three people walking in front of Torres del Paine
people walking by the lake
people taking in the sights at Lake Pehoé during a stop on the tour.
informative poster with Torres del Paine scenery in the background
vehicles stopped in front of Torres del Paine and people resting
girl jumping in front of Torres del Paine
food and beverage included in the meal with lake and mountain views
boy taking a picture of a girl sitting on her back with the lakes and waterfalls in front of her
vehicle tour Torres del Paine from El Calafate
people at Torres del Paine lake with snow
1 / 10

Day trip to Torres del Paine from El Calafate

Discover the Torres del Paine National Park in one day from El Calafate

(21 reviews)
El Calafate
1 day
Spanish and English
Starts: From your accommodation in El Calafate at 6:30 am.
Ends: To your lodging located in El Calafate around 9:30 pm or to the dropoff locations in Torres del Paine.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

The Day trip to Torres del Paine from El Calafate is a good option to get to know the Chilean Patagonia departing from Argentina. You will visit several attractions of Torres del Paine such as the Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint, Cuernos del Paine and Laguna Amarga. In addition, you will take several walks with your guide to learn in detail the most important of Torres del Paine and have lunch with incredible views. Lakes, flora, fauna and wonderful landscapes await you.

Do you want to know more about this excursion? Bellow we tell you about it 😊

Tour details

Included

  • Bilingual guide
  • Round trip transfer
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Entrance fees to Torres del Paine National Park

Important information

🚶 There are several hikes, the longest is about 1 hour and a half. It is recommended to be in good physical condition.

⏱️ During the tour you will cross customs between Argentina and Chile on the way out and on the way back, have all the documentation ready.

🚐 You will travel a total of 700 km. Each trip lasts more than 4 hours, so during the tour you will spend many hours in the vehicle.

🚫 Not suitable for small children, pregnant women, people with risk diseases, neck or spine problems, heart conditions or reduced motor skills.

🏔️Many travelers finish the tour in Torres del Paine and do not return to El Calafate. Below are the approximate times and places where you can be dropped off:

  • Puerto Pudeto (4:00 pm)
  • Laguna Amarga (4:30 pm)
  • Cerro Castillo - Chilean border (5:00 pm)

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation!

If you cancel at least 7 days before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

Day trip to Torres del Paine from El Calafate

🗻 Difficulty level: Medium

🚌 Duration: 16 hours - 335.54 Miles (540 Km)

Pick up in El Calafate

The tour will start with the pick up at your accommodation in El Calafate at 6:30 am. Once the whole group is together, you will head to Torres del Paine National Park, crossing the Cancha Carrera border through a gravel road. During the trip the guide will explain the landscape and you will learn a lot about the flora and fauna of the environment. You are already in Chile!

views of the argentine pampas and mountains

Torres del Paine

After customs and immigration formalities, the guide will be waiting for you to drive the last 49.70 Miles (80 Km) to Torres del Paine National Park. 

During the visit to the Chilean lands, you will visit different main attractions such as the Sarmiento de Gamboa Lake Viewpoint, the Paine River Falls, the upper viewpoint of Almirante Nieto Hill/Cuernos del Paine and the entrance to Laguna Amarga. You will make a few stops to get out of the vehicle, contemplate the views from up close and take pictures.

the towers by the lake

Torres del Paine National Park

Once inside the park, you can start trekking along the different trails accompanied by your guide. It's time for lunch! The guide will give you a box lunch that you can enjoy next to the views of the Torres del Paine.

welcome sign torres del paine with people

Cuernos del Paine Viewpoint

After lunch, you will start a trail from Salto Grande with your guide. It is a low difficulty trek of 1 hour and a half to the Cuernos del Paine Viewpoint by the Nordenskjold Lake.

Pehoé Lake

You will board the vehicle and head towards Lake Pehoé, the last viewpoint with wonderful views of the Cuernos del Paine and the French Valley. Take advantage of this moment to take amazing pictures of the park.

Pehoe Lake

Return to El Calafate

After visiting the Torres del Paine National Park, you will take the road back to El Calafate, getting to know the flora and fauna of the Chilean Patagonia. The Day trip to Torres del Paine from El Calafate will come to an end around 9:30 pm.

👉 If you want to end the tour in Torres del Paine you must indicate your request in the booking form. And on the day of the tour you will have to talk to the guide to coordinate the time and place of drop off.

the three towers

What to bring to Day trip to Torres del Paine from El Calafate tour

  • Passport
  • Immigration card (foreign travelers not residing in Chile)
  • Warm clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or cap
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Rain jacket
  • Cash

Where does the tour Day trip to Torres del Paine from El Calafate start

🚌 Pick up and return:

The tour starts with pick up at your accommodation in El Calafate at 6:30 am. Remember to tell us the name of your accommodation when you make your reservation. For your convenience, the tour can end at the same place or at one of the points in Torres del Paine National Park mentioned in the “Important information” section.

✈️ Plan your entire trip:

Be sure to arrange your transfer to or from El Calafate Airport before or after the tour:

📍 How to get to El Calafate?

Check our complete guide and discover all the routes and transportation options to get to this amazing destination.

Questions & Answers

  • Do I have to carry all my luggage?

    No, from Howlanders we recommend you to take only what you need to do the trek and leave the rest of the luggage in the luggage room of your accommodation in El Calafate.

  • Is lunch included?

    Yes, the tour includes lunch. A lunch-box will be provided.

  • Do I need to be in good physical condition to do this tour?

    Yes, it is recommended to have a good physical condition since there will be several hikes. The longest is approximately 1 hour and a half.

  • Can I end up at any point other than El Calafate?

    Yes, you can finish the tour in Puerto Pudeto between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm (depending on whether you do the hike or not), in Laguna Amarga at 4:00 pm or in Cerro Castillo at 5:00 pm.

  • Does the tour depart every day?

    No, the departures of the Torres del Paine Tour from El Calafate will vary depending on the month. If the departure days do not match your travel itinerary, please contact us and we will let you know what options are available to enjoy the Torres del Paine Tour from El Calafate.

Day trip to Torres del Paine from El Calafate tour reviews with Howlanders

Loading...

Other tours that might interest you from Argentina

Other travelers also booked

from ‌
Trustpilot