Comments on: Here Are Five Ways To Do Patagonia’s Torres Del Paine On The Cheap

By: Andrea Mujica

Andrea Mujica — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 14:54:00 +0000

This is great!! Im heading to Torres del paine at the end of the month for my travel blog and I had a feeling that this was case. Im sure now that Lonely Planet has named Chile it’s number 1 destination I can only see these prices going up.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:01:00 +0000

SOOO do you recommend reservations for Torres Circuit campgrounds?

By: Klemen Grum Toni

Klemen Grum Toni — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 23:30:00 +0000

I am also wondering about the reservation requirement? Is it true that you also need it even if you just camp? Thank you for your response, regards Klemen

By: Sr P

Sr P — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:49:00 +0000

We like to camp, but we are wondering about reservations. Is is true that the Torres park rangers won’t let you in the park unless you have a reservation (even for camping)? We like to end our day whenever we feel like it. Is the reservation requirement true?

By: anteres N

anteres N — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:50:00 +0000

Very Useful thank you. Lets not forget that with a guide, they tell you when to leave, when to stop to rest, how long you get to spend at the top (I’m speaking from experience) and then they nag you about everything. Thanks but no thanks.

By: golden triangle tour

golden triangle tour — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 07:39:00 +0000

wonderful thanks your very much

By: D. Heaton

D. Heaton — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 23:41:00 +0000

In reply to constantTraveller.

Update:
US citizens are exempt from paying the reciprocity fee by Presidencial Decree No. 959/2016, published on August 23, 2016.

The reciprocity fee still applies to Australian and Canadian passport holders.

By: Nacho

Nacho — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 10:56:00 +0000

Hi Anthony, thank you very much for the information.

My girlfriend and I want to trek W Circuit (3 days / 2 nights) in Torres del Paine on December (high season) with guide. Do you know if it is recomended to book a tour by Internet because of high season?, or is possible to book it the day before start the trek?.

Thank you very much.

By: Ilmo Niittymäki

Ilmo Niittymäki — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:20:00 +0000

In reply to Ruby Papadaki. I'll be in Patagonia from the 14th until the 24. I'm traveling by myself and adventure company is always well appreciated.

By: #ljojlo_trvlblog

#ljojlo_trvlblog — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 13:11:00 +0000

Awesome information :-)! Thank you!!

By: Katie East

Katie East — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:56:00 +0000

In reply to Ruby Papadaki. Hey - I'm gonna be in Chile all of Sept and probably heading down to Torres del Paine on the 19th-24th Sept. Interested in a cheap tour/DIY travel and company too.

By: Ruby Papadaki

Ruby Papadaki — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 22:13:00 +0000

is anybody interested in getting a cheap tour during the first week of September? Looking for advice and company

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 02:54:00 +0000

VERY HELPFUL. Thank you!

By: constantTraveller

constantTraveller — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 20:28:00 +0000

The best option I can suggest is to fly to El Calafate, Argentina (Aerolineas Argentinas fly directly to/from Miami/El Calafate, and they have pretty good prices too for early November..too late for this year I am afraid), you can use Skymiles for Aerolineas flights. Rent a car in El Calafate (we went with the local Agency like Localiza rather than Hertz or Avis, because it was lot less expensive and for us Localiza was reliable and even gave us a Toyota compact model). From El Calafate one can drive south on Ruta 40 (it is beautifully paved) to Cerro Castillo (one has to make sure one has as much gasoline in the tank as possible..ALL the time, last filling station is at Cerro castillo, THRE ARE NO filling stations in Torres del Paine), the road towards the park leaves Routa 40 near cerro castillo..from here the road is NOT paved, first, the road reaches the border between Argentina and Chle, here, one needs to exit from Argentina (see below about the RECIPROCRACY), then drive several kilometers to reach entry point for Chile (there is no visa fee to Chile for US or Canadian passports at this border crossing at the time of writing), the border officer will give a tourist card (small bill like thing..this needs to be kept safe, because it is needed for exiting Chile on the way back), now, one has entered Chile, if needed Chilean Pesos can be obtained at the tourist shop here, continue to drive on and the road will reach the park gates, the entry fee as of Nov 2015 is 18,000 Chilean pesos or about 30 US $ (only currencies accepted as far the author is aware), one is now in the National Park Torres del Paine Chile..there are many down loadable maps of the park in the web..one can park and hike in various places. The refugios along the multi day treks need to be pre-booked and is an extra cost..also, one can just do a single very long day sight seeing tour of the park with opportunity to get exceptional pictures if one is not into muti-day treks.
In addition to Torres del pain Parque Nacional Los Glaciares offer many extraordinary trekking/sight seeing opportunities, for eg. Perito Moreno Glacier or Monte Fitzroy and Cerro Torre Peaks.., drivable distance from El Calafate and easy to look up on the web. Or, one can stay in El Chaltan and do the easy or difficult treks of Mount Fitzroy and Cerro Torre
Reciprocracy: Argentina Immigration web site details entry requirements for different Nationalities/passports..for US and Canada passports one need to obtain a Reciprocracy (cost 92 US$) online BEFORE one leaves US/Canada, and a PRINTED copy of the reciprocracy is needed at boarding flights to Argentina, and entering Argentina.
Above is a very brief and rough guide to doing Patagonia on a budget, as we did, to illustrate Patagonia is accessible than most people think, and author accepts no liabilities.

By: Darby Hane

Darby Hane — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:07:00 +0000

I’m starting a bike tour from Nicaragua to Patagonia this week. I know that by the time I’m down there, my funds will be quite shallow. I’ll definitely be camping, and there’s no way I’d ever pay for a tour! The best experiences are the ones that are unexpected, which tours don’t offer.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 07:57:00 +0000

Everything you said I agree of. That’s exactly what I and my traveling buddy(ies) do because it does lessen our expenses.. especially on food; we always cook our food.. go to the local markets, because we also love markets, and that way we could learn a lot about the locals.