Top 5 Things to Do in W Hike Patagonia Tour

There are plenty of options open to those who go hiking in Patagonia’s Torres Del Paine. Which are the “top” things you should do when you explore the W section of the:”O” circuit of Torres Del Paine? This can be subjective depending on outlook and preferences. However, there are several things you can and should do.

Spend more time

The W hike Patagonia is full of beautiful sights, some visible from the specified trekking path and some of them hidden. Hire a local guide you can get at a local Patagonian tour agency and take him along or get information from locals or other trekkers on the places worth a visit and get off the beaten track. There are plenty of campsites on the route, paid and free so you need not worry about costs. Instead of a 2 or 3 day excursion make it a week to 2 weeks long excursion. Spend time at the French Valley, alongside the Grey Glacier and explore the areas around the base towers or Torres Del Paine or the Cordillera del Paine as they are known here. Climb a tower as far as you can go. The view from above is enchanting.

Grey Glacier Kayaking

The Grey Glacier offers a tough challenge for brave trekkers. Go trekking on the glacier if you are up to it but you will find that kayaking on the lake is more enjoyable since there are hidden coves and areas that will constantly surprise you. Besides, navigating the floating icebergs is always a challenge. While here, try your hand at horse riding.

French Valley

The W trek in Torres Del Paine will inevitably take you to French Valley. Acting on the dictum that the journey is a destination, enjoy the trip, frolick in the streams and rivers and skip rocks on the lake. Enjoy being a child of nature all over again.

Stay in a tent under starry skies, cradled by the mountains

Yes, there are hotels along the route and cabins and also campsites that may or may not be free but where you can set up a tent and enjoy a night out like no other.

Photography

Leaving out photography from the W trek Torres Del Paine trek would be unforgivable because the scenery is just right out of picture books. Even a smartphone is sufficient. You do not have to lug heavy cameras but be sure to have more than a couple of spare batteries for your phone and memory cards.

Dine on local food

While on the trek you would be munching on ready to eat foods but at night you can give yourself a treat and dine on local foods such as the Patagonian feast you can enjoy at the Estancia Cerro Guido.

There are no rules that you should stick to these five things to do. You can just as well do what pleases you. However, it is best to not undertake anything that is risky. 

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