Valle Pingo walk in Torres del Paine: Guided day hike

Walk a glacier valley to a waterfall surrounded by ancient forest

A half-day guided walk through Valle Pingo in Torres del Paine National Park, following the Pingo River through a glacier valley where you cross ancient forests and reach a small waterfall. The route passes through habitat where the endangered Huemul deer occasionally appears. An accredited guide leads the trek in English or Spanish, providing trekking poles and a snack.

The experience

How do you spend a morning in Torres del Paine without committing to a full-day trek? Valle Pingo answers that: a five-hour walk that starts and ends in the same half-day, following the Pingo River through one of the park's most sheltered valleys. You walk on marked terrain, cross through old-growth forest in the middle of a glacier valley, and arrive at a small waterfall where vegetation crowds the banks. The route is steady rather than steep, and an accredited guide navigates the path while pointing out the flora that thrives in this microclimate.

The Huemul, a Chilean deer now critically endangered, inhabits this valley, and sightings are possible though not guaranteed. Trekking poles come with the booking, and a snack of water, juice, a cereal bar, chocolate and nuts sustains you through the walk. An air-conditioned vehicle brings you to the trailhead and collects you at the end. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 12 are welcome on the trek.

What’s included

• An accredited guide leading the walk.
• trekking poles.
• a snack of water, juice, cereal bar, chocolate bar and nuts.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport to and from the trailhead.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 15:00

AgesAdult (30 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 29 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hotel del Paine "Excursiones"

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide leading the pace through Torres del Paine with other trekkers, rather than navigating independently or committing to a full-day trek.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 29 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Huemul and why does it matter that it lives in Valle Pingo?

The Huemul is a small Chilean deer species now in danger of extinction, and Valle Pingo is one of its remaining habitats. Spotting one is not guaranteed, but the valley's remote glacier setting and old forest make it a place where they are occasionally seen.

How difficult is the five-hour walk, and what kind of fitness do I need?

The trek suits all physical fitness levels according to the operator, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. The route follows the river valley on marked terrain without technical climbing.

Do I need to buy a separate ticket to enter Torres del Paine National Park?

Yes, park entry tickets are not included in this booking and must be purchased separately. The guide will direct you on how to arrange them before the walk.