The hardest part about hiking Patagonia’s “W” trek is getting there!
It takes us 3 days to arrive at Chile’s Patagonia Torres del Paine National Park. Our journey includes multiple airplane transfers, an airport sleepover, 2 days in Buenos Aires, Argentina waiting for T’s missing luggage, and 1 night stay in Puerto Natales, Chile.
Upon arriving at 10am to Puerto Natales, we receive a very warm welcome from owner host Pancho. We give 5 stars to Treehouse Patagonia Hostel for Pancho’s charming decor, cleanliness and friendly hospitality.
We wake at 5am for an early morning bus and shuttle ride to Torres del Paine National Park.
Whew, we made it! It’s raining, but a beautiful rainbow welcomes us to the start of our 7 day trekking adventure.
Our first day at Central refugio campsite is a travel rest day as we settle in and check out the dining options.
Since Chile’s fall weather changes by the hour, we are expecting sun, rain, sleet, snow – possibly all in one day. Let the journey begin!
funandfreedee 