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What to do and see in Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region: The Best Sightseeing Tours
Proximity to the stunning Torres del Paine National Park makes Puerto Natales a gateway to adventure. It’s the best place to stock up on supplies and get your gear in order before you hop a two-hour bus ride to the park. This is an area for nature lovers, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, sailing and exploring.
Restaurants in Puerto Natales
1. Private Tour: Torres del Paine National Park and Milodon Cave with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Venture from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park on a full day private tour for breathtaking glaciers, waterfalls and lakes. Lunch is included and your Local guide is on hand to point out various plants and animals typical of the Lakes District, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Lunch, Local taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities
2. Full Day Torres del Paine Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
First class tour from Puerto Natales, visiting the Milodon Cave and the main attractions of Torres del Paine National Park.
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up (urban area), shared transportation and bilingual guide
Exclusions: Lunch, entrance ticket to the Milodon Cave Natural Monument, Entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park
Reviewed By 567shanew
This was a great experience. Our guide Miguel especially was great. Knowledgeable, friendly and showed us some great sights. Fully fluent English speaking and gay friendly.
3. Full Day Torres del Paine Private tour, departing from Punta Arenas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Experience an unforgettable day full of breathtaking lakes, stunning mountains, and glaciers. Our private vehicle will take you on a one-day tour to Torres del Paine National Park.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Private guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance fees, Snacks
Reviewed By intensewhatever
I took this tour on December 11, 2019 and it was fantastic. Not enough people signed up for the tour but the operator let me still take the tour by myself. Gerardo picked me up in his personal car and took me everywhere he wanted to show me. He let me stay as long as I wanted at places and even took me by some things that weren't in our original itinerary. He knew a lot about the area and its history, and it was a fantastic introduction to the region. He went above and beyond to make my experience as comfortable and meaningful as possible. It was obvious he believed it when he told me that tourism experiences were important and and he'd rather take more time to help his client have the experience they wanted. Also, I understand Spanish pretty well so I usually don't mind if tour guides don't really speak English, and in my experience, tour guides say they can speak English but actually can't. This guy's English was practically perfect and he had lived in the U.S. for awhile. So if you need to make sure you have an English-speaking guide, this is your best bet. I 100% recommend this company once tourism opens up again after Covid-19.
4. Self Drive Experience in Torres del Paine National Park - 6 Days
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Everyone agrees that the best time to visit Patagonia is during the summer months of December to February but you can also travel through many areas of northern Chile throughout the year. The main season is in September - March when average daytime ranges from 65°F in the sun to the low 40°s. We highly recommend visiting Patagonia during summer (December to March), since it´s the warmest time of year, of course, with average high temperatures of around 15°C but in this time winds are at their strongest and can reach over 74 miles an hour. During Fall: March, April and May, is a pleasant time to go photographing wildlife and landscapes and marvel on the Patagonia's changing plant life. Winds are not as strong as they are in the spring. Daily highs fall into the 40's and 50's, making comfortable conditions for exploration. REQUIREMENTS: Meet the minimum age 25 years old A valid driver’s license and passport for each driver. (An international permit is not necessary to drive in Chile)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 1 night accommodation at Hotel Cabo de Hornos, 2 nights accommodation at Hotel Martin Gusinde, 2 nights accommodation at Hotel Rio Serrano, Free Parking at the hotels , 6 days car rental, category D (Nissan XTrail 4x2 automatic or similar), Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes, Pick-Up and Drop-Off at Punta Arenas around 12:00 PM, CWD, PAI and SACA insurances, Tailor-Made Itinerary featuring a day-by-day breakdown, Activities and museums schedule, suggested restaurants, etc
Exclusions: Gasoline , Extra days , Extras at the hotel, Meals , Personal Insurance
Reviewed By bigfin2016
Did this trip in February. To sum it up it consists of 11 hours in a minivan to visit three churches in Chiloe, none of them is interesting unless you are an academic interested in the technical details of wooden church building in the mid 19th century. However good the guides are (and our guide was excellent) this piece of Chile is not worth visiting. The drive to Castro in Chiloe island comprises a 70km motorway run to a ferry and then more than two hours driving along a scruffy, semi industrialised road with no redeeming features to Castro. On arrival the only logical question is "why bother". There are so many beautiful places in Chile I would suggest that people give this excursion a swerve and prevent the total waste of a day of their lives.
