4-Day Chilean Patagonia Tour: Puerto Natales, Serrano Glacier and Torres del Paine National Park

4 Days

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Hotel Pickup Offered

English,Spanish

Language Offered

Overview

See the enchanting frozen landscapes of Chilean Patagonia on a 4-day excursion from Puerto Natales. Marvel at the monumental glaciers and floating ice floes of Ultima Esperanza Fjord; visit a rustic cattle ranch after a scenic drive through Patagonia's dramatic countryside; and gaze at the steep slopes and shimmering lakes of Torres del Paine on guided hikes. Gain fascinating insight into the region's history and geology from your knowledgeable guide and enjoy selected revitalizing meals. Luxuriate in 3- or 4-star accommodation and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from Punta Arenas airport.

4-day tour of Chile's Patagonia region
Cruise Ultima Esperanza Fjord to Balmaceda
Take an easy hike to Serrano Glacier
Enjoy a scenic drive through Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park
See herds of guanacos grazing
Learn about Patagonia's history and stunning geology from your knowledgeable guide
Choice of three four-star hotels

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Departure & Return

What To Expect

Feast your eyes on the dramatic sights and enticing landscapes of Chilean Patagonia on this enriching 4-day excursion. Gaze at the frozen witchery of glaciers and see the snow-capped peaks of Torres del Paine mountains; witness the wild country tableaus of the National Park and cruise past the languid ice floes of Ultima Esperanza Fjord on a unique boat journey. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from the airport, a choice of 3- or 4-star accommodation and selected meals as indicated by the Itinerary section below.ItineraryDay 1: Punta Arenas -- Puerto NatalesAfter being met at Punta Arenas airport, catch the bus to Puerto Natales bus station, from where you'll be transferred to your evening's accommodation at your selected hotel. The rest of the day and night are yours to explore on your own.Accommodation: Saltos del Paine Hotel (four-star, choice of twin or single room), Costraustralis Hotel (four-star, with ocean view and choice of twin or single room) or Indigo Hotel (four-star, choice of twin with ocean view or single room) in Puerto NatalesDay 2: Puerto Natales -- Balmaceda and Serrano -- Puerto Natales (B, L)After breakfast at your hotel, a full-day trip starts with an early morning cruise from Puerto Natales to Ultima Esperanza Fjord. The three-hour cruise takes you through stunning Patagonian scenery to the 1,000-year-old Balmaceda glacier, home to cormorants and sea lions. At the head of the fjord, disembark to take a short 20-minute walk through forest to the foot of the Serrano Glacier, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and walls of ice. Stop for lunch at Estancia Perales, a traditional cattle ranch, on the return trip to Puerto Natales, where the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore on your own.Accommodation: your same hotelDay 3: Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine -- Puerto Natales (B, L)An early start after breakfast takes you on a full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage biosphere. Traveling through Patagonia's rugged steppe country, an important habitat for many endangered species. See herds of sheep and native guanacos (animals that look like a cross between a llama and a camel) and notice the rugged snow-capped Torres del Paine mountains towering in the background. Visit Salto Grande waterfall on the Pehoe River and Patagonia's lovely lakes Pehoe and Grey, overlooked by the snowy white peaks of Grey Glacier. The excursion returns to Puerto Natales in the evening.Accommodation: your same hotelDay 4: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas (B)After breakfast, a transfer takes you to Puerto Natales bus station to catch an onward bus to Punta Arenas airport. (Earliest bus is at 7:15am with an approximate travel time of 3 hours to Punta Arenas. Please plan flights accordingly).