Hiking the W Trek Circuit in Torres del Paine Chile Patagonia (4 days self-guided solo hiking)

[@travelwithfawn]

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[@thomastarini]

Thank you so much for the detailed video. Our W day trail is in 2 weeks and we're so excited (but also a little nervous since this is our first multi day trekking trip). Coincidentally we're staying in the same refugios as you did - so you gave us a great taster. Thank you again!

[@arghonandi6818]

Hello! I was looking into this a bit - how did it end up going ??

[@sailingnusa4228]

Awesome photos and footage, we are heading to Antarctica and Patagonia in November and this was the best video we have seen on this area. Well done and thanks very much for taking the time to share your experience.

[@travelwithfawn]

Amazing! November is a great time to go! I think you will see the penguins too then! They were gone when I went in April.

[@ben5380]

@@travelwithfawn There are penguins on the W trek??

[@mrscynthiasayles]

I'll be there in November! Maybe I'll run into you 😁

[@sailingnusa4228]

@@mrscynthiasayles Awesome. We are currently sailing in Papua New Guinea and head to Patagonia around the 23rd of November.

[@gunganize]

See u in november guys! Solo hiker here

[@murniati6211]

It is very beautiful sceneries. Lucky you you could go there. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the natures. 👍🙂

[@travelwithfawn]

Thank you for watching! 😄

[@robertsimmons5575]

great video. I hope to see this area someday. thanks for sharing

[@travelwithfawn]

Of course! I hope you can go soon!

[@montebiancoiqq]

Excelent report and video! I will go on march 18 and do the W circuit from west to east.

[@travelwithfawn]

Good luck! You will love it!

[@ulrichrudolph7559]

Thank You very much for this very informative video and the beatiful pictures. I really got a good impression and motivation to go there - thanks for you effort :) Best regards Uli

[@travelwithfawn]

You're very welcome!

[@brunogx7]

Thank you for sharing, it's so beautiful.

[@margarethsieh4283]

your video is very helpful to me as a newbie to a multi-day hiking tour. now i have a good idea how to plan this route. where to stay and what expect to see along the way. weather was definitely on your side.

[@travelwithfawn]

I’m so glad, this was also my first multi day hike, it’s a very good and comfortable one to start with! 😊

[@Incoqnito7]

Amazing shots, so glad I chose to visit this April. Seems you really lucked out with the weather eh

[@travelwithfawn]

The weather changes a lot, often 4 seasons in a day, but definitely some great days! Good luck on your trip and let me know if you have any questions!

[@ddenzani]

Wos.. beautiful places

[@travelwithfawn]

Yes they are

[@rnjyoung1]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience. Looks amazing.

[@Summitclym]

Very well done! Thank you for your efforts!

[@anac.camargo3894]

Amazing shots! Love the autumn colors

[@travelwithfawn]

Thank you!

[@richardanthonybiggs]

Incredible hike , amazing scenery , lovely film 🙌🌿

[@travelwithfawn]

Many thanks!!

[@Karumne]

very easy to understand, a lot of informations and details. Thank you so much!

[@travelwithfawn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MarinaLivingTheDream]

Amazing video - thanks for sharing. I can't wait to go to Torres del Paine!

[@travelwithfawn]

Have fun!

[@NL_NEW]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mcnairtvmklindia]

Lovely from India ❤️

[@ZacharyWilliams-y6e]

amazing you took all this footage with an Iphone! great video!

[@erinb6365]

Great video - looks amazing!

[@travelwithfawn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@b.c.34]

Nice.....awesome adventure...

[@백마탄팔라딘]

2011년에 갔던 곳인데 덕분에 그때를 상상하며 잘 봤습니다.

[@TheHk1966]

Your travel channel is amazing..new subscriber here

[@travelwithfawn]

Thanks and welcome!

[@tokaitrading8335]

Patagonia , My dream land

[@karitalewis2197]

This video is sooo helpful! Now I wanna know what to pack!!! Do you have any video on this? I am going in February or March.

[@felipeyanez7786]

Owesome filming!!!

[@leandrovinhas]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing. I heard the best views are doing the opposite way. What you think?

[@travelwithfawn]

Yes, I think the opposite way is more popular! And you would see the sunrise at the three towers, which I hear really nice! When I went, the weather seemed unpredictable and I wanted to maximize my chance of seeing the towers so I started on a day when the weather seemed the most clear to go to the tower. However it turned out the weather was great all 4 days.

