Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour from Punta Arenas: Private Guide

Cross the Patagonian steppe to reach hidden waterfalls and guanaco herds inside the park.

A private full-day tour of Torres del Paine National Park departing from Punta Arenas, with hotel pickup and an expert guide who takes you to the park's scenic spots and lesser-known sites like the waterfall hidden deeper in the reserve. You choose whether to visit all the major attractions or opt for a shorter itinerary. Snacks and water are provided, and the vehicle has Wi-Fi for the 246 km drive each way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour in Torres del Paine

• Drive from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
• Visit Salto Grande waterfall
• Explore hidden waterfall in Paine

The experience

The drive from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine covers 246 kilometers of open Patagonian steppe: roughly three hours and forty-five minutes each way. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or German and knows where the tourist crowds thin out. Salto Grande, a waterfall on the Paine River after Lake Nordenskjöld, sits within the park but not everyone makes the trip to reach it. The vehicle has Wi-Fi during the crossing, and a bottle of water is provided.

You decide the pace: visit all the major sites in Torres del Paine National Park in a full day, or choose a shorter route if you want to spend more time at fewer stops. The guide takes you to the best scenic spots where you can move safely and watch for guanacos: wild relatives of llamas that graze in the vicinity of Salto Grande and throughout the reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Punta Arenas bookend the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Punta Arenas.
• private vehicle with Wi-Fi.
• expert guide in your choice of English, Spanish or German.
• snacks and water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 70 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by TOURS PUNTA ARENAS

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide who knows where to find the quieter sites and can adjust the route to match your energy and interests. The flexibility to visit all the major attractions or cut the itinerary short means you're not locked into a set schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

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.

How long does the drive from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine take?

The drive is approximately three hours and forty-five minutes each way, covering 246 kilometers across the Patagonian steppe.

Can I choose which sites to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

You can visit all the major tourist sites in Torres del Paine National Park, or select a shorter route with fewer stops if you prefer a more relaxed pace.

What is Salto Grande and is it worth the detour?

Salto Grande is a waterfall on the Paine River within the park that sits off the main tourist path. Not everyone goes there, which means you'll have a quieter experience if your guide takes you.