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TORRES DEL PAINE - PATAGONIA CHILE
The Torres del Paine National Park has been a World
Biosphere reserve since 1978.in this areaare found the
colossal towers and horns of granite and rock which
have made it world-famous.With altitudes of 3.050 meters
above sea-level.the park preserves fragile ecosystems
where you canfindguanacos,foxes and flamingos.There
are various circuits,and it is possible to do some of
them by a car ,but the most exciting are the paths for
trekking and excursions on horse-back.
But adventure in Patagonia does not end here.Beyond
the Magellan strait is Tierra del Fuego.Magellan gave
it its name when he discovered the territory in 1520,having
glimpsed a series of fumaroles along its coast.These
were lit by Selk nam Natives the original habitans,who
were violently exterminated during the colonization.
The island,full of mysteries and legends,today invites
the visitor to enjoy unique scenery and amazing sites
for sport fishing-fly fishing,plus the life on the estancias,observing
the flora-fauna and sailing the channels of the south
of the world.
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TORRES
DEL PAINE - PROGRAMS
PACKAGE
1 Torres
del Paine National Park
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4Days 3Nights
DAY
1
-PUNTA ARENAS / PUERTO NATALESArrival to Punta Arenas
airport. Reception and transfer to Puerto Natales. On
route we will be able to appreciate the Magellanic Pampa
steppes, where you can find sheep, cattle, ostriches and
many other kinds of birds. Arrival to the picturesque
town of Puerto Natales, which is situated on the banks
of Ultima Esperanza Bay. Overnight in hotel in Puerto
Natales.
DAY-2 PUERTO NATALES / TORRES
DEL PAINE Breakfast at the Hotel. Early in the morning
we will board a boat and sail along Ultima Esperanza bay
towards the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. During the
trip, we can observe colonies of cormorants and sea-wolves.
Upon arrival, we will take a short walk to the environs
of the Serrano glacier, from where we can admire the impressive
thousands of year old ice. Lunch Box included. Return
to Puerto Natales at approximately 6 p.m. Transfer to
the Torres del Paine National Park, where we will visit
the Amarga Lagoon and Lake Pehoé. From there, we
will have a beautiful view of Masiso del Paine, Almirante
Nieto and the Torres del Paine. Whilst travelling, we
can observe the fauna of the area such as herds of guanacos,
ostriches, foxes, chingues, caiquenes, black-necked swans,
flocks of flamingos, condors and eagles. Dinner and overnight
in hotel in the Torres de Paine National Park.
DAY-3 TORRES DEL PAINEBreakfast
at the Hotel. A full-day excursion to the Torres del Paine
National Park visiting Lake Pehoé, Nordenskjold
and Sarmiento, the Salto Grande with a beautiful view
at the Masiso del Paine, the Torres del Paine, Almirante
Nieto, Gran Paine, Cabeza de Indio Hill and others. Dinner
and overnight in hotel in the Torres de Paine National
Park.
DAY-4 TORRES DEL PAINE /
PUNTA ARENASBreakfast at the Hotel. Early departure towards
Punta Arenas, visiting the Milodón Cave, where
we will see the remains of a herbivore animal which lived
there around 12.000 years ago. Arrival to Punta Arenas
and transfer to the airport to board the departure flight.
PACKAGE
2 Torres
del Paine National Park
II
4Days 3Nights
DAY-1
PUNTA ARENAS / TORRES DEL
PAINEArrival to Punta Arenas airport. Reception and transfer
to Torres del Paine National Park . On route we will appreciate
the typical steppes pampa of Magallanes where we shall
see animals such as sheep, ostriches and various different
kinds of birds. Visit to Puerto Natales, Lake Sarmiento,
Lake Nordenskjold and Lake Pehoé. We will also
appreciate a spectacular view of the Massif of Paine,
Almirante Nieto and the Torres del Paine. Dinner and overnight
in the hotel in the Torres de Paine National Park.
DAY-2 TORRES DEL PAINE Breakfast
at the Hotel. A full-day excursion around the Lake Grey
area, where we will see ice floes which have broken off
the Grey glacier. We will also visit the Salto Grande
(Grande water fall) and the Amarga Lagoon where we will
be able to appreciate the rock formations which give the
park its name (Towers of Paine). Dinner and overnight
in the hotel in the Torres de Paine National Park.
DAY-3
TORRES DEL PAINE / PUNTA ARENASBreakfast at the Hotel.
