V Circuit Camping (3 Days)

Distance: 18 km / Time: 5 hours / Difficulty: Moderate / Accommodation: Camping Paine Grande / Meals: Dinner.

Your adventure begins at 7:00 AM at the Puerto Natales Bus Terminal. From there, head north towards Torres del Paine National Park. Around 9:00 AM, you'll arrive at the Laguna Amarga entrance, the park's main gateway. After completing the entry process with CONAF (park rangers), continue to the Pudeto sector, where you'll board a boat to cross Lake Pehoé, reaching Camping Paine Grande by around 11:00 AM. Once you've checked in at the reception, prepare for your trek to Valle del Francés, the central section of the "W" Circuit. This valley offers three levels of hiking: the basic option is to Campamento Italiano, the moderate one leads to Mirador Francés, and the most challenging route goes to Mirador Británico. Regardless of your choice, remember to calculate and measure distances according to your abilities. You'll return to Refugio Paine Grande around 7:00 PM for a restorative dinner, where you can unwind and share your experiences from this beautiful day in Patagonia.

Distance: 12 km / Time: 3-4 hours / Difficulty: Moderate / Accommodation: Camping Grey / Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, and dinner. 

After breakfast, start your trek towards Refugio Grey (approximately 12 km). After about 2 hours of hiking, you'll arrive at the spectacular Mirador Grey, offering breathtaking views of the Patagonian landscape. Take a break to refuel, enjoy a tasty snack, and capture stunning photos. Then, descend for another 2 hours to reach Refugio Grey. Once there, check in, at the reception and prepare to rest before more adventures. Around 4:00 PM, embark on a visit to the famous Puentes Colgantes (Hanging Bridges) and Mirador Pasos, located about 5 kilometers round-trip from Refugio Grey. Afterward, return to relax and savor a comforting dinner at Refugio Grey.

Distance: 12 km / Time: 3-4 hours / Difficulty: Challenging / Meals: Breakfast, box lunch. 

Start your day early with breakfast and prepare for an exciting journey. At 8:00 AM, walk from Refugio Grey to the meeting point, where you'll begin your excursion to the glacier. Whether you choose the Ice Hiking or Kayak Grey option:

Ice Hiking (Starts at 8:00 AM)

Receive a brief instruction on using the necessary equipment before boarding a zodiac boat to access the glacier. Walk approximately 6 km on the glacier, exploring crevices and caverns, seeking the most spectacular spots for this thrilling experience. Return to base around 2:00 PM, concluding the excursion.

Kayak Grey (Starts at 9:00 AM)

Take 30 minutes to gear up and receive brief instructions on proper use. Then, paddle from the base towards the first wall of Glacier Grey. Encounter massive icebergs, take photos, and learn about their formation from your guide. Return to base around 11:30 AM, concluding the excursion.

After your experience, commence your return trek to Camping Paine Grande (approximately 12 km). Ensure careful timing to catch the boat at 6:30 PM which will take you across Lake Pehoé. From the Pudeto sector, board a regular bus for the journey back to Puerto Natales, arriving around 9:00 PM.