Chile : Tours : Friendly Paine

Starting from Punta Arenas to the base itself, Torres. Situated in the middle of the Torres del Paine national park, it’s an adventure that is made to enjoy the Patagonia. Get to know a part of its geography and be astonished by its landscape. Enjoy its silence, wind and colors. Finally this program is specially dedicated to those who wish to make their vacation unforgettable.

Day 1. Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Direct transfer from the Punta Arenas Airport to the bus station. 
Includes service with the assistance of a bilingual guide, regular bus ticket from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales, with reception at the bus station and transfer to the hotel of your choice, accomodations with breakfast included at your chosen hotel.

Day 2.
Beginning at 7:30 a.m., you will be picked up from the hotel to start the excursion to the Torres del Paine National Park via the Milodon Cave, touring the main lakes and view points.  Service includes bilingual guide, lunch and entrance passes. On the return trip, passengers will stay at Las Torres Hosteria inside Torres del Paine National Park. Accomodations in room type of your choice, with breakfast included.

Day 3.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the hike will begin to the Base Las Torres sector. This is one of the most visited places in the park. Parting from the Las Torres Hostle and going through the Ascencio Valley, for approximately 2 hours, until the Chilean refuge. Then followed by a forest of Nothofagusy finally reaches the moraine, from that point you can see the "Tres Torres", "Nido de Condores" and the south face of mount "Almirante Nieto".
Return to the hostle.
Hike has a medium-high level of difficulty.  Includes bilingual guide service and box lunch en route. Total duration of the walk: 8 hours approximately.

Day 4.
06:40 hours Return in regular service from Las Torres Hostle to the Punta Arenas Airport. Approximate arrival time is 13:10 hours. End of services.

Included Excursions

Torres del Paine National Park
Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978, Torres del Paine National Park (located in the 12th Region of Magellan, Chile), is internationally known as one of the most beautiful, pure, and unique places on the planet. Its main attractions rest in the spectacular landscape in and of itself, (Torres y Cuernos del Paine), the lakes (Sarmiento, Nordenskjold, Pehoé, de Grey, Paine, and Dickson), the flora and fauna that make this the ideal place for eco tourism, and adventure sports. (More information)

The Program Includes

• 03 nights of accommodation at selected hotels.
• Continental Breakfast.
• Services according to the program.
• Regular Program with daily departures.
• Bilingual guide from the Airport to the Bus Station in Punta Arenas and to the National Park excursion (2nd day)

Hotels

• Hotels in Puerto Natales
  CostAustralis Hotel (see Hotel)
  Indigo Hotel
  Martin Gusinde Hotel (see Hotel)
  Altiplanico Hotel
  Glaciares Hotel
   
• Hotel in Torres del Paine National Park
  Hosteria Las Torres. (see Hostel)

Suggestions

• Waterproof boots or trekking boots, waterproof clothes (jacket and pants) for mild and cold weather (parka)
• Personal items and a waterproof small backpack (daypack)

Rates

Rates per Person in US Dollars.

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Valid Until

Prices are valid from October 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

Cancellation Policies

Once the reservation has been confirmed by Gotolatin, the following charges will apply for cancellations made by the passenger, according to the program departure date:

• Between 45 and 30 working days before the beginning of the program
  40% of total program value per passenger
• Between 30 and 10 working days before the beginning of the program
  60% of total program value per passenger
• Between 10 and 0 working days before the beginning of the program
  No refund.
• There are no refunds for portions of the program not used, hotel accommodations, etc.
• We recommend considering Travel Insurance for any reason.