[@leandrovinhas]

Lucky girl! I hope I can get the same weather :)

[@jaslin0808]

Hi Fawn, I'm planning on going with a friend in January and she wants to do the W trek; sorry if it's a silly question but is there anyway to do this kind of hike if you have luggage with you or it's kind of mandatory to only be travelling with a large hiking rucksack? thx

[@Ernar90]

how much did the whole trip cost? just trying to estimate the budget here, thanks

[@user-it8gk3ke7h]

0.2 btc

[@daisygolden3311]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Plan to go there one day. What month did you go?

[@brendaescalante3473]

Nice video, thank you for sharing the details! ❤ How did you book all the accommodation you stayed at?

[@ashleypaige9421]

Absolutely stunning. What camera did you use to get your footage- the footage is so crisp and stunning!

[@mikemonda2010]

Amazing video! I’m halfway finished with the video but I had to ask. What’s the best time of year to hike your itinerary? 😊

[@travelwithfawn]

Spring (September to November) and Fall (March to May) are some of the best times to visit Torres Del Paine! Hope this helps!

[@alisonweick]

When did you go? It would appear your nailed your timing for the fall colours!!!! (Currently in the planning stages)

[@travelwithfawn]

This is mid-april, which is fall for Patagonia :)

[@shubhak.3631]

Subscribed! What size and brand is your main backpack and daypack? Thank you :)

[@TheWendyhan0120]

Thank you so much for this! Would you make a video about your expenses?

[@travelwithfawn]

It might take me a bit, when are you going? Most of the expense is the lodging inside the park, which can range from $10/night (you bring everything including tent and just rent the spot) to $50-$100 a night depends on if you want to stay at tent or dorm. I brought all my food except the dinner the first night ~$30 and purchased few drinks which was around $15. So in terms of lodging I would estimate I spent $350 for 3 nights (this would be less if you are sharing the room with someone else, I didn't). I spent $50/night at Puerto Natales, but you can get much cheaper or expensive lodging as well there.

[@TheWendyhan0120]

@@travelwithfawn excellent! Thank you so much for taking the time! I'm planning for 2024. This helps so much, I'm trekking solo too ...

[@rekrapretep6657]

*Reminder: The denomination "patagonia" is absolutely Chilean; there is no "Argentine Patagonia"; This was a contemporary appropriation (theft) of the Argentines for purely tourist purposes* *"Patagonia" derives from the expression "patagones" with which the Portuguese navigator, Hernando de Magallanes (1480-1521) identified the natives who inhabited the famous Strait of Magellan; and this strait is Chilean and has always been Chilean* Furthermore, geographically and climatically speaking, Chilean Patagonia is "green", humid and cold; On the other hand, the falsely called "Argentine Patagonia" is desert - arid (see satellite map) without prejudice to the territorial thefts that the Argentine Republic has carried out in the past on sectors of Chilean Patagonian territory, such as, for example, the attempted unilateral aggression and war by Argentina in the so-called "Beagle Conflict" (1978) where the Argentines attempted to steal by armed means all of Chile's strategic and iconic territories that make up not only the end of America, but also the end of the world. Fortunately evil (and envy) never triumph.

[@hautinhw]

did you have all your backpack while hiking?

[@ronimoller1835]

Hi nice video I love it.. can I ask what kind of camera you used for the photos 😊

[@adityabajaj7820]

Great video. How did you book the camp sites?

[@TheFabBraz]

Beautiful video Fawn, thanks so much for sharing it online! I read through the comments but it doesn’t seem that somebody asked already: except for the first day where you used your day backpack, do you have to bring all your backpacks with you from one stop to another? Or are you able to drop the big backpack at the first campsite/lodge and take it back once finished the W track? Thanks!

[@travelwithfawn]

Hi, you would bring it with you everyday to the next campsite so it's important to pack lightly!

[@TheFabBraz]

Thanks for the quick reply :)

[@tien8641]

What month was this? was it the beginning or end of the month? Thank you

[@bobgodwinx]

Which period of the year di you do tbe hike ?

[@CrazyHikers]

Great video Fawn! Do you know if anyone has or if those mountains can be scaled?

[@travelwithfawn]

I didn't meet anyone doing that so I'm not certain : /

[@annagolytsina6019]

Hey! Thanks for this beatufil video! What camera did you use for these photos and videos in general?

[@travelwithfawn]

Hi, for this video, I just used my phone! (iphone 12) since then I've also added a gopro which I think is nicer quality. I am also looking into a real camera though, still doing research ^_^

[@MelOnYI910]

your video is so helpful to my next trip! When did you go for the trekking? I may go there during August and I am afraid of extreme cold weather.

