Hope you enjoyed this guide I put together on how to PLAN and BOOK your W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park! Let me know in the comments anything else you would like to know!
Hi, can anyone tell me if it is possible to drive in the park. Does the 3-day ticket allow/include multiple entry (exit and return the following day)? So I don't stay in the park. I'm thinking of staying in Puerto Natales and drive to the park in the morning and return to PN in the evening. Is this possible? Any info would be much appreciated.
I am not aware of a three day ticket but if there is one, yes you can enter whenever. You can drive your car up to Hotel Torres or on the other side to Estacia Pudeto. Driving to/from Puerto Natales is about 1.5h each way, you can find accommodations in the park (which will be pricey) or outside of the park - look around Amarga. Hope this helps!
@@LukeGeeTravelsHello. Really appreciate the information in the video, including the prices (we can compare to current ones). Could you tell me how you got back from the end of the W trek to Puerto Natales? We’d like to avoid the catamaran from Grey camp to the bus stop in the south and would rather hike to a different bus stop (sorry, couldn’t find very good info on this online). Thank you in advance!
I’m glad you found this helpful! To my knowledge the buses only serve two locations - Laguna Amarga in the EAST and Estancia Pudeto in the south. I think from the grey area, your only option is Catamaran from Paine Grande but check the timetables as they only arrive 2-3 times per day
I tell ya, after every trip I feel like I become a better person. Learning about new places and cultures just keeps opening up my eyes and makes me a better person
Wow, this may be one of the best videos to date! You explained everything so well and the visuals were just perfect, thank you so much for all the hard work you put into your videos!
Great guide, man! I did this trek with my wife in Jan 2023, in the same direction as you. I think E->W has a lot of advantages despite being less travelled (I think). One note about the wind: we got unlucky and experienced a few days around PG and grey with high winds. It can get seriously crazy, we got literally knocked over multiple times, and at PG I saw a few people whose tents collapsed in the night! Definitely something everyone should think about and prepare for as it's so unpredictable!
I appreciate that and congrats to you two! It’s an unbelievable place! I found especially hiking between Camp Frances and Paine Grande, there were large groups hiking W -> E and it would have just been harder to pass them! E -> W is by far the better option, in my opinion! The winds there are crazy! When I woke up early in the morning to hike from Paine Grande to the bridges past Grey Glacier, I hiked against the winds, it was the most intense hike I’ve ever done but something I will NEVER forget! Next up, hopefully El Chalten in the near future!
@@LukeGeeTravels that stretch from PG to grey is definitely an experience, we still remember it and laugh about it now and then! never experienced anything quite like it. wishing you some more good trips in the future and hope you make it out to chalten!
@mwd0884 it’s not pleasant to be almost blown away but those are the kinds of memories neither of us will ever forget! Thank you for stopping by my channel, wish you many amazing travels in 2024!
Very, very, very beautiful. Thank you for take us this landscapes. And thank you for your work filming go and come back for the camera😊 Perfec photo composition.
You can take a ferry to Paine Grande from Estancia Pudeto. From there you can Hike to French Valley or a long hike to Grey Glacier. Or you can take a boat to Grey Glacier (day excursion). There are also few other shorter hikes near Laguna Amarga
Such a helpful video, thank you so much! We hope to hike Patagonia during our backpacking trip to South America. Do you know if it is possible to leave luggage in Puerto Natales?
I’m so happy to hear that this was helpful! YES you can! I left my luggage with my bed & breakfast host and she didn’t charge me anything although I left a small tip! Let me know if you have any other questions
so glad we stumbled on your video, such a great video like everyone says! Currently planning our trip and hope you dont mind us asking the following questions: 1. after going E-W, what are your thoughts on the W-E route? 2. did you purchase food at the campsites or bring your own? trying to cost everything out for us as we dont plan on bring any camping gear and are 50/50 on purchasing the meals ($$$$$ haha!) or packing our own. Thank you in advance!
