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 - The main form of transport for most travellers is by bus. Rival bus operators offer similar packages and prices, but differ in their departure times, dates and, for El Chalten, their pick up and drop off points. Spend plenty of time gathering all the necessary information from the tourist offices and various operators. - Private cars are few and far between, making hitchhiking a difficult enterprise. Unless you have plenty of time, do not rely on this as the main form of transport. - Although bus connections to and from Parque Nacional Torre del Paine are frequent, within the park they are effectively non-existent and they race past fantastic sights at breakneck speed. Having personal transport in the park makes a big difference. - Buy supplies in the supermarkets in Puerto Natales and El Calafate. There are no shops in Parque Nacional Torre del Paine, and those in El Chalten are expensive. |
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| Introduction Chile Argentina Mnet's advice General Information slideshow (plug-in!) |
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| Horses bringing supplies to the Campamento Chileno and climbers higher up the Rio Ascencio valley, Torre del Paine |
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| - A word of caution about the climate: when it decides to, it can play extremely rough indeed. These treks are not particularly demanding, but things can change dramatically in bad conditions. Gusty winds of up to 160km/h make progress extremely difficult and unpleasant, and can bring bad weather in a matter of minutes. Take all necessary precautions, even on the best of days. Having the right trekking gear is essential therefore. - Water from mountain streams is safe enough to drink and so too is that of Laguna Capri, but it is nevertheless recommended practice to boil water for at least 5 mins. Use the designated loos in Campamento Torres and Campamento Poincenot, even if the former isn’t the most appealing. - If planning to make a pre-dawn start check out some of the route the evening before. The fork in Campamento Rio Blanco, in particular, can be hard to locate in the dark. A headtorch is of paramount importance. |
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Walking on trail of logs laid out through the bogggiest section before reaching Campamento Poincenot
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