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Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares: Route Guide

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The granite towers of Torres del Paine
Photo: Thomas Fuhrmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Granite towers, glacial lakes and mountain views shape this eight-day road journey from Punta Arenas through Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine, across the Dorotea border to El Calafate, Perito Moreno’s public walkways and El Chaltén. Travel runs from November to March, with border, park, road and weather checks for your dates. Treks, boat trips and walks on glacier ice are separate options.

Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares is a 1080 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as an 8-day trip; the plan below is the 8-day version for January, built from 245 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

8
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1080km
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8
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245
curated stops

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The route

Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage→ 250 kmPuerto Natales — Arrival and waterfront→ 110 kmTorres del Paine — Roadside viewpoints→ 110 kmPuerto Natales — Return and border preparations→ 290 kmEl Calafate — Border crossing and town arrival→ 100 kmPerito Moreno Glacier — Walkways→ 220 kmEl Chaltén — Arrival and village visit→El Chaltén — Valley and a short walk

What you'll see

Museo Nao Victoria
Nautical replicas of historic ships in an engaging museum.
Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage
Museo Histórico Municipal (The city museum)
Discover local history, tribes, and development through artifacts and photos.
Puerto Natales — Arrival and waterfront
Torres del Paine — Roadside viewpoints
With park admission valid for your visit date, explore Torres del Paine from open roads and safe, signed viewpoints.
Torres del Paine — Roadside viewpoints
Puerto Natales — Return and border preparations
Return to Puerto Natales by road, keeping afternoon time for fuel, documents and preparations for the border crossing.
Puerto Natales — Return and border preparations
Glaciarium
Explore glacier exhibits and learn about icy Patagonia's history.
El Calafate — Border crossing and town arrival
Perito Moreno Glacier — Walkways
Visit Perito Moreno Glacier from the signed walkways reached by the open road, with time to take in the glacier setting.
Perito Moreno Glacier — Walkways
Condor Mirador
Spot condors with panoramic views of Fitz Roy.
El Chaltén — Arrival and village visit
El Chaltén — Valley and a short walk
Spend time around El Chaltén’s village viewpoints and valley, adding only a short, open, signed trail when conditions allow.
El Chaltén — Valley and a short walk

Choose your length

8-day plan23 stops · 26.5 h transit2.9 stops/day · 3.3 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: November, December, January, February, March

Before taking this eight-day journey, confirm border crossings, vehicle requirements, park access, roads, weather and accommodation for your travel dates.

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