4 Treks in Chile to Build a Trip Around

1.Puerto Natales: Base of the Towers Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · 14 hours · from $95Our pick

Start with a 6:15 to 6:45 AM pickup in Puerto Natales and ride to Hotel Las Torres. With English or Spanish-speaking guides, you hike through the Asencio Valley, forest, and moraine to the Base of the Towers at 890 meters. Expect a hard day, changing weather, and a late return.

“The guys were extremely helpful, funny and experienced! They explained us all the details of the trails and the main things of the Torres del Paine park, including fauna and flora. The trail is not for beginners and requires some training but with these guys is easier than what we thought! They carefully planned several stops to made it easier! Highly recommend”

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2.Puerto Natales: Base Torres Small Group Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 14 hours · from $88Best value

You’ll hike 20 kilometers to Mirador Base Torres, climb nearly 900 meters, and spend about 14 hours on the road and trail. A bilingual WFR guide leads groups of up to 12, with a second guide for larger groups. Hotel pickup, poles, and winter crampons are included.

“This was an excellent experience! Cece and caro were knowledgeable and kind guides. I don’t know how they do this trek multiple times a week 😅 one for the books!”

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3.Trekking Base Torres – Torres del Paine trek from Puerto Natales

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $99

This full-day trek leaves Puerto Natales around 6:30 AM for Torres del Paine’s famous Base Torres viewpoint. Expect an 8-hour, 20-kilometer hike with a steep final moraine, bilingual guides such as Pablo, Sebastián, Alex, or Ramiro, trekking poles, and possible crampons. Lunch and park admission cost extra.

“Excellent guides Paulina and Igbacio and the whole experience. Guides contacted a day before, were very courteous, fun and knowledgeable.”

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4.Full Day Mountaineering to Villarrica Volcano from Pucón

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $194Top rated

Meet at 6:00 am in Pucón for a guided climb of Villarrica Volcano. Certified bilingual guides provide mountain gear, transport, park entry, and help you reach the open crater when conditions allow. The descent may include snow slides, though weather and season can change the route.

“Volcano status of yellow meant we couldn’t hike up to the carter so I didn’t get to see any lava or the full height of the mountain (we did hike pretty high up though). The chest strap on the backpack I had was broken so that made carrying it more difficult. Also, because of the time of year (May) there was not enough snow to slide so we hiked down. Volcano status and time of year are just for reference as those are not related to the particular company you go with. I enjoyed hiking on the snow/ice close to the top. The guide took photos for me and spoke…”

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