Torres del Paine Easy Day Hikes — 4 Hours from Laguna Azul to Laguna Cebolla

Torres del Paine Easy Day Hikes: Easy-Going Trail & Stunning Views

Whether you’re traveling with kids, or just looking peaceful, easy-going morning in Torres del Paine, this 4-hour day hike from Laguna Azul to Laguna Cebolla is a relaxing and accessible way to explore the park while still getting the iconic Patagonian experience.

On your hike, enjoy one of the park’s most spectacular views of the granite Torres del Paine towers from the shores of Laguna Azul. Hike along mostly flat terrain and peaceful trails, and observe herds of llama-like guanacos and other abundant wildlife in the flowering grasslands. Arrive at Laguna Cebolla for a picnic lunch and more great views of the snow-capped mountainside.

Highlights

• Hike accessible, mostly flat terrain with spectacular mountain views
• See the Torres del Paine from Laguna Azul — one of the park’s best viewpoints
• Get the most out of your experience with a trained bilingual trail guide
• Enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of Laguna Cebolla
• Take one of the most scenic Torres del Paine easy day hikes.

Tour Information

Duration: 4 hours (8:00 am – 12:00)
Total Distance: 5 miles (8 kilometers)
Difficulty Level: Easy

Begin your day with 8:00 am hotel pick-up from Puerto Natales to the trailhead at Laguna Azul (Blue Lake).

At Laguna Azul, you’ll encounter flower-filled pastures, black-sand shores, and — of course — piercing blue water. Located to the east of Torres del Paine, Laguna Azul is said to have one of the park’s best views of the towers. Look up, and you’ll see spectacular snow-capped mountains and granite spires. Look down, and you’ll see them reflected in the deep blue water!

From Laguna Azul, enjoy the peaceful, easy going trail toward Laguna Cebolla (Onion Lake). As you hike, you’re sure to come across abundant wildlife. Observe herds of guanacos grazing in the tall grass nearby, and plenty of native birds flying overhead.

Upon arrival at Laguna Cebolla, you’ll enjoy views of rolling hills, lush grassland, and snowy mountains. Here, you’ll relax and enjoy a picnic lunch near the water. After you’ve had time to eat and take photos, you’ll hike back to the trailhead at Laguna Azul. Upon arrival, you’ll board your bus and return to Puerto Natales.

What’s Included

• Roundtrip transportation to/from the trailhead at Laguna Azul
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/German) guide
• Boxed lunch
• Walking poles

What’s Not Included

• National Park entrance fee

Map 

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