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Torres del Paine Lodge

Pricing

Per Person

$2,935

PRICING

LODGING	4 DAY / 3 NIGHT	5 DAY / 4 NIGHT
Hotel Las Torres	$2,935	$3,670
Patagonia Camp	$3,040	$3,840
Tierra Patagonia	N/A	$5,250 Standard $5,850 Superior
Explora Lodge	N/A	$5,270 Salto Chico $6,070 Cordillera Paine
Awasi Patagonia	$5,220 (Villa)	$6,680 (Villa)
The Singular - Puerto Bories Hotel	$3,280	$3,945

 

 

Hotel Las Torres
A rustic hotel extremely well-situated at a hub of Torres del Paine National Park. Hotel Las Torres is a rustic hotel extremely well-situated at a hub of Torres del Paine National Park near the trailheads for several well-known hikes: through the Ascencio Valley to the base of the Towers of Paine, through Valle Encantado to Lago Paine, and along Lake Nordenskjold to Los Cuernos and French Valley. The lodge has 84 cozy rooms with views of nearby hills and rustic, yet stylish, ambiance perfect for resting after an ambitious day exploring the Park. The convenient location and larger size of the hotel allows for around 25 different activities to choose from daily each with groups of up to just eight travelers, ensuring ultimate flexibility without sacrificing personal attention. The lodge has many comfortable common areas, a bar with delicious artisan beers and regional wines, an extensive spa, and a restaurant featuring home-styled cuisine that incorporates meats and vegetables from the hotel’s nearby organic farm.

Patagonia Camp
Patagonia Camp is located on the shores of Lake El Toro in an eco-friendly complex of 18 yurts and beautifully hand-crafted wooden common buildings. The entire luxury camp is built on wooden stilts and platforms to protect the underlying ecosystem, giving the feeling of camping without roughing it. The spacious domed tents have private terraces, views of Lake El Toro and the Paine Massif, locally handcrafted furniture, private bathrooms, and artisan details throughout. Nestled into the beech tree forest for privacy, each independent cozy yurt allows you to experience the nature of Patagonia—the blowing wind, drizzling rain, singing birds—without facing the elements. You’ll also enjoy world-class regional cuisine with international flare and have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Patagonian asado in the camp’s Quincho, a rustic dining hall specifically for the occasion.

Tierra Patagonia
Luxury accommodations in the wild near Torres del Paine National Park. Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa is a casual but luxurious design hotel with 40 guest rooms. The hotel ambiance is Patagonian, one that radiates warmth, safety and togetherness; all things desired by those who've spent their day in the Patagonian outdoors. The hotel sits on a bluff where the vast pampas meet Lake Sarmiento, and enjoys a magnificent view of Torres del Paine peaks on the other side of the lake. The photo at the bottom of the page is of Lake Sarmiento and our beach and view. Much consideration and care was given so that Tierra Patagonia's architecture would complement the patterns, flow and geology of its privileged location. The essence of the interior decoration is authentically Patagonian, with hand-crafted furnishings and details using natural materials from the region and the highest quality workmanship

Explora Lodge
The Explorer Lodge is located on the shores of scenic Lake Pehoe. Explora Lodge continues as the original luxury experience in Patagonia. The renowned hotel is situated near the Salto Chico Falls on Lago Pehoe in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park with dramatic views of Cordillera Paine. The Lodge’s 50 rooms have views to either the Paine Mountain Range or the Falls and are designed in a classic style for absolute comfort after full days exploring the area. The nearby Ona Bathhouse has a heated pool, fitness room, sauna, massage room, and open-air Jacuzzi, while the restaurant and open bar serve up locally inspired dishes. Enjoy your choice of five daily activities in Torres del Paine National Park (of a total of 25 alternatives) selected to best fit guest interests, the weather, and desired difficulty, ranging from relaxed to very challenging.

Awasi Patagonia
Set on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park, the twelve villas of Awasi Patagonia are configured for views and privacy in a private reserve. Guanacos, foxes and occasionally pumas roam the grounds, and guests may also see rheas and Andean condors overhead. The design of the complex was inspired by the rustic shelters of historic Patagonia and built of local woods, blending compatibly with its surroundings. For the enjoyment of its guests, the lodge offers breathtaking views of the park and Lake Sarmiento from guestrooms as well as from its comfortable lounges and outdoor terraces. Its restaurant serves Patagonian cuisine with premium Chilean wines. Guests may explore the reserve on their own from their lodgings. The hotel also offers guided excursions according to the desired time and duration of its guests based on their interests and fitness level. Each villa is assigned its own vehicle.

