Puerto Natales: Torres del Paine & Milodon Cave Day Tour
Torres del Paine, Chile
Discover Torres del Paine on a guided minibus tour. Visit the park’s highlights, including Paine Waterfall, Nordenskjöld Lake, Salto Grande, and Grey Lake, with a stop at Milodon Cave on the return.
This guided minibus tour explores Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales, suitable for nature lovers seeking an easy walk and scenic sights.
Highlights
- Explore Torres del Paine's main attractions on a guided minibus tour
- Take a short hike for views of Grey Glacier and its icy formations
- Visit key sites: Paine Waterfall, Nordenskjöld Lake, Salto Grande
- Stop at the Milodon Cave Natural Monument near Puerto Natales
Description
The tour begins with hotel pickup in Puerto Natales and comfortable shuttle transport into Torres del Paine National Park. Along the way, admire the Patagonian steppe and view Macizo Paine's impressive mountain massif.
Stops include the main viewpoints of the park—Lake Sarmiento, Laguna Amarga, and Lake Nordenskjöld—each offering different landscapes reflecting the park’s diverse ecosystems.
Lunch is served at the Pehoé Camping Sector, offering views across Lake Pehoé to the Cuernos del Paine mountain peaks.
After lunch, enjoy about an hour’s walk at Grey Lake. Cross the ancient Lenga Forest before reaching the lakeshore. From here, observe the multiple blue hues of the Grey Glacier, which originates from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. The glacier is viewed at a distance across the lake.
The return journey passes through Portería Serrano before heading back to Puerto Natales. The tour finishes with a visit to Milodon Cave, where remains of an extinct large herbivorous mammal related to modern two-toed sloths were found.
Includes
- Transport in private shuttle bus
- Bilingual guide
- First aid kit
Excludes
- Entrance fee to Milodon Cave Natural Monument
- Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy walking shoes, and sun protection. The best months to visit are from October to April when park access and weather conditions are favorable.