5. Full Day Torres del Paine Private
Overall Ratings
3.7 based on 3 reviews
Live the adventure enjoying a spectacular day in the Torres del Paine National Park, our private tours are designed to take advantage of the maximum time knowing the different viewpoints of the Torres del Paine National Park, this tour also includes small walks (optional) where you can Take pictures, videos or just enjoy the scenery.
Inclusions: Private transportation, 1 of 2 entree or soup of the day, 1 of 3 main course between biffe, chicken, fish or pasta and its garnish, 1 glass of wine, 1 drink, juice or mineral water, 1 of 3 desserts of the day, 1 coffee, tea or infusion, Passengers will have free water and snacks to consume during the trip
Exclusions: Gratuities, Torres del Paine National Park Tickets, Milodon Cave Natural Monument Tickets
Reviewed By hd1352
We did a Strait of Magellan tour with Todo Patagonia and had a wonderful day. There was a bit of a mix up as we started. (If arriving by cruise ship you must take the shuttle to the final exit of the port FYI) but our guides were helpful and got us out on the water, with great equipment and understanding. There were several guides in the water to assure everyone was safe. We spotted several dolphins while we kayaked. Great adventure!
6. 21-Day Best of South America Tour: Rio,Iguazu,Buenos Aires,Patagonia & Santiago
Realise your dreams and enjoy the best of South America on this enthralling 21-day tour which will take you to the main sights in Brazil, Argentina & Chile including the main cities of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires & Santiago and the rugged beauty of Patagonia. Your tour includes accommodation and a professional guide. Feel the unique latin vibe of Rio, discover the natural wonder of Iguazu, experience the passion of Buenos Aires, trek in the Patagonian wilderness and catch your breath in Santiago.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Port/airport pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Tours and activities as listed
Exclusions: Local flights, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, National Park Entrance fees
Reviewed By CC0913
We did a 12 day customized trip in 2018. Found this company through Zicasso, Kieran was great arranging it all and communication was easy. Our trip started in Buenos Aires where we did a cooking class at the Argentine Experience and took a tango lesson. Our dance instructors took us out to a milongo afterwards and we ended up staying out until 2am. It was great! We felt completely immersed in the culture. We then flew to Iguazu and toured the jungle, got blasted by the falls in a boat ride and saw all the incredible creatures that live there. Our last 5 days were spent hiking in Patagonia where we trekked the Perito Moreno Glacier, visited a ranch, and then drove to El Chalten for the final days. All of our transportation was provided, all internal flights booked by Kieran, and everything was just wonderful. To this day, it’s one of my favorite vacations!
7. 5-Day Private Guided W Trekking - Torres Del Paine Highlights
Explore the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park on this 5-day guided tour departing from Puerto Natales. See up close the massive granite towers that give the Park its name, walk alongside the breathtaking "Cuernos del Paine" and be amazed by the stunning shapes of the "Francés Valley." Come and enjoy the awe-inspiring Grey Glacier, the southernmost tip of the Chilean Patagonia's Southern Ice Fields, where the ice blends into the clouds on the horizon. Day 1: Briefing, Transportation to Torres del Paine, lodging at Central Sector. Day 2: Hike to Las Torres Base, lodging at Central Sector. Day 3: Hike to the Francés Sector, lodging at Francés Sector. Day 4: Hike to the Francés Valley, lodging at Paine Grande Sector. Day 5: Hike to Grey Glacier Lookout Point, return in catamaran via Pehoé Lake, return to Puerto Natales.
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation in Campsite (subject to availability), Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Meals mentioned on the itinerary: Breakfast, lunch (box lunch) or dinner., Round-trip shared transfer from Puerto Natales (departing from our office), Pehoé Lake Catamaran Navigation, Professional guide during the whole program (private service), Torres del Paine National Park Entrance Fee
Exclusions: Any service not specified in the program, Additional activities, Health Insurance & Luggage Porter, Gratuities, Drinks
Reviewed By Steve A
The dramatically shaped mountains in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, may have been what I most wanted to see when I booked a trip to Patagonia. Then reality struck. Was it worth an early alarm, a 3 + hour bus trip each way with a burdensome Argentina Chile border crossing? An emphatic YES.! My wife and I loved the guided tour bus trip which included a short ( one and a half hour) hike. The scenery is as dramatic and beautiful as anything I have seen anywhere in the world. Any photographs you have seen do not do it justice. Make Torres del Paine a must visit in any trip to Patagonia. Wonderful!
8. Excursion City Tour By Bike
Enjoy this bike tour around the city of Puerto Natales.
