5 days tour

Patagonia Short Break - Torres Del Paine

Patagonia Short Break - Torres Del Paine

This tour includes:

Others

Included activities Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer Torres del Paine NP - Full day Estancia La Peninsula tour Torres del Paine NP - Full day guided sightseeing tour Torres del Paine NP - Full day Serrano & Balmaceda Glacier tour Torres del Paine NP - Navigation to Grey Glacier Torres del Paine NP - Trek Complimentary Airport Departure Transfer

Guide

The aim of our local guides is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. On this Short Break Adventure you will get to enjoy the variety of having someone different for each day and/or activity. They will be able to provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and, where possible, introduce you to our local friends. You can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if weโ€™re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isnโ€™t always possible which means we wonโ€™t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. Hotel (4 nights)

Transport

Private Vehicle

Meals

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Patagonia Short Break - Torres Del Paine

  • Day 1 Day 1: Puerto Natales
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Puerto Natales

      Welcome to Patagonia! Few places on earth offer up such dramatic and breathtaking landscapes, the most iconic of which are contained within Torres del Paine National Park and Bernardo Oโ€™Higgins National Park, which youโ€™ll be exploring over the next days. Your adventure begins at Puerto Natales airport, or at Puerto Natales bus station where youโ€™ll be collected by a local representative and transferred to your hotel in the little city of Puerto Natales, sitting on the "Seno de Ultima Esperanza" (Bay of the Last Hope). Youโ€™re free to arrive at any time today, but if you get here early enough we suggest taking a walk along the Costanera, leading to the historic remains of the Braun & Blanchard wharf (itโ€™s especially beautiful at sunset). If you want to wet your whistle, the city is dotted with establishments serving up excellent Chilean wine and locally produced craft beer. Note: Confirmation of your arrival information is needed in advance. If you arrive from Puerto Natales Airport, or Puerto Natales Bus Station please inform your Intrepid agent and your transfer from there to your hotel will be arranged accordingly. Please note that should you choose to arrive in Puerto Natales from El Calafate via public bus, the bus ticket will be sent to you in advance by email. Please inform your Intrepid agent to arrange for the bus ticket.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Torres Del Paine National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Torres Del Paine National Park

      Today, after breakfast youโ€™ll be joined by a local guide to explore the remarkable and diverse landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. Stop off on the way at the Milodon Cave, an enormous cavern where remains of prehistoric mammals like the mylodon, an extinct ground sloth, have been found. Continue on to Cuernos de Paine, the towering granite spikes of Torres del Paine National Park. From here, walk to Salto Grande โ€“ at 15 metres high, this is the parkโ€™s largest waterfall. Take some time to admire the powerful cascade tumbling into the beautiful turquoise lake below. Next up is a visit to Lago Gray, a picturesque lake fringed by the icy blue Grey Glacier. Hike through a coigue Forest, crossing suspension bridge over the Pingo River and eventually ending up at the beach. Here you can observe icebergs of different shapes and colours floating in the lake, caused by the melting of the Grey Glacier. After an exciting day, return to Puerto Natales for an evening at leisure. Note: All entry tickets to National Parks are included, your local guide will have them and present them in the parks for you.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: Balmaceda & Serrano Glacier Navigation
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Balmaceda & Serrano Glacier Navigation

      Today begins at 7.30am at Puerto Bories pier, from where youโ€™ll sail through the Senoret Channel and the Ultima Esperanza fjord. Cross into the Bernardo Oโ€™Higgins National Park, the largest park in Chile and home to giant glaciers, lush vegetation, soaring waterfalls and loads of wildlife, including Andean condors, marine otters and cormorants. Sail past the seriously impressive Balmaceda glacier, hanging from the mountain of the same name. Dock at Puerto Toro and walk about a kilometer through a native forest filled with coigues, murtilla de magallanes, chaura and lichens. Walk towards the foot of the Serrano Glacier, following the edge of an iceberg-filled lake formed by its melt. Finally, enjoy an aperitif with glacial ice and have lunch at a typical Patagonian estancia before returning to Puerto Natales for the evening.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Torres Del Paine National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek To Torres Del Paine National Park

      If youโ€™re up for a challenge, an 8-hour serious trek to Base Torres is included today, serving up the most impressive views of Torres del Paineโ€™s granite towers and glacial lagoon. You will contemplate the imposing towers, a wonder of nature. Be sure to have your camera ready as these are scenes you wonโ€™t want to forget! Enjoy an included dinner this evening to celebrate your adventure. Note: The capacity for this trek is limited, so confirmation with your Intrepid agent in advance is needed.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 5 Day 5: Puerto Natales
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Puerto Natales

      After an early breakfast at your hotel, youโ€™ll be dropped off at the Puerto Natales bus station, from where youโ€™ll have the option to take the local bus to El Calafate on the Argentinean side of Patagonia (bus ticket included). If you would prefer to begin your trip in El Calafate and end in Puerto Natales, please get in touch ahead of time so your bus ticket can be arranged.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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