13 days in Patagonia
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Southern Patagonia · Chile & Argentina
A walking plan depends on the nights between
The saved west-to-east W sequence sleeps at Grey, Francés, Cuernos and Chileno, then Hotel Las Torres. Reserve the actual accommodation products and align park entry and transport before treating the trek as feasible for your dates.
Keep the extra outings optional
Kayaking after the first walk and the bridge detour before Grey–Francés can overload their days. Current weather, check-in and park cutoffs decide whether they fit.
Choose your mountain days →Protect both border-transfer days
The journey crosses from El Calafate to Chile and returns before departure. Confirm rental authorization, paperwork and crossing hours, and keep sightseeing optional on those days.
Plan transport and borders →Read every day before booking
The complete saved default and actual overnights are below. Day-specific advice is withheld if the duration, region, stop order or stay changes.
W Trek sectors and booking choices · Seasons and access
Planning review November 5, 2026. Confirm CONAF’s current park guidance, mountain reservations and Los Glaciares trail advice again for your dates.
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Day 1Arrival, Getting to El ChaltenEl Chalten
Plan the day: Keep the arrival and El Chaltén transfer primary. The roadside photo stop is optional when daylight, visibility and safe stopping permit.
If plans change: Continue directly to your El Chaltén overnight.
Things to do
- Fitz Roy Photo Stop10mOptional add-on
Suggested stay
Day 2Fitz Roy MajestyEl Chalten
Plan the day: Keep Fitz Roy / Laguna de los Tres as the main mountain outing, with time for the final ascent and a return to El Chaltén.
If plans change: Turn around earlier or swap the walking days if current trail conditions or visibility do not suit.
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Suggested stay
Day 3To Laguna Torre and BackEl Chalten
Plan the day: Give Laguna Torre its own walking day from the same El Chaltén base.
If plans change: Choose a shorter open walk and retain time in town when conditions do not suit the full outing.
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Suggested stay
Day 4Tunel o Toro, Road to El CalafateEl Calafate
Plan the day: This is also the move to El Calafate. Use a short permitted turnaround or omit the walk; the full Toro outing and the onward transfer need separate days.
If plans change: Travel directly to El Calafate. A four-to-ten-hour source activity range is not a transfer-day promise.
Things to do
- Laguna Tunel o Toro Hike4-10hOptional add-on
Suggested stay
Day 5Exploring The GlacierEl Calafate
Plan the day: Choose the full-day Big Ice experience or an independent walkway visit. Big Ice with transfers already includes a walkway visit in the operator’s described program.
If plans change: If the ice trek is unavailable or unsuitable, use the land-based glacier walkways; check access and transport.
Things to do
- Perito Moreno Glacier2h
- Big Ice Adventure6-12hOptional add-on
- Mirador Canal de los Témpanos30mOptional add-on
Suggested stay
Day 6Getting to Torres del PaineTorres del Paine
Plan the day: Protect the El Calafate–Torres del Paine border and road transfer. The source one-hour scenic-drive allowance is not the journey time.
If plans change: Go directly to the booked lodge after a delayed arrival or border crossing. Confirm rental authorization and the actual crossing hours before travel.
Things to do
- Scenic Drive in The Park1hOptional add-on
Suggested stay
Day 7W-trek Start and Glacial KayakingTorres del Paine
Plan the day: Connect the confirmed Pudeto sailing to the Paine Grande–Grey walk and booked Grey overnight. Keep kayaking optional after checking the operator’s check-in.
If plans change: Remove kayaking when the crossing, weather or trail takes longer. A missed crossing needs an operator-approved alternative, not an improvised overnight.
Things to do
- Catamaran to Paine Grande35m
- Paine Grande to Grey Trail4-5h
- Kayak Glacier Grey3hOptional add-on
Suggested stay
Day 8W-trek Day 2/5Torres del Paine
Plan the day: Prioritize the onward Grey–Paine Grande–Francés journey. The bridge walk heads north from Grey and adds a separate detour before the long transfer.
If plans change: Skip the bridge detour and reach the booked Francés sector within current trail cutoffs.
Things to do
- Grey to Gardner Bridge Trail3hOptional add-on
- Grey to Francés Trail6-7h
Suggested stay
Day 9W-trek Day 3/5Torres del Paine
Plan the day: Start from the saved Francés overnight, visit the French Valley only as conditions and cutoffs permit, then continue to the booked Cuernos night.
If plans change: Use the lower permitted turnaround or omit the upper viewpoint. The source five-hour activity allowance excludes both overnight connections.
Things to do
Suggested stay
Day 10W-trek Day 4/5Torres del Paine
Plan the day: The previous saved overnight is Cuernos, despite the activity title “Francés to Chileno”. Walk from your actual booked sector to Chileno.
If plans change: Reconcile any changed overnight with the operator before setting out; do not reuse the source title as a distance estimate.
Things to do
Suggested stay
Day 11Last Day of W-trekTorres del Paine
Plan the day: Start from the booked Chileno sector, follow the current permitted access to Base Torres, then descend to the saved Las Torres hotel overnight.
If plans change: Omit the upper viewpoint if conditions or park instructions require it. Sunrise access is not assumed.
Things to do
Suggested stay
Day 12Getting back to El CalafateEl Calafate
Plan the day: Allow for the return from Chile to El Calafate, including border procedures. Town time is optional after arrival.
If plans change: Travel directly to your saved El Calafate overnight if the crossing takes longer.
Things to do
- El Calafate2hOptional add-on
Suggested stay
Day 13Departure DayEl Calafate
Plan the day: Protect this travel day for the actual arrival or departure, onward connection and check-in. No sightseeing stop is required by this saved day.
If plans change: Add another overnight if your flight or bus cannot connect comfortably.
Things to do
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