Explore Torres del Paine National Park on a day trip from El Calafate. Meant for travelers in a time crunch, this tour cuts out the need to stay overnight and hits all of the park's landmarks and highlights, including the Salto Grande Waterfall, Cuernos del Paine, Nordenskjold Lake, Sarmiento Lake, and others. Boxed lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels) included.
Torres del Paine Adventure: Day Trip from El Calafate with Scenic Highlights
About This Tour
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Boxed Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food & drinks
Exclusions
- National Park Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Tour Plan
From the moment you get to the Park, we offer you two options: visit by bus or go trekking and riding in 4x4 vehicles. Among the possible centres of attraction and lookouts than can be visited, we can find: - Sarmiento de Gamboa Lake (lookout) - Amarga Lagoon - Paine River waterfalls - Panoramic stop with descent of 15 minutes in Superior Viewpoint of Nordenskjold Lake (Panoramic of the Horns) - Salto Grande (50 minute walk), if the weather permitting, we will continue with the longest walk of 1 hour more towards Lake Nordenskjold to appreciate the Cuernos del Paine very closely. - Pehoé Lake, panoramic view of the horns
Here we can see the French Valley and the Cuernos del Paine in the background; where at midday you will enjoy a picnic in the mountain. The lunch is included and you can choose one of this options: Standard menu: Meat, cheese and onion sandwich, meat empanada, dulce de leche alfajor, sweet pudding, nougat, fruit juice, water, candies. Vegetarian menu: Sautéed vegetable sandwich, vegetable empanada, dulce de leche alfajor, sweet pudding, nougat, fruit juice, water, candies. Celiac menu: Meat tray with sautéed vegetables and chips, rice alfajor, nougat, fruit juice, water, candies. We start our return to El Calafate around 5-6 pm
We will be arriving at El Calafate around 22 pm, and leaving you at your hotel.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Passengers must provide the following information at the time of the booking, otherwise, the booking won't be confirmed: Full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth.
- Border crossing times may vary depending on current traffic. Each passenger is responsible for carrying the documentation required for crossing the border
- Entrance fee to the park must be paid in Chilean Pesos or US Dollars. Please, take the cash with you.
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- It is forbidden to enter Chile with vegetables or animal products
- The lunch will be outdoors. In case of bad weather, lunch will be inside the vehicle.
- It is highly recommended that passengers have the appropriate clothing for outdoor activities: waterproof jacket, fleece, trekking shoes, cap, sunglasses, small backpack.
- In the event of extreme weather that does not allow passengers to get out of the vehicle, the guide may make changes to the itinerary
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Entrance fee to the park must be paid in Chilean Pesos. You can make the exchange on the border
- It's forbidden to cross the border with any kind of meats, fruits or vegetables
- Minors under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Must bring ID and travel permission from both parents if not traveling together
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
- We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
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