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Puerto Natales: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

Puerto Natales: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

Embark on a full-day tour of Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Admire the park's blue and turquoise steppes and lakes, twisted forests, and rivers and waterfalls that adorn the Grey Glacier and the "Paine" mountain range. Begin your day with a pickup from your accommodation in Puerto Natales. From there, journey to Torres del Paine National Park, passing through blue and turquoise steppes and lakes, twisted forests produced by the Patagonian wind, and rivers and waterfalls that adorn both the Grey Glacier and the "Paine" mountain range. See the so-called Cuernos del Paine, from the Serrano and Lago Pehoe sectors, as well as the famous Torres from sectors such as Lago Sarmiento and Laguna Amarga. Depending on weather conditions, take short walks in the Salto Grande sectors (40 minutes, round trip) and the Lago Grey beach (one hour, round trip). Stop for a visit to the main cavern of the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, which lasts approximately 45 minutes. Afterward, return to Puerto Natales, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Punta Arenas: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

Punta Arenas: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

Embark on a full-day tour of Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Admire the park's blue and turquoise steppes and lakes, twisted forests, and rivers and waterfalls that adorn the Grey Glacier and the "Paine" mountain range. Begin your day with a pickup from your accommodation in Punta Arenas. From there, journey to Torres del Paine National Park, passing through blue and turquoise steppes and lakes, twisted forests produced by the Patagonian wind, and rivers and waterfalls that adorn both the Grey Glacier and the "Paine" mountain range. See the so-called Cuernos del Paine, from the Serrano and Lago Pehoe sectors, as well as the famous Torres from sectors such as Lago Sarmiento and Laguna Amarga. Depending on weather conditions, take short walks in the Salto Grande sectors (40 minutes, round trip) and the Lago Grey beach (one hour, round trip). Stop for a visit to the main cavern of the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, which lasts approximately 45 minutes. Afterward, return to Punta Arenas, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Puerto Natales: Torres del Paine Park Full-Day Hike

Puerto Natales: Torres del Paine Park Full-Day Hike

06:30 to 7:00 Pick up at your accommodation for Torres del Paine National Park. We will access Torres del Paine National Park and our hike “Portería - Portería” begins in the National Park access “Portería Laguna Amarga” and finishes in a different one called “Porteria Sarmiento”. Marvel at the Paine Massif and the radiant, blue glacial lakes in a 2 hours hike along the Patagonian steppe. This path is also characterized and attractive for the observation of local wildlife. After 1 hour hike approximately, we will reach a series of cave paintings which date from 10.000 years ago, these were made by the first population that arrived in Patagonia. Afterwards, our transfer will take us to the Nordensköld viewpoint to enjoy the view of the lake of the same name and the East face of the Paine Massif where our local guide will explain the geological characteristics of the Paine mountain range. We will continue our excursion and stop at “Pudeto” area to enjoy the rushing frothing waterfall “Salto Grande”. Immediately after, we will start a 2 hour hike (go and return) to “Mirador Cuernos” (Horns viewpoint), a place of overwhelming beauty and probably one of the most famous spots in Torres del Paine National Park. At Pehoe campsite we will have lunch. And after having some rest and time to enjoy the view of the lake and Condor Lookout. Approximate time of arrival in Puerto Natales: 19:00 hr.

From Punta Arenas: Full Day Torres del Paine

From Punta Arenas: Full Day Torres del Paine

We begin our Full Day Torres del Paine tour by picking you up at the hotel for a short city tour of Puerto Natales. Then we continue to our first stop: the famous Milodon Cave Natural Monument. There we will visit the largest cave of a set of three caves, which inside keep more than 100 years of history and remains of prehistoric animals. In this place were found remains of the herbivorous mammal Mylodon Darwini, an animal of the Pilosa order that includes anteaters, tamanduas and sloths, which also probably became extinct at the end of the Pleistocene. We will continue enjoying the amazing view of Laguna Sofia, Lake Porteño, Cordillera Prat, Cerro Mesa, Sierra del Toro and Sierra Ballena. After 2 hours of travel, we will arrive at the viewpoint of Lago del Toro. From there, we have a spectacular view of the lake and the Paine Mountain Range, also known as Paine Massif. Hike along the Grey Lake beach area The Full Day Torres del Paine continues in the sector of Lago Grey where we will take a short walk of approximately 20 minutes to reach the shore of Lago Grey. From there we will have another perspective of the Paine Massif and the Paine horns, if the cloudy conditions allow it. The total distance is about 3 km over easily accessible terrain. However, the hike is optional for those who do not want or do not feel up to it. Afterwards we will have a free break for lunch in a cafeteria, enjoying the beautiful views of Torres del Paine Park. Waterfall Salto Grande in Torres del Paine Our tour of Torres del Paine continues and then we will head to the Salto Grande waterfall, where we will visit one of the viewpoints of Lake Pehoe, where the glaciers of the Paine River discharge their plentiful waters. At the end of the excursion, we will visit Laguna Amarga and the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint and return to the lodge.

