Torres del Paine National Park Trip
Description
Explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Torres del Paine National Park through this exceptional journey departing from El Calafate – a must-experience for anyone traveling to Chile!
Trip to Torres del Paine National Park
At the arranged time, we will collect you from your accommodation in El Calafate and embark on a journey south in an all-terrain vehicle.
After traversing the vast Patagonian steppes along a historic stretch of the well-known Route 40, known as "La Cortada", we will arrive at the exquisite Torres del Paine National Park. Our exploration will commence at the viewpoint by Sarmiento Lake, where we can soak in the picturesque surroundings.
Next, we will continue to the elevated viewpoint of Cuernos del Paine for an even more breathtaking panorama. From there, we will also take in the stunning vistas of the Torres del Paine at the Rio Paine waterfall, a magnificent natural wonder that feeds into the beautiful Laguna Amarga.
Returning to our vehicle, we will make our way back to the Rio Paine waterfall. Here, we'll take a moment to rejuvenate with a scrumptious picnic lunch featuring a sandwich of meat, cheese, and caramelized onion, a ham & cheese empanada, alfajores, sweet pudding, nuts, fruit juice, mineral water, and a treat of candy.
After our meal, we will visit the viewpoints overlooking Nordenskjold Lake and Salto Grande. Following this, we will embark on a 1.5-hour hiking trail that offers stunning vistas of turquoise waters and the majestic, snow-capped peaks that define Torres del Paine.
Lastly, we will reach the final viewpoint on our agenda, located beside the serene Pehoe Lake, where the vistas of the French Valley framed by the Cuernos del Paine promise to leave you in awe. We will then make our way back to your hotel in El Calafate, with an estimated arrival time around 9 pm.
Entry Fee for Torres del Paine National Park
Please note that the entrance fee to the National Park is not included in the tour price. It should be purchased in advance online at: https://pasesparques.cl/.
We recommend securing your ticket the day prior to the excursion since it is non-refundable once purchased. For details on the return policy, you can refer here: www.aspticket.cl/politica-devoluciones.xhtml.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport in all–terrain vehicle
- English–speaking guide
- Lunch
What's not included
- Entrance to Torres del Paine National Park: 35USD adults, 17USD children 12
- 17 years old, free for children under 12 years old
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 36 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Pickup times
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at the hotel in El Calafate that you indicated upon booking. Please be ready a few minutes in advance.
Necessary documentation
On the day of the excursion, you must bring the following documents in physical or digital format:
- Mandatory: valid ID card or passport, which must be the same as the one you indicated in your reservation.
- National Park entrance ticket. This ticket must be pre-purchased online at https://pasesparques.cl/.
- Affidavit from the Agricultural and Livestock Service.
Some citizens of certain countries will also need to apply for a special visa to enter Chile. We recommend that you check with your embassy or consulate beforehand.
Recommended equipment
We suggest you bring the following equipment: a waterproof or polar jacket, hiking boots, a hat or cap, sunglasses, and a small backpack.
Restrictions
This activity is not suitable for the following people: pregnant women; people with functional or organic impairment diseases; people with heart or balance problems; people with disabling coordination and motor diseases, or spine or neck problems; people over 75 years old; children under 6 years old and overweight people.
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