Puerto Natales Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Puerto Natales tours and things to do at the gateway to Chilean Patagonia: explore the towering granite peaks of Torres del Paine, trek to the base of the towers, sail to the Grey and Serrano glaciers, and visit the prehistoric Milodón Cave. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Puerto Natales by interest
Whatever brings you to Puerto Natales — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Puerto Natales
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Torres del Paine
Granite towers.
Base of the Towers
The W trek.
Grey Glacier
Ice & icebergs.
Milodón Cave
Prehistoric cave.
Serrano Glacier
Fjord navigation.
Guanacos
Patagonia wildlife.
Magdalena Island
Penguin colony.
Patagonia
Lakes & peaks.
2 hrs awayTorres del Paine
Granite towers.
Park awayGrey Glacier
Ice & icebergs.
Fjord awaySerrano Glacier
Fjord navigation.
25 min awayMilodón Cave
Prehistoric cave.
Park awayWildlife Safari
Guanacos & pumas.
Boat awayMagdalena Island
Penguin colony.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Puerto Natales visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Long days and the best trekking weather.
Shoulder (Oct–Nov, Mar)
Fewer crowds and autumn colour.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Cold and quiet, with limited tours.
The wind
Patagonian wind is strongest in summer.
For trekking
December to February for the W trek.
Best overall
November to March for open trails and long days.
One day
A full-day Torres del Paine tour.
Two days
Add the Grey glacier and Milodón Cave.
Four+ days
Tackle the W trek in the park.
For scenery
The Torres del Paine highlights tour.
For hiking
The Base of the Towers or W trek.
For glaciers
The Grey and Serrano glaciers.
Tours & transfers
Tours run to Torres del Paine and the cave.
On foot
The town is small and walkable.
By car
A rental car gives park flexibility.
By boat
Fjord cruises leave from the waterfront.
Where to stay
Stay in town or in a park lodge.
Chilean peso
Chile uses the peso; carry some cash.
Park fee
Torres del Paine charges a park entry fee.
W trek
Book refugios and campsites well ahead.
The wind
Bring windproof layers — Patagonia is windy.
Grey glacier
Book the boat trip for the best glacier views.
Weather
Four seasons in a day — pack for all of them.
Milodón
Combine the cave with a park day tour.
Paine tours
Day tours fill up in summer — book ahead.
W trek
Refugios sell out months ahead — book early.
Grey glacier
Boat trips fill up — reserve early.
Serrano navigation
Fjord cruises fill up — book ahead.
Penguin tours
Magdalena trips fill up — reserve early.
Summer peak
December to February is busiest — book well ahead.
Paine day tour
Around $78–130 for a Torres del Paine day tour.
Trek & hike
About $84–150 for a guided hike.
Grey glacier
Roughly $98–150 for a Grey glacier boat tour.
Serrano navigation
Around $120–200 for a fjord cruise.
Milodón Cave
About $55–90 for a Milodón Cave tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Puerto Natales through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Trekking.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Windy.
- Best for
- Autumn colour.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Calm.
- Best for
- Quiet park.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.