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Entry to the park costs $35 USD for international adults during the October to April high season. Gates at Laguna Amarga, Río Serrano, and Lago Sarmiento operate daily from 08:00 to 19:00, requiring mandatory advance tickets purchased at pasesparques.cl before you lose cell service.
Torres del Paine National Park admits visitors daily from 08:00 to 19:00 through the Laguna Amarga, Río Serrano, and Lago Sarmiento gates. High season runs from October to April, providing up to 17 hours of daylight. Between May and August, many trails and refugios shut down entirely.
| Day | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 08:00–19:00 | Applies to Laguna Amarga, Río Serrano, and Lago Sarmiento gates. |
Winter weather from May through August forces the closure of several trails and refugios. Entry during these months requires a mandatory certified guide and specialized equipment like microspikes. High winds exceeding 100 km/h can shut down exposed routes like the John Gardner Pass at any time.
International adults pay $35 USD to enter Torres del Paine during the October to April high season. Prices drop to $18 USD from May through September. You must buy tickets online at pasesparques.cl before arriving, as cellular service drops completely near the park gates.
No regular free entry days exist for international visitors.
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View All ToursOctober to April offers the most cooperative weather for Torres del Paine. Mid-summer provides up to 17 hours of daylight and open refugios, though this high season draws the bulk of the park's 252,000 annual visitors. Winter arrivals from June to August face closed trails and must hire a mandatory certified guide for entry.
Most visitors spend 4 to 5 days hiking the 80-kilometer W Trek, while the complete 130-kilometer O Circuit demands 7 to 10 days. Your timeline depends heavily on whether you tackle multi-day refugio circuits or opt for targeted day trips like the Grey Glacier boat navigation. Winter access between May and August requires a mandatory certified guide, which alters pacing.
Buy advance tickets online at pasesparques.cl before arriving. Refugios and campsites for the W and O circuits sell out by September for the January peak season. Carry your physical passport and PDI card to avoid the 19% hotel tax at refugios.
Pack moisture-wicking base layers, a fleece mid-layer, and a waterproof shell to handle shifts from sun to snow. Patagonian wind gusts frequently exceed 100 km/h on exposed ridges like the John Gardner Pass. Secure loose items like hats and rain covers directly to your backpack.
Carry physical pesos to pay for the Lake Pehoé catamaran. The boat operates as a separate service from the park entrance and buses. Fuel up your rental car in Puerto Natales, as the park contains zero gas stations or ATMs.
Download offline maps before leaving Puerto Natales. Trails have zero cell service, and park entrances lack reliable reception. Skip buying bottled water and refill a reusable container directly from the fast-flowing glacial streams.
October to April offers up to 17 hours of daylight for unguided hiking. Visiting from May to August requires a mandatory certified guide and specialized gear like microspikes. Lighting any fire, even a cigarette, results in immediate arrest and permanent expulsion from Chile.
International adults pay $35 USD during the high season and $18 USD in the low season. You must purchase tickets online through pasesparques.cl before arrival. Cell service drops at the park entrances, so download your digital ticket beforehand.
Gates open daily from 08:00 to 19:00 at the Laguna Amarga, Río Serrano, and Lago Sarmiento entrances. Arriving outside these hours means waiting until morning. Plan your Puerto Natales departure—a 112 km bus ride taking over two hours—accordingly.
Booking is mandatory for both the 80 km W Trek and the 130 km O Circuit. Refugios and campsites often sell out by September for the following January peak season. You cannot enter the trekking circuits without confirmed reservations.
Independent hiking is permitted from October to April. Winter visits between May and August require a certified guide and specialized equipment like microspikes. Many trails and refugios close entirely during these colder months.
Zero gas stations or ATMs exist within the 227,298-hectare park boundary. You must fuel up and withdraw cash in Puerto Natales. Bring physical currency for the Lake Pehoé catamaran, which operates as a separate service from the park entrance.
Chilean immigration issues this tourist document upon your arrival in the country. Presenting it at hotels and refugios exempts you from paying a 19% tax. Carry both the physical card and your passport at all times for check-ins.
Trails have zero cell service. Limited Wi-Fi is available at specific refugios like Paine Grande, costing $10 to $15 USD per hour. Download all necessary offline maps before leaving Puerto Natales.
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