A visit to the Chilean
Patagonia is an unforgettable experience. Not only is it the southern
most part of the planet, but the natural setting is one of the world's
most extreme and impressive. Let us take you there…
Torres del Paine, taking
its name from the Tehuelche word Paine meaning ‘blue’,
is considered by most, as South America's finest National Park,
which is home to huge towering peaks that were created during the
Ice Age and are still topped with glaciers today. The park, covering
an area of 242,242ha, is to the north of Puerto Natales, and is
recognized as one of the fifty wonders of the world and was declared
a Biosphere Reservation by UNESCO in 1978. The two Cuernos (the
Horns) and the Torres (Towers) are surrounded by a string of aquamarine,
emerald and turquoise Lakes. With its beautiful setting it has made
a fantastic destination for hikers and backpackers, ecology-lovers
and adventure sportsmen alike. Snow-capped mountain tops, cascading
rivers, waterfalls and glaciers.
A bus journey from Punta Arenas to
Puerto Natales will take 3 hours with a full day excursion into
the Park from Puerto Natales the following day. A newly built road
reduces the journey time to the park from Puerto Natales to about
2 hours.
The hotels in the park offer everything one needs to relax comfortably
and make a visit to Patagonia a unique experience that shouldn't
be missed.
Climate In summer (December through March),
highs of 23°C (73°F), lows between 1°C and 4°C (34-39°
F). In winter, 3°C and -5°C (37 and 23°F), respectively.
Total rainfall amounts to about 670 mm (26.4 in) a year, spread
throughout the year and falling as snow in winter. Note that although
the park is open all year round, snow may prevent access in the
winter. In spring and summer the westerlies are strong, albeit not
very cold.
Accommodation in Torres del Paine National Park As well as the hotels we offer (see
link above right), we are also able to offer pre-paid reservations
at many of the “Refugios” (refuges) within the park
to accompany your trekking holiday.
Torres del Paine: 8 days/7 nights
Day 1 On arrival in Punta Arenas
you will be met and transferred to the Bus terminal for your Journey
to Puerto Natales by bus which will take approx 3 hours. Upon arrival,
transfer to the Hotel of your choice for the night (see Hotels
link, above right, for details on available accommodation).
Day 2
0730 departure for a full day tour to Torres del Paine National
Park, the tour includes entrance fees in to the Park, a visit to
the Milodon Cave including entrance fees, lunch and an English speaking
Guide.
Drop off at Hosteria Lago Grey at 1630
Stay two nights at Hosteria Lago Grey.
Day 3AM or PM. Half day navigation on the
Grey Lake aboard the Grey ll to view the Grey Glacier.
English guide included. The tour starts and ends at the Hosteria
reception.
AM or PM at leisure
Day 4
AM Transfer from Hosteria Lago Grey to Hosteria Las Torres
PM at leisure.
Days 5 and
6 At leisure to enjoy many of the excursions offered by the
hotel or spend your time independently.
Day 7
Transfer by bus from Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas. The journey
time is approx 6 hours.
Stay one night in Punta Arenas at the Hotel of your choice.
Day 8
Transfer from your Hotel to Punta Arenas Airport for your flight.
