Description
Patagonia Camp lies only 20 minutes south of the Torres del Paine National Park’s entrance and its location on the edge of Lake Toro facing the Paine Massif is nothing short of spectacular. The 18 private en-suite yurts, each with their own terrace, allow guests to be utterly immersed in nature. With the highest levels of comfort, fine cuisine and superb excursions a stay at Patagonia Camp is the ideal place for nature and adventure enthusiasts to experience the rugged and wild Patagonian region at its best.
A welcome retreat after a day out exploring the park, the yurts have been designed with all the comforts one would expect, guests feel at one with nature as they cosy up and listen to the renowned Patagonian wind whistle by. The yurts are connected by wooden walkways that join the reception, public areas and dining room, where imaginative gourmet dishes are prepared using fresh and local ingredients. With a unique waste management system and low consumption electric generators, the camp is 100% eco-friendly.
Trekking through the national park is nothing short of breathtaking; a highlight for most visitors is an hike to the base of the magnificent granite towers that give the park its name. Patagonia Camp welcomes guests for 3 or 4 night stays and guests choose their activities on a nightly basis from an extensive range of walking, hiking and sightseeing activities, as well as horse riding, fishing and wildlife excursions.
Accommodation
Patagonia Camp offers 18 luxury ensuite heated yurts with their own private terraces and equipped with king size bed or 2 singles. Each is decorated with cosy sheepskin rugs, woven rugs and fabrics and locally handcrafted furniture. The bathrooms feature rain showers, double sinks, hair-dryers and robes.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities. Given the rugged landscape, this is perhaps a destination for older children, who will enjoy the adventurous side of exploring the park and will be able to participate in some of the outdoor activities. Extra beds are also available should they be required.
Facilities
The camp offers guests a restaurant serving typical Patagonian cuisine including the renowned slow-roast lamb barbeque, a well stocked bar and relaxing lounge area with a small library and wi-fi connection from which to unwind after a day exploring the park.
Activities
A full range of all inclusive excursions are offered, from full-day walking tours to the Base of the Towers to kayaking on the lake, mountain biking, fishing and horse riding with gauchos.
When to travel
The camp is closed from 01 May-14 September.
Early summer (November) can be lovely, and in late summer and autumn (March) the colours are stunning. But if you’re planning to go riding in the open steppes, midsummer is wonderful. Avoid the peak summer months of January and February, since the trails in the park are particularly crowded at this time. At any time of year, Torres del Paine has its own microclimate: unpredictable. People will often tell you to expect all seasons in a single day.
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Location and directions
Near Torres del Paine NP, Chile
Located on the shores of Lake Toro close to the Torres del Paine National Park surrounded by spectacular landscapes
How to get there
4-hour domestic flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas and 5-hour road transfer. It is also possible to transfer to Torres del Paine by road from El Calafate in Argentina, which is approx 5-hours depending on the border crossing.