Glad you guys enjoyed it! 1. I encountered many people hiking West to East so it would have made it harder to pass these large groups on the trail AND hiking East to West made it feel less crowded if that makes sense. 2. I purchased as much snacks as I could/food that would last longer while trying to balance out the weight. I did purchase some hot meals and they were reasonably priced and tasty! It was not as EXPENSIVE as I had imagined to tell you the truth. Feel free to ask anything else you want to know!
@@LukeGeeTravels thanks so much! so interesting you say that, current "research" definitely makes it seem like E-W is busier! Ahh! Im sure both will be awesome either way, just need to lock in accommodations. Regarding the food, totally makes sense. seems prices may have gone up just a tad, with the full board meals at $100/person/day. Appreciate you getting back and sharing your wealth of info!
@@NickandSabs it may depend on the time of the year? I went over Thanksgiving and I couldnt be happier with the weather. Only experienced those powerful Patagonia winds you read about ONCE! And sunshine all around. It seems food has gotten more expensive so just pack some food for day 1-2 and you can get small meals here and there. Paine Grande has DELICIOUS pizza!
@@LukeGeeTravels oh man, wicked cool you got some awesome weather then! Last question haha shoes: are you team boots or trail runners for the average, able bodied 20-30 year old 😂
@NickandSabs my rule of thumb is anything less than 10 miles is trail runners. ALL multi-day hikes I take my boots. The ankle support, TRUST ME, will help when you least expect it.
I will be there in early February. What type hiking pants you wore? Heavy nylon or heavier fabric,? On the winday days you wear a pair of polypro botoms for added warmth
You’re looking into end of the summer months but never underestimate the weather there! In the mornings, when it was chilly, i wore simple swear pants. For added warmth i would recommend leggings underneath and some sort of outer shell/windbreaker that’s also water proof! I was never cold during the day or ar night. Hope this helps!
Hello, great video. What do yoy mean by reservations on the part when you enter the park? Don’t you just need to show the tickets? I am staying outside the park in a hotel
Campsite reservation along the treks - that was my understanding. I would double check but whether you’re day hiking or trekking, you need to purchase your tickets ahead of time and show them at the park entrance. With that said, when I went the park rangers were on strike so no one checked my reservations and I didnt pay an entrance fee
I went in November, so that is late spring/ beginning of summer. Fantastic time! Perfect temperatures, not a lot of people, and we didn’t encounter crazy winds that Patagonia is known for
Hi Luke Great video. I want to break up some of the longer days. Are there refugios where I can do this? Any companies you would recommend to set this up? Thanks
Are you looking to do the W Trek? In that case you can spend your first night on Hotel Las Torres or hike up to Refugio Chileno and spend a night there. In the middle of the trek, you can hike up to Los Cuernos (which is shorter hike) or hike further down to Camp Frances (tents only). The following day, it’s a relative short hike to Paine Grande. Last night you can stay in Refugio Grey. For tour companies, you can google ‘Torres del Paine trekking’ or contact local companies in Puerto Natales. Hope this helps!
Hi Luke, thank you so much for such detail video, I plan to visit in March 2024, arrived Punta Arena and rent a car to Puerto Natales , should I book 4 nights ahead in Hotel Las Torres and do the hikes each day to Torres Del Paine back to hotel and the next day to Mirador Britanico , next day Siera Del Torro and last day Lago Grey ? OR, to stay in camp site is a must ? Please let me know so i can book my hotel and we plan to drive by ourself, is there any parking for private car ?
Hello! No, it is not necessary to book campsite. You can stay in Hotel Las Torres and do each of these as day hikes. If you want to do Mirador Britanico, I HIGHLY SUGGEST you take the ferry from Pudeto to Paine Grande and hike from there - it will be about 17 miles ROUNDTRIP. To visit Grey Glacier, again, take ferry from Pudeto to Paine Grande and hike to the glacier - another 14 miles Roundtrip. Ultimately, you can take a boat tour to Grey glacier and consider doing ice climbing, another great way to experience it. Let me know if you have other question, anything I can do to help!
Thank you Juan! August going into September is the end of winter/beginning of spring so temperatures will be a bit cooler. On the plus side, it should be a lot less busier which would also mean lower prices and greater availability for you. I don’t think that’s a bad idea. I always try to travel around shoulder season. BE SURE TO CHECK the opening dates of certain campsites!
