CONAF: NEW BOOKING SYSTEM FOR 2018-2019 STILL NOT AVAILABLE.

IMPORTANT UPDATE INFORMATION (Nov. 2021): To all who want to Visit Torres del Paine National Park you may visit the official book site Booking Patagonia at: www.bookingpatagonia.travel

THE NEW BOOKING SYSTEM FOR 2018-2019 STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE STARTING DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED OPPORTUNELY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS.

Given the high demand of visitors who want to walk in the mountains of the park, it has become necessary to establish restrictions to protect the facilities of each campsite, in order to protect the natural resources of the park. In order to spend the night in the campsites and refugios (shelters) it is OBLIGATORY to have a reservation. If you are planning to walk on the W trail or Circuit Macizo Paine follow the following recommendations.

  1. Plan well your vacation and clearly define the dates you plan to be in the park and your itinerary with exact dates for each campsite. If you have concerns consult the section “planifique su viaje” on the website www.parquetorresdelpaine.cl. There you can download the official map to know the approximate time you need to get from campsite to campsite.
  2. According to the itinerary of the trails, you need to reserve more than one campsite. This reservation system is only for the free CONAF campsites. To make reservations for other private campsites and refugios (shelters) you can consult www.verticepatagonia.cl and www.fantasticosur.com.
  3. If you do not make reservations for all the campsites that you want to visit, you need to change your itinerary according to the reservations that you were able to make. Remember, with out reservations, you can not spend the night in the refugios (shelter) or campsites. 
You do not need special reservations to enter the park. Remember that the reservations are necessary to spend the night in the campsites or refugios (shelter) not to walk on the trails.

Then you may reserve accommodations only for the CONAF campsites: Paso and Italiano. Those are free and therefore provide only basic services (space for the tent, bathrooms, and shelter to cook). If you need a reservation for more than one night at these campsites do the process again. 

IMPORTANT: Make your reservation, you should bring a printed copy of the email that you received. This will be the document that allows you to pass through the control areas and have access to the W trail and the Circuit Macizo Paine. Also, you can bring the email on your cell phone (smartphone).

Booking Site Camps and buy online access to Torres del Paine National Park 2018-2019

Booking Site Camps and buy online access to Torres del Paine National Park

If you plan to go to Torres del Paine National Park in 2018 and 2019 you need to buy yet on three different platforms, CONAF, Vértice, and Fantástico Sur.

Here are the links for the three different systems. GOOD LUCK!!!!

CONAF: https://www.entradas.parquesnacionales.cl/login/index.php

VÉRTICE: https://reservas.verticepatagonia.cl/index.xhtml

FANTÁSTICO SUR: http://int.fantasticosur.com/es/online/

We are working very hard to a newly booking integrated system where you can buy in a few clicks and one payment all the circuit into Torres del Paine National Park. Keep update and come back soon!!

If you need assistance on your travel, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Grey Lake, Torres del Paine 2018 Video at Winter

One of the main attractions of Torres del Paine National Park in Lake Grey with its floating icebergs in the lake. A wonder that must be visited in Chilean Patagonia.

Cameras: Mauricio Escalona
Music: Free Music Archive / Epic Cinematic Scott Holmes
Location: Torres del Paine, Chile

Thanks to: Big Foot, Vertice Patagonia, and Hostería Grey

Factoria Puerto Natales Review

If you intend to go to Patagonia and you are looking for an affordable and good place to stay in Puerto Natales, Factoria is your choice.

Factoria has located in the heart of the city just steps from the coastal edge and its beautiful view of the mountains, and close to craft shops, coffee shops and a wide range of restaurants.

Distinguished by a modern design inspired by the ancient Patagonian estancias, Factoria has private and shared rooms with heating and free Wifi.

Also in the entrance, they have the restaurant Trattoria, an innovative culinary proposal of fine homemade pasta accompanied with regional products such as lamb and king crab.
For the price of your stay, the buffet breakfast is included highlighting delicious local preparations to start your day.

The decoration and ambient are well designed. This is a brand new hostel opened in 2018 and belong to Vertice Patagonia, one of the most important tour operator on the region.

Finally, they have private (double and twin) and shared rooms, 4 and 6 pax.

For more information, you can visit their website at; factoriapatagonia.com

Contact

  • Address: Carlos Bories 156,
    Puerto Natales, Región de Magallanes.
  • Phone Number: +56 61 2412016
The restaurant with cozy chairs.
The bar looking at the city
Double room with private bathhroom

Winter season at Torres del Paine 2018

On April 30, the winter season began in the Torres del Paine National Park. The novelties of this season are that the Refugio Grey is added to the already available Paine Grande and Hostería Pehoé.

The season is from May 1st to September 30th, 2018.