The Singular - Puerto Bories Hotel
Get far away from it all at The Singular - Puerto Bories Hotel. The luxury hotel project took almost 10 years, since the initial survey of the original cold-storage plant designs, restoration and replacement of the missing items and the construction of the new building where the hotel rooms and SPA are located. The latter is harmoniously linked with the original industrial storehouse which houses the dining room, reception, bar and private collection.
 

Included in tour cost

• All airport/hotel transfers
• All hotel accommodations
• All listed activities
• English-speaking certified guides
• Entrance fees for all scheduled tours, national parks & archaeological sites
• Meals as indicated
• Southern Explorations pre-departure services

Excluded from tour cost

• Airport taxes, international and local
• Domestic airfare within South America
• International airfare to and from Central & South America
• Tips and gratuities
• Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Hiking boots and other necessary sports gear

Torres del Paine Lodge

Trip Dates

Weekly departures are available. Southern Explorations can arrange a private departure on any date that works with your schedule. Custom tours are also available. Contact us for details.

Available

Torres del Paine

Hotel upgrades are available, please contact us to discuss your options.

• Hotel Las Torres
  
  4 Star
   Included Hotel (subject to availability) 
• Patagonia Camp
  
  4 Star
   
• Awasi Patagonia
  
  5 Star
   
• Explora Lodge Torres del Paine
  
  5 Star
   
• Singular
  
  5 Star
   
• Tierra Patagonia
  
  5 Star
   

Chile - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I choose an itinerary?

A: We offer a variety of pre-planned tours online and we’d love to design a custom trip just for you. Take a look at what we have online then call an Adventure Travel Coordinator to discuss the trip that best fits your timeframe, budget and interests.

Q: Can I make changes or additions to these tours?

A: Yes! We are happy to modify any tour to meet your needs and also add pre and post-excursion extensions. If you sign up for a group departure we cannot change the group portion but we can add extensions before and after.

Q: When is the best time to go to Chile?

A: Chile can be visited year-round, although the southern regions are generally best visited in the Spring, Summer and Fall, which run from October through April. Northern Chile, due to its high desert, is pleasant to visit year round. Central Chile, in the Andes, becomes a skiers paradise from late-June to mid-September. Contact an Adventure Travel Coordinator to discuss the best timing for your preferred tour.

Q: What is the weather like in Chile?

A: Chile is a long country, spanning many climatic zones, and offers weather systems ranging from warm, high desert to cold tundra. Patagonia is famous for having “all four seasons in one day,” while the Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on earth. Contact an Adventure Travel Coordinator today to discuss the weather on your trip.

Q: What is a typical day like in Chile? 

A: The typical day varies widely from trip to trip, but all tours will have full days with guided exploration. There is time for rest and relaxation, as well as independent exploration of the cities and towns you visit. Due to the remote nature of Chile’s most scenic areas, some long travel days will be required.

Q: How much time do we need to visit Chile?

A: Although we have trips as short as 5 days, we highly recommend spending at least 7 days in Chile, and ideally 12. Chile has many fascinating regions and some of the most beautiful areas are quite remote, requiring extended travel time.

Q: How far in advance should I book?

A: As a rule, the further in advance you can plan, the more options you will have. We recommend planning a trip at three to nine months in advance, but if you want to stay at very specific luxury hotels or travel over a holiday we recommend planning nine months to a year in advance.

Q: What are your booking and cancellation policies?

A: Click here to see our booking and cancellation policies.

Q: Do you use certified guides?

A: The guides on all of our tours are experienced, fluent in English and hold a degree in a related field. The guides are experienced in the outdoors and trained in basic first aid. We tend to use the same guides as they are accustomed to the trips we offer and understand the Southern Explorations commitment to quality.

Q: What kind of accommodations can I expect?

A: We primarily work with 4-star hotels in Chile and the occasional 3-star property that meets our standards. We also work with several amazing 5-star properties and all-inclusive lodges. All of our hotels are clean, comfortable, well-located, offer en suite bathrooms and have been personally vetted by a Southern Explorations’ staff member.

Q: Do tours include airfare?

A: We will confirm all airfare within South America and this price is listed separately from our base tour costs. You are responsible for booking international flights to Chile.

Q: Will I get more information on packing, vaccines, currency, electricity, etc.?

A: After booking you will receive a link to our online trip portal which includes all of the need-to-know information that is specific to your itinerary.  This includes packing lists, restaurant recommendations, tipping guides, FAQs, vaccine recommendations and currency information. Your Adventure Travel Coordinator will also be a great resource for any other information you may need.

Q: How will I do laundry during the trip?

A: Patagonian hotels charge very affordable rates for doing a guest’s laundry. You will also have access to laundry facilities on most days in major cities. Some of the Patagonian experiences will be true ‘wilderness’ style camping with only a river or lake as a water supply. Some locations have washing facilities where guests may do laundry. Bring biodegradable soap if you wish to do your own laundry. Please refer to the full itinerary or contact us for details.

