“Worth it if you want small groups, knowledgeable guides, and well-oiled logistics. Think twice if you need guaranteed ice-hike spots without early planning.”
- About £283/day across 9 days
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Cheaper per day than 3 of 4 similar trips we compared
- 4.9★ from 11 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Nine days in Chile built around the W trek, one of Patagonia's best-known multi-day hikes through Torres del Paine National Park. You're backpacking with a small group and experienced local guides, covering some of the park's most striking terrain on foot.
The route takes you from lenga forest up to the base of the Las Torres towers and out to Grey Glacier, so you get the classic Patagonian mix of granite peaks, forest, and ice in one trip.
What you'll do
- Trek the W circuit in Torres del Paine National Park
- Climb through lenga forest to the base of the Las Torres towers
- See Grey Glacier up close
- Guided throughout by local trekking guides
- This is a backpacking trek, so you're carrying your own gear across mountain terrain — a reasonable level of fitness helps
- Fully guided in a small group, with the trekking itself as the main focus of the trip
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: guide services
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the trek farewell dinner
- Activities: trekking permits and entry fees
- Transport: all private ground transportation in Chile private airport / bus station transfers on Day 1 and Day 9
- Accommodation: 2 nights hotel accommodation in Puerto Natales all accommodations on trek (shared bathroom and either shared room or single/double occupancy tent camping with sleeping pads included)
- Activities: Pickups and dropoffs outside of the first and last day of itinerary (can be booked separately) Emergency medical & evacuation insurance (required) Trip cancellation insurance (recommended) Snacks during trek Beverages outside of designated meals Personal items (laundry, clothing, snacks, etc.) Single Supplement: $390
- Flights: Flights are not included.
- Optional: Other activities and services are not included.
- Insurance: EMERGENCY MEDICAL & EVACUATION INSURANCE (REQUIRED) All OneSeed travelers are required to purchase Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance prior to their expedition. You must show proof of insurance prior to your trip and will not be permitted to begin your expedition until completed. You may purchase this coverage through the insurance provider of your choice but it must include emergency medical and emergency evacuation insurance, providing coverage against personal accident, death, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. We also strongly recommend that it covers cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. A reputable insurance provider will have customer support agents who can answer questions and help choose the best plan for you. At a minimum, your coverage must include: Emergency Accident and Sickness Medical Expense Benefit: $100,000 Emergency Evacuation Benefit: $300,000 The pandemic has added additional complexities surrounding insurance as no policy covers all COVID-19 travel risks. It is the responsibility of the traveler to understand what is and is not covered under their specific policy. Insurance providers often bundle medical and evacuation with trip cancellation & interruption insurance. CANCELLATION INSURANCE (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) We highly recommend purchasing additional trip cancellation & interruption insurance after booking your flights. Supplemental insurance may cover the following: Trip cancellation due to an injury before your expedition Trip cancellation if a family member becomes ill Reimbursement if your flight is cancelled or delayed due to weather Lost baggage or theft 24-hour customer support
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 20 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Puerto Natales
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Puerto Natales — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you want small groups, knowledgeable guides, and well-oiled logistics. Think twice if you need guaranteed ice-hike spots without early planning.
- Guides like Roberto, Mauricio, and Sofia are genuinely excellent—knowledgeable, patient, professional, and actively manage weather to avoid crowds.
- Winter timing gives you solitude; only two other small groups visible the entire trek, plus shorter days mean planning feels less rushed.
- Ice-hike spots aren't guaranteed; you need to book early and arrive at Grey refugio early to secure a kayaking and ice-hike slot.
- The trek is physically demanding with stiff muscles, but refugios exceed expectations and meals are genuinely well-done throughout.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £2,550, about 18% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Puerto Natales
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On a budget?
Hostels in Puerto Natales for the night before your tour · 25 Oct – 26 Oct
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Common questions
How long is Essential Patagonia?
It's a 9-day trip. It starts and ends in Puerto Natales.
How much does Essential Patagonia cost?
The land price starts from £2,550 per person for the 9-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 10 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Essential Patagonia run?
It runs across roughly 12 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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