Base Torres Trek Puerto Natales: 20km Guided Hike

A 20-kilometer climb through Patagonian terrain to the iconic granite towers.

The Base Torres Guided Trek is a moderate to moderately-high difficulty hike in Torres del Paine National Park, departing from Puerto Natales with hotel pickup and a certified bilingual guide leading groups of up to 12 people. The trek covers 20 kilometers round-trip, with 4-5 hours of ascent and descent, and takes 14 hours total including transportation. Park entrance tickets are not included. Food and drinks are your responsibility.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your accommodation in Puerto Natales, followed by a two-hour drive to the Welcome Center at the park entrance. From there, the hike itself splits into two parts: a 4-5 hour ascent through changing terrain to Base Torres, where the three granite peaks rise directly above you, then a 4-5 hour descent back to the Welcome Center. The return drive to Puerto Natales takes another two hours. A certified WFR guide leads the group in English or Spanish, and an assistant guide joins groups larger than six people.

The trek is rated moderate to moderately-high, which means sustained climbing and uneven ground underfoot, but the route is well-established and the small group size, capped at 12 people, keeps the pace manageable. Hiking poles and crampons are provided if you need them. You'll move through open steppe, then into more rugged alpine terrain as you gain elevation. The viewpoint itself sits at the base of the towers rather than at a summit, so the final approach does not require technical climbing, though the overall distance and elevation gain demand good cardiovascular fitness and solid hiking experience.

Transportation is included from your hotel, which eliminates the logistics of getting to the trailhead. Park entrance tickets to Torres del Paine are not part of this booking and must be purchased separately. Bring your own food, water and snacks for the day. There are no services on the trail or at Base Torres.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Natales.
• comfortable transportation van to and from the Welcome Center.
• certified WFR and bilingual tour guide.
• assistant guide for groups over six people.
• hiking poles and crampons if needed.
• small group of up to 12 people.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Jan 2027

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (10 to 75 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 35

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Torres del Paine Adventure

Is this one for you?This is a shared guided trek with a small group, so you hike at a collective pace set by the guide rather than on your own schedule. Choose it if you want the security of a certified guide, the company of other hikers, and the logistics handled, but bring serious hiking fitness, because the 20 kilometers and the sustained climbing demand it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the price and what do I need to pay for separately?

The trek includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Natales, transportation to and from the park, a certified bilingual guide, an assistant guide for groups over six people, and hiking poles and crampons if needed. You pay separately for the Torres del Paine National Park entrance ticket, and you must bring your own food and drinks for the day.

Can I do this trek if I'm not an experienced hiker?

Base Torres is rated moderate to moderately-high difficulty and requires a high level of physical fitness. The trek involves 20 kilometers of hiking with 4-5 hours each of ascent and descent, so solid cardiovascular health and hiking experience are essential. The operator does not recommend this trek for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries.

Is the Base Torres viewpoint a summit, or do I hike to a different spot?

Base Torres is the viewpoint at the base of the three granite peaks, not a summit. The final approach does not require technical climbing, though you will have climbed through varied terrain to reach it.