[@travelwithfawn]

Hey! August is not the best time to go as it's winter! The refugios are only open from October-May, you would need a private guide outside of those times.

[@hephaestus198]

You can say "ventarron" to mean strong wind also. Spanish speakers would use more "ventarron" than "viento muy fuerte" (wing very strong).

[@travelwithfawn]

haha, good to know, thank you!

[@bmurphy10]

What were the dates you did this hike? We're going in April/May and wondering if it will be too late

[@travelwithfawn]

This was the beginning of April, no it’s not too late, starting May 1, you have to go with a guide, before then you can go on your own

[@stephanieschouten8757]

Awesome video! It makes me so excited to hike the W trek. Did you book the accommodations through an agency or did you do it all yourself? Tips on how to plan this trek would be beyond fantastic if you are willing to share of course. Again, great video!

[@travelwithfawn]

Hi! I booked it on my own, it you search for the camps I mentioned, you should be able to book it directly. I went in April, which is off season so it's easier for booking!

[@stephanieschouten8757]

That’s actually super impressive. The booking process overwhelms me greatly so far and keeps preventing me from pulling the plug haha. Good on you for being able to do that on your own! I’m actually curious about one last thing: how did you deal with the fear of doing it alone? Especially since it was your first multi day hike as a solo female. I will also do it as a solo female hiker and it actually really scares me haha. What if something goes wrong… what if I find myself in an unsafe position etc.

[@saradhirepalli526]

@@stephanieschouten8757 could you provide any info on how to book accommodations from your research?

[@randomasianbackpacker]

Hey Fawn, thank you so much for documenting your journey! Could you share with us where you bought your food from for the trip? I really really want to take cup noodles with me to Chile from Asia but I heard that Chile is very strict about any food being brought in.

[@travelwithfawn]

I bought everything from the grocery store in Puerto Natales

[@headbanger0sthp90]

Hey! Great video, can you let us know how did you book your accommodations? Also, how far in advance? Thanks!

[@travelwithfawn]

Hi this really depends if you are going high or low season. I booked on the official website, you can check out the detail in my blog (in description) I only booked couple days ahead when I got to Puerto Natales, but this is only possible if you go during low season (April)

[@headbanger0sthp90]

@@travelwithfawn Thanks for the prompt reply, we’re planning to visit in late March 2024. And yet we can’t find any bunk beds available :(

[@joeltambis4354]

Great Video, I was planning to take a tour group until I watched your video that it can be done solo. Would you mind telling me how much did you spend for the 4 days trip? I will be travelling on March 2024 Thank you

[@travelwithfawn]

It's around $1k, but you can prob spend more or less depends your lodging standards and food, etc.

[@beatasunneborn]

Such a great video! How much did you end up paying for everything? :)

[@panda10219]

WOW! Loved your video! Hoping I can go next year so I'm saving up and preparing! Do you mind me asking how much was your budget/costs for this portion of the trip? Also noticed you had hiking poles, which ones did you get and do you recommend them?

[@travelwithfawn]

I rented the hiking poles from my hostel (Corner Hostel in puerto natales) I forgot how much but it wasn't expensive. My budget was a big high for this trip, the lodging is not cheap like $100 a night to stay in dorms. The tent option is cheaper around $40 a night, it's even cheaper to bring your own tent $7 for the campground.

[@sindhubm93]

Best video in terms of what to expect and places to stay! Love the fall foliage - may I know which week of March/April you went? I’d really love to catch fall there after seeing your video. Also did you book through a company or on your own? Which is better for a first time multi-day hiking experience?

[@travelwithfawn]

Hi I was there April 18, I think even a week or two earlier would've been better as some leaves are falling, but every year is different. I booked on my own because it was the cheapest. I think for first time it's very doable on your own as there are many people on the trail. However going with a tour might save some time if you don't want to book each of the refugios.

[@sindhubm93]

Thanks for that! :) could you also throw some light on how many miles and elevation gain each of these hikes were? Alltrails doesn’t seem to have the details.

[@marynamakovetskaya280]

Sorry Wich month it is ? Thank u

[@katiirabbi]

Thank you for the very informative video, beautiful hike!! I'm also planning a solo trip to the W trek this November, unfortunately the refugios at Frances and Cuernos are already booked out. Only options are camps and I don't want to bring camping gear with me. Did you have trouble finding availability for the refugios? I assume you booked on the Las Torres & Vertice websites? If there truly aren't spots, do you know if I can skip this section somehow?