Go to know the most incredible place to take pictures with stunning colors of winter. We are offering customs workshop at winter time.

More info here.

Buy tickets online to enter Torres del Paine National Park

IMPORTANT UPDATE INFORMATION (Nov. 2021): To all who want to Visit Torres del Paine National Park you may visit the official book site Booking Patagonia at: www.bookingpatagonia.travel

In order to visit Torres del Paine National Park, you need to purchase an entrance ticket. Now you may buy it online by visiting this link: https://www.aspticket.cl

Remember that you need also reservations for the campsites or shelters in Torres del Paine.

There are three different agencies (CONAF, Vertice, Fantástico Sur) that offer campsites and shelters in Torres del Paine National Park. The campsites you need to reserve will depend on your route and budget.

I recommend trying to make reservations at the same time since the three agencies are not connected, which makes it very difficult to coordinate them.

The prices to enter Torres del Paine are: (Chilean pesos)

Chilean Adult High Season: $6.000
High Season Alien Adult: $21.000
High Season Senior Chilean Adult: $3.000
High Season Chilean Child $2.000
High Season Foreign Child $6.000
Low Season Chilean Adult $4.000
Low Season Alien Adult $11.000
Low Season Senior Adult $1.000
Low Season Child (Domestic or Foreign) $1.000

Emergency phone number

Conaf (incendios ) dial 130
Carabineros dial 133
Bomberos dial 132
Armada de Chile dial 137

How to book campsites in Torres del Paine

IMPORTANT UPDATE INFORMATION (Nov. 2021): To all who want to Visit Torres del Paine National Park you may visit the official book site Booking Patagonia at: www.bookingpatagonia.travel

 

There are three different agencies (CONAF, Vertice, Fantástico Sur) that offer campsites and shelters in Torres del Paine National Park. The campsites you need to reserve will depend on your route and budget.

I recommend trying to make reservations at the same time since the three agencies are not connected, which makes it very difficult to coordinate them.

You can either wait and book your campsites in person in Puerto Natales (very limited availability) or book online, alternate between corresponding websites.

 

Notice

  • It’s mandatory to have advance reservations for all the campsites along the W Trek and the O Circuit. Printed vouchers may be required at designated checkpoints on the trail.
  • The O Circuit can only be traveled counterclockwise.

Bus schedule from Punta Arenas airport (PUQ) to Puerto Natales city (summer 2017-2018)

IMPORTANT: Buses stop at the airport only with previous online reservation (www.recorrido.cl)

Company: Buses Fernández

Punta Arenas Phone number: +56 61 224 2313

Puerto Natales Phone number: +56 61 241 1111

Adress: Armando Sanhueza #745 Punta Arenas

www.busesfernandez.com

Heading Punta Arenas airport (PUQ) to Puerto Natales:

07:00 – 08:00 – 09:00 – 11:00 – 13:00 – 14:30 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 18:30 – 19:15 – 20:00

Heading Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport (PUQ):

07:00 – 07:15 – 09:00 – 10:00 – 11:00 – 13:00 – 14:30 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 18:30 – 19:15 – 20:00 21:00

Company: Buses Pacheco

Punta Arenas Phone number: +56 61 224 2174  +56 61 224 1162

Puerto Natales Phone number: +56 61 241 4800  +56 61 241 5123

Adress: Avenida Colón #900 Punta Arenas

www.busespacheco.com

Heading Punta Arenas airport (PUQ) to Puerto Natales:

07:30 – 11:00 – 18:00

Heading Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport (PUQ):

07:00 – 07:30 – 10:00 – 14:00 – 17:00 – 19:30

Company: Bus Sur

Punta Arenas Phone number: +56 61 261 4224 +56 61 222 2938

Puerto Natales Phone number: +56 61 261 4221 +56 61 241 0784

Adress: Avenida Colón #842 Punta Arenas

www.bussur.com

Heading Punta Arenas airport (PUQ) to Puerto Natales:

07:00 – 10:00 – 12:30 – 15:00 – 17:15 – 19:00 – 21:00

Heading Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport (PUQ):

07:00 – 10:00 – 15:00 – 19:00

 

Campamento Torres (mandatory booking January and February 2018)

If you are wondering how to book at Campamento Torres for January & February 2018 to see the sunrise at the base of Torres del Paine, here is the official information from CONAF:

“Remember that during January and February, you need a booking to stay at Campamento Torres. You can book in Puerto Natales, at CONAF’s Provincial Office or in the park, at the Porteria Laguna Amarga entrance or at CONAF’s Campamento Italiano. Bookings must be done in person and are operated on a first-come-first-served policy. If the campground is full, we suggest you plan your trip staying at Campamento Chileno or Camping Las Torres. “

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