The 10 Best Puerto Natales Tours & Torres del Paine Day Trips

1.Base of the Towers Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 727 reviews · 15 hours · from $90Our pick

Take a guided 22 km trek from Puerto Natales to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. You will walk through lenga forest, cross glacier-fed streams, pass Lake Nordenskjöld and Almirante Nieto Mountain, then tackle a rocky final climb. English and Spanish guides, poles, transport, and first aid are included.

“This is not for everyone. You really need to be in good shape. It's 5 hours out and 5 hours back....it was a real challenge for us but we made it. The 4 guides were all very good, but I have to call out Camilo who really motivated us to keep on going and took care of us. Gracias Camilo. The views you get to see during this hike is breath taking and reaching the base of Torres del Paine is indescribable, what a beauty. Wecare happy we did it.”

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2.3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

From Hotel Lago Grey, walk about 3 kilometers across Grey Beach to the boat, then cruise Grey Lake for three hours toward the towering Grey Glacier. English and Spanish guides explain the scenery, while the crew positions the boat for clear views of blue ice, icebergs, and mountain peaks. A pisco sour is included.

“Stunning views of glaciers and the beautiful mountains. The boat goes very close to the glaciers on the grey lake. Unexpected expenses: The meeting point for the tour was inside torres del paine park & I had to arrange transportation via the hotel I stayed the day before. Don’t forget to bring your own food for lunch. Though the trip says its only for 3 hours, there’s almost 2 hour commute to Torres del Paine from my hotel & then another 30 minutes walk from shuttle drop off to the boat location within the park. I took the shared shuttle since it was specific for the grey glacier boat tour.…”

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3.Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 11 hours · from $83Best value

Spend 11 hours touring Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales with a bilingual guide such as Cami, Margo, or Ignacio. Stop at Lago Sarmiento, Nordenskjöld Lake, Pehoe Lake, Grey Lake, Salto Grande, and the Cuernos viewpoint, then visit Milodon Cave. Hotel pickup, shared transport, short walks, and park commentary are included, but entrance tickets and food are extra.

“the Milodon cave was in impressive, and our guide Camila very knowledgeable. we drove around the park to different view spots and the guide always explaining the geology and environment of the park and much more. it was a great day thanks Cami.❤️”

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4.Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 196 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Spend 10 hours exploring Torres del Paine by minivan and on foot with a Spanish and English-speaking guide. Visit Nordenskjöld Lake, Pehoe Lake, Salto Grande, Gray Lake, and Milodon Cave. Guides such as Guillermo, Daniel, and Jonathan have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly service. Park and cave entrance fees, lunch, and long walks are extra.

“Guillermo was awesome. The route was awesome. People were awesome. It’s an awesome trip all in all.”

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5.Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

Leave Puerto Natales before sunrise for a guided trek to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine. Guides such as Sebastian, Daniel, Pablo, and Ramiro lead you through the Asencio Valley, forest, and steep moraine trail to the viewpoint at 890 meters. Expect roughly 20 to 23 kilometers of hard walking, changing weather, and a very late return.

“Really enjoyed this hike - we were lucky and had great conditions, and also our guide Sebastian was very nice and cheerful! The other guide stayed behind with a couple of people that didn't complete the main hike. We had to wait for them to finish before heading back (quite late as they were quite slower than the rest of the group), so I wouldn't recommend to do a group hike if you are on a tight schedule for the evening - but otherwise it was a great experience!”

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6.Glacier Tour with Lunch & Whiskey Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · 10 hours · from $279

Set out from Puerto Natales or Puerto Bories for a full day on Ultima Esperanza Fjord. You will see Balmaceda Glacier from the boat, walk to Serrano Glacier in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, and finish with lunch and a whiskey aperitif served with ancient ice at Estancia Perales. Guides speak Spanish and English.

“Loved this day trip to visit the glaciers! Spectacular views and the lunch was incredible!”

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7.Base Torres Small Group Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 14 hours · from $88Top rated

Leave Puerto Natales early for a guided 20 km hike to Mirador Base Torres. You’ll climb nearly 900 meters, cross forest and rocky moraine, and spend about an hour at the viewpoint. Groups reach 12 people, with bilingual guides such as Ceci, Margo, Alan, or Caro, plus shared transport and hotel pickup.

“Cami, Alan and Alejandro are amazing! They always make sure that their guests are safe, comfortable and happy. They deserve 10000/10! Definitely recommend this tour, small group and more intimate.”

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8.Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 100 reviews · 16 hours · from $175

Travel from Puerto Natales across the Argentine border to Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier. You get round-trip transport and a bilingual guide, with time for glacier viewpoints and an optional boat ride. Guides such as José, Silvia, and Cecilia have led recent departures, though the guide may join in El Calafate.

“Worth the long journey. The Perito Moreno Glacier was superbly majestic.”

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9.Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $256

Spend 10 to 11 hours sailing the Ultima Esperanza Fjord from Puerto Natales to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Expect wildlife, waterfalls, a 40-minute forest walk, and a traditional ranch lunch with lamb, chicken, or a vegetarian option. The boat holds up to 150 people, so outdoor viewing spots can be limited.

“The day tour was really great! Beautiful sights glaciers wild animals waterfalls staff on board really nice and helpful good lunch with barbecue in a remote place! However I was shocked to realize that Viator cashed TWICE the price for the tour. A commission on the price is understandable but a 50% is outrageous . I strongly advise people to book their tours on site with locals there are lots of options. I will NEVER use Viator again it was not commercial and it was abusive.”

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10.Trekking Base Torres – Torres del Paine trek from Puerto Natales

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $99

Trek from Puerto Natales to the famous Base Torres viewpoint in Torres del Paine National Park. Expect a 20-kilometer hike, steep moraine, changing Patagonian weather, and a long day from about 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Guides such as Pablo, Sebastián, Alex, Leo, and Claudia help manage mixed paces, while poles and crampons are provided when needed.

“Amazing experience. Pablo and Poncho were the best guides ever!! They were super informative, cheering us on and making sure we all made it to the base safely. They made all the difference. Well organized tour, prompt pick up from the hotel, and they had everything ready for us on time along the way. Loved the complementary coffee along the way. Highly recommend it!!”

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