Situated in southern Patagonia, Chile, Torres del Paine National Park is a global hub for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. It is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in South America because of its breathtaking scenery, vivid blue icebergs, and wonderful fauna.
If you are eager to visit Torres del Paine and would like to explore this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for several days, making a reservation is a crucial step in your journey. However, the park regulates the number of visitors, and with more companies offering accommodation, securing a campsite or hostel can be quite challenging. Especially during the peak season.
Do I need to book Torres del Paine in advance?
The simple answer is yes. Due to the popularity of Torres del Paine, available campground and accommodation spaces are reserved quickly. We strongly advise making reservations many months in advance if you intend to visit the park during the busiest time of year, which is December through February. Not only because of the capacity but also if you are on a tight budget. The least expensive options are usually the first to fill up.
Where to stay in Torres del Paine
You have a few choices on where to stay in Torres del Paine. But keep in mind that you must always remain at the official campsite or at another type of lodging; wild camping is not permitted in the park.
Vertice Patagonia and Las Torres Patagonia (formerly Fantastico Sur) are the two firms that offer lodging in Torres del Paine National Park. In addition, campgrounds Paso and Italiano are owned by CONAF, the park's official administrator. However, since COVID, they have remained closed.
Make sure you have a plan and know which trek you want to take before you start making reservations. There are two treks in Torres del Paine: the W Trek and the O Trek. Take a look at the brief overview of both.
Torres del Paine W Trek
W Trek is the most popular trek in the park. Its name comes from the shape the trek draws on the map, and it can be done in 3-5 days.
- Total distance: 50 miles/80 kilometers
- Difficulty: Relatively easy
- Total elevation gain: 8 956 feet/2 730 meters
- Open all year round (during winter, it is possible to hike only with guide)
Torres del Paine W Trek map
Torres del Paine O Trek
O Trek is a circular route around Torres del Paine that allows you to fully explore the national park. It´s less crowded and can be completed in 7-8 days.
- Total distance: 85 miles/136 kilometers
- Difficulty: Moderately difficult; some parts are quite challenging
- Total elevation gain: 16 309 feet/4 971 meters
- Closed for winter season
Torres del Paine O Trek map
Camping in Torres del Paine
There are several campsites scattered throughout the park. Typically, they offer basic amenities such as bathrooms and cooking areas. Some of them have restaurants or even minimarkets. Vertice Patagonia operates the campgrounds Dickson, Los Perros, Grey, and Paine Grande. Las Torres Patagonia operates the campgrounds Central, Serrón, Francés, Cuernos, and Chileno.
See the details below.
Vertice Patagonia Campsites
Camping Dickson
- Check in 1 PM/ Check out 9:30 AM
- Open from October to April (subject to weather condition)
- Capacity for 100 campers
- Shared bathrooms, hot water showers, food service, designated cooking area, restaurant, mini market, bar
- Possible to rent sleeping bags, sleeping mats and tents
Camping Los Perros
- Check in 1 PM/Check out 9:30 AM
- Open from October to April (subject to weather condition)
- Capacity for 100 campers
- Shared bathrooms, cold water showers, food service, designated cooking area, mini market
- Possible to rent sleeping bags, sleeping mats and tents
Camping Paine Grande
- Check in 1 PM/Check out 9:30 AM
- Open from September to April
- Capacity for 260 campers
- Shared bathrooms, hot water showers, food service, designated cooking area, restaurant, bar, mini market, cafeteria
- Possible to rent sleeping bags, sleeping mats and tents
Camping Grey
- Check in 1 PM/Check out 9:30 AM
- Open from September to April
- Capacity for 120 campers
- Shared bathrooms, hot water showers, food service, designated cooking area, restaurant, bar, mini market
- Possible to rent sleeping bags, sleeping mats and tents
*Keep in mind that if you require food service or camping equipment, you should reserve it in advance.
