Torres Del Paine Trips & Tours

Torres Del Paine Trips & Tours

Hike and walk the fierce peaks of Chile’s most iconic park, where glaciers glint and mountains tower

Deep in the southern half of the Chilean Patagonia, right on the border with Argentina, is Torres del Paine National Park. A UNESCO biosphere reserve, it’s a mesmerising reminder of nature at its technicolour best, from the emerald forests and ice-blue lagoons to brilliantly-white, snow-hatted massifs and teal grasslands. At the heart of the park is Cuernos del Paine, an enormous outcrop of granite towers and serrated peaks sliced apart by knife-sharp glaciers, whilst just beyond are the triple needles of Torres del Paine. Together, the outstanding scene not only capture the hearts of most who visit, but also provides the backdrop to some of the best walking and hiking in the world, be it 100-kilometre adventures or shorter treks to the beautiful lookout spots. It is, in fact, the only park in Patagonia that allows hut-to-hut hiking and, if it’s your cup of tea, the multi-day options are unparalleled. But, if you fancy leaving the hard work to someone else, there’s plenty on offer: hire a driver and 4WD to the highlights (the Grey Glacier, the French Valley and the three peaks of Las Torres), kayak on the glacial lakes, or horse-ride through the back country, spotting puma, guanaco and condors as you ride.