour and a half after departure. There you will be able to admire the out of this wolrd Geysers, fumaroles and steaming craters that show the volcanic activity of the region. The Geysers reserve is located at 89 km from San Pedro and 4.230 meters above sea level. So temperature is low in summer (-6 degrees Celcius) and even colder in winter (July-August) (-20 degrees Celcius). It is very important to take warm clothes and plenty of water to help your body adapt to such a high altitude. Breakfast is offered viewing the geothermic field and on the way back there is a short stop at Machuca Village. Back to San Pedro at about 12:30.

Check out, transfer to Calama Airport. End of adventure!

- Public bus from Punta Arenas Airport to Puerto Natales bus station or Transfer from Puerto Natales airport to Puerto Natales accommodation.
- 2 nights accommodation in Puerto Natales with breakfast (pre and post W Trek - Dorm option has no breakfast)
- W Trek Circuit 5 days 4 nights in Refugio Dorm or in Tent (including entrance fee to National Park, Bus from Puerto Natales to Paine and shuttle to Sector Central, 4 nights accommodation in Refugio or Tent (Tent option includes the Tent, a mattress and a very good sleeping bag), Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner), Boat Trip Lake Pehoe, Bus from Port of Lake Pehoe to Puerto Natales, Self Guided treks)
- Navimag ferry 4 nights/4 days trip from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt, with Full Board, Shared Cabin C
- Transfer from Navimag port to accommodation in Puerto Varas
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in Puerto Varas
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Half Day Tour
- Public bus from Puerto Varas to Pucon
- 3 nights accommodation in Pucon with breakfast
- Trancura River Rafting
- Night Bus from Pucon to Santiago de Chile
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast in Santiago
- Santiago Bike Tour
- Bus from Santiago to Valparaiso
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast in Valparaiso
- Night Bus from Valparaiso to Calama
- Bus from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama
- 3 nights accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
- Geysers del Tatio Day Trip
- Calama Airport Drop Off