Torres del Paine: Full Day Excursion Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave.

Torres del Paine: Full Day Excursion Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave.

The excursion starts at 07:30 to 08:00 hrs and we will pick you up at your accommodation to continue to Torres del Paine National Park. This excursion consists of a tour of all the most iconic viewpoints of Torres del Paine National Park. We start the tour with our first stop at Villa Cerro Castillo, here we stop at a cafeteria for passengers to go to the bathroom, buy a souvenir or take a coffee or hot chocolate, here we will be approximately 20 minutes. After Villa Cerro Castillo we continue towards the park in this part of the route it is possible to meet with endemic fauna such as guanacos, foxes, armadillos, chigues, etc.. Our next stop is at the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint with a beautiful view of the Cordillera Paine. We continue with the tour to the viewpoint of Laguna Amarga, at this point it is possible to see the 3 granite towers, and then we go to Cascada Paine with a beautiful view of the Torres Del Paine. At this point we are just making the entry to Torres del Paine Park through the Laguna Amarga gate where we will show our entry ticket to the park rangers. We continue to the interior of the park where we will continue to the Mirador del Lago Nordenskjöld and Salto Grande, at this point we have a short walk of 15 minutes to get there and 15 minutes to return and is where the Nordenskjöld and Pehoe Lakes meet. Then we continue to the viewpoint of Lake Pehoe and Camping Pehoe where we will stop for 45 minutes so that passengers have the opportunity to have lunch and enjoy the view of the Cordillera Paine. After this stop we continue towards the Grey Lake sector where we stop for about 1 hour so that passengers can walk to the beach and see the ice floes that are approaching the beach. We are making our return to Puerto Natales at 15:00 hrs approximately and the departure is now through the Serrano Gate. Before returning to Puerto Natales we include an extra stop at the Milodon Cave Monument, where we stop for approximately 45 minutes and make the tour inside the main cave where the statue of this extinct animal is located. After this last stop we continue to Puerto Natales to finish the excursion at 18:00 hrs approximately.

Punta Arenas: Torres del Paine & Grey Glacier Full-Day Boat

Punta Arenas: Torres del Paine & Grey Glacier Full-Day Boat

Embark on an unforgettable full-day adventure to Torres del Paine National Park and Grey Glacier. Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Punta Arenas to the park, where you'll board a catamaran to sail on the stunning Grey Lake. Marvel at the majestic Grey Glacier up close and enjoy a refreshing pisco sour or drink while sailing. After the catamaran ride, explore the breathtaking viewpoints of Torres del Paine, including Pehoé viewpoint, Nordenskjöld Lake, and Sarmiento Lake. Capture the best panoramic views of the Paine mountain range and end your tour at Portería Laguna Amarga with a unique image of the iconic Torres del Paine. This tour offers an immersive experience in one of the 11 protected areas in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica region, covering 51% of the region's total area. Learn about the park's history, founded in 1959 and declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. The tour concludes with a comfortable ride back to your accommodation in Punta Arenas, leaving you with memories of an incredible landscape and adventure.

Puerto Natales: Full Day Aonikenk & Cuernos Lookout Trails

Puerto Natales: Full Day Aonikenk & Cuernos Lookout Trails

Depart from your accommodation in Puerto Natales and head to Torres del Paine National Park. Enter the park through the Laguna Amarga entrance and begin your first hike along the Aonikenk Trail. Explore the Sarmiento entrance area, where you can view a series of rock paintings left by the area’s first human inhabitants. This 3-hour hike offers the chance to observe abundant birdlife and enjoy a stunning view of the Paine Massif with the Paine River and lakes in the distance. Finish your walk at the Laguna Amarga entrance. Proceed to the Pudeto area, where you can witness the impressive Salto Grande, a 12-meter waterfall that drains Lake Nordenskjöld into Lake Pehoé. Start a low-intensity 2-hour round-trip hike through Patagonian steppe terrain, appreciating the diverse birdlife around the trail’s lagoons, until you reach the shores of Lake Nordenskjöld, where the Cuernos Viewpoint is located. Rest while enjoying a superb view of the glacial lake, the Paine Massif, the French Valley, and the iconic Cuernos del Paine in the foreground. Appreciate the region’s distinctive flora, spot local birdlife — with the majestic Condor (Vultur gryphus) as a highlight — and capture the best photographs. After descending from the viewpoint, start your return to Puerto Natales.

