…is a Chilean company based in the vast and mythic southernmost region of South America known as Patagonia. Since 1994, it remains a pioneer in setting up expeditions for nature travellers who are visiting the most beautiful corners of Chile and offering world-class accommodation and services for hikers in Patagonia’s premier trekking destination, Torres del Paine National Park.

OUR NATURE AND BIRDING JOURNEYS

For the year 2008 we have prepared an interesting and diverse calendar of expeditions that combine all the of the best that our country and the adjacent regions can offer the traveler whose interest lies in the natural world. Our itineraries offer the best locations, the most opportune dates, accommodation of high quality, and the guidance and advice of the most experienced and knowledgeable local guides. Our trips visit such contrasting and beautiful locations as the Atacama Desert, the High Andes and the Altiplano, the fascinating Juan Fernandez Archipelago, and south to the impressive fjörds, mountains and glaciers of Patagonia and the windswept steppes and forests of Tierra del Fuego.

Photos of flora and faun

OUR REFUGIOS IN TORRES DEL PAINE

Fantástico Sur runs most of the refugios within the main circuits of Torres del Paine so we are here to make things easy. If you already know about our services and want a different itinerary, contact us and book specific accommodations, travel, and even equipment suited to your needs. Let us know if we can help; let us make your hiking adventure in the Patagonia nothing less than fantastic!

Photos of refugios and hiker

OUR HIKING ADVENTURES IN CHILEAN PATAGONIA

If you’re planning to trek in Torres del Paine, you can choose an itinerary from our tour service section. We offer everything from full-day excursions highlighting the spectacular vistas of the national park to the multi-day trekking experience known as the W Circuit.

Mountainbiking, kayaking and hiking in Torres del Paine

OUR FIELD GUIDES AND NATURE BOOKS

Fantastico Sur is involved in the authorship and publication of a growing number of books and journals about the wildlife of southern South America. You can find our titles in the US and UK through the following distributors.

Photos of our books

 

Request our catalog

Check out our tours for the 2008-2009 season.
Download a PDF (3.65mb) or
Request a printed catalog.

 

Reserve a guided nature journey

Call to book one of our guided tour programs.

Toll-free numbers:

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1-800-656-1806

Flag of Great BritainUK: 0-800-680-0640

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+56 61 615794

 

Reserve Refugios in Torres del Paine

Call to reserve lodging in our refugios, campsites, and mountain cabins.

Telephone icon +56 61 615790 ext. 790

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Download a map of Torres del Paine

This highly detailed map of Torres del Paine National Park includes hiking routes and lodging locations.

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