Torres del Paine & Milodon Cave tour from Natales

Four Torres del Paine viewpoints and a 350-meter trail into an ice-age cave

A full-day tour from Puerto Natales covers Torres del Paine National Park's four main viewpoints (Lago Nordenskjold, Salto Grande, Lago Pehoe and Lago Grey), then ends at Milodon Cave, where a walking trail leads past a full-size statue of the extinct animal to the large cavern itself. The tour departs at 7 am, includes three stops before the park entrance, and runs about nine hours total with a certified guide and professional driver in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Torres del Paine tour

• Depart Natales at 7 am
• Stop at Villa Cerro Castillo cafeteria
• Visit Lago Sarmiento viewpoint
• Visit Laguna Amarga viewpoint
• Enter Torres del Paine National Park
• Visit Lago Nordenskjold viewpoint
• Visit Salto Grande viewpoint
• Visit Lago Pehoe viewpoint
• Visit Lago Grey viewpoint
• Drive to Cueva del Milodon
• Walk 350-meter trail at Milodon Cave
• Return to pickup location

The experience

The day starts at 7 am heading south toward Torres del Paine National Park. Before entering, you stop in Villa Cerro Castillo at a local cafeteria where you can grab coffee, food or souvenirs, then continue to two viewpoints (Lago Sarmiento and Laguna Amarga), where you get your first views of the Torres themselves if weather allows. Entry to the park happens at the Laguna Amarga gate. You'll need a separate ticket (purchased online before the tour) that varies by whether you're a national or foreign visitor.

Inside Torres del Paine, the guide takes you to four viewpoints in sequence: Lago Nordenskjold, Salto Grande, Lago Pehoe and Lago Grey, each one framing a different angle of the park's granite peaks and glacial water. The route follows the main park road, and what you see depends on weather: clear days show the full Torres profile. Cloudy ones still reveal the scale of the landscape. After leaving the park, you drive about an hour to Milodon Cave, where you'll need another separate ticket (also online, also variable by visitor type).

At Milodon Cave, a 350-meter walking trail takes you to a full-size statue of the Milodon (an extinct ground sloth that roamed Patagonia thousands of years ago), and into the large cave where archaeologists found evidence of the animal's presence. The cave visit runs 45 minutes to an hour. After that, the driver returns you to your pickup point in Puerto Natales, completing the nine-hour day.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with capacity for 6 to 15 passengers.
• passenger insurance.
• professional driver and certified guide in English or Spanish.
• three stops before the park entrance including a cafeteria break in Villa Cerro Castillo.
• access to four viewpoints inside Torres del Paine National Park (Lago Nordenskjold, Salto Grande, Lago Pehoe, Lago Grey).
• guided walk through Milodon Cave and its 350-meter trail.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 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$ 59

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Transprint Patagonia

Is this one for you?A shared tour suits travelers who want the main Torres del Paine viewpoints and Milodon Cave in a single day without renting a car. The fixed route and group pace mean you see the park's signature spots in sequence rather than choosing your own stops, and the early 7 am start gets you to the viewpoints before afternoon clouds roll in.

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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: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

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 are the four viewpoints inside Torres del Paine on this tour?

The tour visits Lago Nordenskjold, Salto Grande, Lago Pehoe and Lago Grey, each offering different views of the park's granite peaks and glacial landscape depending on weather conditions.

Do I need to buy park entry tickets before the tour starts?

Yes, you purchase both Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave entry tickets separately online before the tour. The guide does not include them. Prices differ for national and foreign visitors.

What happens at Milodon Cave at the end of the day?

You walk a 350-meter trail that passes a full-size Milodon statue and leads into the large cave where ancient remains of the extinct ground sloth were discovered. The stop takes 45 minutes to an hour.

What's included in the vehicle and how many people travel together?

The air-conditioned vehicle seats 6 to 15 passengers, includes passenger insurance, and is driven by a professional driver. A certified guide leads the tour in English or Spanish.

Where does the tour pick me up and when does it end?

Pickup happens in Puerto Natales at 7 am, and the driver returns you to the same location after visiting Milodon Cave, finishing around 4 pm depending on stops and conditions.