The Spirit of Patagonia

Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas - Estancia Rio Verde - Puerto Natales
Upon arrival at Punta Arenas Airport you will discover the historic and cultural highlights of Punta Arenas during a city tour, before continuing the trip to the Estancia Rio Verde located mid-way between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales. The Estancia Rio Verde is a typical Patagonian working sheep ranch and you have the possibility to learn more about the farm, its history and daily life. You will then continue your journey to Puerto Natales. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Lunch.

Day 2: Puerto Natales - Bernardo O´Higgins National Park - Torres del Paine
Breakfast at hotel. After an early breakfast you will be taken to the pier to board a small ship and navigate the Ultima Esperanza Bay. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of mountains and native forests and the Balmaceda Glacier. You may possibly spot seals, cormorants and condors, when the boat approaches Monte Balmaceda. Arriving at Monte Balmaceda you will be able to do a short hike to the imposing Rio Serrano Glacier and its lagoon; before enjoying a hearty home-made lunch at Monte Balmaceda. After lunch the trip continues for approximately 1 hour upstream the Rio Serrano aboard a modern and safe zodiac boat. You will approach the Torres del Paine National Park, where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Southern Ice Field and the Paine Mountain Range. You will then disembark the zodiac boat for a short walk past the Victoria Waterfalls to a second zodiac that will take you all the way to the national park in approximately 10 minutes. Upon arrival at Villa Serrano at Torres del Paine National Park, you will be transferred to your nearby hotel. Overnight at Torres del Paine National Park. Lunch

Day 3: Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you will explore the imposing Torres del Paine National Park together with your guide. You will visit Lake Pehoé, Lake Nordenskjöld, Lake Sarmiento, and the Salto Grande with beautiful views of the Paine Mountain Range and Torres del Paine. Overnight at Torres del Paine National Park. Box Lunch.

Day 4: Torres del Paine NP - Fly out from Punta Arenas
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you will depart for Punta Arenas Airport with intermediate scenic stops. Lunch will be served at a restaurant en route.