Hi Luke nice informative videos!, just want to ask if the hotel & campsite reservations you recommended (Vertice & Las Torres) are they direct booking to the accomodations? they seem to be offering tours with hotels, packages so I am not sure if I am booking straight to the hotel/campsites, please help! thanks in advance! - Arnold
Hi Arnold, you can book strictly campsites/hotels via their website by going to reservations! I think the packages are unnecessary and you can book every campsite/refugio individually! Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions
I went in november of last year and I would HIGHLY recommend layers, base layer and some kind of outer shell. The weather is unpredictable and it can get chilly. Light jacket, in my opinion, will not be enough
Once you have your camping/lodge reservations, you will have to go to aspticket.cl websites (you can change the menu to English) and select Parque Nacional Torres del Paine and purchase there. It must be purchased 24h prior to you visiting the park. I also believe, if you are coming from Puerto Natales, you can visit one of the tour agencies and they can help you there as well.
@@LukeGeeTravels Thanks Luke! That's very helpful. I'm staying at Dickson - Los Perros - Paine Grande - Cuernos. So I would be doing like 25km a day. Is this doable?
@@CrazyHikers The hike to Dickson will be long but it's relatively flat so that's fine. Dickson - Perros is a smart choice because you'll have a big climb ahead of you. Hiking from Los Perros to Paine Grande is, again a long hike. I would consider staying in Grey to ENJOY the scenery because it is absolutely magical. Staying in Paine Grande is beautiful, it's also very busy but you'll enjoy it. Staying in Cuernos when you visit Mirador Britanico and French Valley is smart although I would look into Camp Frances because it is closer. Then you can hike from Camp Frances to Refugio Chileno, stay the night, and go a day hike to Mirador Las Torres for sunrise! End it in an epic way. You're flying half way across the world, last thing you want to do is RUSH!
@@LukeGeeTravels Thanks a lot for the info! Really helps with my planning. The campgrounds are mostly booked, so the last night I will be staying in luxury which would be nice
@@CrazyHikers Hotel Las Torres? That would looks very nice and I’ve heard great things about it! If that’s where you are staying, it’s about 14 miles roundtrip to Mirador las Torres. My only regret was not seeing sunrise on the granite peaks but overall, i cant complain! You will have a blast and what a way to ring in the New Year!
@pdvision2194 i think it’s more about crowd control just like they do in USA with timed entry. Most people can behave themselves but it’s the few who leave trash behind that ruin it for the rest of
The backpack I have is Osprey 65L which I use for my travels whether it’s backpacking or International. Self guided is very straightforward on the W trek, there are facilities in every campsites for shower and food. It depends what you want to do. If you plan on renting a rental/sleeping bag in each of the campsites then a 28L pack is more than enough for food/clothes/camera. I would just recommend bringing plenty of your own food as the options are limited. You can have nice warm meals in the refugios so it’s all up to you!
@LoLzEx123 then you should be perfectly fine! Definitely bring layers because the weather is unpredictable! Not sure what route you’re taking but consider East to West, less crowded. Majority of the people start at Paine Grande, I started at Las Torres
If you are looking to do the W trek, Vertice operates the following campsites: Refugio Grey and Paine Grande. Las Torres operates: Central, Refugio Chileno, Refugio Cuernos and French Valley. Wherever you decide to camp is the website you would need to book with. Hope this helps!
It depends. You can stay in refugios and pay for a room in refugio chileno, paine grande or grey. You can also opt to camp and you have the option to rent a sleeping bag and tent so you don’t need to bring anything. Food you can also buy at the campsites I have talked about. What I had in my bag was food, sleeping bag and some camera gear + raincoat and clothes
If you are finishing in Paine Grande, like I did, you would take the catamaran back to Estancia Pudeto ~ $20USD and from there, the buses will take you back to Puerto Natales. There are about 2-3 rides per day, depending on the season. Hope this helps!
Hope you enjoyed this guide I put together on how to PLAN and BOOK your W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park! Let me know in the comments anything else you would like to know!
