The full day excursion to the Torres del Paine National Park will depart early from El Calafate we will pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate and begin the journey towards Torres del Paine in Chile. 
After crossing the patagonian steppe from North to South, you will arrive at the border post “Cancha Carrera” after a 2,5 hs trip. There, you will start to travel through the beautiful South Chile until you arrive at the “Torres Del Paine” National Park (“Blue Towers” in the Tehuelche language due to the predominant color).
The trip from El Calafate to National Park Torres del Paine takes 3,5 hs. Once in the park, we will combine rides and hikes, as there are many roads that go along the park and hundreds of hiking paths from one side to another. We will go to strategics places from where we´ll start the hikes that will allow us to get to the viewpoints where we will have most beautiful sights of the park.
Around noon, we will offer you a picnic at the mountain. In case, the weather doesn´t allow it, we´ll use mountain shelters. In the afternoon, where ever the day finds us, we´ll offer you an afternoon snack and coffee. Among the different places and
viewpoints, you will be able to see: Sarmiento de Gamboa Lake viewpoint, Saltos del Rio Paine (walking down beside the river 30’), Cerro Almirante Nieto / Cuernos del Paine – superior viewpoint, Laguna Amarga entrance: optional trekking by the Fauna’s footpath to the Sarmiento entrance 1.30 h, Salto Grande viewpoint (Big Fall), Viewpoint Nordenskjold Lake de los Cuernos del Paine 2 hs Trek, Pehoe Lake.

You must consider that the journey inside Torres del Paine National Park can be modified or shortened depending on the road conditions and border crossing times may vary depending on traffic. Besides, it is important to know that each passenger is responsible for carrying the required documentation for the border crossing.

Frecuencia: Daily from October to March. April and September: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Not suspended by rain.
Duration: Full day excursion. From 7am to 9.30pm. Regular service. 
Due to weather conditions, this tour does not operate during the months of May through August. If you plan to travel in April or September, we recommend that you consult our Customer Service team first to confirm the status of the tour.
Difficulty: As it is a long tour, it is not recommended for young children, pregnant women, people with risk conditions, back problems, heart conditions or reduced motor function. Travel assistance insurance is suggested. Take passport and Visa (if required) to enter Chile. 
Included: Transfer from your hotel and lunch box: meat sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, seasonal fruit, candy or muffin and water and juice.
Not included:  Entrance to Torres del Paine National Park: USD 35 per person. Tickets to the park are paid the same income, cash only.
What to wear? Comfortable and warm clothes, waterproof jacket or windbreaker, cordoned sports shoes or hiking boots. Not allowed rubber boots, apres ski or high heels. Sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat for sun or warm to cold case.