In this Patagonia travel guide, I’m breaking down exactly why I chose the W Trek over the O Trek in Torres del Paine—and what I’d recommend if you’re planning a 7–10 day Patagonia itinerary. I walk you through my day-by-day route (including distances + hiking times), starting in Puerto Natales and then hitting the iconic W highlights: Base of the Towers, the trail along Lake Nordenskjold to Los Cuernos, French Valley to the Británico lookout, and finishing with Grey Glacier. If you’re trying to figure out what’s realistic for your schedule (and your energy), this is the framework I used to plan. I also share the logistics that make or break this trip: where you’ll likely start and end each day, how the catamaran across Lake Pehoé fits into the route, and why Puerto Natales is such a useful base before and after the trek. The big takeaway is that the W Trek gives you the most “wow” viewpoints in a shorter time window, which is why it made sense for my trip. And if you want the nitty-gritty—what we paid, where we stayed, and everything we ate—I point you to the follow-up video so you can budget and book with way less stress.