Q: I’ve heard Patagonia is very remote. What if I have a medical emergency on the trip?

A: Some of our trips take passengers into some primitive wilderness areas. Our guides are trained in wilderness first-aid. To ensure the safety of our travelers, our guides are linked with outside services 24 hours a day in all locations to provide assistance when necessary. Though our guides carry extensive first aid equipment for minor ailments, injuries and accidents, they cannot handle serious medical conditions, and passengers are advised to obtain health or travel insurance that covers medical evacuation. There are small hospitals in the Patagonia region, some with 24-hour medical assistance that can deal with minor injuries and illnesses. In the rare event of an accident or broken bone, passengers would be evacuated from the wilderness area (probably by horse) and continue on the long drive out. Helicopters are available for emergencies but cannot fly during high winds. Any passengers with a medical condition or using medication should discuss this with us prior to travel.

Argentina - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I choose an itinerary?

A: We offer a variety of pre-planned tours online and we’d love to design a custom trip just for you. Take a look at what we have online, then call an Adventure Travel Coordinator to discuss the trip that best fits your timeframe, budget and interests.

Q: Can I make changes or additions to these tours?

A: Yes! We are happy to modify any tour to meet your needs and also add pre and post-excursion extensions. If you sign up for a group departure we cannot change the group portion, but we can add extensions before and after.

Q: When is the best time to go to Argentina?

A: Argentina’s large size and geographic orientation means it covers many climatic zone and different areas are better to visit during different times of the year. In the south, Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego are best visited from October through April. In the north, the season is inversed and your best time to travel is from April through November. Buenos Aires and the wine country around Mendoza can be visited year round.

Q: What is the weather like in Argentina?

A: The weather ranges from temperate summers and cold, snowy winters in the south to rainy summers and dry, warm winters in the north. You will find a detailed weather chart on the Overview page of each trip. You can also call your Adventure Travel Coordinator to discuss the weather trends for your trip.

Q: What is a typical day like in Argentina? 

A: The typical day varies widely from trip to trip, but all tours will have full days with guided exploration. There will be time for rest and relaxation, as well as independent exploration of the cities and towns we visit. Due to the remote nature of Argentina’s most scenic areas, some long travel days will be required.

Q: How physically fit do I need to be to enjoy a trip to Argentina? 

A: As long as you are able to walk a couple of miles at a leisurely pace and comfortably navigate uneven terrain, you will be able to enjoy most of our tours. Some of our more adventurous tours include activities like kayaking, ice climbing and hikes up to 12 miles. Please check the physical ratings on our trip pages or contact your Adventure Travel Coordinator to see if a particular itinerary is a good fit for you.

Q: How much time do we need to visit Argentina?

A: Because of the vast size of Argentina we recommend at least seven days. If you wish to visit multiple regions within Argentina we recommend 12 days or more.

Q: How far in advance should I book?

A: As a rule, the further in advance you can plan, the more options you will have. We recommend planning a trip at three to nine months in advance, but if you want to stay at very specific luxury hotels or travel over a holiday then we recommend planning nine months to a year in advance.

Q: What are your booking and cancellation policies?

A: Click here to see our booking and cancellation policies.

Q: Do you use certified guides?

A: The guides on all of our tours are experienced, fluent in English and hold a degree in a related field. The guides are experienced in the outdoors and trained in basic first aid. We tend to use the same guides as they are accustomed to the trips we offer and understand the Southern Explorations commitment to quality.

Q: What kind of accommodations can I expect?

A: We primarily work with 4-star hotels in Argentina and the occasional 3-star property, provided they meet our standards. We also work with several amazing 5-star properties. All of our hotels are clean, comfortable, well-located, offer en suite bathrooms and have been personally vetted by a Southern Explorations staff member.

Q: Do tours include airfare?

A: We will confirm all airfare within South America and this price is listed separately from our base tour costs. You are responsible for booking international flights to/from Argentina.

Q: How many people are on your tours?

A: Our Argentina trips are generally limited to 8 travelers, although some areas (all-inclusive lodge stays and cruises) may require that we form larger groups with other travelers.

Q: Will I get more information on packing, vaccines, currency, electricity, etc.?

A: After booking you will receive a link to our online trip portal, which includes all of the need-to-know information that is specific to your itinerary.  This includes packing lists, restaurant recommendations, tipping guides, FAQs, vaccine recommendations and currency information. Your Adventure Travel Coordinator will also be a great resource for any other information you may need.

Q: I read about a “Reciprocity Fee” to enter Argentina, do I need to pay that?

A:

There is no longer a “Reciprocity Fee” required for travelers carrying US, Canadian or Australian Passports. If you carry a passport from a different country please check with your nearest Argentine consulate for more information.