Punta Arenas: Full Day Torres Del Paine + Box lunch

Punta Arenas: Full Day Torres Del Paine + Box lunch

In this guided visit, you will see the main viewpoints of Torres del Paine National Park and the Milodon Cave Natural Monument. Pick up at 05:00 hrs, from your accommodation (urban radius) to go to Puerto Natales (approximately 3 hours). En route, if you need heating or air conditioning, just let us know and our team will be happy to help you. We want you to be comfortable and enjoy to the fullest. From there, we will head to the Milodon Cave Natural Monument, where we will explore the history of this extinct animal and its discovery on a guided walk through the cave. After this fascinating experience, we will head towards the iconic Torres del Paine National Park. We will make several stops to enjoy breathtaking views, including viewpoints of Sarmiento Lake, Amarga Lagoon and the Paine waterfall. Our goal is for you to take home a great memory of the experience, so if you have any special requests, we ask that you let us know in advance to see if we can fulfill them. Also, we will make a stop at the Pehoe campsite (approximately 30 minutes, snack time). We will visit emblematic places such as the Nordenskjöld viewpoint, where you can appreciate the majestic Cuernos del Paine. We will continue our trip to Grey Lake, where we will walk along a path that will take us to admire the ice floes of Grey Glacier. After this experience, we will return to Punta Arenas, arriving approximately at 20:30 hrs. Important: All the points mentioned are referential and the itinerary may be modified due to weather conditions or unforeseen events. Finally, to ensure efficient communication during the tour, please be sure to provide us with your contact information, preferably with a WhatsApp number, so that we can keep you informed at all times.

Trekking Base Torres with guide

Trekking Base Torres with guide

get to know the 8th wonder of the world from the depths, with a mountain trekking that will take you to the famous base torres viewpoint in one day, where you can see the famous 3 torres del paine along with its large glacier and its beautiful lagoon, accompanied by a mountain guide who will help you throughout the way and explain all the geography, flora and fauna of the place. Arriving at the end of the day to rest and sleep in Puerto Natales. We start our adventure between 6:00 and 6:30 am, beginning the 2-hour trip by vehicle to Torres Del Paine National Park, entering through the Laguna Amarga gate we will find a ranger station (conaf) where you must show your QR code (entrance to the National Park), then we go to the welcome center where we will begin our walk of approximately 8 hours, 4 hours of climbing (approx), where the longest snack will be halfway in a Chilean refuge where you can eat and hydrate, then we enter the magnificent lenga forest until we reach our objective, the great viewpoint of the Base De Las Torres. Arriving at the viewpoint we will have time to eat, take photos and rest until our guide tells us it is time to return. Thereturn takes another 4 hours along the same uphill path.

Puerto Natales: Full day tour Torres del Paine National Park

Puerto Natales: Full day tour Torres del Paine National Park

Today, we will pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Natales to visit the Milodón Cave, located 24 kilometers north of Puerto Natales. Before getting to the cave, we will pass by La Silla del Diablo (the Devil's chair); a rock formation that is said to have been the "seat" of the Milodón. Soon after that, we will continue our excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. On the way, we will be able to observe the beautiful scenery of its stunning massif composed of numerous breathtaking lagoons and mountains. After admiring the beautiful landscape that surrounds us from the Grey Lake viewpoint, we will arrive at the Grey Lake area where you will be able to take a pleasant walk along the shore of the lake. Afterwards, you will have some free time to enjoy lunch at Grey Hotel's restaurant. Later on, we will visit Salto Grande, an 18-meter (46-foot) cascade of turquoise waters. We will also visit the viewpoint of Nordenskjold Lake and will then continue to enjoy the views as we come closer to the sector of Laguna Amarga. After enjoying the final views of the day, we will start our return, passing by Sarmiento Lake viewpoint, and then drop you off at your hotel in Puerto Natales. Optional: Make the most of your adventure by adding a delicious box lunch to your tour. Enjoy our fresh, tasty, and healthy option whenever and wherever you like, without interruptions. Don't let hunger slow you down. Add a box lunch now for an amazing, worry-free adventure! Our Box Lunch includes: -1 Chocolate bar -1 Portion of Dehydrated Banana -1 Portion of Mixed Nuts -1 Juice box without sugar 200cc -1 Fresh fruit -1 Mini baguette sandwich (Cheese -Smoked Turkey Ham- Yogurt Sauce with Chives)

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There were lots of good photo opportunities for the wonderful views and our guide spoke good English and was very knowledgeable and helpful. The minibus was comfortable enough, if a little cramped. We had a good driver. The lunch stop at 3pm, right at the end of the sightseeing, seemed a little silly, rather than say around 1pm, especially as we had been told to bring a packed lunch, which most of us did. All in all reasonable value for money and fascinating sights.

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I had to cancel the W trek due to injury of my hiking partner so I booked this one day hike. It was excellent! I saw some really beautiful areas and the guide, Francisco, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. There were 2 guides for 9 people so it's possible to walk at your own pace, for example up the steep hill (which you can miss if not very fit, and just relax beside the beautiful lake). It was a great day!

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Worth the trip the area is outstanding the only negative comment is you are away for 14/15 hours , for the price the lunch was dismal ..

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Everything was even better than the photos and description... totally worth it, Matias was an excellent guide

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The guides and views from the hikes were great. Felipe and Matias were excellent