Inclusions: Bycycles MTB Specialized number 29, Safety Helmet, gloves, kidney bag and binoculars, Snack (Mineral water, cerealbar, chocolate bar), Bilingual local guide
Exclusions: Meals not mentioned, Life insurance, Gratuities
Reviewed By 818pen
The tour itself was pretty good. The guide was knowledgeable with adequate English. The park is the must see & best approached from a stay in Puerto Natales.. We were picked up just after 7am but since we were back by 4, surely you could make the start & finish an hour later, rather than getting started so early. Secondly it's absurd to run a tour to the Milodon caves & the National park without including the admissions - what would you do if someone didn't have the 25,000 pesos to get into the National park? Leave them at the gate?. Be honest, passengers should have the Chilean equivalent of about $42 each US in cash to fully participate in this tour. We would still have taken the tour - but we wouldn't have been worrying whether we has enough cash left for dinner.
9. 5-Day Private Guided W Trekking - Torres Del Paine Highlights in Mountain Refuge
Explore the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park on this 5-day guided tour departing from Puerto Natales. See up close the massive granite towers that give the Park its name, walk alongside the breathtaking "Cuernos del Paine" and be amazed by the stunning shapes of the "Francés Valley." Come and enjoy the awe-inspiring Grey Glacier, the southernmost tip of the Chilean Patagonia's Southern Ice Fields, where the ice blends into the clouds on the horizon. Day 1: Briefing, Transportation to Torres del Paine, lodging at Central Sector. Day 2: Hike to Las Torres Base, lodging at Central Sector. Day 3: Hike to the Francés Sector, lodging at Francés Sector. Day 4: Hike to the Francés Valley, lodging at Paine Grande Sector. Day 5: Hike to Grey Glacier Lookout Point, return in catamaran via Pehoé Lake, return to Puerto Natales.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, 4 nights accommodation in Mountain Refuge (subject to availability), Meals mentioned on the itinerary: Breakfast, lunch (box lunch) or dinner, Round-trip shared transfer from Puerto Natales (departing from our office), Pehoé Lake Catamaran Navigation, Professional guide during the whole program (private service), Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee
Exclusions: Any service not specified in the program, Additional activities, Health Insurance & Luggage Porter, Gratuities, Drinks.
Reviewed By Steve A
The dramatically shaped mountains in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, may have been what I most wanted to see when I booked a trip to Patagonia. Then reality struck. Was it worth an early alarm, a 3 + hour bus trip each way with a burdensome Argentina Chile border crossing? An emphatic YES.! My wife and I loved the guided tour bus trip which included a short ( one and a half hour) hike. The scenery is as dramatic and beautiful as anything I have seen anywhere in the world. Any photographs you have seen do not do it justice. Make Torres del Paine a must visit in any trip to Patagonia. Wonderful!
10. Autumn in Patagonia on the trail of the puma
Discover Patagonia wildlife: Torres del Paine at dawn, on the trail of the world's biggest pumas. On a snow-covered path we climb to the base of the towers and its emerald lagoon. This is an intense journey, designed to show and learn about Patagonia in the fall. At Cerro Sofia for condor sighting, riding in the vastness of the steppe and for hilly paths. Bucolic landscapes: the calves that play and roll on the lawns next to the crystalline streams and imperious mountains with a fairy tale profile, blue icebergs, next to dense green forests.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, The accompaniment of a guide / driver in (English, French, Spanish and Italian), Private transportation, Domestic flights, Transfers and internal transport, Accommodation in a double room in the mentioned or standing hotels similar, Half Stay or Full Stay, where mentioned, The planned excursions, Admissions to the sites, entrance fees to the parks (about 100usd cad.), A personalized road book and associated maps, 24/24 assistance, Online payment fees
Exclusions: International flights, Meals not mentioned in the program, Drinks during the included dinners, Options and extensions, Tips to guides and to the driver, Visa costs, Airport taxes, Travel Insurance
Reviewed By Smashas_M
We booked a return tour from San Pedro Atacama to Uyuni salt flat. Overall the tour was amazing. We were lucky to have Wilson as our guide. He was driving carefully, giving a lot of info about the sights (in Spanish only), and he is also good at taking photos, which was useful at the salt flats. Communication prior to the tour was good too, Gabriel was always available to answer our questions. The slight downside was dealing with addional requests. Another couple from our group didn't get the private bathroom they paid for. The change of the driver in Uyuni, after the main part if the tour was finished, was a bit of unpleasant surprise. If you join this tour pack soap, sanitiser and toilet paper, as hygenic facilities are basic.
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