How long is the bus ride from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine?

How long is the bus ride from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine?

2.5 hours
Getting to Torres del Paine Buses operate from Puerto Natales town centre to Torres del Paine, taking 2.5 hours.

How do you get to Torres del Paine National Park?

How to Get to Torres del Paine, Chile

1. Fly to Punta Arenas.
2. Take Bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales.
3. Drive from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine.
4. Hike the W Trek.
5. Stay in a Hotel inside the National Park.
6. Rent a Car and Explore Yourself.
7. Do day tours from Puerto Natales.
8. Accommodation choices in the National Park:

Is Torres Open 2021?

Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine locality is now open and we are excited to welcome local guests and foreign W Trek participants very soon when our borders open, come November 1, 2021. Most hotels and lodges in the park are scheduled to open starting October and November this year.

How do you get from Santiago to Torres del Paine?

You can travel the distance in a total of 6-13 hours by taking a flight from Santiago Airport (SCL) to either Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas. From there, you can travel by bus or rent a car. The fastest route is from Santiago to Puerto Natales, which takes about 3 hours, and from there, to Torres del Paine by car.

How much is the bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine?

Puerto Natales bus station to Torres del Paine The bus costs about 10,000 Chilean pesos, or roughly $16 USD. If you catch the 7 o’clock bus, you reach the Laguna Amarga entrance at 9.00am and the Pudeto entrance at 10.00am. If you catch the afternoon service, you arrive at 4.30pm and 5.30pm respectively.

Is Torres del Paine open now?

Torres del Paine National Park, where our dome hotel EcoCamp Patagonia is located, is currently open and our hotel will also reopen in September.

Do you need a car in Torres del Paine?

Nowadays, Torres del Paine is easily accessible by car or public transport, but first, you must get to Puerto Natales, the closest city which serves as a base for travelers before and after exploring the park.

How to get to Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales?

How to get to Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales. The O trek starts at Hotel Las Torres (Laguna Amarga entrance), to get there from Puerto Natales; Take a bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine (Laguna Amarga).

When is the O circuit in Torres del Paine closed?

The O circuit is closed from the 1st of April to the 30th of September . The O trek can be walked only counterclockwise. Hikers are allowed to camp only at designated campsites – wild camping is prohibited in the park.

Which is the highest point in Torres del Paine?

Highest point – John Gardner pass – 1220m/4000ft. Permits – no special permits needed, the park entrance fee is paid at the gate. Campsites booking is required for multi-day hikes. Accommodation – campsites, refugios (hostels), and hotels.

Can you use open fire in Torres del Paine?

Take printed booking confirmation and passport with on the trek. Open fires are not allowed in Torres del Paine. Using a camping stove is allowed only at designated areas at the campsites. Drinking water can be found throughout the park (rivers, creeks, streams), it’s claimed to be good quality.