Nightly rates for torres del paine national park, torres del paine. Torres del paine national park has a large range of accommodation to choose from. Nov, 2019 the w trek in torres del paine national park is a good compromise between short day hikes and the long ocircuit. During your visit, you might want to enjoy the natural setting and glaciers which torres del paine is known for. The w stands for the shape of the route if you look at it from a birds eye perspective. Click here to open the official torres del paine trekking map by conaf. Aug 11, 2016 guidebook to trekking chiles 1011 day torres del paine circuit in patagonia. Refugio paine grande is the largest and busiest refugio in torres del paine. The o circuit 610 days circles the entirety of the cordillera del paine. There you can download the official map to know the approximate time you need to get from campsite. It is a federal offense that chile takes very seriously if you try to stay overnight anywhere outside of the allocated campsites. A unique experience to discover the wilderness of patagonia. Camping in torres del paine requires making reservations across three websites conaf, fantastico sur, and vertice patagonia which arent exactly the easiest sites to use.
Guided refugio torres del paine w trek 5day guided refugio w trek. What are the names of the different torres del paine campsites and who owns them. Refugio laguna amarga, torres del paine updated 2020 prices. The refugios in torres del paine allow you access to the mountains so that you can complete the entire w trek without the need to camp. So grab a bottle of wine and let us show you how to get the perfect campsite in all fo patagonia. Torres del paine is a national park in the extreme south region of patagonian chile. It is on one end of the w trekking circuit, the best known and busiest of torres del paine national park, and you can access it by walking from the shelter vertice paine grande, in catamaran from the hosteria lago grey or from paso gardner. Refugio facilities the services available at each of the refugios between torres central and refugio grey had their own positives and negatives. Rooms here are all fitted with heating, private private bathroom and satellite television. If you are planning to walk on the w trail or circuit. Torre central and norte, chileno, cuernos, domos frances, paine grande, grey and dickson. Access is by the laguna amarga entrance to torres del paine, from where you ma.
It is located in ascencio valley and it is the closest campsite to base torres lookout. Torres del paine national park patagonia itineraries. Ultimate guide to hiking the w trek in torres del paine. Step 1 pick which trek you want to do w, o or q once you have decided which trek you want to do pencil out your starting campsite and dates. Understand the booking system of torres del paine when you look into hiking torres del paine you find the names of fantastico sur, vertice and conaf and notice how messy it is going to be. Book refugio vertice paine grande torres del paine. Located in torres del paine, hotel lago gray offers free wifi access. Torres del paine w trek complete guide updated 2020.
Most people begin their journey to patagonia through either santiago or buenos aires with a connecting flight to punta arenas. Access is by the laguna amarga entrance to torres del paine, from where you may take a minibus that brings visitors to the sector. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine, chile. The torres del paine spanish for towers of paine, paine being the old indigenous name for the colour blue, three immense rock towers give the park its name.
Due to my spur of the moment travel planning and nonexistent organizational skills, i managed to botch the full circuit trek in torres del paine, patagonia, with my friend ken. Cant get camping or refugio reservations for your dates in torres del paine. How to make your reservations in torres del paine national. Stay at a refugios or campsites for a fun and traditional trek experience. Welcome to torres del paine national park, located in southern chile, is quite simply one of the most amazing geographical wonders of the world. Refugio laguna amarga offers accommodation in torres del paine, only 0. Torres del paine o circuit trek guided tour wildland trekking. The regular buses from torres del paine national park to puerto natales have 2 schedules, and it is possible to take them from three different places of the park, administration office, pudeto and laguna amarga gate.
