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Foreign adults pay CL$ 34,000 for a three-day park pass. The main entrance gates at Laguna Azul and Sarmiento operate daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. year-round.
Torres del Paine operates year-round, with the Laguna Azul and Sarmiento entrance gates open daily from 08:30 to 20:30. Daylight dictates the park experience, shifting from 17 hours of sun in summer to just eight hours between May and September. Winter visitors face freezing temperatures and mandatory guide requirements for the W Circuit.
| Day | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 08:30–20:30 | Lago Toro visitor center and administrative headquarters close at 20:00. |
The park remains open 365 days a year without standard holiday closures. Severe winter conditions between May and September restrict access and trail availability. Temperatures drop to -7°C, daylight shrinks to an 09:00 to 17:00 window, and hikers must hire a certified specialized guide to navigate the W Circuit.
Foreign adults pay CL$ 34,000 for visits up to three days. Stays exceeding three days cost CL$ 48,500 for anyone over twelve. Visitors must purchase these entrance tickets in advance through the official CONAF website before arriving at the park gates.
Children under 12, Chilean seniors over 60, and people with disabilities of any nationality enter for free.
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View All ToursOctober to April offers the best conditions for visiting Torres del Paine. Spring and summer bring up to 17 hours of daylight and the warmest weather for completing the multi-day W and O trekking circuits. Crowds peak during this season, filling the daily buses from Puerto Natales. Winter visits from May to September face -7°C temperatures, limited daylight, and mandatory guide requirements for circuit trails.
Visits range from a single-day panoramic tour to 10 days for the complete O-Circuit. Your timeline depends on whether you book a vehicle-based sightseeing trip or commit to multi-day hiking routes like the W-Trek. Winter conditions between May and September slow progress significantly, requiring a mandatory certified guide and specialized equipment to navigate the snowy landscapes safely.
Purchase entrance tickets through the CONAF website before arriving at the gates. Hikers must also secure confirmed reservations for all campsites or refugios prior to arrival. The park requires proof of these bookings before allowing access to the trails.
Wear a three-layer clothing system to handle shifting Patagonian weather. Start with a moisture-wicking base, add an insulating middle, and finish with a waterproof and windproof outer shell. Pack broken-in hiking boots and high-quality socks to prevent blisters on the rocky terrain.
Hiring a certified specialized guide is mandatory for the W Circuit between May and August. Winter temperatures drop to -7°C, limiting daylight to an eight-hour window between 9 AM and 5 PM. Navigating the snowy trails safely requires specialized equipment.
Law 20,653 strictly prohibits campfires or heat sources fueled by wood and charcoal inside the park boundaries. Violators face fines up to 2,000,000 CLP, expulsion from Chile, or three years in prison. Pack out all your trash to comply with local anti-littering laws.
Book your bus tickets from Puerto Natales online ahead of time. Operators like Bus-Sur and Buses Pacheco fill up quickly during the October to April summer season. The 112 km ride takes two hours and drops passengers at the Laguna Amarga or Pudeto entrances.
Foreign adults pay CL$ 34,000 for stays up to three days and CL$ 48,500 for longer visits. Minors aged 12 to 17 pay CL$ 17,400 for the three-day pass. Children under 12 and individuals with disabilities enter free regardless of nationality.
The Laguna Azul and Sarmiento entrance gates open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. year-round. The Lago Toro administrative headquarters and visitor center close thirty minutes earlier at 8:00 p.m.
Advance entrance tickets purchased through the CONAF website are mandatory. Guards will deny entry if you arrive without confirmed reservations for all campsites or refugios on your planned route.
Winter treks on the W Circuit between May and August require a hired, certified specialized guide. Temperatures drop to -7°C and daylight restricts hiking strictly from 9 AM to 5 PM. Rangers enforce mandatory specialized equipment checks to navigate the snowy terrain safely.
Drones are strictly prohibited across all 227,298 hectares of the park to protect the ecosystem. You must conduct all photography and wildlife watching from official marked trails during daylight hours.
Lighting fires using wood, charcoal, or any organic material is strictly forbidden under Chilean Law 20,653. Violating this rule carries a maximum fine of 2,000,000 CLP. Foreign offenders face immediate expulsion from the country or up to three years in prison.
A full-day panoramic tour covers the main viewpoints, while completing the W-Trek takes five days. Hikers tackling the full O-Circuit need eight to ten days on the trail. Plan trips between October and April to utilize up to 17 hours of daily sunlight.
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