Adventure of 9 days of trekking, horse riding & kayaking, that will take us around by Mount Balmaceda and Torres del Paine National Park. Live the experience of the pioneers of Austral Patagonia, that went by these lands long ago. This program gets soften by the use of Hostelries, mountain Refugios, full campings, horses ( pack & riding ) and full meals service. We include some activities like : Kayaking, Ice hiking, Trekking and Horse riding to get a well rounded adventure trip that will fulfil your outdoor spirit.
Level of effort : Moderate ( some exercise required )                     Operating Season : November to March

 

Day 1.12:30 Arrive to the airport of Punta Arenas, reception at the airport, then transfer to the city. 13:00 Lunch at a restaurant. 15:00 Regular tour by Otway Penguin Colony and Rio Verde small village, on the way to Puerto Natales. 20:00 Program check up at the office. 21:00 Welcome dinner at restaurant Cristal. Lodging at Hotel (***).

Day 2.Puerto Natales / Camp at glacier Serrano
07:00 Breakfast. 07:45 Onboard the m/y "21 de Mayo" to navigate by the Last Hope sound to glacier Serrano.11:30 Box-Lunch At Serrano, camping set up, p.m. Kayak excursion on Serrano lagoon ( 3 hrs ), through the floating icebergs. Back to camp.Dinner at camp. Lodging at camping Serrano, tent & air mattress.

Day 3.Mt. Balmaceda / Torres del Paine
08:00 Breakfast. 09:00 Ice Hikking over glacier Serrano ( 3 hrs ). Back to camp. 12:00 Lunch. 13:30 Onboard the Zodiac boat to go up river Serrano. Area full of native woods, glaciers on sight, rugged mountains, etc. 17:00 Transfer to Administration area. Dinner at Posada. Lodging at Posada Serrano (**).

Day 4.Posada Serrano / refugio Grey
07:00 Breakfast. 08:00 Transfer to lake Grey ( 30 min ). 09:00 Onboard m/y Grey II to sail lake Grey up to the front wall of the glacier, see some seracs falling right into the water. 10:30 Disembark at refugio Grey. Lunch at refugio. P.M. excursion to camp Guardas, for a great overlooking view of glacier Grey and the Ice Field. ( 4 hrs r/t ). Back to refugio.
Dinner at refugio. Lodging at refugio Grey.

Day 5.Refugio Grey / Pehoe / refugio Chileno
07:00 Breakfast. 08:00 Trekking to refugio Pehoe, along lago Grey, a trail that goes through some woods, it has overlooking points, views of the ice field, lake Grey in full extension, etc. Box-Lunch. 12:30 Catamaran to cross lake Pehoe to Pudeto, where we catch our vehicle. Private transfer to refugio Las Torres ( 1 hr ). Trekking to refugio Chileno ( 2 hrs ).
Dinner and Lodging at Refugio Chileno.

Day 6.Refugio Chileno / base of Towers / estancia 3ª Barranca
07:00 Breakfast. 08:00 Trekking up to the base of the Towers and back to Chileno ( 4hrs r/t ). Box-Lunch. Trekking down to refugio Torres ( 1.5 hrs ). Private transfer to Las Chinas river ( 30 min ), transfer by horse riding to Estancia ( 30 min ).
Dinner : asado al palo ( typical barbecue ). Lodging at Estancia 3ª Barranca ( dbl / sh bath )(**).

Day 7.Estancia / refugio Dickson
08:00 Breakfast. 09:00 Horse riding from Estancia to refugio Dickson ( 6 hrs ). Nice trip the by the east bank of Paine river. Along the way will see : the Paine river water falls, the Towers, beech forests, fauna, the draining end of lagoon Azul, ( great spot ), tall woods, etc. 12:30 Half way stop at La Victorina, at lake Paine, for a pic-nic lunch. 13:30 Continue to Dickson, along lake Paine, crossing river Caiquenes. As the valley turns we start getting views of the mountains at Los Perros area, with El Escudo ( a granite wall ), Mt. Cabeza del Indio and view of glacier Dickson on the other side.
Dinner and Lodging at refugio Dickson.

Day 8.Refugio Dickson / camp Los Perris / refugio Dickson
08:00 Breakfast. 09:00 Horse riding up to camping Los Perris ( 3 hrs ). Stop at of Los Perros lagoon with the glacier hanging from the mountain wall. Box-Lunch. 13:00 Hike to glacier Puma ( 2 hrs r/t ), where you can touch and walk on a Patagonian mountain glacier. 15:30 Coffee break. 16:00 Horse ride down back to refugio Dickson ( 2.5 hrs ).
Dinner and Lodging at refugio Dickson.

Day 9.Refugio Dickson / Puerto Natales
08:00 Breakfast. 09:00 Horse ride to Lago Paine. 12:30 Lunch pic-nic. 13:30 We take the 4x4 Safari down to Laguna Amarga. 16:00 Private transfer from Laguna Amarga to Puerto Natales ( 2.5 hrs ). Transfer to Hotel.
20:00 Farewell Dinner at restaurant Cristal. Lodging at Hotel (***).

.........Puerto Natales / Punta Arenas
08:00 Breakfast. O9:00 Private Transfer to Punta Arenas, airport or downtown.
END OF OUR SERVICES.

Program Includes : -Trnasfers in & out of airports and terminals -Parks entrance fees -2 night hotel in Puerto Nat ales -2 nights at refugios -1 night at Estancia -1 night at Posada Serrano -3 meals a day, according to program -Private Transfers & Regular lines -Cruise " 21 de Mayo " & Zodiac on Serrano river -Kayak & Ice Hikking at Serrano lagoon and glacier -Catamaran on lake Pehoe & Cruise on lake Grey -4x4 Safari to lake Paine -Horses, riding & pack -Guide bilingual -VHF Radio communication -First Aid kit

It dosen’t include :
-Air flights -Beverages, Soft or Alcoholics -Tips -Any other extra service not detailed in the program

PRICE OF PROGRAM per person ( based on double room occupancy)

2 U$ 2.000   3-4 U$ 2.000   5-6 U$ 2.000   7-8 U$ 2.000    9-15 U$ 2.000
  
10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS

  


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