Getting there
Daily flights from Santiago, Chile, to Punta Arenas (approximately 4 hrs). Our staff at explora will welcome guests at the airport and transport them in a comfortable van to Hotel Salto Chico. The trip takes approximately five hours: 2 ½ hrs from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales on a 250 kms (155 miles) of paved road, and 2 ½ hrs from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park, along a 150 kms (93 miles) of dirt road. The trip includes a snack break, organized by explora.
Vehicles:
When traveling from and to the airport and to access most of our excursions we use comfortable vans for 10 passengers.
Language:
At the hotel, most of the personnel is able to communicate in English. Guides are fluent in both English and Spanish. You are likely to find someone that will speak with you in German, French or Portuguese.
Pets:
Animals are not allowed in the hotel area.
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Adequate clothing:
Explorations require the use of a parka and/or water-repellent windbreaker, wide pants (longjohns or thermal underwear may be advisable at times), good hiking boots with rubber soles (leather or waterproof fabric), or trekking shoes for easier walks, gloves, caps, sunglasses or ski goggles, lip protector and sun block. At the hotel each guest may wear whatever is comfor-table. The hotel’s interior has a pleasant temperature (not too warm), ideal for light and informal clothing.
For details, go to equipment for patagonia explorations.
Insurance:
Although all safety measures are taken for explorations, and we provide the necessary means to resolve contingencies, it is recommended that every visitor has an insurance policy.
Currency
We accept Chilean pesos, American dollars, and Euros. VISA, MASTERCARD, DINERS and AMERICAN EXPRESS credit cards are welcome for all purchases within the hotel.
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