Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike Tour
2 day guided hike tour to reach the best viewpoints of Torres del Paine sleeping at Camping Pehoé
Briefing
The Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike Tour is a guided hike including one night of lodging at Camping Pehoé. Accompanied by a local guide, you will do the must-see Trekking Base Torres Viewpoint on the first day and the Paine Viewpoints Trekking on the second day.
The tour includes a round-trip transfer from Puerto Natales with pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, trekking poles, crampons (if necessary), and full-board meals as indicated in the itinerary.
A two-day program is perfect for those who have a short time to explore the trails of Torres del Paine. You will reach the main viewpoints of the National Park while sleeping in a unique and less crowded campsite located on the shores of Lake Pehoé. Booking this tour will give you an even more complete experience in Torres del Paine as you will hike with a local mountain guide.
Tour details
Included
- 1 night accommodation at Camping Pehoe
- Meals indicated in the itinerary (1 breakfast, 1 lunch-box and 1 dinner)
- Torres Base Viewpoint Trekking (DAY 1)
- Paine Viewpoint Trekking (DAY 2)
- Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Trekking poles
- Crampons
- Roundtrip transportation from Puerto Natales
Not included
- Entrance to Torres del Paine National Park
- Breakfast DAY 1
- Lunch DAY 1
- Dinner DAY 2
Important information
❌Restrictions: The minimum age for this tour is 14 years old. Due to the difficulty of the Mirador Base Torres Trek, it is not advisable for people in poor shape, with heart problems or pregnant women.
🌩️ The tour may be suspended due to adverse weather conditions.
⛺The tour includes one night's accommodation at Camping Pehoé in a single, double or triple tent.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation!
If you cancel at least 35 days before the start of the tour, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, in case of no-show or without the appropriate equipment, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
DAY 1 Puerto Natales - Trekking to the Torres Base Viewpoint
Difficulty: high
Distance: 13.6 Miles (22 km.)
Positive difference in altitude: 3.51 ft. (1.072 m.)
Negative difference in altitude: 3.51 ft. (1.072 m.)
Meals: dinner
Lodging: Camping Pehoé
Pick up in Puerto Natales
The Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike Tour starts with pick up at your accommodation in Puerto Natales between 6:15 and 6:45 am. When everyone in the group has been collected, the private bus will head towards Torres del Paine National Park. On the way, the guide will explain the tour and the route to the Torres del Paine Base Viewpoint. This trip lasts approximately two hours.
Torres del Paine Welcome Center
You will arrive at the entrance of the National Park called Laguna Amarga Entrance. There, you will register to enter Torres del Paine National Park and head to the Welcome Center and the Central Sector. The trek begins!
Guided Trekking Base Torres Viewpoint
The hike follows the same trail on the outward and return. The outward journey will have a distance of 11 km and a positive difference in altitude of 2460 ft. (750 m.) and will take approximately 5 hours. Let's go there!
One of the first stops will be the Paso de los Vientos, overlooking the Ascensio Valley. You will continue until you reach the Chilean sector, where you will take a break.
Base Torres Viewpoint
The route continues and you will enter a cozy lenga forest. The last few meters will be a bit more technical, as you have to climb the glacier moraine, an area with large rocks that you will cross until you reach the imposing Base Torres viewpoint. A well-deserved rest.
Return to Central Sector
After this stop, where you will have lunch, it will begin the descent along the same trail and take approximately 3 hours. You will get to the park entrance where the private bus will be waiting to take you to the Pehoé Campground.
Pehoé Campground
You will arrive at the campsite around 07:30 pm. You will settle into your tent, take a hot shower, and get ready for dinner. Dinner is included in the tour and is served from 20:00 in the campsite restaurant.
DAY 2 Paine Viewpoints Trekking - Puerto Natales
Difficulty: medium
Distance: 8 miles (13 km) - 4-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast + lunch-box
Pehoé Camping
You will wake up in your tent at Camping Pehoé located on the shores of the lake with the same name. An exceptional location within the Torres del Paine National Park.
At 7:00 a.m. breakfast, included in the tour, will be served at the campsite restaurant. At the end of the tour, you will pick up your lunch-box for lunch (also included in the tour) at the same restaurant, and the second day will start!
On the second day of the Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike Tour, you will reach the best Paine Viewpoints. You will do the tour with your guide departing from the Pehoe Campground. This tour combines visits in a private bus with short hikes to reach the best viewpoints of the park.
Condor Viewpoint
You will leave the campsite towards the Condor Viewpoint, located just 0,62 miles (one kilometer) from the campsite. You will take a short hike uphill to reach a strategic point for bird watching.
You will return to the trail where the private bus will be waiting to take you to the Mirador Cuernos.
Nordenskjöld viewpoint
On the way, you will make a stop to admire the Nordenskjöld viewpoint from where you can appreciate the east face of the Paine Massif. Here the guide will make a characterization of the landscape from the geological point of view.
Trekking Salto Grande to Mirador Cuernos (round trip)
- Distance: 4,13 miles (6.66 km)
- Positive difference in altitude: 873 ft. (266 m.)
