Patagonia Experience

Torres del Paine
Trip Length: 4 Days
Group Size: 4-15
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Experience some of the incredible legacies of Patagonia.

Enjoy a day on a traditional sheep shearing farm surrounded by the waters from the fjords and the mountains, enjoy a traditional roasted lamb barbecue, and take a beautiful horse ride to the Prat Hill Lookout. After, you will head to Torres del Paine National Park to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and the magnificent Towers, which you will have the chance to see from EcoCamp Patagonia.

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Highlights

Highlights

  • Incredible landscapes from Last Hope Sound.
  • Experience a real sheep shearing farm.
  • Horse Ride to the Prat Hill Lookout.
  • Explore the unique flora and fauna from Torres del Paine National Park.
  • Choose between nature walks, treks and bike excursions. (according to weekly excursion chart)
  • Two nights in a cozy Ecocamp Dome with a view to the mighty Towers.

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales.

Puerto Natales

The trip begins with you being picked up from your hotel in Punta Arenas or Punta Arenas airport in the morning and driven to Puerto Natales. The afternoon you will have at your own leisure to enjoy the beautiful views from the Last Hope Sound along with the Señoret Channel.

Overnight Hotel Costa Australis, Puerto Natales.

Day 2: Full day at estancia La Peninsula and afternoon transfer to National Park Torres del Paine.

Torres del Paine

Depart early in the morning to the pier located near the city of Puerto Natales to board the “Reasi”; 45 minutes later, you will arrive to the Estancia where you will have a welcome gathering inside the house. Then, you will head to the stable to get ready for the horse ride, which goes through the Magellanic forest, pampas, and along the shoreline from the Señoret Channel. Then, get ready to try a traditional gaucho meal - an authentic Patagonian roasted lamb barbecue. In the afternoon, after some time to roam around the estancia, you will be treated to a presentation of the farm’s main purpose, sheep shearing, to learn all about this traditional Patagonian work.

Next, you will be transferred to Port Consuelo, the starting point for the settling process in the area, where you will wait for the PM EcoCamp van to continue to Torres del Paine National Park. The journey is scenic and highly atmospheric, featuring many wild birds and wonderful Patagonian landscapes. The day ends with the arrival and overnight stay at EcoCamp Patagonia (optional), nestled in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park and with a prime view of the majestic Torres.

Overnight at EcoCamp Patagonia.

Day 3: Full day Torres del Paine - Excursions available to choose from Ecocamp's Wildlife Safari chart.

Torres del Paine

Today you have the chance to choose between the different options we have for our EcoCamp’s Wildlife Safari program. Nature walks, treks, bike excursions, and more are yours to pick from - it all depends on your mood, weather conditions, and travel companions’ preferences!

Overnight at EcoCamp Patagonia.

Day 4: Adiós Torres del Paine.

Torres del Paine

We will board an early morning vehicle, where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales in time to catch the evening flight to Santiago.

Accommodation


EcoCamp Patagonia (Nights 2, 3)

 

Ecocamp Patagonia is located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, with views of the majestic granite towers. The region’s first sustainable lodge south of the Amazon and the first of its kind in the Patagonian wilderness, EcoCamp offers upscale camping in domes inspired by the region’s ancient nomadic inhabitants. W Trek advisable minimum age form Children is 12 years.

 

EcoCamp Patagonia Suite Dome
(Heating & Private bathroom, 28m²/300ft²)

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Suite domes were designed to further our goal of providing comfort in a natural setting with minimal environmental impact, and also maintain the hotel’s familiar and cozy vibe. The domes have comfortable double or twin beds, a wood stove and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.

 

EcoCamp Patagonia Suite Dome Loft
(2 floors, Heating & Private bathroom, 37m²/398ft²)

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Suite dome lofts are two-storey domes which fit up to four people and have comfortable double or twin beds both up and downstairs. These domes, ideal for families or groups of friends, come with a wood stove, a private terrace and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.

 

EcoCamp Patagonia Superior Dome
(Heating & Private bathroom, 23m²/250ft²)

Superior Dome Interior

Spacious, comfortable and equipped with private bathrooms, Superior Domes are the optimum choice for trekkers wanting that bit more space and comfort at the end of a long day’s walk. Each Superior Dome has comfortable queen-size or twin beds, a propane heater, skylight windows and a private bathroom with a sophisticated composting toilet.

 

EcoCamp Patagonia Standard Dome
(Shared bathroom, 10m²/108ft²)

Standard Dome Twin

EcoCamp Standard domes were the world's first lodge accommodation in geodesic shape. They are resistant to the strong Patagonian winds, and come equipped with two single beds (doubles on request), cozy fleece blankets and feather quilts. There are windows in the ceiling for stargazing. Standard domes include shared bathrooms which are large, comfortable and gender divided.

Included

Included

  • Full Day excursion to Estancia La Peninsula.
  • One night accommodation at Costa Australis Hotel, Standard Room – or similar.
  • Two-night accommodation at EcoCamp’s Suite, Superior or Standard Domes.
  • All ground transport as indicated in the itinerary. PM regular transfer from Puerto Natales to EcoCamp on day two.
  • English speaking guide. Guide ratio 1:12. Max group size: 16 people.
  • Park fees for Torres del Paine National Park.
  • Boat ticket for crossing Grey Lake* and/or Pehoe Lake. *please check the itinerary
  • Meals:
    Day 1: Lunch.
    Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Day 3: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Day 4: Breakfast.
  • Transportation to/from El Calafate (This includes bus tickets and van transportation between hotels and the bus terminal).

Not included

  • Flight tickets.
  • Insurance. (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip)
  • Voluntary tipping of guides and staff.
  • Soft drinks or snacks not served with the meals included at the EcoCamp. Bringing US$ in cash for buying extra drinks/snacks or souvenirs in Torres del Paine NP is suggested.
  • Items of personal nature.

Facts

Departures

Regular Departures. Every day on request

Starting / finishing point

The trip starts every day with pickups and drop-offs in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales according to our fixed schedule which will be informed to you so you can arrange your flights accordingly.

Take a look to our Weekly Transfer Board

In case of a navigation delay, additional transportation costs may apply.

Physical demands

This trip is suitable for all travelers as it doesn´t demand a big physical effort except when you choose one of our active trekking excursions during your stay at Ecocamp.

Weather

The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. In addition, the strong marine influence and the effect of the Southern Patagonia Icefield make the weather hard to predict. In spring or early summer, fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rain and even snow. Even in summer (December to March), you should come prepared to find strong cold winds (up to 130km/hr) and rainfall. The summer’s average temperature is 11ºC/52ºF (24ºCmax, 2ºC min). However, just as quickly as the weather turns nasty, it can become lovely and sunny. So come prepared for all types of weather!

What you need to bring

Once you book the trip we will send you a pre-trip Information booklet with useful and detailed information about your trip with us.

Itinerary modifications

The weather in Patagonia can be difficult to deal with at times. We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations.

Also, during Shoulder and Low season (October and April), some excursions are subject to the weather conditions and might be canceled or modified for reasons of security, such as the Navigation on Grey Lake, the excursion to the French Valley, and the hike to the base of the Torres. In the event of a cancellation, we will either modify the original itinerary or offer you a good alternative excursion into the park.

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We are a Chilean owned adventure tour operator, based in Santiago de Chile, operating adventure tours in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia. Our base prices are in Chilean Pesos (CLP), but we charge prices in USD based on the exchange rate valid on the day of payment.

Destinations | Chile

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