Torres del Paine National Park with Glaciers
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The towering granite “cuernos” or horns as they are called in Torres del Paine National Park are perhaps the best known image of Chile. Enormous glaciers mark the northern boundary of the park. This is the southern extreme of the Patagonia Icefield— the world’s largest. Glacier Grey melts slowly into Lago Grey providing spectacular crashing ice and tremendous green and blue icebergs. This tour includes one night in the hosteria at the National Park and an extra day in Puerto Natales with a boat excursion to Monte Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier.
This 5-day tour includes one night in the Torres del Paine park and a full day boat excursion to the glaciers Balmaceda and Serrano on the Fiord Ultima Esperanza.
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Day 1
Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Punta Arenas. Reception at the airport and transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure to rest before your excursion to the Torres del Paine Park.
Day 2
Torres del Paine National Park
Full day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. Enroute we will visit the Milodón Cave, where the remains of a prehistoric animal were found in the last century. The Torres del Paine National Park was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1978. The park covers an area of 160,000 hectares. The most important attraction is the central mountain range where the Horns of Paine are found, and also the needles which were formed by the action of the many glaciers surrounding the rock. There are also many impressive lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and a quite varied flora and fauna—which makes this one of the most famous places in Chile to visit. Lunch (included) is in a restaurant in the park itself. Transfer to a hosteria in the park in the late afternoon.
Day 3
Torres del Paine National Park
Day of leisure in Torres del Paine. Optional excursions available at the hosteria. In the late afternoon transfer back to Puerto Natales and overnight.
Day 4
Monte Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier
Embark on a small motor boat trip along the Last Hope Sound, where you can see black- necked swans, fauna of the region and colonies of sea lions. After a journey of approximately three 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 at your selected hotel in Puerto Natales.
Day 5
Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
Early morning transfer to airport in Punta Arenas and overlap with the add-on of your choice.
Suggested Hotels by City and Category *
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Puerto Natales
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| 3-star |
Weskar Lodge , Aquaterra or similar. |
| 4-star |
Altiplanico Hotel, CostAustralis (city view), Temauken (suite) or similar. |
| 5-star |
CostAustralis (sea view) or similar. |
| Deluxe |
Indigo Hotel (sea view) or similar. |
| Remota Hotel |
Remota Hotel - Half Board |
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Torres del Paine
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| 3-star |
Hosteria Cerro Guido and Hosteria Rio Serrano in standard room, or similar
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| 4-star |
Hosteria Cerro Guido and Hosteria Rio Serrano in Superior room, or similar
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| 5-star |
Hosteria Lago Grey, or similar
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* Subject to confirmation at time of booking
5 days , from $3379
| Occupancy Type |
3-star |
4-star |
5-star |
| Double | $3379 | $3649 | $3846 |
| Single | $4351 | $4708 | $5120 |
Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).