[@travelwithfawn]

Hello, I didn't have issues with booking but I went during low season in April. I think there are few other camps available close to those two, maybe Italiano? You can also rent tents from the refugios if you don't want to bring the gear. Yes, I booked using those two websites.

[@katiirabbi]

@@travelwithfawn Gotcha, thank you! I looked at the availability for Cuernos and Frances next April, they are also pretty booked up, which is insane. Might have to consider alternative routes.

[@xxdaisylovexx]

Nice video and info! Just wondering if i can stay in 1 place in TDP instead moving around? Because i am not light traveller as my main reason to go there is for a friend's wedding in Santiago

[@travelwithfawn]

Yes you can stay in Puerto Natales and then do day trips to the park everyday, you can book directly through your hotel. Just fly into Puerto Natales from Santiago.

[@xxdaisylovexx]

@@travelwithfawn thanks for fast response. Yes i will fly on 27th nov to PN. But can i stay in TDP and go for a hike (eg W circuit) on daily basis or do i have to go from point 1 to point 2 to point 3 in 1 go? Can i go like Point 1 and 2 on day 1, return to the same hotel.. then Point 3 to Point 4 and return to same hotel.

[@kira-kl5lr]

Q)What time should you arrive at ” camping Grey, you can then board the boat that sails right to the facade of Glacier Grey” I’m trying to find the boat information kindly share if you happen to have it

[@travelwithfawn]

Hey, check out the official lago grey navigation website, there are multiple boats daily, camping grey is only 10 minute walk from the doc so you can just arrive before the boat leaves. I think my boat was leaving around 2pm, but that could've changed. Good luck!

[@johnpetersen2314]

Amazing video 😮 you've captured the beauty of this corner of Heaven on earth perfectly..!!! I have seen many videos on KZbin about Patagonia, but yours stands out 😊 I'll be visiting this breathtaking place soon and your video has magnified my desire to see this place with my own eyes.. so thank you

[@esilsayson]

Really informative. what month of the year did you do this?

[@travelwithfawn]

April

[@markgo1713]

Do you know if there’s a bus that we can take from grey lago hotel to puerto Natalie’s? We are planning the same itinerary as you. Thank you. Very helpful

[@travelwithfawn]

I'm not certain since I didn't stay at Lago Grey Hotel, but the transportation is very mature in the park, so it should be easy to get there by bus and the hotel can probably pick you up/drop off somewhere if it's not direct.

[@frankstark3036]

Could you please tell me what month you were there as I too would like to go during peak foliage

[@travelwithfawn]

April! it is fall there

[@naturalwalker7757]

Did u go there in fall?

[@panupongwunyanyong2618]

whats month have you been there?

[@travelwithfawn]

April :)

[@ratheeshkumark]

Which month was it?

[@kimkim6322]

what time of the year did you go please?

[@travelwithfawn]

It was in November

[@kira-kl5lr]

Can you do this on your own in september ?I noticed most open in octiober ..I would like to enquire if these hotels /hostel are accessible in september?

[@travelwithfawn]

I don’t think it’s open yet, but check their official website

[@kira-kl5lr]

@@travelwithfawn the official website where one gets the park ticket ?if you have it handy, could you kindly please share their website url? 🙏🙏🙏

[@kira-kl5lr]

so its open in september but for my short timeframe i can only do camping ..your video was really information but one question how do one take a boat from grade point entrance of the national park how can one reach the boat agency ?

[@katherinek9668]

May I ask which month of you visit is.

[@travelwithfawn]

April

[@strawhatdoncic105]

pisco sour is peruvian

[@MarmotCanales]

🏔

[@denisasterba8918]

those are blackberries not calafate berries

[@stefaniagozzer2268]

Pisco sour is Peruvian, and that doesn't look like a pisco sour at all.

[@vivianajamen9648]

No seas egoísta todo lo que perú es tienes que agradecerle a los españoles

[@EarthMan1932]

Amazingly beautiful. Only thing more beautiful than this is you.

[@suadsuad835]

Ricomincia l'intasamento del feed con i canali più inutili che si possano trovare, naturalmente mai cercati né seguiti.

[@hmch2685]

On the Argentine🇦🇷 side it is much more beautiful, much beautiful Chile is a very small country Chile👎

[@travelwithfawn]

I have been to the Argentine side! It is beautiful!

[@pf1402]

You are an envious Argentinian.

[@SebaIgnacio420]

Envidia

[@skyhigh33716]

That’s not true…….Chile’s side is better and more famous …..they were chose the eight wonder

[@skyhigh33716]

Please I have been there and is not more beautiful …there’s a reason why the Chilean side is world famous …..