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The most accessible way to discover the park's iconic landscapes.
This full day tour allows you to see the main attractions of Torres del Paine without the need for long hikes. Throughout the day you will visit viewpoints, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife viewing areas, while driving along the scenic route of the park. You can do this excursion in three ways:
Explore the National Park with other travelers on a group tour, an economical and well-organized alternative to get to know its main attractions.
- Private Tour
Live a unique experience touring Torres del Paine National Park on a private tour, designed to enjoy the most emblematic landscapes and less traveled corners of the park. During the day you will visit the main viewpoints: Sarmiento Lake, Laguna Amarga and the imposing Nordenskjöld Viewpoint, with privileged views of the Cuernos del Paine. You will also discover Patagonian waterfalls and rivers in iconic places such as Salto Grande and the majestic Paine Waterfall. As this is a private excursion, you will have the flexibility to include special stops such as the Blue Lagoon, a secluded spot where the Torres are reflected in calm waters, surrounded by guanacos and wild birds. You can also choose an optional hike on one of the park's most scenic trails:
At all times you will be accompanied by your private guide, who will help you interpret the landscape and observe the Patagonian fauna that usually appears on route: guanacos, rheas, foxes, condors and, with a bit of luck, even pumas in their natural habitat. With private transportation and a flexible itinerary, this Full Day is the most comfortable and intimate way to discover the contrasts of Patagonia: mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes and wildlife at its best.
- Self-guided
Explore at your own pace driving a rented car. We design the optimal route according to your preferences.
For those who prefer to explore the National Park while staying comfortably in our house, there are numerous unforgettable day trips. Most of them can be done independently, with no other cost than the rental of a vehicle and the entrance fee to the park.
The most emblematic trail in Torres del Paine. It begins in the Las Torres sector and ascends along the valley, passing through forests, rivers and glacial moraines, until it reaches the viewpoint of the Lagoon and the Torres del Paine, a landscape that will remain engraved forever. It is a 7 to 9 hour round trip hike, with an elevation gain of about 900 meters. The physical demand is high, especially in the last part of the ascent, but the reward is immense.
Distance: 22km (13.67 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 973m (3192 ft)
Duration: 8 hours (average)
Part of the W, it is possible to do it in one day, if you coordinate with time the navigation in Lake Pehoe. From the Paine Grande refuge you take the hiker to the Grey Refuge, as you approach the Grey Glacier majestically appears. You can get to the viewpoint, or somewhere in between, to return in time to take the catamaran back.
Distance: 23km (14.29 miles) roundtrip
Elevation gain: 514m (1686 ft)
Duration: 8 hours (average)
It is also possible to do this stage of the W in one day. It is necessary to coordinate with time the navigation in Lake Pehoé. From the Paine Grande refuge you take the trail towards the Italian camp. From there you start to climb up to the French Valley viewpoint where you will see the hanging glacier and the valley of the same name. You must return in time to take the catamaran to Pudeto.
Distance: 20km (12.42 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 417m (1368 ft)
Duration: 6-7 hours (average)
A short but intense ascent that rewards you with one of the most spectacular views of Torres del Paine National Park. In less than an hour of walking uphill, you reach a natural viewpoint from where the Pehoé, Nordenskjöld and Sarmiento lakes are overlooked, with the Paine Massif in the background. It is a medium difficulty trail, ideal for those looking for a short hike that combines exercise, nature and an unforgettable panoramic view.
Distance: 2.2km (1.3 miles) roundtrip
Climb: 209m (685 ft)
Duration: 1.5 hours (average)
One of the most accessible and rewarding trails in Torres del Paine National Park. This trail, of low difficulty and duration of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, leads to a privileged viewpoint in front of the imposing Cuernos del Paine.
Along the way you will cross open plains and visit the Salto Grande, a powerful waterfall that connects Lake Nordenskjöld with Lake Pehoé. The combination of mountains, lakes and waterfalls makes this hike an ideal experience for those who want to enjoy the essence of the park in a short time.
