Get to El Calafate from the end of the W-Trek (Torres del Paine)

1. How do you get from Torres del Paine to El Calafate?
2. Can you drive from El Calafate to Torres del Paine?
3. How difficult is the W trek in Patagonia?
4. How long is the W hike in Patagonia?
5. How many days do you need in Torres del Paine?
6. Can you see Torres del Paine from Argentina?
7. What is the closest airport to Torres del Paine?
8. Can you drive from Santiago to Torres del Paine?
9. How do you get around Patagonia?
10. Is Patagonia better in Chile or Argentina?
11. Is it safe to hike in Patagonia?
12. How difficult is Torres del Paine?

How do you get from Torres del Paine to El Calafate?

El Calafate to Torres del Paine

You have three options: - Bus to Puerto Natales: The cheapest way to cross the border. The journey is five to six hours long, depending on the border crossing. The buses only leave at 07:00 and 08:00, so you must be in El Calafate the night before.

Can you drive from El Calafate to Torres del Paine?

The distance between El Calafate in Argentina and Torres del Paine in Chile is 157 miles (253 km) and can be reached by car in three and a half hours. The trip requires you to cross the Argentinan border into Chile, and you'll reach Torres del Paine by driving on Route 40.

How difficult is the W trek in Patagonia?

The W trek in Torres del Paine National park, Chilean Patagonia is a good compromise between short day hikes and the challenging O-circuit. The W route is one of the best hikes in Patagonia. It offers a great hiking experience; stunning scenery, good infrastructure, and a moderate level of difficulty.

How long is the W hike in Patagonia?

The W Trek is a moderately difficult hike lasting around four to five days, covering 46 miles on mainly gentle terrain, with more challenging days involving climbs of 600-800 metres. You need to be in good shape, with some experience of multi-day hiking and prepared for extremely variable weather.

How many days do you need in Torres del Paine?

The W Trek takes five days on its own, so it's best to plan at least one week in Torres del Paine in case of delays or weather issues. If you don't intend to do the W Trek, I still recommend having one week in the national park as there's so much to explore.

Can you see Torres del Paine from Argentina?

From Argentina:

From the city of El Calafate, travel by bus or rented vehicle to the city of Puerto Natales, a 350 kilometers journey that can take 4 hours and a half. ... When you reach that city considered at least 80 kilometers more to reach the Serrano entrance, the nearest of Torres del Paine (2 hour trip).

What is the closest airport to Torres del Paine?

The Nearest Airport: Punta Arenas

The Punta Arenas airport, located 360 kilometers and 5 hours south of Torres del Paine National Park. It's the closest airport to the park and has daily non-stop flights from Santiago.

Can you drive from Santiago to Torres del Paine?

You can travel the distance in a total of 6-13 hours by taking a flight from Santiago Airport (SCL) to either Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas. From there, you can travel by bus or rent a car. The fastest route is from Santiago to Puerto Natales, which takes about 3 hours, and from there, to Torres del Paine by car.

How do you get around Patagonia?

With several airports in all three districts, you can easily hop between cities. Buses are another reliable way to get around. To reach Patagonia, you'll want to fly through Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and then take a hopper flight to your desired Patagonian city.

Is Patagonia better in Chile or Argentina?

If it comes down to size, the Argentine Patagonia is a winner. It's larger than Chilean Patagonia, meaning there are more places to visit and more things to see and do. However, while Chilean Patagonia may be smaller, that also means it's easier to see and do all the best things in that region.

Is it safe to hike in Patagonia?

Yet the truth is that hiking in Patagonia is actually incredibly safe and is enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year with no problems at all.

How difficult is Torres del Paine?

From here, the Torres del Paine towers hike is just shy of 21 km/13 mi round trip and takes 8- 10 hours to complete. The hike to Mirador de las Torres is rated difficult/strenuous and has an elevation gain of 901 m/2956 ft.