That was such a well put together video. Well done explaining everything - I will definitely bookmark this for my future planning!
Hi, can anyone tell me if it is possible to drive in the park. Does the 3-day ticket allow/include multiple entry (exit and return the following day)? So I don't stay in the park. I'm thinking of staying in Puerto Natales and drive to the park in the morning and return to PN in the evening. Is this possible? Any info would be much appreciated.
I am not aware of a three day ticket but if there is one, yes you can enter whenever. You can drive your car up to Hotel Torres or on the other side to Estacia Pudeto. Driving to/from Puerto Natales is about 1.5h each way, you can find accommodations in the park (which will be pricey) or outside of the park - look around Amarga. Hope this helps!
@@LukeGeeTravelsHello. Really appreciate the information in the video, including the prices (we can compare to current ones). Could you tell me how you got back from the end of the W trek to Puerto Natales? We’d like to avoid the catamaran from Grey camp to the bus stop in the south and would rather hike to a different bus stop (sorry, couldn’t find very good info on this online). Thank you in advance!
I’m glad you found this helpful! To my knowledge the buses only serve two locations - Laguna Amarga in the EAST and Estancia Pudeto in the south. I think from the grey area, your only option is Catamaran from Paine Grande but check the timetables as they only arrive 2-3 times per day
This was the most informative W trek summary I have seen so far. Thank you!
Thank you very much! I’m happy it was helpful to you!
I don’t see how you could go on a trip like that and not come back a changed man! Life changing adventure!
I tell ya, after every trip I feel like I become a better person. Learning about new places and cultures just keeps opening up my eyes and makes me a better person
Wow, this may be one of the best videos to date! You explained everything so well and the visuals were just perfect, thank you so much for all the hard work you put into your videos!
Thank you so much, that means a lot. I plan on making more types of these videos in the future:)
Great guide, man! I did this trek with my wife in Jan 2023, in the same direction as you. I think E->W has a lot of advantages despite being less travelled (I think).
One note about the wind: we got unlucky and experienced a few days around PG and grey with high winds. It can get seriously crazy, we got literally knocked over multiple times, and at PG I saw a few people whose tents collapsed in the night! Definitely something everyone should think about and prepare for as it's so unpredictable!
I appreciate that and congrats to you two! It’s an unbelievable place! I found especially hiking between Camp Frances and Paine Grande, there were large groups hiking W -> E and it would have just been harder to pass them! E -> W is by far the better option, in my opinion!
The winds there are crazy! When I woke up early in the morning to hike from Paine Grande to the bridges past Grey Glacier, I hiked against the winds, it was the most intense hike I’ve ever done but something I will NEVER forget! Next up, hopefully El Chalten in the near future!
@@LukeGeeTravels that stretch from PG to grey is definitely an experience, we still remember it and laugh about it now and then! never experienced anything quite like it. wishing you some more good trips in the future and hope you make it out to chalten!
@mwd0884 it’s not pleasant to be almost blown away but those are the kinds of memories neither of us will ever forget! Thank you for stopping by my channel, wish you many amazing travels in 2024!
Very, very, very beautiful. Thank you for take us this landscapes. And thank you for your work filming go and come back for the camera😊
Perfec photo composition.
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad the video has helped you and that you enjoyed it!😊
Suuuuuuper great video, amazingly informative! Thank you!
I’m happy you like it and that it hopefully has helped you plan an amazing trip to Torres del Paine!
hope you get more subs and views.. I was able to visit El Chalten in November 2023.
I appreciate the kind words! El Chalten is another place I’d love to visit and Perito Glacier! One day!
Thank you for the full details of W track, much appreciated.
You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped!
Brawo Luke flaga piekna , widoki super - my ruszamy luty 25 Dzieki za info
To tak juz pod jesień co? Będzięcie mieli kolorowe widoki, bawcie się dobrze!
Thank you for sharing, the details were very insigtful and helpful.
I’m happy I could help:)
Very useful and informative. Thanks!
Happy to hear it has helped!
Thank you so much for posting this information. Great video!!
