Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales

4.1
(33 reviews)
Puerto Natales, Chile

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Blue glaciers, mirrored lakes and 'horned' peaks — journey into the surreal beauty of Torres del Paine National Park on this full-day coach tour from Puerto Natales. On the way, stop at Milodon Cave and imagine the giant sloths that lived here, and visit Devil’s Chair. Inside the park, admire Sarmiento Lake, visit a waterfall near Nordenskjöld Lake and enjoy lunch on an islet before trekking to the floes of Grey Glacier. Passing Amarga Lagoon, end this enchanting tour of Chilean Patagonia with views of the three Paine towers.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
in low season from May - September the tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan, depending on the group size
Gratuities
Milodon Cave
Torres del Paine National Park

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all our passengers from their respective hotels. Remember that your hotel have to be located in Puerto Natales, nearby the urban zone. If your Hotel is located outside the pick up/drop off area, we will let you know the meeting point for your trip.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • Puerto Natales (Pass by)

    After hotel pickup in Puerto Natales, travel with your guide north to the mountain to Torres del Paine National Park

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    We will depart from your lodging in Puerto Natales to Villa Cerro Castillo, capital of the Torres del Paine commune, 59 kilometers to the north. The drive to this point is approximately 45 minutes, an ideal time to talk and interpret the diversity of landscapes with abundant Magellan forest, valleys of glacial origin, mountain ranges and lakes along the road. If the weather permits, we will be able to spot condors in one of the many nesting areas along the route.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The itinerary continues to the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint, first photographic break with a view of the Paine Mountain Range, from here and with good weather conditions, it will be possible to have a first panoramic view of the entire mountain range of Torres del Paine, the southern extension of the Andes Mountain Range and the imposing Sarmiento Lake.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Laguna Amarga (Pass by)

    After this pause we will head towards a very relevant site, being one of the most impressive views in front of the granite towers. The place described above corresponds to the viewpoint of Laguna Amarga, a favorite habitat of flamingos who often find in this place the ideal conditions for their feeding.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Nordenskjold Lake

    The route continues to the main access of Torres del Paine National Park where we will register our entrance tickets to continue with the itinerary. The next viewpoints to visit are Nordenskjöld Lake, Salto Grande Viewpoint, Pehoé Viewpoint, Weber Bridge, Paine River, and Grey Lake. At this last point we will have time for lunch (service not included in the rate) and to walk around if weather conditions permit.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Grey Lake

    We return to the vehicle to continue the tour leaving Torres del Paine National Park through the southern section. Our last stop in front of Torres del Paine will be at the most imposing place on the Y-290 route called Grey Viewpoint. From here it will be possible to observe the set of mountains that dominate the western part of the province, the immense Toro Lake and if the weather conditions allows a section of the Grey Glacier.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mylodon Cave Natural Monument

    After an hour's drive, we will arrive at the climax of the day, visiting the Milodon Cave Natural Monument. This protected area is the second most visited after Torres del Paine National Park in the Magallanes region. Our guide will provide all the information associated with this site of great historical relevance due to the constant archaeological and paleontological research that has been carried out there. At the end of the visit, we will return to Puerto Natales, ending the day with the satisfaction of having had a unique experience in this corner of the world.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and trekking shoes
  • Please bring a jacket or sweater, a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Note: During the low season (April to October), a boxed lunch including appetizer, main dish, cereal bar and water will be served
Supplied by Gray Line Chile

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Full-day Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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