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 an unforgettable 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
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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 will often travel via one or both of these cities. This five-day trip will bring you face-to-face with all the best places and is especially great to consider if you're traveling from Santiago. 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—the notable exception is if you're traveling to or from El Chaltén, which is only about 133 miles (214 km) to the north. 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 3 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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