Torres del Paine
Patagonia, Chile
Tips para tu viaje
Explora ofrece a sus viajeros la opción de entrada y salida a nuestro lodge en Torres del Paine desde Punta Arenas y Puerto Natales en distintos horarios. Durante el periodo de septiembre a abril te recomendamos tomar tu vuelo hasta Puerto Natales ya que la duración del traslado a Explora es de 2 horas y media, mientras que desde Punta Arenas es de 4 horas y media aproximadamente. La invitación del viaje desde Punta Arenas es a descubrir el particular paisaje de la pampa patagónica, donde realizaremos una parada en una casa típica de la zona a comer algo.
Connecting to Punta Arenas by way of Santiago, Chile: Upon arrival to Santiago de Chile’s International Airport, you must connect to the city of Punta Arenas, approximately three and a half hours away. From Punta Arenas Airport, you will be driven to Explora in Torres del Paine by a member of our team, approximately 4 and half hours away and according to a pre-set schedule, with a stop to rest and have lunch.
Connecting to Puerto Natales by way of Santiago, Chile: Between September and April, we recommend that travelers take a direct flight from Santiago to Puerto Natales on the airlines Latam, Sky and Jetsmart, which are the ones that provide this service. Our team will take you by van from the Puerto Natales Airport to the lodge in Torres del Paine in a trip lasting about 2 and half hours. Transfer pickups are at 12:00 and 15:00 and must be coordinated with our booking team in advance.
Connecting to Cerro Castillo by way of El Calafate and Buenos Aires: Upon arrival to Buenos Aires Airport, you must take a connecting three and a half hour-flight to El Calafate. From El Calafate, take a commercial bus or transfer to the Chilean border approximately 4 hours away. Upon arriving at Cerro Castillo, our team will drive you to Explora in Torres del Paine. The schedule for this transfer is programmed for 12:00 noon. If you require another schedule, you must coordinate a private transfer service with our reservation team.
Punta Arenas Airport: At 10:00 and 15:00*, shuttle service to the hotel, free of charge. Additionally, there are two extra shuttle services between the airport and the hotel at an additional cost of USD 185 per person. This transfer requires a minimum of two travelers departing from the airport no later than 16:00 and can be shared with other travelers.
Puerto Natales Airport: At 12:00 and 15:00* a free transfer service** leaves the airport to the hotel. It should be noted that the flights to Puerto Natales are some days of the week. Additionally, there is an extraordinary transfer service between the airport and the hotel and whose additional value is USD 125 per traveler (To carry out this transfer, a minimum of two travelers is required leaving the airport at 6:00 p.m. at the latest and can be shared with other travelers).
Punta Arenas hotels: From hotels in the city of Punta Arenas, our team will pick you up between 9:00 am and 09:30 am. The specific time will be confirmed by our reservations team or by explora Patagonia and the driver will only be able to wait a maximum of 15 minutes from the scheduled pick-up time.
Hotels in Puerto Natales: Travelers will be picked up from their respective hotels between 11:00 and 12:00; specific time to be confirmed by our reservations team or by explora Patagonia. The driver will only be able to wait 15 minutes maximum after the scheduled pick-up time.
Punta Arenas Port: Travelers are picked up between 11:00 and 12:00 noon.
Puerto Natales Port: Travelers are picked up between 11:00 and 12:00 noon.
*Check with your executive for pick-up points within the park.
Chilean border with Argentina “Cerro Castillo”: From here, our staff will pick you up at 12:00 noon.
El Chaltén: During some months of the year and depending on the calendar, a transfer service is offered between Explora Torres del Paine and Explora in El Chaltén, exclusively for travelers with a connection. *Consult your travel agent for availability.
*Timetable could vary.
**Travelers requiring transportation at other times must coordinate a private transfer and hotel services ahead of time.
We have three departure times from our lodge:
- 07:00 am: The estimated time of arrival in Punta Arenas is 12:30
- 10:00 am: The estimated time of arrival in Puerto Natales is 12:00 and Punta Arenas at 15:00
- 12:00: The estimated time of arrival in Puerto Natales is 14:00 and Punta Arenas at 17:00
Argentinean border with Chile “Cancha Carrera”: Drop off at 12:00 noon.
El Calafate: Leaving explora Patagonia at 09:00, according to the timetable and arriving at the hotels at 15:00.
*Check with your executive for pick-up points within the park.**All drop-offs pass through Puerto Natales first and then Punta Arenas.
*** Only for programs with transfer service included.
TRANSPORTATION
We offer ground transportation by van between Torres del Paine and El Calafate or El Chaltén on certain days of the week between October 2021 and April 2022
Trips between Explora in Torres del Paine and El Calafate:
For travelers going to or from Explora Torres del Paine and El Calafate can request the following travel days:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays: As a private service (advance booking required).
- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays: USD 350 per person (minimum 2 people).
The private service must be booked in advance and prior consultation of availability with our reservation team.
The trip between Torres del Paine and El Calafate is 374 km (232 miles)* and takes about 5-6 hours.
