Description:

Depart from Puerto Natales towards Torres del Paine National Park. After covering 60 kilometres (37 miles) we pass by picturesque Figueroa's Lagoon, as well as Villa Cerro Castillo, the former headquarters of the Magellan district. Our trip continues through the Patagonian flatlands surrounded by glacial moraines. Later, we will stop at The Rock lookout where you may have the opportunity to take some pictures of the Sarmiento lake and the Torres Del Paine massif.

After this, we will arrive at the Sarmiento entrance of Torres Del Paine National Park. Measuring 200.000 hectres (500,000 acres), The park was created on the 13th of May of 1959 and was declared Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO on the 28th of April 1978. Since 2007 Torres del Paine National Park and Yosemite National Park have been bonded in brotherhood. The goal of this alliance is to broaden the experience of the Park's staff, interchanging information, technology, and to improve practices.

The park offers the possibility to get to know nature in its most exuberant state. The route inside the National Park will lead us to Nordenskjold's viewpoint for a photo stop where we can see Monte Almirante Nieto, Los Cuernos Del Paine, and Paine Grande with its glaciers. Along the way we hope to see guanacos and a variety of birds including flamingoes in the lagoons.

The trip continues through the park to Lago Grey. Here we have the opportunity to view the lake itself, which is filled with icebergs, many of them made of ice that is thousands of years old. The icebergs come from Grey Glacier, starting point of the huge Southern Ice Fields (Campo de Hielo Sur).

On the return to Puerto Natales we skirt along the Rio Paine waterfalls to observe, weather permitting, the Torres del Paine massif, from a different perspective and its wonderful surroundings. Then, we will travel towards Milodon Cave Natural Monument, located 25 kms.( 15 miles ) to the northwest of Puerto Natales. Here we will get out of the vehicle to take the 45 minutes stroll on the path, which leads to the cave that is 30 meters high, 80 meters wide, and 200 meters deep. Here there were found the remains of a herbivore mammal named "Milodon" and Patagonian Horses, Sabre-Toothed Tigers and primitive native settlements.

Returning to the City, we will see houses and main buildings of the pioneer age and city foundation at 1911. From here we go back to Puerto Natales, making photo stops on the way. The tour ends at the pier.

• The climate is extremely variable, especially in November and March. There may be continuous strong winds, and one must come very well prepared for every kind of weather, both equipment-wise as mentality-wise.

• Use comfortable, but protective clothing suitable for outdoor activities. A hat, gloves, and sunglasses are indispensable, as much as waterproof clothing. Hikingshoes or sturdy runningshoes may be complemented by a pair of sandals for more comfort after a hike.

The trip included:

Private transport at your disposal.
Lunch at the Estancia (ranch).

Entrance to the National Park
English speaking guide.