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Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares: 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 8-day version for January: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

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8
days
1080 km
distance
26.5 h
in transit
23
curated stops

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Day 1 Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage

6 curated stops
Transit
0h47
Finish
~16:20
Temperature
7.1°C–12.6°C 💨
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
16.2h
09:00
Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage puntaarenas.cl map ↗
Explore Punta Arenas through its civic centre, Strait waterfront and outdoor heritage, with time to enjoy the town’s setting.
50 min · Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage
Check local access, weather and any admission charges. Penguin boat trips and private venues require separate plans.
10:00
Catedral de Punta Arenas read more map ↗
The grand cathedral towering over the city square.
50 min · Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage
11:00
Punta Arenas Cemetery puntaarenas.cl map ↗
Ornate mausoleums and shaped pine trees in an old cemetery.
50 min · Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage
open: Daily 07:30-20:00
12:05
Parque María Behety read more map ↗
Lakeside park with summer canoes and winter skating.
50 min · Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage
13:05
Cerro de la Cruz search map ↗
Panoramic city views from the hilltop cross.
50 min · Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage
14:30
Museo del Recuerdo registromuseoschile.cl map ↗
Steam engines, horse carts, and vintage cars on display.
50 min · Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage
open: Mon-Fri 08:30-11:00, 14:30-18:00
15:20
Dino's Pizza dinospizza.cl map ↗
Famous pizzas and sandwiches, plus refreshing rhubarb juice.
60 min · Punta Arenas — Strait and heritage
open: Mon Wed Fri 12:00-23:00, Thu Fri 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:30-22:30
Overnight here
e.g. Hospedaje Costanera · Hostal Patagonia House
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Puerto Natales — Arrival and waterfront

3 curated stops
Transit
4h15
Finish
~17:15
Temperature
4.2°C–11.2°C
Rainy days
~17
Daylight
15.9h
12:55
Puerto Natales — Arrival and waterfront portal.muninatales.cl map ↗
After the road journey, allow time to arrive in Puerto Natales and explore its waterfront and local heritage.
50 min · Puerto Natales — Arrival and waterfront
Confirm road access and check weather, local access and any admission charges. Remote fjord boat trips and private excursions require separate plans.
14:00
Museo Histórico Municipal (The city museum) search
Discover local history, tribes, and development through artifacts and photos.
90 min · Puerto Natales — Arrival and waterfront · 500 pesos for Chileans, 1000 pesos for tourists
open: May-Nov: Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-16:00; Dec-Apr: Mon-Thu 08:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00
15:45
Walk to the boatyard search
Stroll past wooden fishing boats on shore, perfect for photography.
90 min · Puerto Natales — Arrival and waterfront
Overnight here
e.g. Pire Mapu Cottage bed and breakfast · Backpacker's El Refugio
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Torres del Paine — Roadside viewpoints

2 curated stops
Transit
3h47
Finish
~14:30
Temperature
2.8°C–8.2°C
Rainy days
~25
Daylight
15.8h
11:45
Torres del Paine — Roadside viewpoints parquetorresdelpaine.cl map ↗
With park admission valid for your visit date, explore Torres del Paine from open roads and safe, signed viewpoints.
50 min · Torres del Paine — Roadside viewpoints
Arrange dated park admission yourself and confirm road access and weather. The W and O circuits, Base Torres hike and refugios are not included. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
13:40
Lago Sarmiento read more map ↗
Admire a beautiful lake framed by striking white calcium cliffs.
50 min · Torres del Paine — Roadside viewpoints
Overnight here
e.g. Refugio Grey · Refugio Torres
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Puerto Natales — Return and border preparations

1 curated stop
Transit
2h45
Finish
~14:00
Temperature
4.2°C–11.2°C
Rainy days
~17
Daylight
15.9h
11:45
Puerto Natales — Return and border preparations pasosfronterizos.gov.cl map ↗
Return to Puerto Natales by road, keeping afternoon time for fuel, documents and preparations for the border crossing.
50 min · Puerto Natales — Return and border preparations
Confirm road access, weather, required documents and current border conditions. Keep this preparation margin rather than attempting a rushed international transfer the same day.
13:00
Baguales Brewery cervezabaguales.cl
Taste fantastic local beer paired with delicious food.
60 min · Puerto Natales — Return and border preparations
open: Dec-Feb: Mon-Sat 13:00-02:00

Time to spare on this day

One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.

