Luxury holidays in Torres del Paine

When to go

There are no guarantees with weather this changeable but, typically, peak season runs from October to March, with September and April providing quieter shoulder seasons.

Getting there

• Planes

  Fly direct to Santiago – non-stop flights operate from major European hubs, Mexico City, Bogotá, and select US destinations, including New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston and Miami. Then, catch a flight to Punta Arenas (frequent) or Puerto Natales (less frequent, but it’s closer), the nearest towns to the national park.

• Automobiles

  To disconnect from civilisation, you’ve got to go far – distances in this part of the world are vast and you’ll need a four-wheel drive. Brace yourself for bumpy terrain.