Torres del Paine Tour from El Calafate (Argentina) is a good option to visit Torres del Paine (Chile). During the tour you will visit several attractions of Torres del Paine such as the Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint, Cuernos del Paine and Laguna Amarga. This tour combines visits to viewpoint and short walks, so you can enjoy the outdoors in Torres del Paine acompanied by a guide.
Additonally, many travelers take this tour as a transfer and remains in Torres del Paine (Chile) instead of getting back to El Calafate.
To facilitate this transfer service, different drop off locations and schedules are offered:
Puerto Pudeto (4 PM)
Laguna Amarga (4:30 PM)
Cerro Castillo - Chilean border (5PM)
Pickup included
Start your day with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in El Calafate at 6:30 AM. Travel towards Torres del Paine National Park, crossing the Cancha Carrera border along a scenic gravel road. As you journey through the Patagonian steppe, your guide will share fascinating facts about the area’s landscapes, wildlife, and vegetation. Shortly after, you’ll cross into Chile and continue your adventure toward the park.
One extra our driving till finally reach Torres del Paine
Guided Transfer and Border Crossing
Enjoy a scenic drive as your guide shares captivating stories and insights about the region, from its unique landscapes to the incredible diversity of wildlife and vegetation. Watch the scenery transform as you make your way toward the Chilean border—before you know it, you’ll be in Chile, ready to explore one of its most spectacular national parks.
Your guide will be by your side to assist with all border formalities, ensuring a smooth process when exiting Argentina and entering Chile.
Once inside Torres del Paine National Park, set out on gentle hikes along various trails, always accompanied by your guide, who will share interesting facts about the park’s landscapes, flora, and fauna.
Around midday, pause for a well-deserved break and enjoy a boxed lunch right in front of the majestic Torres del Paine—an unforgettable moment in the heart of Patagonia.
This full-day adventure from El Calafate combines scenic drives with easy walks, making it a perfect option for travelers who want to experience the park’s beauty without the demands of a strenuous trek.
Cuernos del Paine Viewpoint
After lunch, set off on an easy 1.5-hour hike from Salto Grande, following your guide along the trail toward the Cuernos del Paine Viewpoint on the shores of Nordenskjöld Lake. This gentle walk rewards you with some of the most stunning panoramic views in the park.
Pehoé Lake
Return to the 4x4 and continue to Pehoé Lake, the final stop of your full-day overland adventure from El Calafate. From here, enjoy breathtaking views of the Cuernos del Paine and the French Valley—a picture-perfect way to end the day before beginning the journey back.
If you wish to be dropped off in Torres del Paine, these are the different options:
Puerto Pudeto (2:00 pm)
Laguna Amarga (4:30 pm)
Cerro Castillo - Chilean border (5:00 pm)
*If the tour ends in Puerto Pudeto, you will have only explored a small part of the park.
Return to El Calafate
After a full day exploring Torres del Paine National Park, begin the journey back to El Calafate. Sit back and enjoy the final stretch through the Patagonian steppe, keeping an eye out for native wildlife along the way. Your Torres del Paine 4x4 Full-Day Tour from El Calafate concludes at approximately 9:30 PM.
Your booking is confirmed! The day before departure, we will contact you via WhatsApp to inform you of the pick-up time at your hotel in El Calafate.
If you haven’t yet provided us with your hotel name and address, please send us this information as soon as possible so we can coordinate the pick-up. If your hotel is located outside the center of El Calafate, we will indicate a nearby meeting point.
Please remember to bring all the necessary documentation to enter Chile, as some nationalities are required to obtain a visa in advance.
In addition, you must purchase the entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park. You can do so directly at the following link:
https://www.pasesparques.cl/parks/torres-del-paine
We look forward to seeing you in El Calafate!
These are the contact details of the local agency
South Road - Patgonia Extrema
5492966663296 - 5491137557755
Av. Libertador 1215 Piso 1 Of B
If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach us by email a bookings@howlanders.com
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Argentine Peso (ARS)
GMT-3
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Terminal de Ómnibus El Calafate
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Available • Apps: Uber (limited availability), Local taxi apps
Car, Bike
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