Trekking Base Torres - Torres del Paine trek from Puerto Natales

Overview

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The Base Torres trek is one of the most popular group-guided tours available in Puerto Natales, a perfect alternative for travelers who only have one day to tour Torres del Paine but don’t want to miss the incredible views of the Mirador Base Torres. This tour is offered all year round. Even in winter, many travelers are encouraged to hike to the viewpoint (for winter tours, crampons are used to ensure the safety of the group of up to 15 people). In addition to transportation and mountain equipment, the tour includes a professional guide and an assistant, so all travelers will be accompanied, regardless of the speed at which you walk.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

It is mandatory to bring the correct equipment for the tour: Mountain shoes with good soles, Food and drinks & Headlamp and gaiters* only during the winter season (June to September approximately)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Trekking poles (Black Diamond or similar)

Shuttle bus transportation from Puerto Natales Metropolitan Area

First aid kit

Bilingual guide and assistant guide (1 every 6 passengers)

Crampons (if necessary)

Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park

Lunch (includes lunchbox in private service)

Headlamp and gaiters* (mandatory only during the winter season)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Puerto Natales

Difficulty: Medium - 12.43 mi - 20 km (8 hours) - Starting altitude: 295 ft above sea level (90 m) - Maximum altitude: 2855 ft above sea level (870 m) - The tour starts with pick-up at your accommodations and depending on your location, we’ll be arriving to get you between 6:30 and 7:00 AM. After the group is assembled, our guide will give us trekking poles and brief us about the tour, especially covering the trek to Base Torres. We’ll then head to Torres del Paine National Park. In the winter season, groups are small, with one guide for every 4 travelers. In the summer season, groups can have up to 21 people, with one guide for every 6 travelers to adapt to different walking paces. This way, all participants are always accompanied. It’s common for smaller groups of 7–10 people to form along the route, offering a more personalized experience.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Torres Del Paine National Park

After the two-hour ride in the shuttle bus, we’ll arrive at the entrance of the National Park via the Porteria Amarga Sector. From the moment we enter the park, we'll be enjoying the impressive views of Torres del Paine.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Private Tour

Tour in private service
Boxlunch included
Pickup included

Shared tour

Group tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.34

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience; the...
Bonnie W,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience; the hike was definitely challenging, but our guides (Sebastian, Felipe and Leo) did a great job of managing the mixed pace. Definitely worth it, and I would highly recommend this.
The hike is tough, but worth it
BINGLANG S,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a tough hike, but definitely amazing. Our guides Daniel were brilliant and very supportive the whole way. A amazing day, I will always remember. Thank you.
Great hike!
Michael S,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is a fantastic hike! The guide Pablo was very friendly and helpful with lots of interesting information. It was an amazing view at the top and I can definitely recommend this company.
Amazing
David Y,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is definitely an arduous hike unless you are in fabulous aerobic and physical condition. But with the help of the guide to be patient and provide confidence building it is achievable! Our guides…Sebastian and Danny were fantastic.
The guides were...
Tobey S,
Feb 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The guides were wonderful, but set a grueling pace uphill. I am an experienced hiker, but I could not keep at that pace. They did offer an alternative viewing point for those of us who did not want to attempt the final kilometer which is a step rock scramble.