Early departure towards Punta Arenas, visiting the Milodón
Cave, where we will see the remains of a herbivore animal
which lived around 12.000 years ago within it. On route
we will be able to appreciate the local fauna such as
guanacos, foxes, chingues, caiquenes, flamingos and condors.
Arrival to Punta Arenas and transfer to the hotel. Overnight
in the hotel in Punta Arenas.
DAY-4 PUNTA
ARENASBreakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, visit to
the city of Punta Arenas. We will go up to the Cerro de
la Cruz vantage-point, where we will have a panoramic
view of the city and the Magellan Straits. We will then
visit the Salesiano Mayorino Borgatello Museum, where
we will find ethnological and natural history samples
which tell us about the flora and fauna of this region
as well as handicrafts of the Yaganes, Onas, and Alacalufes
Indians and of the first colonists. Afterwards, we will
visit the Museum of the Pioneers and the Library, where
we can see an interesting open air exhibition of machinery
and houses of the colonial period. Then, at an agreed
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TOURS
IN TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
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On board of our comfortable buses, you will have the opportunity
of visiting and enjoying the Torres del Paine National
Park, its wild fauna, its beautiful landscapes, lakes,
lagoons, rivers and waterfalls including the imposing
rocky massif in the Torres del Paine. It is worth to take
into account that this Park was declared to be a Biosphere
Reserve by the UNESCO.
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Important
Sightseeing |
Full
Day to the Torres del Paine National Park
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-Cerro
Castillo
-Laguna Amarga
-Lago Nordenskjöld
-Lago Pehoé
-Salto Grande
-Salto Chico
-The Torres del Paine
-Lago Sarmiento
-Glacier and Lake Grey
Watching of its natural Fauna
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This
excursion departs from Puerto Natales, after a short stop
you will visit the Cueva del Milodón (The Milodón
Cave), then we will get into the Park, declared to be
a Worlwide Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO. Once in the
Park, we will see the Patagonian Andes (name given to
The Andes mountain range in this region), with its flora
and fauna, which makes of it one of the most beautiful
places
of the world.
This tour includes a bilingual guide.
Private or regular tour.
Lenght of the Tour: 12 hours.
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Hiking
to the Base of the Torres del Paine
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Important
Sightseeing
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This excursion consists of a hiking or horseback riding
through narrow trails and rugged climbs, to finally reach
a small lake and the majestic granite massif that forms
the Torres del Paine.
This tour includes a bilingual guide.
Duration of the services: 6 to 8 hours.
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- Monte Almirante Nieto (Mount)
-Río Ascencio
-The Torres del Paine |
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Sightseeing
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Río
Serrano Downstream Sailing
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- Río Serrano
-Watching of the Campo de Hielo Patagónico Sur
(The -Southern Ice Field)
-Glaciar Serrano |
Sailing in motorboats from the Serrano campsite, short trekking,
moving to another boat at the Salto del Río Serrano
(Río Serrano waterfalls), the sailing goes on until
reaching the Río Serrano outlet. Stop at Puerto Toro
and visit to the Serrano Glacier. Lenght of the Services:
About 5 hours.
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| Excursion
to Laguna Azul
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Important
Sightseeing |
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Departure in vehicle from the Hotel or Hostel in the Park
to the northeast. This bluish Lagoon offers a different
view of the Paine Mountain range and the Torres del Paine.
This tour includes a bilingual guide Duration of the Services:
2 to 3 hours.
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- Río Paine
-Río Paine Waterfalls
-Paine Mountain range
-Laguna Azul |
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Sightseeing |
Excursion
to Lago Grey
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Cuernos del Paine
(The Paine Horns)
-Lago Pehoé
-Río Paine
-Cerro Ferrier
-Río Grey
-Río Pingo
-Park Headquarters |
Departure
in vehicle from the Hotel or Hostel at the Park to the Lago
Grey. After one hour-trekking, you will see the majestic
of the Glacier Grey, which is part of the Campo de Hielo
Patagónico Sur (The Southern Ice Field).
This tour includes a bilingual guide. Lenght of the services:
6 to 8 hours.
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Crossing
Lago Pehoe
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Important
Sightseeing |
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For those who enjoy trekking, the Hielos Patagónicos
motorboat, crosses daily the Lago Pehoé, it sails
from the Pudeto area to the Refuge Pehoé, with round
trips, twice a day, from which you can start some trekking.
Duration of the services: Half an hour every single trip.
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- The Lago Pehoé Crossing
-Cuernos del Paine
(The Paine Horns)
-Paine Grande |
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Torres
del Paine tours and Info:
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