Overview

This private day trip lasts about 12 to 14 hours, starting with a drive from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales. After approximately three hours, the tour continues north for around 170 miles to the Milodon Cave Natural Monument. Here, visitors can see a replica of a prehistoric mammal discovered in 1895 and learn about the glacial processes that formed the cave. Next, the tour proceeds to the entrance of Torres del Paine National Park. Inside the park, the vehicle stops for around 90 minutes to visit turquoise lakes such as Pehoé and Nordenskjold, several waterfalls, and ice-covered mountains. A 15-minute walk leads to Salto Grande waterfall. Key viewpoints include Sarmiento Lake, Torres del Paine, Cuernos del Paine, and Cerro Almirante Nieto. Wildlife sightings may include guanacos, ñandús, condors, and occasionally foxes, hares, chincol birds, and pumas. The itinerary includes a 10-minute stop at Lake Nordenskjold, a glacial lake fed by the Paine River, noted for its deep blue color reflecting the surrounding mountains. A 15-minute stop follows at Laguna Amarga, a lake named “Bitter Lagoon,” located beneath the Paine Massif where visitors can observe changing light effects on the water’s surface. A rest break occurs in Cerro Castillo for 30 minutes at a rustic general store offering coffee, snacks, and clean restrooms. The return drive to Punta Arenas takes about five hours, ending the tour at the hotel. The tour includes private transportation with air conditioning, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and a private guide. Snacks and gratuities are not included.

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• Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

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