Torres del Paine O Circuit, Half Guided

Patagonia Classic hikes

Torres del Paine Half Guided & Half Self-Guided O Trek

You begin with a guided journey through the remote side of the O Circuit, where having a local expert makes all the difference. As you reach the W section, the trip opens up. You continue independently, with everything organized in advance, giving you the freedom to explore at your own rhythm, without losing the support behind you.

Active,Self Guided – Guided

Adventure Style

Challenging

Difficulty

8 Days

Duration

Explore Torres del Paine your Way, With the Right Support Behind You.

This is a trip designed for travelers who want to experience Torres del Paine on their own terms, at their own pace, in their own rhythm without the stress of organizing every detail. You hike independently, but everything behind the scenes is taken care of: camps, meals, transport, and logistics. No guesswork, no heavy planning, no unnecessary structure. Just the freedom to walk the W Trek with confidence, knowing that each step is supported by people who know this place inside out.

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Half Guided Torres del Paine O Circuit

8 Days / 7 Nights | Route: Seron to Dickson to Perros to Grey to PG to Cuernos to Chileno

Starting price per personFrom $3,325 USD

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November 2026

Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026Half GuidedSold outFrom $3,325 USD per person

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Itinerary Overview

The W Trek is the most classic multi-day hike in Torres del Paine, covering the park’s three main highlights: the Base of the Towers, the French Valley, and Grey Glacier. Over five days, you’ll hike point-to-point through well-marked trails, staying in mountain lodges or camps along the way. Distances are manageable but require good physical condition, as weather and terrain can be demanding.

This itinerary balances challenge and comfort, making it accessible to experienced hikers without requiring technical skills. With logistics organized in advance, you can focus on the trail, the views, and the rhythm of Patagonia.

Early in the morning you will depart on a bus with your guide from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine. The trip to the park entrance at Laguna Amarga is approximately two hours. After arriving to and registering yourself in the park, you will begin with a four-hour hike along a fairly flat trail. As you wind along Paine River, you will admire the deep blue waters of Laguna Azul and the picturesque view of Encantado Valley (a valley surrounded by rock formations created by centuries of wind). When you reach Dome & Camping Seron, an old Baqueano (Patagonia cowboy) post, the land will stretch out before you. This lovely day will end with dinner, after which you will fall asleep under the brightly shining stars.

Guided Hike: Sector Las Torres – Sector Seron
Total Distance: 13 Kilometers / 8.1 Miles
Average Time: 4 Hours

Today’s seven-hour hike will begin with a steady walk up a hill and past a small lagoon, where you will reach a lookout with an incredible view of Lake Paine. As you descend the hill, breathtaking views will surround you. You will be able to see the mountains that separate Chile and Argentina, along with the mountains located on the northern side of the park’s Paine Massif. As you continue to hike, you will cross a marsh on boardwalks that park rangers have created. After traversing the marsh, you will begin crossing ancient moraine valleys and you will notice the imposing glacier tongue of the Southern Ice Field. You will continue to Camping Dickson where you will spend the evening.

Guided Hike: Sector Seron – Sector Dickson
Total Distance: 18 kilometers / 11.2 miles
Average Time: 6 hours

After breakfast you will continue hiking along the circuit. Today the trek is approximately four hours long and it will take you through one of the oldest forests in the park. The trail will lead you past Lengas and Coigues (both of which grew shortly after the glaciers receded). Finally, you will reach a moraine at the foot of Glacier Los Perros where you will set up camp.
Guided Hike: Sector Dickson – Sector Los Perros
Total Distance: 11 kilometers / 6.8 miles
Average Time: 4.5 hour

You will wake up and have breakfast in a beautiful forest. In the morning, you will start climbing a slow but steady hill for approximately 200 meters. The trail is very moist and the beautiful Lenga and Coigue trees cover this portion of the trail. After an hour and fifteen minutes, you will reach the end of the forest and you will finally begin trekking up rockslides towards the John Gardner Pass. After forty more minutes of hiking, you will reach smaller patches of trees all the while gaining a bit of elevation. From this part of the trail, you will be able to see Glaciar Amistad, Cerro Blanco Sur, Punta Puma and – finally – the John Gardner Pass.
From here, you will begin climbing until you reach 1,200 meters. You will have an astonishing view of Glacier Grey and Patagonia’s Southern Ice Field. After catching this breath-taking view, you will begin hiking downhill for about two hours until you reach Campamento Paso for a short rest. From here you will continue hiking for four more hours along an undulating trail with views of Glacier Grey, Lake Grey, and Ferrier Hill. Before reaching Campamento Grey you will cross several of the parks famous suspension bridges, ultimately bringing you to some close-up views of Glacier Grey. Once you reach Grey you will have time to shower and rest before enjoying a nice hot meal in the Refugio.
Guided Hike: Sector Los Perros – Sector Grey
Total Distance: 22 kilometers / 13.7 miles
Average Time: 11 hours

