Torres del Paine

• Connecting to Puerto Natales by way of Santiago: We recommend that travelers take a direct flight from Santiago to Puerto Natales with Latam, Sky, or Jetsmart airlines, which are the ones that provide this service.  Upon arrival at Puerto Natales Airport, our team will take you by van transfer to the lodge in Torres del Paine, a scenic journey lasting approximately 2.5 hours. Transfer pickups are available at 12:00 and 15:00 and should be arranged in advance with our booking team.
• Connecting to Punta Arenas by way of Santiago: Upon arrival at Santiago de Chile’s International Airport, you must connect to the city of Punta Arenas, approximately three and a half hours away. From Punta Arenas Airport, a team member will drive you to Explora in Torres del Paine, approximately 4 and a half hours away, according to a pre-set schedule, with a stop for rest and lunch.
• Connecting from/to the Patagonia National Park: Experience the stunning scenery of Chilean Patagonia at our lodges in Torres del Paine and Patagonia National Park. Take advantage of our 1.5-hour lodge-to-lodge flight, for our Explora guests, over the Andes Mountain Range and the southern ice field. Available every Monday and Thursday from October 3rd to mid-April, this convenient flight option provides a unique perspective of the region.*Travel light with a soft suitcase weighing up to 20 kilograms. Prices start at USD 2,352 per person, one way, for a 4-night stay and USD 3,420 for a 3-night stay. For booking inquiries, contact reserve@explora.com.*Exclusive for programs with transfer included.

• Connecting to Cerro Castillo in Chile by way of El Calafate and Buenos Aires, Argentina: Upon arrival at Buenos Aires Airport, you must take a connecting flight to El Calafate, which takes approximately three and a half hours. From El Calafate, take a bus or transfer to the Chilean border, which is approximately 4 hours away. Upon arriving at Cerro Castillo, our team will drive you to Explora in Torres del Paine. The schedule for this transfer is programmed for noon. Please arrange a private transfer service through our reservation team if you require another schedule.

Below, we share the schedules for in-out transfers.

If  needed, you may also opt for a private transfer, which has an additional cost. For availability, please contact your reservation executive or get in touch with reserve@explora.com prior to arrival.

PICK-UP IN PUERTO NATALES

• Puerto Natales Airport: The pick-up times at the airport are at 12:00 and 15:00*, free of charge. Additional shuttle services are available at an extra cost of USD 125 per person. This transfer requires a minimum of two travelers departing from the airport no later than 18:00 and can be shared with other travelers.* Flights to Puerto Natales are available on certain days of the week.
• Puerto Natales Hotels: The pick-up times from hotels in Puerto Natales are between 11:00 and 12:00, free of charge. The specific time will be confirmed by our reservations team or by Explora Torres del Paine and the driver will only be able to wait a maximum of 15 minutes from the scheduled pick-up time.
• Puerto Natales Port: The pick-up times are between 11:00 and 12:00, free of charge. The specific time will be confirmed by our reservations team or by Explora Torres del Paine and the driver will only be able to wait a maximum of 15 minutes from the scheduled pick-up time.

PICK-UP IN PUNTA ARENAS

• Punta Arenas Airport: The pick-up times at the airport are at 10:00 and 15:00*, free of charge. Additional shuttle services are available at an extra cost of USD 185 per person. This transfer requires a minimum of two travelers departing from the airport no later than 16:00 and can be shared with other travelers.
• Punta Arenas Hotels: The pick-up times from hotels in Punta Arenas are between 09:00 and 09:30, free of charge. The specific time will be confirmed by our reservations team or by Explora Torres del Paine and the driver will only be able to wait a maximum of 15 minutes from the scheduled pick-up time.
• Punta Arenas Port: The pick-up times are between 11:00 and 12:00, free of charge. The specific time will be confirmed by our reservations team or by Explora Torres del Paine and the driver will only be able to wait a maximum of 15 minutes from the scheduled pick-up time.

PICK-UP IN CERRO CASTILLO, CHILE

The pick-up time is at 12:00, free of charge. (Cerro Castillo is near the Chilean border with Argentina).

PICK-UP IN EL CHALTÉN, ARGENTINA

During certain months of the year and depending on the schedule, a transfer service is offered between Explora Torres del Paine and Explora in El Chaltén, exclusively for travelers with a connection. *Consult your travel agent for availability.

DROP-OFF IN CHILE

We have three departure times from our lodge:

• 07:00: The estimated arrival to Puerto Natales is at 9:00 and to Punta Arenas at 12:30.
• 10:00: The estimated arrival to Puerto Natales is at 12:00 and to Punta Arenas at 15:00.
• 12:00: The estimated arrival to Puerto Natales is at 14:00 and to Punta Arenas at 17:00

DROP-OFF TO ARGENTINA

• Argentinean border with Chile “Cancha Carrera”: Drop-off at noon.
• El Calafate: Departure from Explora Torres del Paine at 09:00, arriving at The Calafate hotels at 15:00 according to the timetable.

*Check with your executive for pick-up points within the park.

**All drop-offs pass through Puerto Natales first and then Punta Arenas.

*** Only for programs with transfer service included.

We offer ground transportation by van between Torres del Paine, Chile  and El Calafate or El Chaltén, Argentina on select days of the week from October 2024 to April 2025.

Trips between Explora in Torres del Paine and El Calafate:

• Private Service: Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Advance booking required.
• Shared Service: Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for USD 350 per person (minimum 2 people required).

The private service must be booked in advance and availability confirmed with our reservation team.

The trip between Torres del Paine and El Calafate covers 374 km (232 miles) and takes approximately 5-6 hours.

• Limited spaces.
• The transfer service only includes passenger pick-up and drop-off between hotels in El Calafate, Argentina and Explora in Torres del Paine, Chile.
• Consult schedules with the reservation team: reserve@explora.com
• Transfer is subject to the calendar between October and April. For other required dates, consult for private transfers.
• Explora does not respond for delays that may occur due to border crossings or road difficulties.

We provide ground transportation by van between Torres del Paine and El Calafate or El Chaltén on select days from October to April.

Travel Between Torres del Paine and El Chaltén:

• Travelers who combine their stays at Explora Torres del Paine and Explora El Chaltén can make the one-way trip at no additional cost on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays.
• The trip between Torres del Paine and El Chaltén is 402 km (250 miles) and takes approximately 8-9 hours.

• Limited spaces.
• The transfer service only includes passenger pick-up and drop-off between hotels in El Calafate and Explora in Torres del Paine.
• Consult schedules with the reservation team: reserve@explora.com
• Transfer is subject to the calendar between October and April. For other required dates, consult for private transfers.
• Explora does not respond for delays that may occur due to border crossings or road difficulties.

Travel between our lodges in Torres del Paine and Patagonia National Park aboard exclusive Explora aircraft through our Explora Connects program. More information here.

Check-in: Check-in takes place as of 13:00 p.m.

Check-out: Check-out must be at 10:00 a.m.* If you want to take a half-day exploration, you have to check out before leaving to the exploration and we will take care of your luggage.

*Lunch service is not included on check-out day