Puerto Natales Trip Overview
Depart from your hotel in Puerto Natales to discover the wonders of Torres del Paine National Park. This full-day tour brings visitors to the most scenic panoramas of the park that are accessible by vehicle. Visit its most famous attractions while learning about flora and fauna of the mountains that characterize the area. As you ride through the park, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy its amazing views, to discover a beautiful waterfall, to gaze at its beautiful lakes and lagoons from the lookout points, and to explore further as you go on short hikes for some even better perspectives.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Puerto Natales, Chile
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region, Chile
Depart from your hotel in Puerto Natales to discover the wonders of Torres del Paine National Park. This full-day tour brings visitors to the most scenic panoramas of the park that are accessible by vehicle. Visit its most famous attractions while learning about flora and fauna of the mountains that characterize the area. As you ride through the park, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy its amazing views, to discover a beautiful waterfall, to gaze at its beautiful lakes and lagoons from the lookout points, and to explore further as you go on short hikes for some even better perspectives.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
In the morning, we’ll pick you up to start your full-day visit to Torres del Paine National Park. We will head first to Milodón’s Cave.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Silla del Diablo, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
The access road to the cave passes through “Silla del Diablo”, a rock formation with the appearance of an armchair. According to popular belief, it was Milodón’s “seat” (an extinct ground sloth).
Stop At: Cueva del Milodon, Ruta y-290 kilometro 8, Puerto Natales Chile
You then will reach Milodón’s Cave, a natural monument composed of three caverns (entrance fee not included). It is one of the most important paleontological sites in South America and one of the oldest settlements in Patagonia. This cave keeps secrets that date back more than 11 thousand years! You will walk along a path that will take you inside the extensive cave; it’s easy to imagine the presence of prehistoric humans and animals that used the Milodón’s Cave for protection. After a visit to the cave, we will continue towards the National Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
You will arrive at Torres del Paine National Park through the Serrano entrance, where you’ll be able to buy your entrance tickets and use the bathroom facilities (entrance fee not included).
Stop At: Grey Lake, Torres de Paine, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile
After a short briefing, you will arrive at Grey Lake, where we’ll hike through a lenga forest and a lake beach of the same name (subject to weather conditions). After the hiking, you will have time to rest and have lunch (Lunch is NOT included in the service – through a box lunch is available for an extra cost upon request at the time of booking).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
After lunch, you’ll visit “Pehoe Lake Lookout Point” which showcases one of the most spectacular views of the park, including the turquoise waters of the lake framed by Cerro Paine, Almirante Nieto Mount, the Paine “Horns”, French Valley and Big Paine. Once ready, you will begin the second part of your tour as you head to Salto Grande sector.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Salto Grande Waterfall View, Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile
Upon arrival at “Salto Grande” sector you’ll go on a 30-minute hike to an impressive waterfall (subject to weather conditions).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nordenskjold Lake, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
As the tour continues you’ll reach “Nordenskjöld Lake Lookout Point”, and after gazing at the tranquil scenery, you will move on to your next stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Laguna Amarga, Torres de Paine, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile
At Amarga Lagoon Entrance where you’ll be able to use the facilities and then continue your tour on a sinuous route to “Amarga Lagoon Lookout Point”.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lago Sarmiento, Ruta Y-150, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
Enjoy the last views of the day on “Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint” before returning to your hotel in Puerto Natales.
**Schedules and the order of the visited attractions/activities may vary.
**It is not recommended to book bus tickets to Punta Arenas the same day that carries out this excursion since there is no guaranteed an exact schedule of return.
Duration: 15 minutes