- Time: 2:30 hours
You will follow the road to Salto Grande. From there, you will begin a 2-hour hike (round trip) to the Los Cuernos viewpoint. This section of the route will surprise you with a great variety of fauna. At this point, you will have lunch with a view of the Cuernos del Paine. Then you will get back on the private bus to the Aonikenk sector.
Sarmiento Lake - Amarga Lagoon porter's lodge Trekking
- Distance: 4,1 miles (6,64 km)
- Positive difference in altitude: 1152 ft. (351 m.)
- Time: 2 hours
You will start the trekking from the Sarmiento Lake portería towards the Laguna Amarga portería (Portería-Portería). This route is of low difficulty and will last approximately two hours. You will walk through the Patagonian steppe, appreciating the Paine Massif and its lakes in the background.
Cave Paintings in Torres del Paine
The route has a great variety of fauna that you and your guide will be able to admire and interpret. You will visit cave paintings that are more than 10,000 years old and were made by the first inhabitants of the area.
Return to Puerto Natales
Finally, you will arrive at the Laguna Amarga Gateway where the private bus will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales. You will be back in the city at 6:00 pm.
What to bring to Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike tour
The weather in Patagonia is extreme and changeable. You can experience all four seasons in one day. In addition, during the summer (when the tour takes place), it will be common to encounter strong winds. Howlanders advises you to bring clothing for different climates, ideally the 3-layer system. The weight of your backpack should not exceed 10% of your body weight. Here is an indicative list:
MANDATORY
- Mountain footwear
- Food for the first day
- Refillable water bottle
- Passport + immigration card (the paper they give you at the border when you enter Chile)
- Entrance fee to the park
- Small trekking backpack
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Hiking pants
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Raincoat/waterproof poncho
- Cap or hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Cash (USD)
Where does the tour Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike start
The Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike Tour starts and ends in the city of Puerto Natales and includes pick up and return to your accommodation. Remember to indicate in the booking form the name of your accommodation in Puerto Natales.
If you are traveling to Puerto Natales from Santiago de Chile the best option is to take a flight to Punta Arenas, and from there take a bus that in only 3:15 hours will take you to the bus station in Puerto Natales. If you prefer, you can also hire a private transportation service with us.
If you are traveling to Puerto Natales from El Calafate (Argentina), there are buses that connect directly to Puerto Natales in a 5 hour trip. We also have private transfer services available for this route.
Questions & Answers
Does the Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike Tour depart every day?
The Torres del Paine 2 Days tour has scheduled departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. If you want to do the tour on another day of the week , please contact us and we will tell you how to make the reservation.
Is the Torres del Paine 2-Day Hike Tour available all year round?
No, the Torres del Paine 2 Days tour is available from October 15th to April 30th. If you travel to Torres del Paine in winter, you can book the Torres del Paine Base Viewpoint Trek here.
What documentation do I need to bring for the Torres del Paine 2 Day Hike Tour?
You must carry your passport and the immigration card that is given to you when you enter Chile. You must also bring the entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (not included in the tour).
What is the group size of the Torres del Paine 2 Day Hike Tour?
The group size will be up to 21 people and a guide is included for every 7 travelers to adapt to the different walking paces of each person so that all travelers are always accompanied. It is very common that during the route small groups of 7-10 people are formed, offering a more personalized experience.
Can I do the Torres del Paine tour in 3 or 4 days?
Of course! The Torres del Paine 2 Days tour is the shortest multiday program we have to visit Torres del Paine. Here you can find all the multiday tours we have available to walk the trails of the national park. You will find programs of 3, 4, 5, 5, 6 and even 8 days.
Where am I going to eat?
The 2-day tour to Torres del Paine includes dinner on the first day and breakfast on the second day in the dining room of the Pehoé Restaurant and lunch on the second day in a lunch-box to enjoy along the route.
What is the restaurant at Camping Pehoé like?
The Pehoé Restaurant is located in the Pehoé Lake Sector of Torres del Paine, just a few minutes walk from the camping area of Camping Pehoé. It has capacity for 150 people and one of the most spectacular views of the Cuernos del Paine and Lake Pehoé. It has a Quincho Parrilla that offers a concept of food that mixes tradition and modernity. The tour includes dinner on the first day and breakfast (buffet style) in the restaurant's dining room. It also includes the lunch-box on the second day and it will be delivered to you in the same dining room.
What are the meals included in the 2 day tour to Torres del Paine?
The 2-day tour to Torres del Paine includes dinner on the first day, and breakfast and lunch on the second day. Dinner is served in the dining room of the Pehoé Restaurant, is buffet style and includes soup, grilled chicken or beef (vegetarian option available), salads, side dishes, dessert, beverage and coffee. Breakfast is also buffet style and includes coffee or tea, milk, toast, butter, jam, juice, fruit and cereals. The midday lunch will be delivered in a lunch-box format consisting of a sandwich in hamburger bread (beef or chicken, tomato and lettuce), fruit, mineral water, chocolate bar, cereal bar, salted trail mix and dressing.
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