W-circuit ProgramW circuit Programs: Due to the recent wildfire, our programs have been actualized as follows....
From 1st October 2011 – 31st March 2012 , Fantástico Sur recommends the following circuits with lodging and promotions for a better experience in Torres del Paine.
You can download the Circuit HERE
ITINERARY 5 days, 4 nights
Day 1: Transport to Torres del Paine National Park (Regular Bus).
Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine (Laguna Amarga Main Entrance):
* Departure: 2:30 PM / Arrival: 4:30 PM
At the moment you arrive to the Laguna Amarga entrance you will have to acquire your entrance ticket and take the shuttles that will be waiting for you to take you to Las Torres sector where our Refugio is located.
Accommodation: Refugio Torre Central.
Day 2: Trekking to “BASE TORRES” (6 - 8 hours).
Recommended hour to start: 9.00 AM. The first hour and a half is up with fantastic views of lake Nordenskjöld and Almirante Nieto Mn (2.670 m.s.n.m), with it’s hanging glacier until you reach Refugio El Chileno to recover energies and leave your luggage. Then the trail continues through a millenary Lenga forest (1 hour) until the base of “the moraine” which challenging ascent (45 min), will take you to one of the most impressive places in the park: the lookout of the “Base of Torres del Paine” where you will enjoy the view of Torre Sur (2,850 m.s.n.m.), Torre Central (2.800 m.s.n.m), Torre Norte (2.600 m.s.n.m) and Cerro Nido de Cóndor.Accommodation: Refugio El Chileno.
Difficulty Level: High
Day 3: Trekking from El Chileno to Los Cuernos Refugio (4 – 5 hours).
Recommended hour to start: 9.00 AM. About 30 minutes after leaving Refugio El Chileno you will notice the sign to take the “shortcut” that leads to Refugio Los Cuernos. The trail goes through the Base of Almirante Nieto Mn. – part of the Paine Massif-, with great views to Nordenskjöld lake; from December the flora presents different colours specially the “Ciruelillo or Fire Bush” which take its name from the red colour of its flowers. After about 4 – 5 hours you will get to the Base of Los Cuernos where our Refugio is located, considered by many, one of the most charming sites in the whole park, a perfect spot to rest and recover energies for the next day challenging trek: “The French Valley”.
Accommodation: Los Cuernos.
Difficulty Level: Medium.
Day 4: Trekking to French Valley (10 - 12 hours).
Recommended hour to start: 9.00 AM. The first 2 hours are with some up and downs and views to Nordenskjöld Lake, until “Campamento Italiano”. The ascent goes for about 1 hour and a half until Paine Grande lookout, where you’ll be able to observe its hanging glacier and opportunities to observe small avalanches. After that the trail continues until “Campamento Británico” and after about 20 minutes you will reach the lookout point considered by many as one of the most overwhelming spots in the Circuit: “Mirador Valle del Francés”, where you will admire: “Paine Grande”, “Cerro Hoja”, “Cerro Máscara”, “Cerro Catedral”, “Cerro Aleta de Tiburón”, “Cuerno Norte”, etc.
The return is the same way back to el “Campamento Italiano”, and then to Los Cuernos sector.
Accommodation: Los Cuernos.
Difficulty Level: High
Day 5: Trekking to Las Torres sector (4 – 5 hours)
Free morning, early lunch at Los Cuernos Refugio (12.00). Recommended hour to start: 13.00. Trekking to Las Torres sector, where you will take the shuttle from Las Torres (meeting point: Map outside Refugio Torre Central at 19.00 PM) to Laguna Amarga and then the Regular Bus from this place back to Puerto Natales (arrival to P. Natrales: 21.00 Hrs app).
* Is important you consider Bus Schedule, so you arrive on time to return to Puerto Natales.
PROGRAMS
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Option 2 |
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PRICE US $:
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PROGRAM without GUIDE |
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Option 1 without meals |
US $ 315 |
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| * Up grade Cabins Los Cuernos | US $ 27 base dbl US $ 54 base sgl |
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Option 2 FULL BOARD |
US $ 570 |
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| * Up grade Cabañas Los Cuernos | US $ 27 base dbl US $ 54 base sgl |
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PROGRAMA WITH GUIDE |
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Option 2 FULL BOARD |
US $ 1.300 |
US $ 1.060 |
US $ 895 |
US $ 815 |
| * Up grade Cabañas Los Cuernos | US $ 27 base dbl US $ 54 base sgl |
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- Prices per person.
- Prices in US $ are exclusive for foreign guests, without residency in Chile and paying in foreign currency.
- Full Board: Breakfast, lunch box, dinner –beverages not included).
USEFUL INFO:
- Regular Buses from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales (around $ 8.000 roundtrip):
Buses Fernandez www.busesfernadez.com
Buses Pacheco www.busespacheco.com - MAP: We recommend you to travel with a Torres del Paine National Park, you may acquire one at Fantástico Sur´s Natales commercial office.
- There are plenty B & B and hostels in Puerto Natales, the average rates goes from US $ 20 – US $ 40 per person.
- Streams in the park have one of the most pure and clear water, so you may drink it, but please consider just the ones located in heights and far away from buildings.
- If you want to book an extra service or more information for this program you may contact our booking executives.
- Please consider that we manage the following places: Refugios: Torre Central, Torre Norte, El Chileno, Los Cuernos, Cabañas Los Cuernos and Campings: Torres, El Chileno, Cuernos and Serón.
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BOOK ONLINE
Tour Operator: reservas@fantasticosur.com
Independent travelers: ventas@fantasticosur.com
+56-61-614 184
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