Recently Viewed
Trekking Base Torres - Torres del Paine trek from Puerto Natales
4.2
38 Ratings
Última Esperanza
Experience the iconic Base Torres trek with expert guides. Perfect for a one-day adventure from Puerto Natales. Book your unforgettable journey today.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
-
Puerto Natales - Difficulty: Medium - 20 Km - 12.43 miles (8 hours) -
Starting altitude: 295 feet above sea level (90 m) -
Maximum altitude: 2855 feet above sea level (870 m) -
The tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation, typically between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m., depending on your location. Once the group is gathered, the guide will provide trekking poles and explain the itinerary, focusing on the trek to Base Torres. We will then proceed to Torres del Paine National Park.
- Torres del Paine National Park - After a two-hour minibus ride, we will reach the park’s entrance at the Porteria Amarga sector. Here, we will enter Torres del Paine National Park and take in the stunning views of Torres del Paine.
- Torres del Paine National Park - This is where the trek to the Hostería Las Torres sector begins. Over approximately 4 hours, we will traverse the Ascensio Valley and a charming Lenga forest. The path winds through trees, offering views of the Almirante Nieto hill from various angles. At the end of this section, we will climb a glacier moraine, a rocky and steep path, to reach our destination, the Base Torres viewpoint.
- Puerto Natales - After enjoying the breathtaking views, we will have lunch, take photos, and descend to the small beach by the lake to touch its waters. Following this break, the group will start the descent, which takes about 3 hours. We will then board the waiting minibus for the return trip to Puerto Natales. Between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m., the minibus will drop us off at our lodging, concluding a day filled with energy and memories from the Base of Torres del Paine hike.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide and assistant guide
- Transportation by minibus from Puerto Natales Metropolitan Area
- Trekking poles (Black Diamond or similar)
- First aid kit
- Crampons (if necessary)
What's Not Included
- Entrance to Torres del Paine National Park
- Food (you can buy a lunch box at the campsite for USD 12 /unit approximately)
- Headlamp and gaiters* (mandatory only during the winter season)
Additional Information
The Base Torres trek is one of the most renowned group guided tours available in Puerto Natales. It’s an ideal option for those with just one day to explore Torres del Paine and who don’t want to miss the stunning views from the Mirador Base Torres. This tour is available year-round, as many travelers are eager to undertake it even in winter, using crampons for safety in groups of up to 15 people. The tour provides transportation, mountain equipment, a professional guide, and an assistant, ensuring that all travelers are accompanied regardless of their walking pace.
- It is mandatory to bring the correct equipment for the tour: Mountain shoes with good soles, Food and drinks & Headlamp and gaiters* only during the winter season (June to September approximately)
Location
Centro de Bienvenida, Reserva Las Torres
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(38 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Veronica660
Aug 9, 2024
Chilean Patagonia - Trekking the Base de las Torres with a mix group and a guide is rewarding ... 22 killometers, up and down. Some people were slow others were quick, we all managed to get along.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kalyan_k
Apr 27, 2024
Great Hike with our amazing guides!!! - Amazing experience. Pablo and Poncho were the best guides ever!! They were super informative, cheering us on and making sure we all made it to the base safely. They made all the difference. Well organized tour, prompt pick up from the hotel, and they had everything ready for us on time along the way. Loved the complementary coffee along the way. Highly recommend it!!
Review provided by Viator
Jane_d
Apr 10, 2024
Spectacular three towers in Patagonia! - The most beautiful hiking destination in Southern America! Weather was great, not cold, no windy, no rain. The tour guides are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Review provided by Viator
Estefany_h
Mar 21, 2024
Most beautiful place - One of the best experiences of my life! Really spectacular place, magical vibe and a bit challenging which is great! Tour guides Sebastian and Pablo were very nice and gave us a lot of importante information about the park
Review provided by Viator
Alicet92
Mar 17, 2024
Great tour!! - Was a brilliant day. The pace is quite fast but manageable and our lovely guides checked in with us a lot! We chatted away to the guides which was great and learnt about the amazing national park.
We had a few breaks to eat snacks and lunch and we're back at around 8pm.
Guides were brilliant!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Hongyuan_z
Feb 14, 2024
The tour guides were very... - The tour guides were very helpful, always take care of those who fell behind and there was no push or anything like that. It took about 10 hours to finish the whole 22km trail, and we experienced all different weathers (hot sunshine to cold rain and strong wind), but the view was really stunning!
Review provided by Viator
Omar_t
Jan 26, 2024
Torres Del Paine hike to the three towers - Had a great time with the three tour guides Cami, Sabastian, and Felipe. The pace was very manageable, and they ensured we had sufficient breaks to drink water and eat food when needed. They were incredibly friendly and made their best effort to engage us in conversation during the hike.
Review provided by Viator
209antoniocarlosm
Jan 20, 2024
Great - Incredible service from the company Brasileiros in Ushuaia, which served us with incredible professionalism in the person of Mariana. Expectations were exceeded, experience expanded with the wonderful tours. Everything in order with the agendas and schedules. I recommend it to everyone.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sarah_t
Jan 30, 2024
A Must Do! - This guided hike is an absolute must do if you're visiting Puerto Natales!
The minibus picks you up straight from your hotel and off you go. Being honest here, the minibus is the only reason I don't give this tour five stars. It's tiny, old, uncomfortable and in our case every single seat was filled. That made for two very long, hot, smelly, uncomfortable cars rides there and back.
Once we were at the park the guides made sure everyone had what we needed to get in and then made sure we were all prepared for the hike ahead of us. The tour description mentions the ability to buy a box lunch somewhere along the way but I don't remember seeing that and you actually need more sustenance than just a box lunch for this kind of hike. Pack lots of snacks and a good hearty lunch too. There are places along the trail to refill your water.
The hike itself is no joke, you need solid hiking shoes and to be in decent shape to do it. Especially the last climb up to the base/viewing platform. Our tour guides did a great job of pacing the group, keeping folks motivated/moving, and generally knowing when to push us to keep going or letting us rest a little longer. They had varying levels of English among them but did their best to communicate and share information and facts along the way. They were specifically helpful when it came to knowing when to bundle up or take it all off.
Overall, the hike is totally worth the effort and the sore muscles you'll have the next day. But it's a legitimate hike! Don't go into it thinking anything else. We would definitely do it again and use this same tour company!
Review provided by Viator
Siuchan_s
Mar 6, 2024
Wasted my time and money - Unfortunately, this tour was rushed. After getting to the top amidst ever changing weather conditions , the weather at the top was bad. We were advised to leave within 20 minutes of our arrival. We made it to the top in less than the anticipated time. Most of us followed the guide back. At the base, a guest who stayed back got amazing pictures and he only lagged behind by 20 mins. It was definitely worth it!!! The guides should have been more professional and less selfish. It takes a lot of planning , money and time to do an epic tour and end up missing the essence of it. Truly disappointing!!!!
Review provided by Viator
