10-Hour Torres del Paine National Park Tour from El Calafate

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the rich flora and fauna of Torres del Paine National Park
• 02 See the beautiful Paine Waterfall
• 03 Capture memorable views at the Lake of the Swans
• 04 Enjoy a hike to the Horns of Paine viewpoint

Explore the rich flora and fauna of Torres del Paine National Park on a giant 4x4 drive along the old path of Route 40. Learn about Torres del Paine's famous mountains while enjoying a picnic at the Paine Waterfall. Admire iconic spots such as the Lake of the Swans and the Nordenskjold High Viewpoint, and take a short hike to enjoy a memorable view from the Horns of Paine viewpoint.

Explore the rich flora and fauna of Torres del Paine National Park on a giant 4x4 drive along the old path of Route 40.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities El Calafate, Torres del Paine National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Torres del Paine National Park and Horns of Paine Hike

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and depart from El Calafate.
• Head to the Cancha Carrera border crossing and then enter Torres del Paine National Park through Laguna Amarga. Stop for a short hike.
• Continue towards the Paine Waterfall, where you will enjoy an outdoor picnic next to the Paine River with a view of the rocky towers. Lunch is a box lunch.
• Travel further through the park with photo stops at the Lake of the Swans and the Nordenskjold High Viewpoint. Later, arrive at Salto Grande, where you will hike towards the Horns of Paine viewpoint beside Nordenskjold Lake.
• Continue to Pehoe Lake and, at the end of the tour, return to El Calafate.

Tour timings: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (approximately)

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Box lunch
• Round-trip transportation to and from centrally located hotels in El Calafate
• English-speaking El Calafate tour guide

What's Not Included

• Admission to Torres del Paine National Park
• Meals
• Gratuities

Know before you go

• You must be willing to walk on uneven or unpaved terrain.
• Crossing the border with meat and fruit is prohibited. Argentinian and Chilean authorities may apply penalties.
• Passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking; otherwise, the booking will not be confirmed: full name, passport number, nationality, and date of birth.
• Each passenger is responsible for carrying the correct documentation for crossing the border. A passport or visa, if applicable, is necessary.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Tour start

El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.