Torres del Paine Base Torres Trekking from Puerto Natales with Shuttle and Equipment
by Tours in Torres del Paine by Howlanders
Overview
The Base Torres Trek in Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales with Shuttle and Equipment is a guided hiking tour lasting between 10 and 12 hours. The tour begins with a pickup from accommodations in the Puerto Natales Metropolitan Area between 6:30 and 7:00 AM. Upon pickup, participants receive trekking poles and a briefing from bilingual guides and assistants, who accompany groups of up to 15 people in winter or up to 21 in summer, adjusting pace to ensure all are supported. The shuttle bus ride to Torres del Paine National Park takes about two hours, arriving at the park entrance at Portería Amarga. From there, the hike starts toward the Hostería Las Torres Sector. The trail covers approximately 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) over about eight hours, crossing the Ascensio Valley and passing through the Lenga Forest. Along the way, hikers will view Almirante Nieto Hill from several points. The trek includes climbing a glacier moraine with a steep slope to reach the Base Torres Viewpoint at 2,855 feet (870 meters) above sea level. At the viewpoint, there is time for lunch, taking photos, and visiting a small beach by the lake where participants can touch the water and observe the surroundings. The descent back to the shuttle takes about three hours. After the hike, the shuttle returns to Puerto Natales, arriving between 8:00 and 9:00 PM. The tour includes mountain equipment such as trekking poles and crampons if needed for winter conditions, as well as a first aid kit. Entrance fees to Torres del Paine National Park, lunch (except in private tours where lunch is included), and winter headlamps and gaiters are not included. Participants must bring suitable mountain shoes, food, and drinks, and headlamps and gaiters are mandatory during the winter season.
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Itinerary
Puerto Natales
The tour begins with pickup from accommodations between 6:30 and 7:00 AM, depending on location. The trek covers 12.43 mi (20 km) in about 8 hours, starting at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level and reaching a maximum altitude of 2855 ft (870 m). The guide provides trekking poles and explains the route to Base Torres. Group sizes vary by season: in winter, one guide leads every 4 travelers; in summer, groups can have up to 21 people with one guide per 6 travelers. Along the route, smaller groups of 7–10 people often form, allowing for a more personalized pace.
60 min
Torres Del Paine National Park
After a two-hour shuttle ride, the group arrives at the park entrance via the Porteria Amarga Sector. From this point, views of Torres del Paine are visible as the hike starts.
180 min
Base Torres Trek
The four-hour trek leads to the Hostería Las Torres Sector, crossing the Ascensio Valley and the Lenga Forest. The route offers views of Almirante Nieto Hill. Near the end, hikers climb a steep glacier moraine to reach the Base Torres Viewpoint.
300 min
Puerto Natales
At the viewpoint, participants have time for lunch, photos, and a visit to a small beach by the lake. After about three hours descending, the group reunites for the shuttle bus ride back to Puerto Natales, arriving between 8:00 and 9:00 PM.
180 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.