• Easy walks & wildlife watching
• 3n EcoCamp Las Torres (Luxury Camp)
• Full board all inclusive service from P. Arenas to P.Natales
• Departs every Sunday (Oct 1st through April 15th)
• Starts in Punta Arenas, ends in Puerto Natales connecting to El Calafate or Punta Arenas

This is the option for the less active, yet adventurous traveler. An itinerary that offers a comprehensive visit to Torres del Paine NP with comfortable accommodation at our EcoCamp and guided excursions. Suitable for travelers continuing on to Argentina, following a Mare Australis cruise, or connecting with cruises to Antarctica.

Day 1 (Sun): Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine

Boarding the earliest morning flight from Santiago, you will arrive in Punta Arenas around noon, where you will be picked up and transferred to our Ecocamp situated within the famous Torres del Paine National Park (345 km/ 216 miles /5hrs). During the summer months (Dec-Mar), the sun sets around 11PM giving us plenty of light to admire the landscape en route and the craggy mountains as we enter the park. We will make short stops in the township of Puerto Natales to take a look at the town (you may leave any luggage that you will not need during the trek in our office in Puerto Natales). We will also take a peek at the enormous Cueva del Milodon, a cave that not only sheltered prehistoric man, but perhaps also a prehistoric sloth, a representation of which is displayed in this cave. Overnight at our Ecocamp in Las Torres (BL ,D);

Day 2 (Mon): Grey Glacier & Lake Pehoe (Torres del Paine NP)

We take the vehicle to cross the park, sighting the impressive Paine Grande and Los Cuernos along the way, and finally reaching the shores of Lake Pehoe. Walk close to the furious Salto Grande that gushes the waters of Lake Nordenskjold over Pehoe. Continue on the Nordenskjold trail, a gentle walk (1h RT), to reach its lookout point. Once back at Lake Pehoe, board the vehicle and drive south to the shores of Lake Grey. After box-lunch on the lake board the ship that sails (1,5h round trip) across the lake to the towering glacier walls. Weather permitting we can take the chance to walk over lake Grey's windy shore (45 mins), where icebergs frequently beach themselves. Return to EcoCamp for dinner and overnight; (B, BL, D)

Day 3 (Tue): Wildlife watching (Torres del Paine NP)

Spend the day on short walks (2hrs) to observe local wildlife. Depending on your luck, you may spot Huanaco herds, Foxes, Ñandus (Patagonian Rhea), Condors and various other birds. The trails around Lago Sarmiento feature a constant broad view over the Paine massif with frequent spotting of Puma tracks. The Puma (Chilean cougar) hides on the shores of Lake Sarmiento where natural shelters are carved in the calcium-carbonate soil surrounding the lake. Once back at the EcoCamp enjoy a traditional farewell dinner. (B, BL, D)

Rates for 2008 - valid through to April 2009

Rates for Private Departures

• Note: For private departures during X-mas season a minimum groups size of 4 applies.
• Regular departures end in P.Natales or C.Castillo on time for flight or bus connections to El Calafate. Private departures end in P.Natales or P.Arenas
• Transfer P. Natales to P. Arenas on a regular departure is USD 8 p/pax on domestic bus, USD 200 p/vehicle if 1-3pax and USD250 p/vehicle if 4-7paxs.
• Rates may vary due to currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Included:

3n EcoCamp, all meals, all ground transport, Lake Grey navigation, park fees, bilingual guide
Private departures include transport and guide exclusively for the group.

Not Included:

Expenses of a personal nature, domestic flights to Puerto Natales or Puerto Arenas, any kind of insurance

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