From El Calafate discover Torres del Paine ion an off-road 16-hour excursion to the National Park. Spot wildlife and get close to the giant Paine Horns looming over Lake Nordenskjold. Discover the French Valley and enjoy a picnic in the wild.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 16 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in El Calafate
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the old path of Route 40 in a giant 4x4 truck
- Spot wild animals
- Learn all about Torres del Paine’s famous mountains
- Take an easy hike bordering an emerald water lake
- Enjoy a picnic in the mountains (veggie and gluten-free options!)
Full description
Early in the morning a 4x4 off-road truck will pick you up at your hotel to start a 3-hour journey amidst the natural isolation which characterizes Patagonia, to get to the border of Chile
The tour guide will assist travelers with customs documentation (no worries about the Spanish there). Enjoy a coffee at the café El Ovejero Patagónico, use the restrooms and buy some souvenirs if you’d like!
Before entering the National Park, make a stop at the Sarmiento Lake panoramic viewpoint; get your first full view of the massive Paine landscape and its wild animals! Around midday, take a short walk along the coastline of Amarga Lagoon, reach Paine Fall and eat lunch outdoors while enjoying the views of Rio Paine and the Towers.
Once inside the National Park, make short stops at key viewpoints, and take a hike up the coastline of Lago Nordenskjold to get closer to the Horns. At the end of the adventure, the transportation will take you back to Calafate, arriving later that evening.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional bilingual guide
- Packed lunch
- Entrance fee to the national park
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Warm clothing
- Hiking shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Smoking
Know before you go
- This tour takes place in Chile so please ensure you bring your passport or travel document and you need to be legally authorized to cross the border
- The places and viewpoints that will be included depending on the weather conditions, the physical condition of the group, available time, and other variables
- It is recommended to wear layers because the weather is variable
- Tour Schedule: From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Approximately)
- The transportation will be dropping off travelers who are staying at nearby hotels on the drive to and from the National Park
- Depending on the weather, lunch could be outdoors or in the covered 4x4 off-roading truck
- Tour recommended for travelers between 10 to 75 years old
