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Torres del Paine refugios

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The refuges in Torres del Paine National Park offer economical accommodation for walkers with simple dormitories, a sociable atmosphere and dramatic mountain views.

The refugios (refuges) providing economical accommodation in Torres del Paine are not quite as basic as their name might suggest.  Formerly they consisted of virtually unfurnished wooden sheds without facilities. Nowadays you have a choice of several  cosy refuges which are modern, bright, wooden structures with corrugated iron roofs, cooking facilities or simple restaurant, hot showers and toilet facilities, all heated by wooden stoves.  Yes, you sleep in bunk beds in mixed-sex dormitories accommodating up to 8 people, but there is usually a communal lounge where you can relax, chat and read before you go to bed.

Refugios offer beds made up with sheets and blankets or sleeping bag ; alternatively you can use your own sleeping bag.

The Paine refuge is one grade up, with a bar, souvenir and supplies shop and a couple of computers with internet access.

The refugios are all in stunning locations, with mountain views from their large windows and walks and trails from the front door. 

What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

  • Highlight?: Touring Easter Island, it was a unique experience, one that is very different to many resort islands that one can visit worldwide.    

    DM, Newcastle upon tyne

  • Chile is a very safe, friendly and beautiful country. 

    CP, Budleigh Salterton

  • Patagonia, the scenery and wildlife, getting up close to a glacier, Easter Island fulfilling a childhood dream and much more, the perfect volcano, Osorno, the geology and flamingoes of the Atacama. Santiago and Buenos Aires both quite different but equally fascinating.

    EL, London

  • Patagonia's open spaces, clean air and stunning views.  Chilean people were very friendly and helpful. Excellent food.

    MP, Hemel Hempstead

  • Each separate part of the trip was excellent. Patagonia most memorable for scenery and Easter Island for history and scenery.

    RR, Aberdeen

  • Highlights?: Too many to mention ! Great mix of culture, sights and experiences. Love the inclusion of a horse ride from The Singular in Patagonia.

    HJ,

  • We found the Chilean people very friendly, obliging & happy. 

    EL, Winkleigh

  • Highlight: Torres Del Paine

    CG, Amersham

  • The lasting impressions of this great country will be with me forever. So will the fantastic photos and memories.

    PC, Hereford

  • Most memorable experiences: The Atacama Desert.  An impressive place with friendly people.  The  Ahlarkapin Observatory trip was outstanding and a real highlight.

    PM, Redditch

  • Being served Pisco Sours on the deck of the boat at Grey Glacier.  The scenery was stunning and came as a surprise after the poor visibility on the outward trip.

    AM, Glasgow

  • I was amazed and enthralled by Chile and am looking forward to visiting again.

    DP, Chiswick

  • We really enjoyed Easter Island but the Atacama was the most memorable part!

    ME, Caernarfon

  • Most Memorable Moment?: Very difficult to pick one from so many but probably the walk up to Torres Del Paine Mirador - although it was a tough day.

    SB, Milnthorpe

  • Highlight: The Atacama Desert

    BL, Tunbridge wells

  • Highlights: Valparaiso was stunning and Vina Santa Cruz a pleasant, relaxing surprise.

    MS, Shaftesbury

  • Wonderful

    We have had two of the most memorable weeks in one of the world’s most varied geographical environments and the friendly Chilean people. Thank you JLA.

    AK, Stoke Newington

  • Most Memorable Moment?: The stunning beauty of Torres del Paine ; we were very lucky with the weather in Patagonia Our estancia brief visit, en route, was also very nice.

    RL, Solihull

  • Highlight: "Easter Island for it's uniqueness and remoteness. Excellent wines and food in Mendoza and Casablanca Valley in Chile. The Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires was spectacular. The friendliness of people in Colonia."

    JR, Grimsby

  • Most Memorable Moment?: So many overall but the glaciers, Torres, the cruise and Orcas/penguins.

    AB, Fordingbridge

  • Highlights: WE have many good memories but we would pick out the guided walk to Laguna de los Tres at Fitzroy and the day to the French Valley at Patagonia Camp and Patagonia Camp in general.

    SC, Cheltenham

  • Patagonia- exceeded very high expectations. JLA were great.

    AH, Northampton

  • Chile felt safe and modest, a delight to visit.

    NH, Bridgewater

  • We have travelled a lot in our lifetime but nothing prepares you for the breadth of landscapes that you will encounter in Chile. We had three weeks there and felt we only scratched the surface. 

    CM

  • I loved the desert and my husband liked Patagonia.  The lunch in the Casablanca wine valley was outstanding.

    SD,

  • We loved all of southern Patagonia but four days at the Explora was undoubtedly the highlight.

    NM, London

  • Chile was AMAZING!!!  We loved the country, the scenery and all the people we met.  Glad we had warm clothes for the cruise or we would have come unstuck in Atacama, especially when going to the geysers as it was minus ten Celcius.  As we approached the cruise time we wondered if we'd cope with the Zodiacs, but everyone was so helpful and safety conscious.  The all-time highlight of so many on our holiday was standing in silence at the Pia Glacier. Our favourite guide was Cyril in Chiloe.  He became a great friend and we had some lovely times together.

    RW, Paphos

  • So many highlights- Tatio geyser, base of Torres del Paine walk, seeing puma and Easter Island memories for life

    HM, Bristol

  • Numerous memories but seeing a puma emerge from bushes 10 paces or fewer away from us when returning from Mirador las Torres. It totally ignored us but gave us some shaky photos.

    EG, Hereford

  • Highlight?: Easter Island - amazing place - very good food, hardly any tourists and extraordinary history/statues etc. We could easily have stayed an extra night there. I would strongly recommend hiring a car there. We also booked a snorkelling trip which was good.

    CK, Ashtead
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