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The granite towers of Torres del Paine above a lake

Patagonia: Torres del Paine and El Calafate

51.00° S, 73.00° W

Granite mountains, lakes and glaciers between Chile and Argentina. You can hike a lot or a little, and the trip is built around your level and your time.

Not to miss

  • Torres del Paine and its viewpoints
  • Glaciers near El Calafate
  • Hikes of one day or several
  • Lakes and open skies for photography

Best time to go

When to travel to Patagonia: Torres del Paine and El Calafate. A general guide: tell us your dates and we will adjust the plan.

  1. January: Best time
  2. February: Best time
  3. March: Best time
  4. April: Good season
  5. May: Fair
  6. June: Not recommended
  7. July: Not recommended
  8. August: Not recommended
  9. September: Fair
  10. October: Good season
  11. November: Best time
  12. December: Best time
  • Best time
  • Good season
  • Fair
  • Not recommended

The southern summer (November to March) is the most comfortable time for hiking. Winter brings few daylight hours and hard cold, with fewer services open.

Itinerary ideas

Starting points to adapt, not fixed packages. We tailor them to your dates, your pace and your budget.

  • 6 days

    Torres del Paine on day excursions

    An idea for seeing the park without a multi-day pack: a fixed base and one excursion a day. We adjust it to your fitness level.

  • 9 days

    Chile and Argentina on one trip

    A base for linking Torres del Paine with El Calafate and its glaciers, crossing the border overland. It is an idea to adapt to your dates.

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Let's design your trip to Patagonia: Torres del Paine and El Calafate

Tell us your dates, your pace and what you enjoy, and we build the trip with you, with local operators.

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