"Lotus Expeditions offers the best of independent travel and travel with a guided tour company. Their leaders are well tested, knowledgeable, and very personable so that their trips feel like the freedom of traveling on your own. Yet their organization and care will enable you to relax and enjoy the attention of a well-run adventure travel company."
- John Shanahan, Colorado
"A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." - Oliver Wendell Holmes
Torres Del Paine "W" Trek Budget Services
What is Included:
- Two star accommodation in clean, simple hostals in Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales based on double occupancy
- All ground and water transportation
- All entrance fees and permits
- Professional, English-speaking local guide
- All meals where noted on the itinerary
- All camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- Group first aid kit
- Visit to Seno Otway Penguin Reserve
- Boat navigation down Lago Grey on Grey II
What is Not Included:
- Domestic or international airfare to Punta Arenas
- Chilean visa on arrival ($100)
- Required travel insurance
- Airport or departure taxes and any excess baggage fees
- Rescue or medical expenses
- Personal clothing, equipment, first aid and drug kits
- Single room supplement fees for hotels and single tents
- Hotel, transport or other fees if leaving trip before scheduled departure
- Meals not listed on your itinerary
- Glacier trekking and ice climbing ($120 includes equipment)
- Baggage porter (10-20kg $30-$60/day)
- Staff gratuities (suggested $100)
- Personal items such as laundry, telephone, email, alcohol, bottled drinks, etc.
- Personal cash for emergencies, gifts, etc. (suggested $500)