Las Torres Patagonia Campsites
Camping Central
- Open from September to April
- Capacity for 250 campers
- Shared bathrooms, hot water showers, designated cooking area, restaurant, bar, mini market, food service
- Possible to book a tent with or without sleeping bag
Campin Serón
- Open from November to April (subject to weather condition)
- Capacity for 50 campers
- Shared bathrooms, hot water showers, designated cooking area, dinning room witch kitchen, bar, food service
- Possible to book a tent with or without sleeping bag
Camping Francés
- Open from September to April
- Capacity for 120 campers
- Shared bathrooms, hot water showers, designated cooking area, restaurant, food service, bar, mini market
- Possible to book a tent with or without sleeping bag
Cuernos Camping
- Open from November to April (subject to weather condition)
- Capacity for 90 campers
- Shared bathrooms, hot water showers, designated cooking area, restaurant, food service, bar, mini market
- Possible to book a tent with or without sleeping bag
Chileno Camping
- Open from September 15th to April
- Capacity for 30 campers
- Shared bathrooms, hot water showers, designated cooking area, food service, restaurant, bar, mini market
- Possible to book a tent with or without sleeping bag
*Las Torres Campsites do not offer individual camping spots for hikers bringing their own tents for upcoming season at this moment (updated May 2024). Keep in mind that if you require food service, you should reserve it in advance.
Refugios in Torres del Paine
The other accommodation options in the park are refugios, also known as shelters or hostels. They can be found at Dickson, Grey, Paine Grande, Cuernos, and Central. Refugios can be a more comfortable alternative to camping, providing shared accommodations with bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and dining areas. In Cuernos, you will also find mountain cabins for a maximum of two people that offer privacy from other trekkers.
See the details below.
Vertice Patagonia Refugios
Refugio Dickson
- Check in 1 PM/ Check out 9:30 AM
- Open from October to April (subject to weather condition)
- Capacity for 26 guests
- Bunk beds with mattress cover, pillow and pillowcase, shared bathrooms, hot water showers, food service, designated cooking area, restaurant, mini market, bar
- Possible to rent sheets and blankets
Refugio Paine Grande
- Check in 1 PM/Check out 9:30 AM
- Open all year round
- Capacity for 100 guests
- Bunk beds and single beds with mattress cover, pillow and pillowcase, shared bathrooms, hot water showers, food service, designated cooking area, restaurant, bar, mini market, cafeteria
- Possible to rent sheets and blankets
Refugio Grey
- Check in 1 PM/Check out 9:30 AM
- Open from September to April
- Capacity for 60 guests
- Bunk beds and single beds with mattress cover, pillow and pillowcase, shared bathrooms, hot water showers, food service, designated cooking area, restaurant, bar, mini market
- Possible to rent sheets and blankets
*Keep in mind that if you require food service or bedding kit, you should reserve it in advance.
Las Torres Patagonia Refugios & Cabins
Central Mountain Hostel (Torres Central & Norte)
- Open from September 15th to April
- Capacity for 60 guests
- Bunk beds with fully made beds, shared bathrooms, hot water showers, designated cooking area, restaurant, bar, mini market, food service
Cuernos Mountain Hostel
- Open from November to April
- Capacity for 32 guests
- Bunk beds with fully made beds, shared bathrooms, hot water showers, designated cooking area, restaurant, food service, bar, mini market
Cuernos Mountain Cabins
- Open from November to April
- Capacity for 16 guests
- Private cabins (maximum capacity 2 people), fully made beds, towels, shared bathrooms, hot water showers, firewood heater, designated cooking area, restaurant, food service, bar, mini market
*Keep in mind that if you require food service, you should reserve it in advance.
When booking camping spots or refugios in Torres del Paine, the most challenging part is not only finding the available spots according to your schedule but also the process of making the reservation itself. You need to make every reservation separately and communicate with both companies. That is where we come in.
Book Torres del Paine accommodation with Torres Hike
With Torres Hike, you can book all of your accommodations in Torres del Paine National Park in one go. We are a booking provider and search aggregator, and we handle the complexities of the booking process for you. We are not a tour agency, we only assist with the booking part. This means you still have the freedom to customise your trip.
Because of our partnership with Vertice Patagonia and Las Torres Patagonia, you can see the real-time availability for the dates you've requested right now. We carefully put together each of our recommended itineraries to highlight the top attractions in Torres del Paine. You can follow our suggestions or create your own itinerary from scratch. In either case, you won't have to waste time searching for accommodation on multiple websites; instead, you can book everything at once.
What´s included when booking with Torres Hike?
- Accommodations
- Meals
When making your reservation for the lodging, you have the option of booking half boards, full boards, or simply breakfast, depending on availability. Meals can occasionally be added later; however, we recommend making the reservation all at once.
- Camping gear
You may reserve sleeping bags or bedding kits when making your reservation. Note that certain necessities for camping may not always be available.
- Customer support
In the event that you require any changes or have any requests, we are here for you. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at any time.