The land of fire and ice: the world's end. The area around Cape Horn was a wonderland to the early explorers. Today, Torres del Paine is Chile's number one attraction.
Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales We will meet you at the airport or at your Punta Arenas hotel and take you through the vast rolling plains of the Patagonian Pampa to the town of Puerto Natales. In Puerto Natales you are greeted with breathtaking views of glacier-capped peaks in the distance. Spend the afternoon relaxing and anticipating the beauty of tomorrows visit to the Torres del Paine National Park. (We recommend you arrive prior to midday) Day 2: Torres del Paine Today we wake early and begin our tour of the Torres del Paine National Park. The day includes spectacular views of the Towers and the Torres Massif, as well as the stunning lakes of Sarmiento, Nordenskjold and Grey, a lake which is peppered with floating blue icebergs from the snout of the Grey Glacier. In addition to the striking geographical formations on show, you are guaranteed to see a variety of impressive plant and wildlife, including; condors, rheas and guanacos. Tonight, you will have the option to spend the night at one of the superbly located lodges within the park. Day 3: Torres del Paine This morning, we are free to enjoy one of the Park’s many activities – from horseback riding to trekking! Later in the day, we make the impressive drive back to Puerto Natales, where we overnight. Day 4: Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier Today we visit Bernardo O’Higgins National Park in order to navigate the Ultima Esperanza Fjord and visit the majestic Monte Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier, which form the southern limits of the Patagonian Ice-Fields. During the afternoon we return to Puerto Natales meandering through spectacular southern channels which are littered with gigantic blue icebergs and verdant green isles. Day 5: Punta Arenas - Out After breakfast, transfer at your leisure to the airport in Punta Arenas. (We will co-ordinate the transfer depending on your return flight). Notes:
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