Refugio torre central is located in las torres sector, at the beginning of the w trek, you may access from laguna amarga entrance to the park, taking the shuttles from this point to las torres. If youve not been able to book any campsites or refugios in torres del paine. I know its nice to have some freedom when traveling and not planning too much, that is kind of the life of a backpacker. According to park officials, people are now sent back to the central sector or paine grande, where they must 1 pay a higher rate in a refugio where available, 2. You can store your stuff at the refugio to hike valle ascencio to the towers. The gps devices work properly all over the torres del paine national park. If you want an upscale hotel that has a spa, an indoor pool, or luxury bedding, expedia can assist you in finding the best luxury hotel experience that torres del paine offers. A map of the torres del paine refugios what is a refugio. Book refugio laguna amarga torres del paine 2019 prices. The botched q trek traveling with me can be fun and excruciating at the same time. The torres del paine treks are shorter and less strenuous. The paine o circuit circumnavigates the whole mountain massif.
The o circuit is tough, but more unexpectedly arduous is actually booking those campsites in torres del paine. Located in las torres area at the beginning of the w circuit. The torres del paine w trek is part of the complete circuit around the national park called the o circut or big circut. Check with a map the next refugio you will arrive to. What are the most popular tours in torres del paine national park. Torres del paine what is a refugio swoop patagonias blog.
We are traveling to tdp early january 2016 and hope to trek the w while spending 5 or 6 nights in the refugios. The refuges consist of dorms with bunkbeds or singles. My complete guide to torres del paine, chile wild junket. I am facing a lot of trouble in reserving accommodation. I see there are two agencies fantastico and vertice. Preparing for patagonia how to book a campsite in torres. Use a map to check routes and always respect the trails and signals of the park. Sep 03, 2017 booking a campsite in torres del paine can be one of the most painful experiences of your life. It is 40 minutes away from the mirador for the towers. Paine grande is located on the northern shore of lake pehoe and access to here is by catamaran from pudeto, or a hike from refugio grey or from refugio cuernos or domos frances. Open from november to april, located on the banks of grey glacier, in a strategic point of the massif paine circuit, it does not have any service but toilets. Adventure seeking holidaygoers from around the world flock to chilean patagonia to complete the torres del paine treks. The w trek in torres del paine is by far the most famous trek in patagonia. The classic w trek can be done in as little as 3 days.
We can also offer park entrance tickets, hiking poles and luggage custody storage with our premium itineraries. Trekking guide torres del paine, chiel backpacker reiseblog. Book your trekking to torres del paine online here. Here are some of the best campsites in torres del paine. What is the best way to book the refugios along the w circuit. Refugio vertice paine grande guesthousebed and breakfast. Refugio torre central campground, aisen regiontorres del. The torres del paine park has the goods, with stunning views at every turn. Put your feet up and share tales of the days hiking over a beer or hot chocolate. Although the w trek is the shortest, it includes the most beautiful highlights of the torres del paine national park. There are many options if you want to conquer this massif. Refugio torre central y camping torres torresdelpaine. If you are coming from punta arenas you have to take a bus to puerto natales and then take a regular bus to the park.
Trekking in torres del paine w circuit fantastico sur. The w trek in torres del paine national park is a good compromise between short day hikes and the long ocircuit. Torres del paine w trek refugio reservations by experience. Bring enough food and water for the excursion, the water in torres del paine park is safe and there are a lot of streams in the trails, where you can fill your bottle. Amongst the three trekking routes in the torres del paine national park the w trek, the o trek, and the q trek, the torres del paine w trek is the most soughtafter. The first and possibly the most confusion feature of making refugio and campsite reservations for torres del paine is the fact that there are three companies who have accommodation in the park and you will potentially need to book at least one campsite with all three. Torres del paine camping is only allowed at allocated campsites. In order to spend the night in the campsites and refugios shelters it is obligatory to have a reservation. Rooms are dormitories shared with other guests and beds are bunk beds. Located in the torres del paine national park area of torres del paine. To make a torres del paine camping reservation or to book a dorm reservation in a refugio with vertice patagonia you need. A trekking guide to the famous torres del paine circuit in patagonia trek the world book 2 by virginia sanz and manuel jose cerda kindle edition.
