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

SCHEDULE 2016-2017 OF LAKE PEHOE NAVIGATION BY HIELOS PATAGONICOS CATAMARAN (PUDETO – LODGE PAINE GRANDE)

SCHEDULE 2016-2017 OF LAKE PEHOE NAVIGATION BY HIELOS PATAGONICOS CATAMARAN (PUDETO – LODGE PAINE GRANDE) UPDATED

Time Schedule Departure from Pudeto (access by car or bus) Departure from Lodge Paine Grande (trek)
September 01 to October 31 11:00 11:35
18:00  18:35
November 01 to 30 09:00 09:35
11:00 11:35
18:00 18:35
December 01 to February 28 (2017) 09:00 09:35
11:00 11:35
14:00 14:35
16:15 17:00
18:00 18:35
 March 01 t 31 (2017) 09:00 09:35
11:00 11:35
16:15 17:00
18:00 18:35
April 01 to 31 (2017) 11:00 11:35
18:00 18:35
May to August (2017) Crossing just days 01 an 15th of each month 12:00 12:35

Fees in Chilean Pesos  One Way $18.000 Round Trip $28.000. Only cash accepted. (One backpack is allowed)

Charge per extra backpack:

$12,000 per backpacks over 50 Kg.

$6,000 per backpacks under 50Kg.

More info: www.hielospatagonicos.com 

Phone number: +56 61 241 1133

 

Torres del Paine Reserva Obligatoria / Mandatory Reservation

A partir de Septiembre de 2016, para alojar en los sectores del Circuito W y Circuito Paine, será necesaria la reserva previa de los alojamientos en los sectores de Montaña y de Fantástico Sur (Refugios y Campings).

Esto para controlar los flujos de visitantes al Parque Nacional. Si ingresas al parque sin reserva previa podría no haber disponibilidad.

No olvides reservar con anticipación !!

Si llegas sin reserva al Parque y a los accesos de Estancia Cerro Paine (Centro de Bienvenida y acceso sector Francés), donde se encuentran los Refugios de Fantástico Sur, será posible gestionar la reserva, sin embargo:  Podría no haber disponibilidad.

El valor de los servicios contratados directamente en el Centro de Bienvenida y acceso sector Francés, tendrá un 20% de recargo. 

Quienes lleguen directo a los campamentos de montaña, sin pasar por los accesos, deberán pagar un adicional de un 100%.

 

From the beginning of this season, it will be a “must” to book in advance all the accommodations at Fantástico Sur (Refugios & Camping Sites) because the amount of people along the trails in the W Trek & Paine Circuit will be managed, according to the maximum capacity for each place.

If you arrive into the park without bookings, there could not be availability.

Do not forget to book in advance!

If you arrive into the park and to the entrance to Estancia Cerro Paine (Welcome Center & Francés entrance), where the accommodations of Fantástico Sur are located, without previous reservation, it will be possible to book, but it is important you consider that:  There could not be availability

Prices will be 20% higher if booked directly at the “Welcome Center” and Francés Access.  Prices booked directly in the accommodation (if you don ́t make it at the Welcome Center) will be the double.

Haz tu reserva en / Bookings available at:

Fantástico Sur Refugios & Camping Sites: Terminal de Buses / Bus Station – Puerto Natales Sala de ventas / Sales Office: Esmeralda 661, Puerto Natales

Ventas en línea / Online Reservations:

ventas@fantasticosur.com www.fantasticosur.com

Vértice Refugios & Camping Sites: www.verticepatagonia.com

CONAF: www.parquetorresdelpaine.org

Astrophotography Patagonia Workshop

Chilean Patagonia is one of the world’s best places for stargazing and astrophotography practice.
Unlike other places, Patagonia offers clean unpolluted skies allowing the practice of astrophotography in the best way.

Mauricio Escalona renowned photographer, offers 100% customized classes to his students at the wonderful Chilean Patagonia.

For more information send an email to contact@thepatagoniagroup.com

Spanish version:

La patagonia chilena es uno de los mejores lugares del mundo para observar las estrellas y practicar la astrofotografía.
A diferencia de otros lugares, la patagonia ofrece cielos limpios sin polución lo que permite la práctica de la astrofotografía de la mejor manera.

Mauricio Escalona reconocido fotógrafo, ofrece a sus alumnos clases 100% personalizadas en la maravillosa patagonia chilena.

Para más información envíe un correo a contact@thepatagoniagroup.com

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