Glad it was helpful to you !
Thank you for the video. It's very useful.
Glad you liked it, have an amazing trip!
Can't wait to go there!!! 😍
I hope this video will help you plan your trip! Have an amazing time!🏔️
Such an awesome video. You deserve million views.
Thank you for your kind words! I wish i did!
Great video. Excellent information and photography! Well done.
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video you have inspired me to go here and thanks
Happy to hear that! Enjoy your trip when you decide to go
Good tips! thanks for sharing mate
I’m glad this was helpful!
I'm here last minute, I need info on all the day treks I can do. I just did the base torres yesterday
You can take a ferry to Paine Grande from Estancia Pudeto. From there you can Hike to French Valley or a long hike to Grey Glacier. Or you can take a boat to Grey Glacier (day excursion). There are also few other shorter hikes near Laguna Amarga
Such a helpful video, thank you so much!
We hope to hike Patagonia during our backpacking trip to South America. Do you know if it is possible to leave luggage in Puerto Natales?
I’m so happy to hear that this was helpful! YES you can! I left my luggage with my bed & breakfast host and she didn’t charge me anything although I left a small tip! Let me know if you have any other questions
Well done!!
Thank you :)
so glad we stumbled on your video, such a great video like everyone says! Currently planning our trip and hope you dont mind us asking the following questions:
1. after going E-W, what are your thoughts on the W-E route?
2. did you purchase food at the campsites or bring your own?
trying to cost everything out for us as we dont plan on bring any camping gear and are 50/50 on purchasing the meals ($$$$$ haha!) or packing our own. Thank you in advance!
Glad you guys enjoyed it!
1. I encountered many people hiking West to East so it would have made it harder to pass these large groups on the trail AND hiking East to West made it feel less crowded if that makes sense.
2. I purchased as much snacks as I could/food that would last longer while trying to balance out the weight. I did purchase some hot meals and they were reasonably priced and tasty!
It was not as EXPENSIVE as I had imagined to tell you the truth. Feel free to ask anything else you want to know!
@@LukeGeeTravels thanks so much! so interesting you say that, current "research" definitely makes it seem like E-W is busier! Ahh! Im sure both will be awesome either way, just need to lock in accommodations.
Regarding the food, totally makes sense. seems prices may have gone up just a tad, with the full board meals at $100/person/day. Appreciate you getting back and sharing your wealth of info!
@@NickandSabs it may depend on the time of the year? I went over Thanksgiving and I couldnt be happier with the weather. Only experienced those powerful Patagonia winds you read about ONCE! And sunshine all around. It seems food has gotten more expensive so just pack some food for day 1-2 and you can get small meals here and there. Paine Grande has DELICIOUS pizza!
@@LukeGeeTravels oh man, wicked cool you got some awesome weather then! Last question haha shoes: are you team boots or trail runners for the average, able bodied 20-30 year old 😂
@NickandSabs my rule of thumb is anything less than 10 miles is trail runners. ALL multi-day hikes I take my boots. The ankle support, TRUST ME, will help when you least expect it.
I will be there in early February. What type hiking pants you wore? Heavy nylon or heavier fabric,? On the winday days you wear a pair of polypro botoms for added warmth
You’re looking into end of the summer months but never underestimate the weather there! In the mornings, when it was chilly, i wore simple swear pants. For added warmth i would recommend leggings underneath and some sort of outer shell/windbreaker that’s also water proof! I was never cold during the day or ar night. Hope this helps!
Hello, great video. What do yoy mean by reservations on the part when you enter the park? Don’t you just need to show the tickets? I am staying outside the park in a hotel
Campsite reservation along the treks - that was my understanding. I would double check but whether you’re day hiking or trekking, you need to purchase your tickets ahead of time and show them at the park entrance. With that said, when I went the park rangers were on strike so no one checked my reservations and I didnt pay an entrance fee
Surprised there’s such little snow on the mountains. What season and month did you go?
