Full-Day Tour to the Torres del Paine National Park

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 about the flora, fauna and geology of the mountains that characterize the zone. If you only have a day to spare, this tour provides a great opportunity to enjoy Torres del Paine’s amazing views. As you ride on a latest-generation 4x4 Overland Truck through the park you'll have the opportunity to enjoy its amazing views on less time. Discover beautiful waterfalls, gaze at its beautiful lakes and lagoons from the lookout points, and further explore as you go on short hikes for some even better perspectives.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

In the early morning, 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, which has excellent performance both on the asphalt and on unpaved roads. After about a 2-hour drive, we will arrive at the international border crossing with Chile; do not worry if you do not speak Spanish, as your tour guide can assist you with customs documentation. After going through the customs process, you will continue on your way to the National Park. **Several vehicles may be used at the time of pick-up or drop-off to speed up the tour. **Time spent at borders can vary.

Stop At: Lago Sarmiento, Ruta Y-150, Torres del Paine National Park Chile

Once in Chile, we will make some stops with descent (and some without descent thanks to the panoramic windows), and if we are lucky we will spot some guanacos and foxes, among other animals. Our first stop will be at Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint; from here, take your time to admire the beautiful lake framed by the Paine Mountain Range.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Laguna Amarga, Torres de Paine, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile

Soon after that, you’ll make another stop at Amarga Lagoon coastline, from where you'll go on a short walk for some even better views of the beautiful surroundings. Then we will continue towards “Paine Cascade” and eat lunch outdoors on the shore of the Paine River (box lunch included).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile

You will arrive at the National Park through the Amarga Lagoon entrance (entrance fee not included), and then continue your ride with stunning views of “Larga Lagoon” and “Mariposa Lagoon”.

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Mirador Nordenskjöld Lake, Y-150, Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

As the tour continues, you’ll reach Nordenskjöld Lake Lookout Point where you’ll be able to stop and gaze at the famous Horns of Torres del Paine.



Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Salto Grande Waterfall View, Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

After enjoying the views, you’ll move on to your next stop, the Salto Grande Lookout Point, which showcases a 10-meter (32-foot) waterfall.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mirador Cuernos Del Paine, Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

Then, you will continue towards Nordenskjold Lake for some up-close views of the Horns of Torres del Paine (subject to weather conditions).

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lake Pehoé, Torres de Paine, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile

After the walk, you'll visit Pehoe Lake Lookout Point, which showcases one of the most spectacular views of Torres del Paine, including the turquoise waters of lakes Pehoe and Nordenskjold, Almirante Nieto Mount, the Paine "Horns", French Valley and Big 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 your hotel in El Calafate, arriving late in the evening.

**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 traveller's responsibility to have all their necessary travel documents to cross the international border.

Duration: 15 minutes