Punta Arenas: Base Torres Hike with Guide & Transport
ID: GYG687692-1129686
Category:
Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
17:00 hours
Description
Embark on a challenging hike to the base of the Torres del Paine with a guide. Enjoy the stunning views of the Torres del Paine National Park and take a break at the main viewpoint of Base Torres.
Embark on a challenging day hike to the Torres del Paine Base. Admire the stunning views of the park and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy convenient transportation from Punta Arenas.
Begin your day with a pickup from your accommodation in Punta Arenas. Arrive at the park and start your hike from Hotel Las Torres area. The hike is 9 kilometers long with an elevation gain of almost 900 meters.
The ascent can last about 3.5 hours on average, at a normal pace and taking the corresponding breaks. The last half hour is a slow progress due to a sector of moraine or medium-sized stones left by the glacial ice.
Once at the main viewpoint of Base Torres, you will have a good time to photograph the spectacular surroundings, and eat and hydrate enough to begin the descent. Between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. the entire group should arrive back in the van to begin the return to the city of Punta Arenas.
Highlights
- Take a challenging hike to the base of the Torres del Paine with a guide
- Enjoy the stunning views of the Torres del Paine National Park
- Take a break at the main viewpoint of Base Torres to take photos
- Get picked up from your hotel in Punta Arenas and travel by shared van
- Meet the 8th Wonder of the World
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