I went in November, so that is late spring/ beginning of summer. Fantastic time! Perfect temperatures, not a lot of people, and we didn’t encounter crazy winds that Patagonia is known for
Hi Luke
Great video. I want to break up some of the longer days. Are there refugios where I can do this? Any companies you would recommend to set this up? Thanks
Are you looking to do the W Trek? In that case you can spend your first night on Hotel Las Torres or hike up to Refugio Chileno and spend a night there. In the middle of the trek, you can hike up to Los Cuernos (which is shorter hike) or hike further down to Camp Frances (tents only). The following day, it’s a relative short hike to Paine Grande. Last night you can stay in Refugio Grey.
For tour companies, you can google ‘Torres del Paine trekking’ or contact local companies in Puerto Natales. Hope this helps!
Great Video! Did you make it by your own?
Yes, of course. I edited all of the videos on my channel
Hi Luke, thank you so much for such detail video, I plan to visit in March 2024, arrived Punta Arena and rent a car to Puerto Natales , should I book 4 nights ahead in Hotel Las Torres and do the hikes each day to Torres Del Paine back to hotel and the next day to Mirador Britanico , next day Siera Del Torro and last day Lago Grey ? OR, to stay in camp site is a must ? Please let me know so i can book my hotel and we plan to drive by ourself, is there any parking for private car ?
Hello! No, it is not necessary to book campsite. You can stay in Hotel Las Torres and do each of these as day hikes. If you want to do Mirador Britanico, I HIGHLY SUGGEST you take the ferry from Pudeto to Paine Grande and hike from there - it will be about 17 miles ROUNDTRIP. To visit Grey Glacier, again, take ferry from Pudeto to Paine Grande and hike to the glacier - another 14 miles Roundtrip. Ultimately, you can take a boat tour to Grey glacier and consider doing ice climbing, another great way to experience it. Let me know if you have other question, anything I can do to help!
It looks amazing. Loved all the information. Planing to do this but i only get September off. Do you recommend August and September.
Thank you Juan! August going into September is the end of winter/beginning of spring so temperatures will be a bit cooler. On the plus side, it should be a lot less busier which would also mean lower prices and greater availability for you. I don’t think that’s a bad idea. I always try to travel around shoulder season. BE SURE TO CHECK the opening dates of certain campsites!
What month did you go?
@@juanmoreno5418 I visited towards the end of November of last year. For me, the weather was absolutely perfect
Hi Luke nice informative videos!, just want to ask if the hotel & campsite reservations you recommended (Vertice & Las Torres) are they direct booking to the accomodations? they seem to be offering tours with hotels, packages so I am not sure if I am booking straight to the hotel/campsites, please help! thanks in advance! - Arnold
Hi Arnold, you can book strictly campsites/hotels via their website by going to reservations! I think the packages are unnecessary and you can book every campsite/refugio individually! Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions
Thank you for your reply luke, I am planning to go also in November and yes will do ask you questions if I need help 😀
Great video! But where did you fly from?
I flew in from Chicago. Chicago - Toronto - Santiago. And then from there i flew to Punta Arenas
how cold would it be in Nov? I am planning a trip there next month and just wondering whether a light down jacket would suffice? Thanks!
I went in november of last year and I would HIGHLY recommend layers, base layer and some kind of outer shell. The weather is unpredictable and it can get chilly. Light jacket, in my opinion, will not be enough
Hi Luke, awesome video. I'm planning to do the O trek during this New Year. Just wondering how do you book your park permit?
Once you have your camping/lodge reservations, you will have to go to aspticket.cl websites (you can change the menu to English) and select Parque Nacional Torres del Paine and purchase there. It must be purchased 24h prior to you visiting the park. I also believe, if you are coming from Puerto Natales, you can visit one of the tour agencies and they can help you there as well.
@@LukeGeeTravels Thanks Luke! That's very helpful. I'm staying at Dickson - Los Perros - Paine Grande - Cuernos. So I would be doing like 25km a day. Is this doable?
