How many days do you need in Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales & El Chaltén?
- Most travelers spend 10 days in Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, and El Chaltén combined
- Visiting Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, and El Chaltén in 9 days is possible but will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
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Recommended Itineraries for Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales & El Chaltén
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in El Calafate (Argentina), Visit the Glaciarium | El Calafate |
| Day 2 | Explore the Perito Moreno Glacier | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Scenic Bus Journey to El Chaltén | El Chaltén |
| Day 4 | Hike to Laguna de Los Tres | El Chaltén |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Puerto Natales (Chile) via El Calafate | Puerto Natales |
| Day 6 | Explore Torres del Paine on a Private Guided Tour | Puerto Natales |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Torres del Paine, Trek to the Base of the Towers | Torres del Paine |
| Day 8 | Go on a Boat Excursion to Grey Glacier, Return to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 9 | Return to El Calafate (Argentina), Free Afternoon | El Calafate |
| Day 10 | Depart El Calafate |
Explore southern Patagonia's wild landscapes on this 10-day adventure. The trip starts in El Calafate, Argentina, with a boat ride to the famed Perito Moreno Glacier. Then enjoy a scenic drive to the trekking hub of El Chaltén for a memorable hike to a lagoon in the mountains. Cross the border to Chile to spend several days in Torres del Paine National Park. You'll loop back to El Calafate for one last afternoon of outdoor activities before the trip ends. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Santiago, Fly to Punta Arenas, Transfer to Puerto Natales | Puerto Natales |
| Day 2 | Hike to the Granite Towers of Torres del Paine (W Trek Day 1) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 3 | Hike Along Lago Nordenskjöld (W Trek Day 2) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 4 | Hike from Cuernos to Paine Grande (W Trek Day 3) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 5 | Admire Grey Glacier (W Trek Day 4) | Puerto Natales |
| Day 6 | Bus from Puerto Natales to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour, Transfer to El Chaltén | El Chaltén |
| Day 8 | Hike to Mount Fitz Roy | El Chaltén |
| Day 9 | Hike to Mirador Cerro Torre | El Chaltén |
| Day 10 | Transfer to El Calafate, Depart Patagonia |
Trek across Patagonia's glacial landscapes on this 10-day rugged journey through the UNESCO-listed Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks. Starting in the Chilean town of Puerto Natales, you'll follow the famous W Trek through Torres del Paine's soaring mountains before hopping over the border to Argentina. Spend a day in El Calafate to experience the towering ice walls of Perito Moreno, then base yourself in the village of El Chaltén to discover the vast glaciers and turquoise lakes of Los Glaciares. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Buenos Aires & Ushuaia
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 3 | Perito Moreno Glacier Hike | El Calafate |
| Day 4 | Bus to El Chaltén | El Chaltén |
| Day 5 | Hike to Laguna de Los Tres | El Chaltén |
| Day 6 | Return to El Calafate | El Calafate |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Torres del Paine | Torres del Paine |
| Day 8 | W Trek to Refugio el Chileno (Day 1) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 9 | W Trek: Hike to Refugio Los Cuernos (Day 2) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 10 | W Trek: Hike to the French Valley (Day 3) | Torres del Paine |
| Day 11 | W Trek: Hike to Grey Glacier (Day 4) | Puerto Natales |
| Day 12 | Transfer to Ushuaia, Explore | Ushuaia |
| Day 13 | Hiking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park | Ushuaia |
| Day 14 | Depart Ushuaia |
This 14-day journey to Patagonia begins in Buenos Aires, then quickly moves to El Calafate, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. After marveling at the Perito Moreno Glacier, you'll take the scenic route to El Chaltén for a full day of self-guided hiking. Cross the border to Chile to access Torres del Paine National Park. You'll spend four days hiking the famous W Trek before circling back to Argentina, where you'll spend the end of the trip exploring Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. Read more
How to travel between Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales & El Chaltén
How to get to Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most visited places in Chile—and South America. It's close to both Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas, and you'll often travel via one or both of these cities. Read more
How to get to El Calafate
Perched on the shore of the ice-blue Lago Argentino, El Calafate is most known as the gateway to the Los Glaciares National Park and its famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Many visitors choose to fly directly to El Calafate from Buenos Aires or visit El Calafate on the way back north from Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego. Your best bet to reach El Calafate is to take a plane... Read more
How to get to El Chaltén
Known as one of the most spectacular destinations for hiking in Patagonia, El Chaltén practically sits in the shadow of Mount Fitz Roy and a truly spectacular section of the Andes. The nearest local airport is three hours away in El Calafate, and the easiest way to reach El Chaltén is to travel to El Calafate and drive (by private transfer, rental car, or bus) from there. Read more
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