Torres Del Paine Base Hike from Puerto Natales with Guides

Climb to the Torres viewpoint on a guided trail with a mountain refuge built into the route

A guided trek from Puerto Natales to the base of Torres Del Paine in Patagonia, with vehicle pickup and return, covers 8 hours of hiking split across four climbing hours, a lenga forest walk, and a glacial moraine ascent to the viewpoint. Trekking poles and transport are included. Entrance to Torres Del Paine National Park is available at checkout. Specialized guides lead groups in English or Spanish, and children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Torres Del Paine base hike excursion

• Pick-up between 6:00 and 6:30 am
• Travel 2 hours to Torres del Paine Park
• Enter park through Laguna Amarga
• Begin 4-hour climb to Chilean Refuge
• Rest and eat at Chilean Refuge
• Hike through lenga forest
• Climb glacial moraine to Base de Las Torres viewpoint
• Rest and take photos at viewpoint
• Return same path for 4 hours

The experience

The day starts with pickup between 6:00 and 6:30 am for a two-hour drive to Torres Del Paine National Park. You enter through Laguna Amarga and begin the trek from the welcome center. The first four hours are the steepest climbing, but the route is designed around a stopping point: Chilean Refuge, a mountain shelter where you can use the bathroom, buy food and coffee, and rest before the second half.

After the refuge, the terrain changes. An hour-long walk takes you through a lenga forest, then the final push begins: another hour of climbing up a glacial moraine to reach the Base de Las Torres viewpoint. This is where the trail ends. You have time to rest, eat and photograph the towers before turning back down the same path, a four-hour descent to the vehicle. Trekking poles are provided to ease the impact on knees and ankles during both ascents and descents. In winter, crampons are included for icy sections.

The trek demands sustained effort over a full day, but the route is structured so you're never far from a stopping point. Guides are trained in the specific demands of this hike and lead in English or Spanish. Children from age 5 can join. Specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing younger children. The total time on the mountain is roughly 14 to 16 hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Vehicle pickup between 6:00 and 6:30 am and return transport to Puerto Natales.
• trekking poles for the entire trek.
• crampons in winter months.
• specialized guide in English or Spanish.
• access to Chilean Refuge facilities during the rest break.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to11h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 43 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 37

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Huelche Patagonia Tours

Is this one for you?This tour works best for travelers with at least moderate fitness who can sustain four hours of climbing and another four hours of descent in a single day. The route is structured around a mountain refuge halfway up, so you're never more than a few hours from a rest stop and services, which makes the long day manageable for those prepared for the effort.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How difficult is the hike to Torres Del Paine base?

The first four hours involve steep climbing to Chilean Refuge, making it the most intense section. After resting at the refuge, you walk through a lenga forest for an hour, then climb a glacial moraine for another hour to reach the viewpoint. The descent retraces the same path and takes about four hours. Trekking poles are provided to reduce strain on your legs.

What's included in the Puerto Natales to Torres Del Paine tour?

Vehicle pickup and transport to and from Torres Del Paine National Park, trekking poles, a specialized guide in English or Spanish, and crampons in winter are all included. Entrance to the national park is available to add at checkout. Meals are not included, but you can buy food and coffee at Chilean Refuge during the rest break.

What is Chilean Refuge and why is it part of the hike?

Chilean Refuge is a mountain shelter located roughly halfway up the trail, after four hours of climbing from the welcome center. It offers bathrooms, food, and coffee sales, giving you a place to rest, hydrate and eat before continuing the final two hours to the viewpoint and back down.