Full Day Torres del Paine

Tour the amazing Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy Chilean Patagonia

The tour starts first thing in the morning: 6:30 A.M. We will be picking you up at the hotels. Afterwards, we will head towards the “Cancha Carrera” border crossing through a gravel road to enter the Republic of Chile. After customs and immigration formalities, we will meet our guide and we will be ready to drive the last 80 km to the National Park. In this adventure through Chilean lands we will have as main attractions the Sarmiento de Gamboa Lake Viewpoint, the Paine River Falls, the upper viewpoint of Almirante Nieto Hill/Cuernos del Paine, and the entrance to Laguna Amarga. Once inside Torres del Paine National Park, we will be ready to start with the different trekking trails, where, accompanied by our local experts, we will have a snack for lunch. One of the trails we will take starts at the Salto Grande waterfall. There we will start, together with the guide, a low-difficulty hike of approximately 1:30 hours in total to the viewpoint of the Cuernos del Paine on the shores of Lake Nordenskjold. Then, back in our vehicle, we will take the road to Lake Pehoé, a last viewpoint, with impressive views of the Cuernos del Paine and the French Valley. After marveling at the impressive Torres del Paine and its National Park, we will continue exploring and getting to know the southernmost part of Chilean Patagonia, learning about its flora and fauna on our way back to Calafate. We will be arriving at approximately 9:30 PM.

There will be several hikes, the longest of which will last approximately one and a half hours. It is recommended to be in good physical condition. The round trip is 540 km and includes 4 customs crossings (2 outbound and 2 return). The activity involves many hours of travel. Not recommended for small children.

What should I take into account for the Torres del Paine Full Day excursion from the city of El Calafate?

• Weather: The weather in Southern Patagonia is very unstable so it is possible to have all 4 seasons in the same day.
• Bring Warm Clothes
• Footwear suitable for hiking
• Carry hydration
• Buy your entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park in advance.

Restrictions: Due to its long duration and distances to be covered on gravel roads, this excursion is not recommended for small children, pregnant women, people with risk diseases, neck or spine problems, heart ailments or reduced motor skills.