Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
Antares/Big Foot Patagonia
ADVENTURE TOUR
OFFLINE MAP
( 414611;
www.bigfootpatagonia.com
;
Pedro Montt 161)
Guide service specializing in Torres
del Paine, Antares can facilitate climbing permits and made-to-order trips. It also has the
concession for ice hikes in the park. Also runs kayak tours in the park.
Baqueano Zamora
HORSEBACK RIDING
( 613530;
www.baqueanozamora.cl
;
Baquedano 534)
Runs horseback-riding trips in Torres
del Paine.
Knudsen Tour
GUIDED TOUR
( 414747; knudsentour@yahoo.com; Blanco Encalada 284)
A well-regarded outfit, which has
trips to El Calafate, Torres del Paine and alternative routes along Seno Último Esperanza.
Turismo 21 de Mayo
GUIDED TOUR
( 411978;
www.turismo21demayo.cl
; Eberhard 560)
Organizes day-trip cruises and treks to
the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers.
Sleeping
Options abound, most with breakfast, laundry and lowered rates in the low season.
Reserve ahead if arriving on the ferry. Hostels often rent equipment and arrange park
transport.
The Singing Lamb
HOSTEL $
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
410958;
www.thesinginglamb.com
; Arauco 779; dm CH$11,500-13,000, d CH$37,000;
)
Sparkling clean and green (with compost, recycling, rainwater collection and linen
shopping bags), this fresh hostel is run by a motherly Kiwi. The two long dorms feel a
little institutional but thoughtful touches like central heating, a tasty breakfast (with eggs
