TORRES DEL PAINE - FULL DAY - REGULAR

Includes: lunch.

Does not include: entrance to Paine.

Does not operate: 12/25 – 01/01

Departures: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.

Observations: This excursion is not suitable for pregnant women, people who suffer from diseases with a risk of functional or organic deterioration during the hike, people with heart problems, balance problems, disabling diseases related to coordination and motor skills, disabilities, spinal or neck problems. Due to its long duration and distances to be covered, it is highly discouraged for people with spinal problems, people over 75 years of age, children under 8 years of age and overweight people. We strongly suggest that passengers have traveler's assistance insurance.

Minors Policy: children under 1 year old do not pay, from 2 to 11 years old pay the minor rate and from 12 onwards are considered adults.  

 

Crossing the Patagonian steppe from north to south, we will arrive at the Cancha Carrera border crossing (2 hours 20 minutes), from where we will begin to travel through the beautiful south of Chile until we enter the Torres del Paine National Park (blue in the Tehuelche language, in reference to the predominant color). At around 11:30 am we will make the first panoramic stop at Lake Sarmiento with the entire Paine mountain range in front of us. Once in Paine, we will make several stops with descent (and some without descent thanks to the panoramic windows). We will stop at lakes, waterfalls, viewpoints, guanaco and fox sightings, among others. Aboard the 4x4 overland trucks we will visit strategic points, from where we will undertake walks that allow us to access the panoramic viewpoints of the most important natural attractions of the park. By default we do a walk of low technical difficulty and minimum physical demand, and if the group is fit, we can do a more demanding route. The hike is done in the company of trekking guides authorized by CONAF – Chile. At Laguna Amarga, taking advantage of the potential of the 4x4, we will skirt the lagoon along its sandy shores, to access the best panoramic view of the Torres del Paine. There we will make a stop for a short walk. Then we will continue towards Cascada Paine where we will go down to have a picnic on the banks of the Paine River with views of the Torres. Lunch is outdoors protected by the vegetation, we will provide a picnic on the mountain, protected by the infrastructure of the overland trucks. The food is included and is abundant, so it allows to keep the adventurers fed throughout the day. Once on the road again, and after making stops at various viewpoints (Laguna de los Cisnes, Mirador Superior del Nordenskjold), we will arrive at Salto Grande, from where we will hike to the Mirador de los Cuernos del Paine on the shores of Lake Nordenskjold. This hike is guided and lasts about 2 hours in total (from 2 to 4 pm approx.). After this hike, we will continue in the vehicle to a new viewpoint, this time near Lake Pehoe, from where we will have one of the most famous views of the National Park, with the Cuernos and the Valle del Francés in the background, framed by Lakes Pehoe and Nordenskjold. From there we will also see Mount Paine Grande and Almirante Nieto. Return to El Calafate crossing the border, arriving at our destination at approximately 9:00 pm.

Standard: meat, cheese and golden onion sandwich, meat empanada, dulce de leche alfajor, sweet pudding, nougat, 150cc fruit juice, 500cc water, candy.

Vegetarian: large sandwich with sautéed vegetables, vegetable empanada, dulce de leche alfajor, sweet pudding, nougat, 150cc fruit juice, 500cc water, candy.

Celiac: meat platter with sautéed vegetables and chips, rice alfajor, nougat, 150cc fruit juice, 500cc water, candy.

1- Border crossing times may vary depending on traffic at the time of arrival. Although service has improved a lot in recent years, the procedures may be extended due to problems inherent to the authorities and beyond the control of the company organizing the trip.

2- Passengers must consult the Chilean Immigration website to determine whether or not they need to apply for a visa depending on their country of origin, this being the responsibility of each tourist. htpp://chileabroad.gov.cl/tramites/para-extranjeros/obtensión-visas/

3- Each passenger is responsible for carrying the documentation required for border crossing: passport for foreigners, Mercosur ID card or DNI for Argentines. In the case of minors, they must travel with travel authorization certified by a notary and legalized. The price paid for the excursion will not be refundable in the event that a passenger cannot enter Chile due to an inconvenience related to their documentation. The excursion will be a NO SHOW.

4- Lunch is served outdoors and in nature, and may be served inside the overland park due to bad weather.

5- It is recommended to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor activities: waterproof jacket, fleece, trekking shoes, cap, sunglasses, small backpack.

6- In case of extreme weather that does not allow passengers to get out of the vehicle, the guide may arrange changes to the itinerary.

7- The deferred return service to Calafate or Puerto Natales for passengers who spend the night in the park is provided by regular Chilean transport companies in accordance with international regulations. This service is not provided directly by the company organizing the tour. It is essential that passengers arrive at the Laguna Amarga Gate before 4:45 p.m. Each passenger must request an internal transfer from their accommodation to Laguna Amarga.

8- The price of the tour does NOT include the entrance fees to the National Park, these must be paid by the passengers in Chilean Pesos, for which they can exchange currency at the border, or they can be paid in dollars at the exchange rate of the day, and may have to receive the change in Chilean currency.

9-RESERVATION CONDITIONS - Documentation that the passenger must carry (IN ORIGINAL):

The original document or passport to be presented at the border must be the same one informed in the reservation, it must be valid and in perfect condition.

Argentine passengers: DNI or passport.

Foreign passengers: passport or Mercosur ID. In case of presenting a Mercosur ID, they must also carry an immigration card for entry into Argentina.

Foreign passengers with Argentine residence: passport from their country of origin and Argentine ID, without exception.

Argentine minors under 18 years of age who do not travel with both parents must carry a travel permit that proves guardianship and/or authorization from the absent parent(s). English:https://minrel.gob.cl/ingreso-y-salida-de-menores-a-chile/minrel_old/2008-06-19/154040.html

Foreign minors under 18 years of age must carry the same documentation with which they left their country of origin.

It is the passenger's responsibility to verify and process in advance the Visas or entry/exit permits to Chile and Argentina corresponding to their nationality.

Entrance to the National Park: it must be pre-purchased online at https://www.aspticket.cl/. We suggest doing so the day before the excursion, since once the purchase is made there is no refund. See policies here: https://www.aspticket.cl/politica-devoluciones.xhtml