*Border crossings between Chile and Argentina are closed until further notice.
Conditions
- Limited spaces.
- The transfer service only includes passenger pick-up and drop-off between hotels in El Calafate and Explora in Torres del Paine.
- Consult schedules with the reservation team: reserve@explora.com
- Transfer is subject to the calendar between October and April. For other required dates, consult for private transfers.
- Explora does not respond for delays that may occur due to border crossings or road difficulties.
We offer ground transportation by van between Torres del Paine and El Calafate or El Chaltén on certain days of the week between October 2021 and April 2022
Travel between the two Explora destinations:
Travelers who combine their stays in Explora Torres del Paine and Explora El Chaltén can make the one-way trip without cost on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays.
*The trip between Torres del Paine and El Chaltén is 402 km and takes about 8-9 hours.
CONDITIONS
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- Limited spaces.
- The transfer service only includes passenger pick-up and drop-off between hotels in El Calafate and Explora in Torres del Paine.
- Consult schedules with the reservation team: reserve@explora.com
- Transfer is subject to the calendar between October and April. For other required dates, consult for private transfers.
- Explora does not respond for delays that may occur due to border crossings or road difficulties.
Como llegar a las Torres del Paine
Connecting to Punta Arenas by way of Santiago, Chile: Upon arrival to Santiago de Chile’s International Airport, you must connect to the city of Punta Arenas, approximately three and a half hours away. From Punta Arenas Airport, you will be driven to Explora in Torres del Paine by a member of our team, approximately 4 and half hours away and according to a pre-set schedule, with a stop to rest and have lunch.
Connecting to Puerto Natales by way of Santiago, Chile: Between September and April, we recommend that travelers take a direct flight from Santiago to Puerto Natales on the airlines Latam, Sky and Jetsmart, which are the ones that provide this service. Our team will take you by van from the Puerto Natales Airport to the lodge in Torres del Paine in a trip lasting about 2 and half hours. Transfer pickups are at 12:00 and 15:00 and must be coordinated with our booking team in advance.
Connecting to Cerro Castillo by way of El Calafate and Buenos Aires: Upon arrival to Buenos Aires Airport, you must take a connecting three and a half hour-flight to El Calafate. From El Calafate, take a commercial bus or transfer to the Chilean border approximately 4 hours away. Upon arriving at Cerro Castillo, our team will drive you to Explora in Torres del Paine. The schedule for this transfer is programmed for 12:00 noon. If you require another schedule, you must coordinate a private transfer service with our reservation team.
Horarios de Traslados
Punta Arenas Airport: At 10:00 and 15:00*, shuttle service to the hotel, free of charge. Additionally, there are two extra shuttle services between the airport and the hotel at an additional cost of USD 185 per person. This transfer requires a minimum of two travelers departing from the airport no later than 16:00 and can be shared with other travelers.
Puerto Natales Airport: At 12:00 and 15:00* a free transfer service** leaves the airport to the hotel. It should be noted that the flights to Puerto Natales are some days of the week. Additionally, there is an extraordinary transfer service between the airport and the hotel and whose additional value is USD 125 per traveler (To carry out this transfer, a minimum of two travelers is required leaving the airport at 6:00 p.m. at the latest and can be shared with other travelers).
Punta Arenas hotels: From hotels in the city of Punta Arenas, our team will pick you up between 9:00 am and 09:30 am. The specific time will be confirmed by our reservations team or by explora Patagonia and the driver will only be able to wait a maximum of 15 minutes from the scheduled pick-up time.
Hotels in Puerto Natales: Travelers will be picked up from their respective hotels between 11:00 and 12:00; specific time to be confirmed by our reservations team or by explora Patagonia. The driver will only be able to wait 15 minutes maximum after the scheduled pick-up time.
Punta Arenas Port: Travelers are picked up between 11:00 and 12:00 noon.
Puerto Natales Port: Travelers are picked up between 11:00 and 12:00 noon.
*Check with your executive for pick-up points within the park.
Chilean border with Argentina “Cerro Castillo”: From here, our staff will pick you up at 12:00 noon.
El Chaltén: During some months of the year and depending on the calendar, a transfer service is offered between Explora Torres del Paine and Explora in El Chaltén, exclusively for travelers with a connection. *Consult your travel agent for availability.
*Timetable could vary.
**Travelers requiring transportation at other times must coordinate a private transfer and hotel services ahead of time.
We have three departure times from our lodge:
- 07:00 am: The estimated time of arrival in Punta Arenas is 12:30
- 10:00 am: The estimated time of arrival in Puerto Natales is 12:00 and Punta Arenas at 15:00
- 12:00: The estimated time of arrival in Puerto Natales is 14:00 and Punta Arenas at 17:00
Argentinean border with Chile “Cancha Carrera”: Drop off at 12:00 noon.
El Calafate: Leaving explora Patagonia at 09:00, according to the timetable and arriving at the hotels at 15:00.
