When to Travel : Being in Southern Hemisphere – Chilean summer is in the months of October – February, which is the best time to explore the park.
Destinations
Chilean Patagonia – Hike to the End of the World
The Torres del Paine National Park in Chile is testimony to the proverbial “No pains No gains” – No camera can capture the beauty of this region, and yet, to get there is a long way from home! Chilean Patagonia is undoubtedly one of the prettiest regions on Earth – a wholesome compendium of snow-capped Andes, crystal lakes, glaciers and llamas! So get your rucksacks, and leave your mobile phone’s behind, and get up close to nature in what will be one of your most memorable trips.
Trip Highlights
Start the trip in Santiago, one of the buzzing cities of South America - and explore it's rich culture, colonial history, and modern outlook
Continue south to the very ``sporty`` city of Pucon, where we will do a couple of ``teaser`` hikes, including a volcano climb
Fly down to the city of Punta Arenas, truly the end of the World - acclimatize yourself to the strong sun and explore some of the city’s unique offerings including a Magellenic penguin colony on the Magdelena island with thousands of penguins from up close
The finale: Spend 7 days hiking in the wilderness of the Torres del Paine National park- This one will test your endurance but will be one of the prettiest hikes you have ever done - we guarantee it
Interesting Tidbits
The name “Patagonia” comes from the character “Patagon” in a Spanish novel - and was given by the Spanish when they arrived there- looking at how tall and strong the native Tehuelche people were
Patagonia has more than 30 National Parks - the Chilean Patagonia also has 5000 rivers
Chile has one of the longest coastlines in the world (4500 km), but it is only 1750 km wide - in this land there are over 1,500 volcanoes, of which around 500 are active
Chile has one of the longest recorded dry spells in the Atacama Desert where it did not rain for 40 years
VISA INFO
Indian citizens need a visa to visit Chilean Patagonia, which must be obtained in advance as Chile does not offer visa on arrival for Indian passport holders. You can apply online or at the nearest Chilean Embassy for a tourist visa allowing up to 90 days of stay. Required documents include a valid passport, photo, travel itinerary, proof of funds, accommodation, and return tickets.
Visa processing typically takes 15–20 working days.