The refugio is small and offers a good level of comfort. But unless you want to take the risk of going to the end of the world without seeing the wonders of the national park torres del paine you have to do some planning and reservations. Refugio grey is located at the end of the western leg of the w trek near to glacier grey. This shelter is few minutes away from the glacier grey, which emerges from the southern ice fields. Aug 14, 2016 our last destination is the torres del paine national park in chile where we hike the circuit including the popular w trek in 8 days here is what happened. Guidebook to trekking chiles 1011 day torres del paine circuit in patagonia.
It is located in the southern tiers of the andes and features mountains, lakes and glaciers. If you have concerns consult the section planifique su viaje on the website. Refugios circuito w fantastico sur torres del paine. Torres del paine the w booking refugio 7 months ahead. The paine o circuit highlights the best features of the park, while including the famous wtrek. The o circuit 610 days circles the entirety of the cordillera del paine without doubling back.
Paine means blue in the native tehuelche language and is pronounced pienay. Hi fellow travelers, i have booked my flight and bus connections to torres del paine between december 31stjanuary 4th and plan on doing the w circuit from west to east during this time. Conaf campsites for 20192020 are now live for booking. Torres del paine national park in chilean patagonia is the most famous hike in the entire region. Youll need to be flexible with dates and campsites. At first, everything seems really complicated as those 3 organizations are run independently and manage different parts of the park. To book your campsites, go to the conaf reservation system and create your account. Torres del paine national park is pristine and remote one of the most stunning wilderness areas in the world. However, instead of hiking around the park the trail only explores the front end of the national park. Understand the booking system of torres del paine tales. Plan well your vacation and clearly define the dates the you plan to be in the park and your itinerary with exact dates for each campsite. There are a total of 11 different campsites with torres del paine national park. To get here one needs to either come across on the boat from hotel grey or trek from refugio paine grande, which will take around 3. The torres del paine w trek and circuit trek or o trek have a well deserved reputation as world class backpacking trips.
Hi fellow travelers, i have booked my flight and bus connections to torres del paine between december 31stjanuary 4th and plan on doing the w circuit from west to east during this time i am facing a lot of trouble in reserving accommodation i wanted to stay in paine grande on december 31st and jan 1st, then move to camp italiano on jan 1st and proceed from there. There are rooms with private bathrooms, and shared bathrooms. The refugios have a fun, social atmosphere which make them the perfect place to come together in the evening with your fellow hikers. Once youre logged in, click on the inicio dropdown and select comprar. How to book camping in torres del paine 2020 chile travel. Camping, lodges and mountain hostels are available. Making refugio reservations torres del paine national park. It offers great hiking experience in patagonia, stunning scenery, good facilities and a moderate level of difficulty. At hotel lago gray guests will find an ample complimentary buffet breakfast. Massive glaciers, including the vast heilo sur southern ice shelf.
How to book camping in torres del paine 2020 chile. We offer full w trek and circuit trek programs that include transfers in and out of torres del paine, accommodation with bedding and all meals. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine. Have checked fantastico sur and vertice web sites but i dont believe they are excepting reservations for next january. Its a four to fiveday hike that makes stops at the parks iconic refugios for overnight stays with an option to hike the entire trek without carrying food. You can thank us later by sending wine and photos of your adventure. Book refugio vertice paine grande, aisen region on tripadvisor. There are food services on site, camping facilities, and this area is popular for pumas sightings. Refugio las torres a simple campsite with good showers and great views of the towers. The park is an area of incredible, outstanding, natural beauty in the heart of patagonia. Refugio paine grande by experience chile torres del paine. The accommodation at the refugios is in shared mixed dorms in bunk beds and in each refugio there are shared bathrooms rooms have not private. Guests may find salto grande within 12 miles and salto chico within 9 miles of the property. Experience the surreal beauty that patagonia has to offer on a guided 5day trek through the w trail.