Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales
Description
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.
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Itinerary
After hotel pickup in Puerto Natales, travel with your guide north to the mountain to Torres del Paine National Park
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- 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
- Important: To Book your entrance fee please contact us.
- The order of the visited sites may vary to ensure the best experience and adapt to weather conditions.
- This tour includes lunch. The location of service may vary depending on the day’s operation.
Reviews(34)
This is an excellent tour of the national park! Our guide stopped at the impressive sights and we took pictures throughout the park. We were able to gaze at the beauty and to walk around in several places. The trip was exceptionally enjoyable, from the first animal sightings to walking around the lake. We had a great time and strongly recommend this tour, it is one you wont want to miss!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the national park and that you were able to appreciate its incredible landscapes, wildlife, and scenic viewpoints. It is great to know that your guide helped make the experience so enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure in Patagonia soon!
Our guide Andres was fantastic… loves what he does and was so enthusiastic about sharing . The entire experience was wonderful and my wife and I will leave with many great memories of Patagonia
Jhon, guide and Alex R, driver were both fabulous! They were engaging, entertaining and learned each of our names making it feel very personal. They gave us history, folk lore and explained wild life, flora and fauna. We were able to see a PUMA on the hunt for guanaco along with seeing fox and rhea. Exceptional tour, the park was outstanding but Jhon and Alex put it over the top:)
Scenery was stunning and lots of wildlife, Guanacos, Condors, swans. Our guide was very good and we stopped at various viewpoints for amazing viewa.
Before our departure, we booked a 4-hour excursion for a hike with Trip Advisor. We are 2 seniors, with knee and hip problems. So we Booked a 4-Hour hike. The night before the departure, Trip Advisor changed the hike to an 8-hour hike. As soon as we got the email we called, emailed and texted with absolutely no answer or reply. We met driver at our hotel at 6 AM in Puerto Natales. We told him we could not do the excursion, and why and that we tried to contact them multiple times. (I’m 77 and my companion is 65.) The cost for two people was $282. We tried to get a refund. It was denied. Because of this experience I will NEVER EVER BOOK anything with Trip Advisor ever again. It was not our fault. Trip Advisor CHANGED THE EXCURSION. I also wrote a review/report today on Facebook to warn others. I live on social security. I can not afford to lose $141 for something I could not do. Very Very upset.
Drive and trip was good. Lunch was below average. Should have covered more areas in the park. Park entrance fees should have been pre collected at time of booking rather than to bring cash.
One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen in my life! Too perfect! Access is easy, and it usually stops at the one-day Tours that leave the region. The Iago looks like a painting, and is worth every second of contemplation.
This was a comprehensive visit to the park and we were blessed with excellent weather that permitted a great view of all the major features. The visit to the cave was pretty pointless and excessively proved for what proved to the a fairly boring experience. I think this could easily be dropped, thus shortening the day and making it more interesting. We opted for the lunch and I recommend against this. The meal was easily the worst I have had in Chile. Our guide Carla was excellent, full of information and a pleasure to be with. The major access roads to the park we under repair in many areas and very rough which made the trip unpleasant.
It is so beautiful. Compared to the alpine glaciated landscapes of British Columbia ,Noeway & New Zealand it is the absolutely the top place to visit .
There were 14 people on our bus even though the advertisement says 10 max. I bought this based on a smaller group size. Guide and driver were good and helpful. Lots of sitting on a bus so be prepared for a long haul drive. Lunch was better than expected. Some passengers were late getting back to the bus which caused delays.
