Approximately 6:30 AM | Hotel pickup in El Calafate
Travel south across the Patagonian steppe along Route 11 toward La Esperanza and the Cancha Carrera border crossing. The drive to the crossing takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Border formalities | Argentina and Chile
Complete the required exit and entry procedures at the designated border checkpoints. Have your travel documents ready and allow time for the controls.
Torres del Paine National Park | Scenic stops and walks
Continue through Chile to the park. Visit viewpoints such as Laguna Amarga, Laguna de los Cisnes and Mirador Superior del Nordenskjöld. At Puerto Pudeto, walk toward Salto Grande and, if weather conditions allow, continue along Lake Pehoé to Mirador Inferior de los Cuernos del Paine. The operator describes the walk as low difficulty and low physical demand.
Picnic | Outdoor stop
Enjoy the included box lunch at an outdoor stop selected during the excursion.
Return to El Calafate | Approximately 10:00 PM
Travel back through the border checkpoints and continue to your hotel. Arrival time may vary with border processing and road conditions.