@@CrazyHikers The hike to Dickson will be long but it's relatively flat so that's fine. Dickson - Perros is a smart choice because you'll have a big climb ahead of you. Hiking from Los Perros to Paine Grande is, again a long hike. I would consider staying in Grey to ENJOY the scenery because it is absolutely magical. Staying in Paine Grande is beautiful, it's also very busy but you'll enjoy it. Staying in Cuernos when you visit Mirador Britanico and French Valley is smart although I would look into Camp Frances because it is closer. Then you can hike from Camp Frances to Refugio Chileno, stay the night, and go a day hike to Mirador Las Torres for sunrise! End it in an epic way. You're flying half way across the world, last thing you want to do is RUSH!
@@LukeGeeTravels Thanks a lot for the info! Really helps with my planning. The campgrounds are mostly booked, so the last night I will be staying in luxury which would be nice
@@CrazyHikers Hotel Las Torres? That would looks very nice and I’ve heard great things about it! If that’s where you are staying, it’s about 14 miles roundtrip to Mirador las Torres. My only regret was not seeing sunrise on the granite peaks but overall, i cant complain! You will have a blast and what a way to ring in the New Year!
Is there any cowboy camping or are hikers required to stay at designated campsites?
Unfortunately you cannot wild camp. Whichever company’s site you stay in - conaf or las torres - you will need reservation even for basic camping
@@LukeGeeTravels Bummer. Sounds like they're trying to commercialize nature.
@@LukeGeeTravels Regardless, thanks for putting this video together. Good info here.
@pdvision2194 i think it’s more about crowd control just like they do in USA with timed entry. Most people can behave themselves but it’s the few who leave trash behind that ruin it for the rest of
@@Lifesvagabond thanks a lot, I appreciate that and wish you safe travels!
What's your backpack size? Do you think a 28L would be enough? Was it easy to do it self guided?
The backpack I have is Osprey 65L which I use for my travels whether it’s backpacking or International.
Self guided is very straightforward on the W trek, there are facilities in every campsites for shower and food. It depends what you want to do. If you plan on renting a rental/sleeping bag in each of the campsites then a 28L pack is more than enough for food/clothes/camera. I would just recommend bringing plenty of your own food as the options are limited. You can have nice warm meals in the refugios so it’s all up to you!
Thanks for the reply. I will be staying at the refugios and buying the food there, so the backpack is mostly for food/clothes
@LoLzEx123 then you should be perfectly fine! Definitely bring layers because the weather is unpredictable! Not sure what route you’re taking but consider East to West, less crowded. Majority of the people start at Paine Grande, I started at Las Torres
Will do. I will be doing the exact route you did on your video. It was very helpful, thanks!
If I know where I want to stay each night do I book through Vertice or Las Torres? Or can I book direct?
If you are looking to do the W trek, Vertice operates the following campsites: Refugio Grey and Paine Grande. Las Torres operates: Central, Refugio Chileno, Refugio Cuernos and French Valley. Wherever you decide to camp is the website you would need to book with. Hope this helps!
did you do it in august? is a guide a requirement for that month?
I did it in November, right around thanksgiving. No need for a guide, you can do it all yourself 😊
What is in your pack? Or what do i need to bring?
It depends. You can stay in refugios and pay for a room in refugio chileno, paine grande or grey. You can also opt to camp and you have the option to rent a sleeping bag and tent so you don’t need to bring anything. Food you can also buy at the campsites I have talked about. What I had in my bag was food, sleeping bag and some camera gear + raincoat and clothes
hey Luke what month did you book your trip ? pleas
I booked mine in July. You will have to check with both Vertice and Las Torres because they open up booking at different times!
Hi, which month did you go there?
I visited end of November, it’s their spring season. Summers can get extremely windy!
La señal 4G o 5G estaba disponible?
Es posible comprar wifi en los refugios.
Absolutely 💯 beautiful 😍.
Thank you for watching!
so how do you get back once you are finished trekking? What are the option to get back to civilization? :)
If you are finishing in Paine Grande, like I did, you would take the catamaran back to Estancia Pudeto ~ $20USD and from there, the buses will take you back to Puerto Natales. There are about 2-3 rides per day, depending on the season. Hope this helps!
NM I figured it out!
If you need anything else, let me know! It can be confusing/overwhelming so I tried my best to explain it all