Santiago and Torres del Paine W Trek in Comfort
8 Days/6 Nights
From $3,959 per person
(Dbl. Occupancy, Not Incl. Airfare)
Overview
Experience the raw beauty of Patagonia on this trek of the famed “W” circuit of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. You will hike the Ascencio Valley and French Valley trails, and cross Lake Pehoe by catamaran to the trailhead for the trek to the Grey Glacier Viewpoint. At the end of every day of the trek, you will return to Hotel Las Torres to rest in the hotel’s comfortable accommodations. The tour also includes a city tour of Santiago and visit to a vineyard in the wine region outside of the city.
Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 6 nights (2 nights in Santiago, 4 nights in Torres del Paine), and 13 meals (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners).
Best Time to Go: November-March
Destinations: South America, Chile, & Patagonia.
Interests: Adventure, All-Inclusive Properties, Culture & History, Hiking & Trekking, and Wine Tasting.
Places Visited: Santiago, and Torres del Paine National Park.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Santiago.
Day 2: Santiago.
Note: Check-in time is 2:00 PM. We can request early check-in but cannot guarantee it.
Day 3: Santiago-City Tour-Winery Tour.
In the afternoon, you will visit your choice of one of the following vineyards around Santiago (included in price): Concha y Torro, Cousino Macul, and Undurraga. Overnight in Santiago. (B)
Day 4: Santiago-Punta Arenas-Torres del Paine.
Day 5: Torres del Paine-Ascencio Valley.
Day 6: Torres del Paine-French Valley.
Day 7: Torres del Paine-Grey Lookout.
Day 8: Torres del Paine-Punta Arenas-Santiago.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
What's Included
Price Includes
- South American Vacations’ expert pre-departure planning services and documentation.
- Airport/hotel transfers including baggage handling.
- Hotel accommodations including taxes and service charges.
- Excursions as indicated on the itinerary including all applicable entrance fees.
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
- Local, English-speaking tour guides.
Price Does Not Include
- International airfare.
- Domestic airfare.
- Meals not indicated on the itinerary.
- Gratuities to tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
- Gifts and personal items.
- Travel insurance.
We will be happy to quote the cost of airfare and travel insurance and to make these arrangements for you.
Accommodations
Santiago
3 Star – Hotel Plaza San Francisco
4 Star – Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
5 Star – Lastarria Boutique Hotel
Deluxe – The Singular Santiago
Torres del Paine
4 Star – Hotel Las Torres
5 Star – Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa
Additional Details
Group Private: All airport transfers in Santiago are private, and the city tour and vineyard tour in Santiago are private for 4 Star, 5 Star, and Deluxe accommodation levels. All services in Punta Arenas and Torres del Paine are operated on a small group basis.
Elevations: Santiago is 1,700 feet above sea level, Torres del Paine National Park elevations can reach 4,000 feet or more, depending upon your itinerary.
Passport/Visa: U.S., Australian, Canadian, and EU citizens (except Greece) require a valid passport (for the duration of your visit) and return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. Greek citizens can stay for up to 60 days. Australian, and Canadian citizens are required to pay a reciprocity fee (considered a multiple entry visa) of $95 and $132 respectively upon arrival (subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuations or other reasons). Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Chilean embassy in their country before traveling.
Travel Insurance: In order to protect your travel investment from unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. We offer Allianz Global Assistance’s Classic Comprehensive and other plans. The Benefits and Coverage Limits are summarized on our Travel Insurance page. Call your travel counselor if you have any questions or to purchase a plan.
To Book This Trip: We require a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 for single accommodations, $800 per person for double accommodations, and $750 per person for double accommodations, plus the cost of the airfare (if we arrange it for you). The balance of the trip cost is due 60 days prior to departure.
