Day 01 Punta Arena - Puerto Natales
Transfer from the airport Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales, but on the way is possible to watch different species of marine birds and in a lucky day possibly dolphins. Then the road turns heading North West to take an unpaved road that goes through the Patagonian steppe, where different sheep farms can be found and some species of the native flora can be seen as well. The native fauna of this area is composed by Lesser Rheas, Upland geese, Andean condors, Kelp gulls, Eagles, skunks, different species of ducks and foxes. Before approaching to the Otway Sound the bus drives bordering a coal open cut mine, important activity in the region. At the then of the road is located the small colony of Magellanic Penguins that every year come for breeding and feeding. The walk stretches for about one mile on a wooden trail with three different observation points.
Accommodation at the hotel of your choice 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 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 04 Puerto Natales - Punta Arena
Breakfast. Transfer from Puerto Natales to the airport
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