From El Calafate: Full-Day Tour to Torres del Paine
Reviews Summary
Mixed reviews: stunning scenery but long travel times. Some found it worthwhile, others felt rushed. Weather impacts enjoyment. Border crossing delays and discomfort were common complaints.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
14 hours
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Professional Bilingual guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with WC and Wifi
- Box Lunch with Beverages
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- National Park
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Depart from your hotel in El Calafate on an all-terrain vehicle to discover the wonders of Torres del Paine National Park across the Chilean border. This full-day tour brings visitors to the most scenic views that are accessible by vehicle within the park. Visit its most famous attractions, while learning...
- Duration from 14 Hours to 15 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 36 people in the group
- 1
Lago Argentino Department
In the early morning, at 6:30 hs, we will pick you up to go on a full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. We will travel on a 4WD Overland Truck provided which has excellent performance both on the asphalt and on unpaved roads. Our vehicle is also equipped...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 2
Güer Aike
Upon reaching the Argentine border, immigration and customs procedures for Argentina begin. At this moment, the guide accompanies and assists you with the documentation and necessary processes. Once each passenger has completed these procedures, they return to the truck. We then proceed to the Chilean border at "Cerro Castillo”.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Cerro Castillo
We continue with the customs procedures in Chile. Our guide will assist you with the requirements and in El Calafate, prior our departure towards Chile to make sure you have everything is required to enter the country.
We will make a short stop at a typical and charming Patagonian bar...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Torres de Paine
This is our first encounter with the Paine massif. A viewpoint surrounded by lakes and a unique view of the Paine massif. We will make a stop and descend to admire the beauty of the area.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Torres Del Paine National Park
At 13:00 hs, we are finally arriving at the National Park and we will enter through the Serrano gate. This area offers amazing and unique views of the Cuernos del Paine.
- Duration 4 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 6
Y-150
This is a truly beautiful scenic spot that we make a stop to takes some photographs view of the Massif and the Paine River.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Torres de Paine
We will make a stop in this area and start our short hiking toward the shore of Pehoe Lake and reach The Horns viewpoint for some up-close views of the Horns of Torres del Paine (subject to weather conditions).
This is one of the most spectacular views of Torres del...- Duration 2 Hours•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Mirador Salto Grande
Follow by the visit to the Salto Grande Lookout Point, which showcases a 10-meter (32-foot) waterfall.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
Nordenskjold Lake
Then, you will continue towards Nordenskjold Lake and we will make a short stop in a spot that offers a beautiful view of the Paine horns from a profile perspective overlooking the lake.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Laguna Amarga
This is one of our last stops and the perfect spot before leaving the National Park admiring the famous Towers of Torres del Paine (visibility is subject to weather conditions).
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 11
Torres de Paine
Our last stop will be at Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint. From here, admire the beautiful lake framed by the Paine Mountain Range, if we are lucky we will spot some guanacos and foxes, among other animals.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 12
Torres de Paine
At the end of this panoramic journey, you'll make a quick stop at Cerro Castillo village to use its facilities before setting out on the return trip to Argentinian border and finally to El Calafate.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 13
El Calafate
Around 21.30h, arrival at your accommodation in El Calafate.
**Arrival to El Calafate will be between 9 and 11 PM (depending on time spent at customs)
**The itinerary is subject to change due to weather and road conditions, etc.
**It is the traveler’s responsibility to have all their necessary travel...- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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