• Body of water

Surprised, right? My promise was to help you capture the perfect postcard of Torres del Paine and I couldn’t think of a better place to do it that in front of the majestic Amarga Lagoon that now greets us, showing off in all its glory.

Aground on the slopes of Cerro Toro, this bluish green mirror caught between massifs got its name from its high pH waters that give it its characteristic flavor. And those white stones that crown its shores are calcium carbonate stromatolites, rock formations found in few places in the world. So, the ones you observe can only be found in the Llamara Salar and in certain Australian lagoons.

Look, we're lucky! A flock of flamingos takes a break in Laguna Amarga, making our pictures even more beautiful. The blue sky is completely clear and allows us to glimpse the peaks of the Torres del Paine.

Since we have had such a good weather, I propose you to move a little further and go to the Sarmiento Lake entrance, just 2 hours from here. It is a very easy path to walk, almost a straight line, where we can fully enjoy the park’s wildlife. We will see guanacos, rheas and who knows if fate blesses us, a puma, the "mountain lion" so coveted by documentary filmmakers and photographers who visit the park.

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Programs & Tours

The sun hitting the peaks of the towers, casting a warm glow over the entire Base Torres amphitheater.
Classic W Circuit Trek

5 days / 4 nights – Classic W Circuit self-guided tour from/to Puerto Natales

Hike the Classic W Circuit, Torres del Paine’s most iconic trekking route and one of Patagonia’s most renowned experiences.

Accommodation Self-Guided Transfers Boat Transfer Meals Physical Demand: medium high Experience: Experienced
A man hiking on a rocky ridge at Mirador Condor with a panoramic view of the park behind him.
Torres del Paine Full Day

Tour from Puerto Natales, exploring the Milodon Cave and the main attractions of Torres del Paine.

Guide Transfers Snacks
High-altitude trekking path from Paso John Gardner down toward the massive Grey Glacier.
O Circuit Torres del Paine

8 days / 7 nights – Self-guided O Classic Tour from/to Puerto Natales.

Discover the O Classic Circuit, the most comprehensive and challenging hiking experience in Torres del Paine.

Accommodation Self-Guided Transfers Meals Physical Demand: high Experience: Expert
The hiking trail between Grey and Paine Grande offering sweeping vistas of the glacial valley.
W Circuit Express

4 days / 3 nights – W Express Tour: Torres Base Camp, French Valley, and Grey Glacier from Puerto Natales

Experience the most iconic sights of the W Circuit in less time, exploring Torres Base, the French Valley, and the Grey Glacier in just 4 days.

Accommodation Self-Guided Transfers Boat Transfer Meals Physical Demand: medium high Experience: Experienced

Transfers

A Bus Sur shuttle arriving at the Laguna Amarga entrance of Torres del Paine.
Bus Sur Route between Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine

Rodoviario Puerto Natales - Laguna Amarga - Pudeto - Administración - Lago Grey

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