Excursion Torres del paine national park tour at Punta Arenas

Discover the exquisite natural topography of Chile during this full-day excursion to picturesque Torres del Paine National Park.

Torres del Paine National Park

Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the airport for your chartered, one-hour flight to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival, board a bus for the scenic, 2-hour drive north through picturesque rolling pampas and distant mountain ranges en route to Porteria Serrano, one of the entrances to Torres del Paine National Park. Your drive within the park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offers breath taking panoramic vistas in all directions. Around this area of Serrano, lunch will be served with the best views of the park.

Salto Grande Waterfall and Lunch

Drive to the Salto Grande Waterfall. Upon arrival, take an approximate 50-minute hike amidst the rugged beauty surrounding this scenic locale.

Lake Nordenskjold

Established in 1959, this 598,338-acre (242,138-hectare) park was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978. Your drive within the park offers incredible vistas. Along the way, a stop is made at the Lake Nordenskjold Lookout for spectacular views of the famous jagged spires that grace numerous publications.

Lastly, a stop will be made at Cerro Castillo for souvenirs before the drive to the Puerto Natales Airport for your return flight to the pier to re-join the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Torres del Paine National Park, Lake Nordenskjold Lookout, Jagged Spires, Salto Grande Waterfall

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over bumpy and uneven surfaces, and is recommended for guests in good physical condition. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Warm comfortable clothing, a warm hat and sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Although this programme is limited in capacity, a minimum number of participants are required to operate. This programme becomes 100% non-refundable 21 days prior to the start of your cruise. Cancellations received after this time, will have the cost of the programme charged to their on board account. The order of sites visited may vary. Due to average local temperatures, coaches are not equipped with air-conditioning.