Full-Day Torres del Paine Hike to the Base of the Towers

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike to the base of the towers viewpoint in Chilean Patagonia
• 02 See the glacier lagoon beside the base of the towers
• 03 Take on one of the world's most beautiful and unique trails
• 04 Explore the famous Torres del Paine National Park

Sign up for this tour to hike one of the world's most beautiful and unique trails. This full-day experience is more than just a challenging hike - it is an unforgettable journey into the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, leading you to the base of the towers viewpoint.

8:30 am: The hike to the base of the towers viewpoint takes about 4-5 hours, so be ready to use all your strength on this demanding trail.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 36 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Puerto Natales City, Torres del Paine National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Hike to the Base of the Towers

• 6:30 am: Pick up from your accommodation in Puerto Natales.
• 8:00 am: Arrive at Torres del Paine National Park and check in before beginning the full-day hike.
• The starting point is the parking area near one of the park's main campsites and lodges.
• 8:30 am: The hike to the base of the towers viewpoint takes about 4-5 hours, so be ready to use all your strength on this demanding trail. Along the way, there will be stops to enjoy the views, drink water, eat snacks, and use the toilets.
• 1:00 pm: Lunch in the wilderness, hopefully with a view of the towers. Depending on the weather, a different sheltered spot may be chosen for a more comfortable lunch, but it is usually at the base of the towers.
• 2:00 pm: Begin the return hike on the same trail. There is still a long way back to the car, and 3:00-4:00 pm is the ranger deadline at the viewpoint.
• Return along the same trail to enjoy and better appreciate the scenery before sunset.
• 6:00 pm: Reach the car and drive back safely to Puerto Natales.
• 8:00 pm: Drop off at your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transfers
• Bilingual tour guide
• Snacks
• Trekking poles
• Tickets to the National Park

What's Not Included

• Anything not included above
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• A day backpack
• Extra warm clothes such as gloves, a beanie, and a warm jacket
• A personal bottle of wáter
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hiking boots

Know before you go

• This is one of the most popular hikes in the park, so expect many visitors on the trail.
• There are only three campsites with proper toilets on the way to the base of the towers viewpoint.
• After the second campsite, the trail closes at 2:00 pm.
• This is a very demanding trail for those with no trekking experience.
• Distance: 19 km (12 miles) | Altitude: 1,100 m.s.n.m. (3,600 feet).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Puerto Natales, Natales, Chile

Tour start

Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.