VC113 PROGRAM VISITING PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES ** Patagonia Argentina y Chile **

VC113 Program visiting Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine

Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights
Season : October 15th , 2011 until March, 31st 2012
Departure : Daily

VC113 Includes
Punta Arenas

Transfer from the airport to Punta Arenas

01 Night with breakfast in Punta Arenas

City Tour Punta Arenas

Transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales and visiting the Otway Penguins
Puerto Natales

04 Nights with breakfast in Puerto Natales

Torres del Paine tours with entrance and lunch

Sailing to the Balmaceda and Serranco Glaciers with lunch

Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glaciers with box lunch and entrance to the National Park

Transfer from Puerto Natales to the airport

VC113 Itinerary

Day 01 Punta Arenas
Transfer from the airport to the Hotel in Punta Arenas
Overnight in Punta Arenas.

Day 02 Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Breakfast. AM Visit the lookout point to view the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego and the town. Then head for the main sites of the town, including the Plaza Muñoz Gamero, which is surrounded by mansions from the era of the great cattle dealers and the Monument to Magellan with the native Indians (Onas) around the foot.
Visit the regional Silesian Museum which has a wonderful display on the history and habitat of the Yaganes, Onas and Alacalufes, the natives of the region. Visit the monument to the shepherd and the cemetery with its impressive mausoleums and gardens. The Museum of Magellan was inaugurated in 1983 and is situated in the Braun Menéndez palace which has an important collection of objects which tell the history of the region
PM we will visit Pinguins 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 03 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 04 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 05 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 06 PUERTO NATALES - Punta Arena's airport
Breakfast. Transfer from Puerto Natales to the airport
End of our services

VC113 Program visiting Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales (6 Days/05 Nights)
Hotels (per person)	SINGLE	DOUBLE	TRIPLE
HOTEL CABO DE HORNOS - PUNTA ARENAS HOTEL COSTA AUSTRALIS - PUERTO NATALES	USD 2.798	USD 1.780	USD 1.666
HOTEL ISLA REY JORGE - PUNTA ARENAS HOTEL INDIGO - PUERTO NATALES	USD 2.692	USD 1.676	USD 1.470
HOTEL CARPA MANZANO- PUNTA ARENAS HOTEL AQUATERRA - PUERTO NATALES	USD 2.190	USD 1.454	USD 1.296

Rate are:
Per person
expressed in US dollars.
Valid from October 15th , 2011 until March, 31st 2012

Package does not includes Airline tickets:
Any questions please contact directly to monica@visitchile.cl