full day tour to torres del paine

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Torres del Paine Tour with National Park from El Calafate

Cross into Chile for a full-day Torres del Paine tour with hotel transfers, a bilingual guide and box lunch. Park entry is not included.

Why Choose This Activity?

  • Round-Trip Hotel Transfers Included
  • Bilingual English and Spanish Guide
  • Box Lunch Included
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Cross-border day trip to Torres del Paine from El Calafate

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English-Speaking Guide and Small Groups

Almost all of our tours are done in small groups. All of them have English speaking guides.

OVERVIEW

Set out from El Calafate early for a full-day cross-border trip to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Travel through the Patagonian steppe to the Cancha Carrera border crossing, complete the required border formalities, and continue through Chile to the park. Explore the landscape by vehicle and on low-difficulty walks, with stops at scenic viewpoints including Laguna Amarga, Laguna de los Cisnes, the Nordenskjöld viewpoints, Salto Grande and Lake Pehoé. A box lunch is included. The return journey crosses the border again, with arrival at El Calafate hotels around 10:00 PM. The excursion lasts approximately 15.5 hours, and border queues or road conditions may affect the schedule. Park admission is not included.

About Us

PeritoMorenoGlacier.com, a site by RipioTurismo, celebrates South America as the vibrant garden of our world, rich in colorful landscapes, cultural heritage, gastronomy, and warm hospitality. With +20 years of expertise, we craft custom trips across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Our carefully selected hotels and local partners ensure the best service possible. We cater to FITs, groups, adventure seekers, and the 50+ age group with luxury tours.

ITINERARY

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.

Duration: Full Day
Cancellation Policy: 7 days before your tour
Availability: All year
Starting Time: 6:30 AM
Finishing Time: 10:00 PM
Pick Up: From Your Hotel
Drop Off: At Your Hotel
Language: English and Spanish
Minimum Booking: 1

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Transfer from your hotel
  • Transfer to your hotel
  • English and Spanish speaking guide
  • Lunch box
  • Ticket entrance to the National Park
  • Personal clothing suitable for Patagonia’s weather conditions.
  • Tips

OPTIONALS

There's no optionals available for this excursions. Let us know if you need anything on your booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If for any reason, you decide to cancel the activity or excursion, the cancellation conditions specified in the product description or in the voucher will be valid.

In the event that the cancellation conditions in the product description do not differ, the provider of tourist services will charge you the following cancellation fees:

a. Up to 72 hours before the start of the activity: full refund (again we indicate that in certain specific cases the term may differ from this general policy)
b. After 72 hours before the start of the activity: no refund.

FAQs

Is this tour available on December 24th, 25th, 31st or January 1st?

This tour is not operating these days.

Does this tour have any age restrictions?

Due to its long duration and distances to travel on gravel roads, this excursion is not recommended for small children, pregnant women, people with diseases of risk, neck or spine problems, overweight, heart or motor problems reduced.

Is this tour available for people with reduced mobility?

Check with us before booking.

How does the booking process work?

After booking and finalizing payment, you will receive a confirmation of your purchase. Then, in less than 24 hours, you will receive the voucher that you can use to take the excursions.

If the reservation is for the next day, we will be attentive and send you the voucher before your excursion begins.

What is the difficulty level for this activity?

The estimated difficulty for this trip is considered beginner friendly.

What are the Documentation and Immigration Procedures?

Since this excursion is with an international crossing of borders, it is VERY important to take special care to verify that there are no errors or omissions in sending the information of each passenger. The document or passport to present at the border must be the same informed in the reservation. It must be current and in perfect condition. Passengers Argentines: DNI or passport. Foreign passengers: Mercosur ID or passport. In the case of Present Mercosur ID, you must also carry an immigration card to enter Argentina. It is the passenger’s responsibility to verify and process the Visas or permits for entry/exit to Chile and Argentina corresponding to their nationality. For special cases of double nationality, please consult. Under 18s must bring supporting documentation of parental bond. If traveling with a legal guardian or a single parent, you must carry authorization from a parent trip or absent parent. The travel authorization must be certified by a notary public and legalized. The operator reserves the right to request a copy of the same to verify before immigration authorities before the trip. The operator will not refund any amount if a passenger cannot enter Chile due to an inconvenience related to their documentation.

What time does the tour start?

The Torres del Paine tour starts at 7:00 am.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour. A picnic lunch is provided at various scenic spots, such as the shore of Río Paine.

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What Happens After Booking?

Once you’ve completed your booking and payment, you’ll receive a confirmation of your purchase. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive the voucher you’ll need to participate in the activity.

If you’ve booked an activity for the following day, don’t worry. We’ll make sure to send you the voucher before your activity begins.

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