After a restful night and an energizing breakfast you will be ready to hike again. Your guide will be leaving you early today to catch the first bus back to Puerto Natales. Today you will have a four hour hike along Lake Grey and then through a small forest. Most days this section of the park is very windy due to the openness provided by Lake Grey, Glacier Grey and the Southern Ice Field. In the afternoon you will arrive to Camping Paine Grande on the shore of the beautiful Lake Pehoe.

There are two optional excursions you can take today in the morning while at Refugio & Camping Grey – ice hiking on Glacier Grey or kayaking on Lake Grey. Let us know if you are interested and we can make reservations.

Hike: Sector Grey – Sector Paine Grande
Total Distance: 11 Kilometers / 6.8 Miles
Average Time: 4 Hours

Shortly after breakfast you will begin hiking towards Campamento Italiano. This camp is 2.5 hours away. Once you arrive to Campamento Italiano you can leave your large pack and continue into the French Valley with just a small daypack. You will hike across a moraine and through a forest until you come to a clearing. Here you will be blown away by both the wind and the spectacular views of Lake Nordenskjold, Skottberg and Pehoe behind you, the hanging French Glacier just ahead of you and by many other peaks. After leaving the lookout you will return to gather your large pack and continue another 2.5 hours to Camp Cuernos where you will spend the night.

Hike: Sector Paine Grande – Sector Cuernos
Total Distance: 17.3 Kilometers / 10.7 Miles
Average Time: 7 Hours

In the morning you will have breakfast and then prepare to hike again. You will leave Cuernos located on the shore of Lake Nordenskjold and at the foot of the Cuernos and walk for six hours towards Refugio & Camping Central. Along the way you will pass by Lake Nordenskjold and begin your hike up Almirante Nieto, a mountain with incredible views of Lake Nordenskjold and the Asencio Valley. There will be a few rivers you will pass over by hopping across rocks. As you hike you will catch glimpses of glaciers and the mountaintops hovering over you. Finally, you will arrive to Camp Central where you will have dinner and sleep.

Hike: Sector Cuernos – Sector Central
Total Distance: 11 Kilometers / 6.8 Miles
Average Time: 4.5 Hours

This morning you will begin to hike up Almirante Nieto, a mountain with incredible views of Lake Nordenskjold and the Asencio Valley. After two hours of hiking steadily upward you will arrive to Refugio Chileno, this is a great place for a rest and a snack before continuing onto the Las Torres lookout. You will hike about an hour through a dense Lenga forest. Once you leave the forest you will approach a moraine and climb to see the amazing granite peaks known as the Torres. After admiring the view, you will return to Central where you will first catch a shuttle to the park entrance and then catch a bus back to Puerto Natales.

Hike: Sector Central – Las Torres Lookout – Sector Central
Total Distance: 18 Kilometers / 11.2 Miles
Average Time: 8 Hours

What’s Included

Certified expert guide for the remote back side of the O-Circuit (Days 1–4)
Self-guided flexibility with all bookings handled for the W-section (Days 5–8)
7 Nights reserved camping accommodation (tents, mats, sleeping bags included)
Round-trip bus transport between Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine
Official entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park
Lake Pehoé catamaran ferry ticket
Full meal plan (7 breakfasts, 8 trail lunches, 7 dinners)

*Camping and refugio sites subject to seasonal availability

Not Included

Accommodation in Puerto Natales before or after the trek
Airline tickets and airport transfers
Personal clothing and hiking equipment
Optional excursions (Kayaking or Glacier Ice Hiking at Glacier Grey)
Travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
Drinks and beverages during meals
Tips for trekking guides and transfer drivers

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Torres del Paine O Circuit, Half Guided