FAQ
1. How long is the drive from the Punta Arenas airport to your hotel?
From Punta Arenas runs a good paved road of 247 km, you will take 1, 30 HR aprox.
- Drive from Indigo Hotel until Torres Del Paine?
Through the new road you will get the southern area of Torres del Paine call Rio Serrano , it takes about 1HR of travel, which is 80 km aprox.
The traditional road takes 2,30 Hr , is about 147 km, until Laguna Amarga , the first look at point to the famous Torres, north east region of Torres del Paine.
- From El Calafate until Indigo Patagonia?
You will drive around 4 hrs, consider you will stop at the borders, where you may spend about 30 minutes or more!
2. Can we easily rent a car and tour the park on our own?
In fact it is a really good option for independent travelers.
Four wheel drive vehicle is not needed, but road are unpaved, therefore is suitable a big car. Finding gasoline outside of Puerto Natales can be a challenge, be sure to fill up and bring a good map with you!
Don´t forget your driver license!
3. What do we need to wear?
Patagonia weather is mostly cold, but is not the Antartica!
Bring a good Jacket, a fleece, trekking trousers, a warm hat and comfortable trekking choose. Don’t forget that sun is dangerous and bring with you sun screen and sun glasses.
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4. Which is the best season to come?
Weather in Patagonia is totally unpredictable, and each season has their special characteristics. Come during the summer is usual since you can found the best temperatures, but it can be really windy and you will have many troubles finding availability!
Springs, the perfect time to admire flowers and enjoy the park with the peacefully of the low season.
Fall and winter are perfect to look at the most spectacular sunset, cleared days without winds. And there are more possibilities to observe fauna such, flamingos, “huemul” and even pumas.
5. How much money do I need to bring in the park with me?
Hosterias and Refugios accept credit card, so you will need 15.000 chilean pesos for the Entrance, 17.000 pesos eventually for the Catamaran crossing the Pehoe Lake, and some money for any urgency, roughly 50.000 pesos.
6. Does the Hotel offers tours to the park?
Indigo provides full assistance and information to their customers to help them organizing and booking either trips or their stay in Chile.
7. Do I need to book the excursions in advance or I can do it in place?
Is always suitable book all excursions in advance, but in high season is totally necessary since you will not found easily availability.
8. I have an extra day, what can I do around Puerto Natales?
Possibilities are many you only need to choice between kayak tours, horse back riding, bike tours, little treks among Laguna Sofia, Sierra Dorotea, or Laguna Balmaceda. |
