Torres del Paine Travel Forum

Hi,

QUESTION 1: I have been looking for the exact length of W hike (Grey Glacier campsite -> Pehoe Campsite -> Campamento Brittanica -> Camp Los Cuernos - > Campamento Torres -> Refugio Torres) Can anyone tell me the exact distances between the above campsites. The FAQ on FantasticoSur does have some distances in proposed itineraries - but is not clear.

QUESTION 2: Another question I have is - Is it possible to get off the Catamaran/boat at Refugio Grey and start W-Hike from there?

QUESTION 3: Are there any places on this hike that're difficult for the acrophobic? People who're worried about walking about precipices. I hear - as we get close to the towers, it could get a little bit like that.

Thanks
Srujan

What is the best way to travel from the Explora Lodge in Torres del Paine to El Calafate or to Los Nostros near Perito Moreno. We want to avoid backtracking to Punta Arenas. Thanks. David

Does anyone know how to contact this lodge? I am looking for a phone number, nobody is responding to the one on their website.

Hi

I'm travelling on my own and would like to join a tour of somekind for the NP. Is it possible to shop around for a tour (3-7 days) when I get to Puerto Natales?
On the internet I've only found tours from $1000 and up - is that the price for a tour in the park or are there some budget alternatives?

Hope you can help!

Hi

My wife and I would like to hike the circuit in Nov/Dec 2008. We would like to pre book some refugios. Is there a site to do this or list of email addresses. Searching in google only seems to throw up tour operators and we wish to hike independantly.

Thanks

Which cheap touroperator in Puerto Natales for a two/three day Tour can you recommend.

I have send some e-mails to the touragents but the asked price around 600 and 900$!!!!!

What do we had to see in three days Torres del Paine.

Is it better to book a organized tour from Puerto Natalas? If so, which cheap touragent could you recommend?

Or is it better to book a refugio, hike to Las Torres and after that a refugio near Lake Grey?

Hello,
Are there any bus services that take a direct route from El Calafate to Torres del paine? If not, what is the quickest way to get there?
Thanks, Brad

Four of us need to travel from Torres del Paine to El Calafate in early February. Does anyone know of a bus company that runs from the park to El Calafate? What about from Cerro Castillo to El Calafate?

If not, any recommendations for a way to charter a bus for the trip?

Thanks!

We stayed there several years ago when it first opened. We understand that there is now a direct road to the hotel and you no longer have to call for a boat. Was that your experience with the road? Can you drive directly from the hotel to various parts of the Torres? Or cross a bridge? Thanks

thank you for your answers
what about fjord cruise?is it worth spanding 4 dyas on it?
And what about Punta Arenas?is it worth a 1-2days stay?
thank you

hello
we're planning a very big trip of 15 days, including a 3days stay in torres del paine area and the cruise starting from Puerto Montt and going sounth (4 days). the rest of the trip will be Pucon and Santiago and arounds. I wonder if the torres bit is worth it. i mean what is there to see except for scenery? And the cruise -is it a must or i could skip?
thank you

I'm going to be in Chile in December and want to spend about 5 or 6 days trekking in the Torres del Paine National Park.

Can anyone give me details about local tour companies that organises treks in the park?

Thanks