Day-by-day plans for 3, 5, and 7 days — organised to make the most of your time.
The definitive Torres del Paine experience — five days covering the three arms of the W.
Bus from Puerto Natales to the park (2.5h). Catamaran across Lago Pehoé to Paine Grande refugio. Afternoon: hike to Grey Glacier viewpoint and back (3h). Night at Paine Grande.
Full-day hike to the glacier face (8h return from Paine Grande). Optional: the ICE boat ride and mini-trekking on the glacier surface — one of the great Patagonia experiences.
Hike from Paine Grande across to the Italian campsite and up through Valle del Francés to Mirador Británico — the best viewpoint in the park (9h total). Overnight at Cuernos refugio.
Hike from Cuernos refugio to Refugio Chileno (3h). Drop packs and hike the final section to Base Torres (2.5h up, 2h down) — the emerald lake and granite towers.
Return hike to park exit and bus back to Puerto Natales. Shower, laundry, and a celebratory dinner at El Asador Patagónico.