"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 Deluxe Services 

What is Included:

  • Four star hotel accommodation at Hotel Cabo De Hornos in Punta Arenas and Hotel Indigo Patagonia in Puerto Natales or similar based on double occupancy
  • Accommodation at Lodge Paine Grande in the park
  • All camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
  • Group first aid kit
  • All entrance fees and permits
  • All ground and water transportation
  • Visit to Seno Otway Penguin Reserve and entrance fees
  • Boat navigation down Lago Grey on Grey II
  • All meals where noted on the itinerary
  • Baggage transport by porters (limited to 10kg)*
  • Pre-dinner appetizers and Chilean red wine on trek
  • Professional, English-speaking local guide
  • Professional, international trip leader
  • Glacier trekking and ice climbing (includes equipment)
  • Celebration dinner in Puerto Natales at journey's end

*Lotus Expeditions is one of the few companies to offer this service.  You may hire an additional porter at an additional expense.  You may also carry your personal clothing and camping gear in your backpack if you choose.

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
  • Additional porter ($60/day)
  • Local and international staff gratuities (suggested $250)
  • Personal items such as laundry, telephone, email, alcohol, bottled drinks, etc.
  • Personal cash for emergencies, gifts, etc. (suggested $500)