Tours & day trips here →
Overnight here
e.g. Backpacker's El Refugio · Casa Cecilia
Find a stay →

Day 5 El Calafate — Border crossing and town arrival

2 curated stops
Transit
6h48
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
2.0°C–10.2°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
15.7h
15:40
El Calafate — Border crossing and town arrival argentina.gob.ar map ↗
Allow time for the border crossing and arrival in El Calafate, keeping the town visit light after the transfer.
50 min · El Calafate — Border crossing and town arrival
Confirm the lawful border journey and required documents. Allow for customs, agricultural checks and severe-weather delays; do not add a demanding excursion after arrival.
16:45
Glaciarium glaciarium.com read more
Explore glacier exhibits and learn about icy Patagonia's history.
50 min · El Calafate — Border crossing and town arrival · AR$20,000 for either the museum or the glaciobar (as of January 2025), or 35,000 for a combined entrance to both, with 2 drinks in the ice bar included
open: 12:00–20:00
Overnight here
e.g. America del Sur · Los Notros
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 6 Perito Moreno Glacier — Walkways

2 curated stops
Transit
3h30
Finish
~15:15
Temperature
1.2°C–5.8°C
Rainy days
~19
Daylight
15.8h
12:20
Perito Moreno Glacier — Walkways argentina.gob.ar map ↗
Visit Perito Moreno Glacier from the signed walkways reached by the open road, with time to take in the glacier setting.
50 min · Perito Moreno Glacier — Walkways
Confirm road and walkway access, park admission and weather. Clear views and ice breaking off the glacier are not guaranteed; arrange boat trips and ice trekking separately with an operator.
13:25
Centro de Interpretación Histórica Calafate search
Discover local history from dinosaurs to indigenous cultures.
50 min · Perito Moreno Glacier — Walkways
open: 10:00-20:00
14:15
La Toldería bar search
Savor pizza and empanadas, then dance to lively disco beats.
60 min · Perito Moreno Glacier — Walkways
Overnight here
e.g. America del Sur · Los Notros
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 7 El Chaltén — Arrival and village visit

3 curated stops
Transit
4h36
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
0.9°C–6.1°C ❄ 💨
Rainy days
~22
Daylight
15.6h
13:25
El Chaltén — Arrival and village visit argentina.gob.ar map ↗
After the paved-road journey, allow time to arrive in El Chaltén and get your bearings within the village.
50 min · El Chaltén — Arrival and village visit
Confirm road access and weather, and keep the arrival margin. Do not add a long trail after the transfer.
14:25
Condor Mirador search map ↗
Spot condors with panoramic views of Fitz Roy.
90 min · El Chaltén — Arrival and village visit
16:05
Eagle Miradors search map ↗
Enjoy easy climbs and sweeping views of Fitz Roy.
90 min · El Chaltén — Arrival and village visit
Overnight here
e.g. Cabañas Arco Iris · Hostal Las Cuatro Estaciones
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 8 El Chaltén — Valley and a short walk

1 curated stop
Transit
0h01
Finish
~09:55
Temperature
0.9°C–6.1°C ❄ 💨
Rainy days
~22
Daylight
15.6h
09:05
El Chaltén — Valley and a short walk argentina.gob.ar map ↗
Spend time around El Chaltén’s village viewpoints and valley, adding only a short, open, signed trail when conditions allow.
50 min · El Chaltén — Valley and a short walk
Check weather and current trail access. Remote treks and Laguna de los Tres are outside this visit, and clear Fitz Roy views are not guaranteed.

Time to spare on this day

One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.

Tours & day trips here →

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Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.

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