Chile · NATIONAL PARK TRIPS IN PUERTO NATALES
A shortlist worth sending to whoever is planning with you: 8 national park trips in Puerto Natales, what each costs, and the one thing to check before you commit to a date.
Review of the $92 Torres del Paine day tour from Puerto Natales, covering top viewpoints, wildlife, costs, transport, guides, and practical tips.
“Fabulous Tour! John tremendous guide! Attentive, dedicated and always very watchful of the group! The only thing to improve the bus, a little uncomfortable on the dirt roadAuto-translated”
Review of the Torres del Paine day tour from Puerto Natales, with scenic stops, lakes, wildlife, costs, lunch advice, and practical tips.
“This tour was amazing , you get see all the sights while relaxing and taking in the view ! Our guide Milla very informative and helpful and our driver Christian gave such a smooth ride through the park.”
Review the full-day Torres del Paine tour from Puerto Natales, with Milodon Cave, Grey Glacier, lake views, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“This is very expensive for what it is.... We basically spent the whole day on a minibus. The first stop was a visit to the MILIDON cave, which was quite impressive. Entrance fee was not included, so that was extra. Next we drove to Glacier Grey, which I was really looking forward to. What they don't tell you is that you need to walk approx. 1.5miles only to get a view of Grey, which is about ten miles away, across a lake. There was a boat tour, but that was not part of our tour and therefore couldn't get any closer to the glacier. After this disappointing stop, we carried…”
Review of the full-day Torres del Paine Base Towers hike from Puerto Natales, with route details, costs, fitness advice, guides, and practical tips.
“Moderate hike is an understatement. The suggested mileage should include the additional 5 miles round-trip to trek from the parking lot to the trail head. Inspect your lunch items before you set out on the hike, and be prepared to supplement with your own preferences--every ounce matters in an 18 mile day, so only take what you'll want to eat. Make sure you take enough water. There may not be a place to refill on the trip. The restrooms cost money at the rest area / campsite halfway through the hike. The description says the limit is 5 people in a tour, and we felt weighted down with 7--not sure…”
Explore Milodón Cave, Torres del Paine, Salto Grande, and Grey Glacier on a 10-hour trip from Puerto Natales.
Trek to Base Torres from Puerto Natales with a bilingual guide, trekking poles, transport, and sweeping views of Torres del Paine.
“Be aware that you will be trekking with our people of various skill and physical capabilities. Our hike started at 9:00 am. Our guide, Rodrigo, was very thorough in explaining the route and the times it should take from start to base camp, to summit. I finished at 5:05 pm. The hiker finally struggled in at 10:00 pm. So, a 5 hour wait. I'm 67 years old, and the oldest in the group by decades. I think the tour should have target points along the way, and if the hiker is doesn't make the point, they should be turned back. Proficient hikers should not have to wait for more than…”
Review of the Puerto Natales Torres del Paine day tour, with Grey Glacier views, Cueva del Milodón, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“It was amazing! Victor and the driver are very friendly and showed us everything! It is totally worth it and we really enjoyed it!”
Hike 22 kilometers to the Torres del Paine towers with lunch, a bilingual guide, and hotel transfers from Puerto Natales.
“An incredible experience. JP is a wonderful guide. The three towers were a sight to behold! Please do take their warnings about back and knee problems seriously. This is a 22km (13.6 miles). The last km is super steep and takes 1 hour to go up and 1 hour to come down. The hike reinvigorated an old knee injury for me and I had to walk 10 km in pain. There was really no alternative. But if you’re young, robust, and a routine hiker don’t hesitate. Book now!”
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