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El Calafate

In this full day adventure through Chilean lands you will have as main attractions the Sarmiento de Gambia Lake Viewpoint, the Paine River Falls, the upper viewpoint of Almirante Nieto Hill / Cuernos del Paine, and the entrance to Laguna Amarga.

The tour starts at 6:30 A.M. where you will be picked up at the Hotel. Then you will go to the border crossing "Cancha Carrera" through a gravel road to enter the Republic of Chile.

After customs and immigration formalities, you will meet your guide to drive the last 80 km to the National Park. In this adventure through Chilean lands you will be able to enjoy the main attractions: the Sarmiento de Gamboa Lake Viewpoint, the Paine River Falls, the upper viewpoint of Almirante Nieto Hill/Cuernos del Paine, and the entrance to Laguna Amarga.

Once inside the Torres del Paine National Park, you will be able to follow the different trekking trails, where, accompanied by local experts, you will be provided with a snack for lunch.

One of the trails starts at the Salto Grande waterfall. There, together with the guide, you will embark on a low-difficulty hike of approximately 1:30 hours in total to the Mirador de los Cuernos del Paine on the shores of Lake Nordenskjold. Then, on the way back, you will take the road to Pehoé Lake, a last viewpoint, with impressive views of the Cuernos del Paine and the French Valley.

You will be amazed by the impressive Torres del Paine and its National Park, and you can continue exploring and getting to know the southernmost part of Chilean Patagonia, learning about its flora and fauna on the way back to El Calafate, arriving at approximately 9:30 PM.

Please note that there will be several hikes, the longest being approximately 1 hour and a half. It is recommended to be in good physical condition.

The trip (round trip) is 540 km and includes 4 customs crossings (2 outbound and 2 return). The activity involves many hours of transportation. It is not recommended for small children.

Weather: The weather in Southern Patagonia is very unstable so it is possible to have all 4 seasons in the same day.

Restrictions: Due to its long duration and distances to be covered on gravel roads, this excursion is not recommended for small children, pregnant women, people with risk diseases, neck or spine problems, heart ailments or reduced motor skills. &nbsp Experiences: * Visit Torres del Pain National Park
* Enjoy the views of the Mirador del Lago Sarmiento de Gamboa
* Enjoy the different trekking trails accompanied by local experts
* Hike to Lake Pehoé, the last viewpoint, where you will get breathtaking views of the Cuernos del Paine and the French Valley. &nbsp Available: Daily &nbsp Hotel Pickup Instructions: Once the purchase is made, you must contact us via email to provide us with all the following information: NAME AND SURNAME, DNI/PASSPORT, DATE OF BIRTH, NATIONALITY and HOTEL where you are staying. The day before your activity, we will contact you by WhatsApp after 6:00 p.m. to inform you of a more precise pick-up time for your accommodation. Without this information, availability in the activity cannot be guaranteed. The data must be sent to reservas@patagoniadreams.com.ar / Whatsapp: 54 9 2902 41-7319 / Av. Libertador 1341 - Local 2, El Calafate. Hours Monday to Monday from 08:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For tours to Los Glaciares National Park, keep in mind that the entrance to the Park can be paid in cash or visa card in Argentine pesos upon arrival, Mastercard cards are not accepted. Don't forget your DNI / Passport or Identity Card &nbsp Essentials: * We recommend all passengers who wish to take this tour to have travelers insurance.
* The pick-up time for your tour will be confirmed the day before the tour date at the hotel reception between 06:00 and 8:00pm. Pick-up starts at 06:30am
* Please check customs requirements to enter Chile and make sure to have your passport with you.
* Citizens from the United States, Australia, and Canada visiting Argentina for tourism or business must pay a reciprocity fee and will have to present the payment receipt at the Immigration control when entering Argentina from Chile. Click here for more information about the reciprocity fee: http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/
* Hotel name for pick-up.
* Name of all the passengers
* Passport details for all the passengers: name, passport number, nationality, and date of birth.
* Please make sure to exchange money in El Calafate BEFORE the tour, as they only accept chilean pesos. &nbsp Duration: 16 hours &nbsp Meeting Point: