You will discover the natural treasures of Chilean Antarctica, from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas, such as the majestic Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 1: Arrival and welcome to Puerto Natales
What you will visit:
- 1 Puerto Natales
- 2 Punta Arenas
- Transfer by regular bus from Punta Arenas Airport to Puerto Natales.
- Arrival at Hotel Costaustralis.
- Welcome.
- Overnight stay at Hotel Costaustralis.
Day 2: Excursion to Torres del Paine National Park
What you will visit:
- 1 Torres del Paine National Park
- 2 Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument
- 3 Grey Glacier
- 4 Sector Los Cuernos
- 5 Vértice Paine Grande Shelter
Full-day Excursion. Your journey begins with a visit to the ancient Milodon Cave and then continues with a comprehensive tour of the flora, fauna, and geology of Torres del Paine National Park. Among guanacos and condors, you will appreciate the breathtaking views of Lake Sarmiento, Lake Nordenskjöld, and Salto Grande Waterfall lying beneath the towering peaks of the Paine Massif such as the Towers, Almirante Nieto, the Horns, and Paine Grande. After lunch, there is a short walk along the beach of Lake Grey where you can admire the glacier and the icebergs sailing right up to the shore.
Day 3: Free day for optional excursions
Free day to optionally engage in the activity or excursion of your choice. From Puerto Natales, there are plenty of alternatives such as boat trips - among birds and flora - to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, ranch tourism, horseback riding, and kayaking for the more adventurous, special fly fishing activities and bird watching, or simply wandering through the streets of Puerto Natales among its picturesque restaurants, bars, shops, and typical architecture.
Day 4: Punta Arenas City Tour
What you will visit:
- 1 Punta Arenas
City Tour where you can immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Punta Arenas. The excursion begins with a tour of the Plaza de Armas, the monument to Hernando de Magallanes, and the beautiful palaces that surround it, witnesses to the European colonization of the 19th century. The tour continues at the viewpoint of 'Cerro de la Cruz' from where you can have a magnificent view of the southernmost city in the world, with its colorful roofs and the grandeur of the Strait of Magellan. Additionally, you will visit the most emblematic monuments and spaces of the city such as the cemetery, the monument to the shepherd, the Croatian square, and Antoine de Saint Exupery, before ending with a visit to the museum with information about our indigenous people, flora, fauna, and colonization of Patagonia.
- Day 1: Transfer by regular bus from Punta Arenas Airport to Puerto Natales / Welcome / Overnight stay at Hotel Costaustralis
- Day 2: Buffet breakfast / Torres del Paine Park excursion with tickets and lunch / Overnight stay at Hotel Costaustralis
- Day 3: Buffet breakfast / Transfer by regular bus from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas / Overnight stay at Hotel Cabo de Hornos
- Day 4: Buffet breakfast / Punta Arenas City Tour / Transfer from Hotel Cabo de Hornos to Punta Arenas Airport
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Recommendations
- Inquire about additional nights and private transfers between the Airport and Puerto Natales, if necessary.
- The program includes accommodation in a room with a city view. Request for a sea view is subject to availability.
- Optional excursions not included in the program.
- Regular bus transfers operate between 7:30 AM and 8:00 PM. Transfer duration is 3 hours.
- Bike and GoPro service available upon request at the reception during check-in at Hotel Costaustralis.
- Rates in pesos are exclusive to Chilean passengers.
Notes
- Inquiry about additional nights and private transfers between the Airport and Puerto Natales, if necessary.
- The program includes accommodation in a city view room. Request a sea view subject to availability.
- Optional excursions not included in the program.
- Regular bus transfers operate between 7:30 AM and 8:00 PM. Transfer duration is 3 hours.
- Free additional night promotion valid for reservations confirmed between June 2 and 4.