Patagonia
Adventure - 4 days / 3 nights
This
is superb journey for those who enjoy the outdoors and walking,
and although you will be camping in tents, you will be very
well looked after and comfortable during your stay.
Day
1. Torres del Paine and EcoCamp
Arriving in Puerto Natales from El Calafate you will then
transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy the stunning
scenery all the way into Torres del Paine National Park,
and on the way, stop at an enormous cave that once sheltered
a prehistoric sloth, the Milodón. You will arrive
at the EcoCamp, a luxury tent camp of large igloo-shaped
tents built to minimize environmental impact while providing
a comfortable setting. You'll find no noisy diesel generators
or destructive septic systems. Instead, EcoCamp provides
candlelight, composting toilets, and plenty of quiet to
enjoy your spectacular surroundings.
Day
2. Grey Glacier
This morning, set off with your guide to travel across the
park to Grey Glacier. Along the way, stop to visit the Salto
Grande waterfall and take a quick hike (one hour roundtrip)
to the Mirador Nordenskjold for stunning views of Los Cuernos
and the French Valley. In the afternoon, board the ferry
and set off across the Lago Grey. Passing amongst icebergs
of fantastic colors and shapes you approach the looming
walls of Grey Glacier - this huge glacier represents the
end of the Southern ice field. From the decks of the boat
you can appreciate the vastness of the glacier. Occasionally
there are times when such large chunks have fallen from
the Glacier that it is impossible to navigate the ferry
too close. In these instances you'll have to use a zodiac
instead to approach the massive walls of the Glacier. Take
an afternoon drive back to EcoCamp and enjoy dinner.
Day
3. Torres Del Paine
Spend the morning doing short walks to observe the local
wildlife, including guanaco, foxes, nandus (Patagonean rhea),
condors and diverse bird life. The trails around Lake Sarmiento
feature a constant broad view over the Paine massif with
frequent spotting of Puma tracks. Alternatively you can
choose what activities you want to do in the park. Hike
or ride a horse to Las Torres or another part of the "W"
walking circuit to Los Cuernos. You can pamper yourself
in the nearby spa at the Hosteria Las Torres or just relax
and enjoy the stunning views from the EcoCamp.
Day
4. - transfer out, flights onwards, home or connecting
with other trips.
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