*Check with your executive for pick-up points within the park.**All drop-offs pass through Puerto Natales first and then Punta Arenas.
*** Only for programs with transfer service included.
Traslados desde/hacia El Calafate
TRANSPORTATION
We offer ground transportation by van between Torres del Paine and El Calafate or El Chaltén on certain days of the week between October 2021 and April 2022
Trips between Explora in Torres del Paine and El Calafate:
For travelers going to or from Explora Torres del Paine and El Calafate can request the following travel days:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays: As a private service (advance booking required).
- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays: USD 350 per person (minimum 2 people).
The private service must be booked in advance and prior consultation of availability with our reservation team.
The trip between Torres del Paine and El Calafate is 374 km (232 miles)* and takes about 5-6 hours.
*Border crossings between Chile and Argentina are closed until further notice.
Conditions
- Limited spaces.
- The transfer service only includes passenger pick-up and drop-off between hotels in El Calafate and Explora in Torres del Paine.
- Consult schedules with the reservation team: reserve@explora.com
- Transfer is subject to the calendar between October and April. For other required dates, consult for private transfers.
- Explora does not respond for delays that may occur due to border crossings or road difficulties.
Traslados hacia El Chaltén
We offer ground transportation by van between Torres del Paine and El Calafate or El Chaltén on certain days of the week between October 2021 and April 2022
Travel between the two Explora destinations:
Travelers who combine their stays in Explora Torres del Paine and Explora El Chaltén can make the one-way trip without cost on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays.
*The trip between Torres del Paine and El Chaltén is 402 km and takes about 8-9 hours.
CONDITIONS
-
- Limited spaces.
- The transfer service only includes passenger pick-up and drop-off between hotels in El Calafate and Explora in Torres del Paine.
- Consult schedules with the reservation team: reserve@explora.com
- Transfer is subject to the calendar between October and April. For other required dates, consult for private transfers.
- Explora does not respond for delays that may occur due to border crossings or road difficulties.
Las temperaturas en el Parque Nacional Torres del Paine cambian constantemente. Podemos experimentar las 4 estaciones en un día. En solo minutos, los fuertes vientos pueden oscurecer el cielo o dispersar las nubes de tormenta, haciendo de su viaje por la Patagonia una verdadera aventura.
Requerido
para todas las exploracionesExplora te facilita bastones de trekking, cascos y polainas para las cabalgatas y les regala una botella de agua tipo caramañola.
- Gorro con visera
- Gorro para el frío
- Polar/ Wool/ Windstopper hat
- 1° capa: Superior e inferior
- 2° capa: Polar
- 3° capa: Chaqueta para la lluvia
- 4° capa: Chaqueta abrigada
- Poleras
- Poleras manga larga
- Polar delgado
- Pantalón, short y zapatos de trekking
- Calcetines de trekking largos
- Pantalones impermeables
- Guantes Térmicos y guantes cortaviento
- Polaina impermeable
- Lentes de sol
- Buff o cuello protector
- Mochila pequeña (25 lts)
- Bloqueador
Opcional
para todas las exploraciones- Traje de Baño
- Sandalias
Check-in: Check-in takes place as of 13:00 p.m.
Check-out: Check-out must be at 10:00 a.m.* If you want to take a half-day exploration, you have to check out before leaving to the exploration and we will take care of your luggage.
*Lunch service is not included on check-out day
Located in the so called Wet Andes –a climatic and glaciological sub region of the Andes mountain range– this part of Patagonia is mostly lush green, with a volatile climate that can spin all four seasons into a single day. This volatility translates in flora as varied as the climate itself, including dense forests, Patagonian steppe, mountainous scrubland and Andean desert. Likewise, the glaciers of the Wet Andes are far more stable than those of the Dry Andes due to summer precipitations, low thermal oscillations and overall high moisture.
Wifi y voltaje
Tips are voluntary.
If you wish to leave any, you can do so at the hotel reception at the end of your stay. It will be distributed among all those who contributed to making your trip a unique experience. We suggest leaving USD 100 per day per room.
Clima
Check-in: Check-in takes place as of 13:00 p.m.
Check-out: Check-out must be at 10:00 a.m.* If you want to take a half-day exploration, you have to check out before leaving to the exploration and we will take care of your luggage.
*Lunch service is not included on check-out day
Check in/out
Located in the so called Wet Andes –a climatic and glaciological sub region of the Andes mountain range– this part of Patagonia is mostly lush green, with a volatile climate that can spin all four seasons into a single day. This volatility translates in flora as varied as the climate itself, including dense forests, Patagonian steppe, mountainous scrubland and Andean desert. Likewise, the glaciers of the Wet Andes are far more stable than those of the Dry Andes due to summer precipitations, low thermal oscillations and overall high moisture.
Wifi y voltaje
Wifi y voltaje
Tips are voluntary.
If you wish to leave any, you can do so at the hotel reception at the end of your stay. It will be distributed among all those who contributed to making your trip a unique experience. We suggest leaving USD 100 per day per room.
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