Hi fellow travelers, I am going to Patagonia in November and doing the whole trip solo. Can someone please critique my itinerary and suggest any changes I should make or be vary of something. Everything mentioned here is booked other than the ferry and bus to and from El Calafate.

I am planning on carrying a 30L-40L hiking backpack and a smaller 10L packable one as well.

Thanks to everyone in advance

18–19 November – Travel to Puerto Natales

• Depart Toronto on 18 November for Puerto Natales.
• Arrive in Puerto Natales at approximately 1:00 PM on 19 November.
• Check in to Hostal Lili-Patagónicos and spend the afternoon exploring the town, buying any last-minute supplies, and preparing for the W Trek.
• Stay overnight at Hostal Lili-Patagónicos.

20 November – Paine Grande to Grey Glacier

• 6:30–9:35 AM: Take the bus from Puerto Natales to Pudeto.
• 10:30–11:00 AM: Take the ferry from Pudeto to Paine Grande.
• 11:30 AM–7:00 PM: Hike from Paine Grande to Grey Glacier and back to Paine Grande (22 km).
• Check in and spend the night at Paine Grande Refugio.

21 November – Paine Grande to Cuernos via Mirador Británico

• 7:00 AM–6:00 PM: Hike from Paine Grande through the French Valley to Mirador Británico, then continue to Cuernos (24 km).
• Stay overnight at the Cuernos Campsite.

22 November – Cuernos to Chileno

• 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: Hike from Cuernos to Chileno (12 km).
• Spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the early morning hike to the Towers.
• Stay overnight at Refugio Chileno.

23 November – Base Torres Sunrise Hike & Return to Puerto Natales

• 4:00 AM–12:00 PM: Hike from Chileno to the Base of the Towers, then descend to Central (14 km).
• 3:00 PM: Board the bus from Central back to Puerto Natales.
• Check in to Hostal Lili-Patagónicos for the night.

24 November – Puerto Natales to El Chaltén

• 7:30 AM–1:00 PM: Take the bus from Puerto Natales to El Calafate.
• Approximately 1:30–4:30 PM: Take the bus from El Calafate to El Chaltén (journey time is about 3 hours, depending on the operator).
• Check in to Aylen-Aike Hostel.
• Stay in El Chaltén from 24–27 November (3 nights).

25–26 November – Explore El Chaltén

• Spend two full days hiking around El Chaltén. Popular options include Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Capri, Laguna Torre, or Loma del Pliegue Tumbado.

27 November – Return to El Calafate

• Approximately 8:00–11:00 AM or 6:00–9:00 PM: Take a bus from El Chaltén back to El Calafate (about 3 hours, with several departures available throughout the day).
• Check in to accommodation in El Calafate for the night.

28 November – Departure

• Spend the day exploring El Calafate or visiting the town before your flight.
• 8:50 PM: Depart El Calafate for Toronto.

29–30 November – Return Journey

• Continue your journey home.
• Arrive in Toronto on 30 November.