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01 PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES
Transfer from the airport and on
the way to Puerto Natales we will visit Penguins aerea,
65 km away from Punta Arenas (40 miles) on the Otway Sound,
penguins come to nest every year between November and
March. The species found here is the Magellan Penguin
and to reach the nesting site, there is a walk of 2 km
(1.2 miles) across the coastal land to this sanctuary.
It is possible to watch the penguins close up, courting
and caring for their young, depending on the time of year.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
DAY 02 PUERTO NATALES-Excursion
Torres del Paine
Breakfast.
Departure 07:30am to the Torres del Paine National
Park is renowned as one of the most beautiful and remote
places on the planet. Over 160,000 hectares of unspoilt
wilderness comprising of glaciers, icefields and lush
green forests. Wildlife is abundant here, and includes
huemels, condors and guanacos. Following a three hour
drive, you will arrive at the Torres del Paine National
Park which was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO
in 1978. The most important attraction is the central
mountain range where you can see the Horns of Paine and
also the needles which were formed by the action of the
many glaciers which surrounded the rock. There are also
many impressive lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and an extremely
varied flora and fauna which makes this one of the most
famous places in Chile to visit. Lunch in Hosteria Lago
Grey included. On the way back to Puerto Natales visit
the Milodon Cave where the remains of a large herbivore
were found who lived in this area more than 12 thousand
years ago.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
DAY 03 PUERTO NATALES-Excursion Glaciar Perito
Moreno
Breakfast. From Puerto Natales depart early 07:00am.
morning towards Calafate crossing the border to Argentina
at Cerro Castillo and Cancha Carrera. At midday approx.
you will arrive at Calafate and time for lunch (not included)
before continuing to the glacier, a journey of 1½
hours. In 1981 UNESCO declared National Park Los Glaciares
a World Heritage Site. It is an unforgettable experience.
There is a stop of 2 ½ hours at the glacier to
view the amazing ice mass and walk on some of the trails
in the area. Return to Calafate where there is a 30 minute
stop for refreshments or shopping before returning to
Puerto Natales, arriving back at approximately 11:00pm.
Overnight in Puerto Natales
DAY
04 PUERTO NATALES - Excursion y Navegación Balmaceda
y Serrano
Breakfast.You
will embark on a small motor boat sail and along the Last
Hope Sound where you can see black necked swans, fauna
of the region and colonies of sea lions.
Following a journey of approximately 3 hours arrive at
Monte Balmaceda where you can see the glacier of the same
name. Time for viewing and photos here before continuing
to the Serrano Glacier. A 15 minute walk takes you to
the north side of the mountain for a great view of this
fabulous glacier. Lunch in the Estancia Perales
on the way back and return to Puerto Natales.
Overnight
in Puerto Natales
DAY 05 PUERTO NATALES - Punta Arena's airport
Breakfast.
Transfer from Puerto Natales to the airport
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