Distance: 6km (3.72 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 85m (278 ft)
Duration: 2 hours (average)
A short and accessible walk that leads to Salto Chico, a waterfall where the waters of Lake Pehoé descend into the Paine River. The trail is located in the area of the Explora Hotel and allows you to take pictures on its recognized walkways, with the Paine Massif as a backdrop. It is a short but very scenic hike, ideal to complement a day of exploration or simply enjoy a moment of calm in front of the force of the water and the Patagonian landscape.
Distance: 1km (0.62 mile) roundtrip
Slope: 0m
Duration: .5 hours (average)
One of the best views of Torres del Paine, ideal for those looking for a real physical challenge and unforgettable views. The trail begins in the Guarderia Grey area and ascends steeply through forests and open slopes to reach the Ferrier Lookout. In about 4 to 6 hours of hiking (round trip) you will overcome more than 600 meters of elevation gain, rewarded with an impressive panoramic view of Grey Lake, Grey Glacier, Paine Grande and most of the massif.
It is a demanding but short distance tour, perfect for those who want to experience Patagonia from the heights in a single day.
Distance: 6km (3.72 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 606m (1988 ft)
Duration: 5 hours (average)
The Isla de los Hielos trail is a short, low-difficulty hike that offers one of the most impressive views of the Grey Glacier. The tour begins in the area of Lago Grey Hotel, from where you cross a suspension bridge and walk through forests and glacial moraines. After about 30-40 minutes of walking, you will reach a small rocky peninsula known as Isla de los Hielos (Ice Island). From this point you can closely appreciate the ice floes that float on Lake Grey, detached from the glacier front, creating a unique and changing landscape. On clear days, the view extends to the mountains of the Paine Massif and the glacier itself.
Distance: 3km (1.8 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 0m
Duration: 1.5 hours (average)
The trail to the Pingo Waterfall is a little-traveled hike within the Torres del Paine National Park, ideal for those seeking tranquility and connection with nature. The trail starts at the Lago Grey Hotel and enters the Pingo River valley, following a forest of lengas and coigües where it is common to see birds and, with a bit of luck, huemules.
Distance: 4km (2.48 miles) roundtrip
Elevation gain: 0m
Duration: 2 hours (average)
The Entre Porterías trail connects the Sarmiento gate with the Laguna Amarga entrance. It is a little known and very quiet trail, ideal for those who enjoy walking in open landscapes with wide views of the Paine Massif and the Patagonian steppe. Along the way it is common to see guanacos, foxes and birds of prey, in addition to visiting a sector with cave paintings that testify to the presence of the first peoples in the area. It is required to go with a guide.
Distance: 13km (8.07 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 150m (492 ft)
Duration: 4 hours (average)
The trail to Mirador Sarmiento is a short hike and ideal for those looking for a simple experience with excellent panoramic views. The trail starts at Portería Sarmiento and advances through an open and undulating Patagonian steppe terrain. After about 30 minutes of hiking, you reach the viewpoint, from where you can see the Sarmiento Lake in its entirety, with its characteristic deep blue tone and the calcium carbonate tufa formations on its shores.
Distance: 3km (1.86 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 100m (328 ft)
Duration: 1 hour
The trail to the Cebolla Lagoon viewpoint is a little known hike in Torres del Paine, ideal for those seeking tranquility and open landscapes away from the most crowded circuits. The hike begins at Laguna Azul. After about an hour and a half, you arrive at the Cebolla Lagoon Viewpoint, from where you get a spectacular view of the lagoon that gives its name to the trail, framed by the immensity of the pampas and the mountains in the background. It is an excellent place to observe wildlife, especially guanacos and birds of prey.
Distance: 3km (1.8 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 100m (328 ft)
Duration: 1 hour
Not everything happens inside the national park. Less than half an hour from Puerto Natales, we have magnificent trails to enjoy the Patagonian landscapes with fewer tourists and distractions.
