Full-Day Torres del Paine Private Tour — Pehoé, Grey Glacier & Milodón Cave
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10–12 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in average to good physical condition; the tour includes several short walks (up to 1.5 hours) over mixed, mostly flat terrain.
Overview
Trade crowded viewpoints for a private loop through Torres del Paine: Milodón Cave, Grey Glacier, Pehoé viewpoints and Salto Grande in a single, expertly timed day from Puerto Natales.
Full-Day Torres del Paine Private Tour — Pehoé, Grey Glacier & Milodón Cave
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You step out of the minivan and the air in Torres del Paine pushes around you—cold, sharp, and insistently clean. The Paine massif fills the horizon like a page ripped from a geological atlas: granite spires and darker sedimentary crowns, the Cuernos rising with pride above a rim of lenga forest. This full-day private tour threads those big scenes together on a careful loop from Puerto Natales, trading the crush of mass tourism for timed stops, a private guide, and pockets of silence where the wind is the loudest companion.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Buy park tickets in advance
Pase Parque tickets are only sold online at pasesparques.cl; print or save confirmation to your phone before departure.
Dress in layers and windproof gear
Patagonian wind can change the feel of temperature quickly—use a waterproof outer shell and insulating mid-layer.
Bring cashless payment ready
The park entrance and many services require online payment—avoid assuming card/cash payments will work onsite.
Protect camera gear from spray and grit
At Salto Grande and glacier viewpoints, mist and wind can carry grit—use a protective cover or quick-clean lens kit.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Andean condor
- Guanaco
History
Torres del Paine has long been traversed by indigenous Kawésqar and Tehuelche peoples; 19th-century explorers and geological surveys later mapped its striking granite towers and glacial features.
Conservation
The park is a protected area with visitor limits and mandatory online passes—small-group tours like this reduce concentrated impact; follow Leave No Trace practices and stick to designated trails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Waterproof shell jacket
Windproof and waterproof protection is essential for sudden Patagonian weather.
Sturdy hiking shoes or boots
Trails include wet boardwalks, rocky beaches and short uneven sections.
Insulating mid-layer (fleece or down)
Temperatures shift quickly—bring a warm mid-layer for viewpoints and lunch stops.
Camera with extra battery and microfibre cloth
Glacial light and turquoise lakes make for great photos—protect lenses from spray and wind-driven grit.