The ascent to Cerro Benitez begins on the road that leads to Laguna Sofia, about 25 km north of Puerto Natales. It is a demanding but short hike, ideal for those looking for a challenge with a great visual reward. The trail ascends steeply through rocky and steppe terrain until it reaches the top of the hill, from where there is a privileged panoramic view of the Sofia Lagoon, the Eberhard Fjord, the Señoret Channel and the Prat mountain range. One of the great attractions of this hike is the possibility of spotting condors, which usually fly over the walls of the hill or perch on the nearby cliffs. Watching them in their natural environment, with the mountains and fjords as a backdrop, makes this excursion an unforgettable experience.
Distance: 5km (3.10 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 400m (1312 ft)
Duration: 2-3 hours (average)
The hike takes place north of Puerto Natales, in the Archaeological Park of Estancia Ernesto Helmer, where nature, archaeology and spectacular scenery are combined. The hike offers views of the Eberhard Fjord, Señoret Channel and Sofia Lagoon, as well as areas of condor roosts. We visit Cerro Benitez, an archaeological area with cave paintings about 3,500 years old. The circuit includes the Cueva de la Ventana and the Cueva Escondida, where stalactites formed over millennia can be seen. Finally, the route goes through forests to the overhangs known as Dos Herraduras, where more cave paintings can be seen in ancient rock formations.
Distance: 7km (4.34 miles)
Slope: 100m (328 ft)
Duration: 3-4 hours
Cerro Dorotea is located only 5 km from Puerto Natales and offers one of the best panoramic views of the city and the fjords of the province. The trail ascends through steppe and low forest terrain, with a constant slope but accessible to most hikers. After approximately one hour of hiking, you will reach the upper plateau, from where you will have an exceptional view of Puerto Natales, the Última Esperanza Fjord and the Almirante Montt Gulf.
On the way it is common to see condors, which use the walls of the hill as perches and flight areas, which makes this excursion a unique experience both for the physical effort and the contact with the fauna.
Distance: 8km (4.97 miles) roundtrip
Slope: 417m (1368 ft)
Time: 3 hours (average)
This is a private tour that goes through the eastern area of Torres del Paine National Park. During the tour you will be able to observe in their natural habitat some of the most representative species of the Patagonian fauna.
Navigation to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers is one of the most classic excursions from Puerto Natales, combining unique landscapes, wildlife and the majesty of the Southern Ice Field. The voyage begins at the Puerto Bories dock and travels through the Última Esperanza Fjord, a strait surrounded by mountains, forests and waterfalls. During the trip it is common to observe cormorants and sea lions. The first highlight is the Balmaceda Glacier, which descends from the top of the mountain of the same name in a spectacle of hanging ice and vertical walls. Further on, after a brief landing and walk through a forest of coigües and ñirres, you reach the Serrano Glacier viewpoint, a valley glacier that impresses with its proximity and its wall of ice in front of a lagoon formed by the melting ice.
It is one of the most memorable experiences in Torres del Paine. The tour starts at the Lago Grey Hotel, where after a 45-minute walk you board the boat that sails on Lago Grey, surrounded by icebergs of different sizes and shades.
During three hours of navigation, the ship approaches the imposing walls of the Grey Glacier, one of the most important arms of the Southern Ice Field. From the deck you can appreciate its intense blue tones and the ice formations that are constantly breaking off. The scenery is completed with views of the Paine Massif and the surrounding hills.
Experience the most authentic Patagonia riding through its vast pampas. Accompanied by local guides, you will get to know the gaucho culture and enjoy the silence and freedom that only a horseback ride can offer.
Explore the Patagonian landscapes from a unique perspective: paddling in kayak through the fjords of Última Esperanza, in Laguna Sofia or descending the Serrano River, inside the Torres del Paine National Park.
Get to know an authentic Patagonian estancia. Experience an unforgettable day with horseback riding, shearing demonstrations and sheepdog work, and enjoy a traditional lamb asado al palo (barbecue).
