5 Days in Ultima Esperanza

This program involves different activities such as navigation to the glaciers in the Ultima Esperanza Fiord, trekking and sightseeing at beautiful landscapes with native flora and fauna, ancient forests, let alone the majestic views of Torres del Paine National Park. Besides, you will have the chance to visit a local cattle ranch and enjoy the adventure of walking into the wild Patagonia. All these incredible experiences in one program! Come discover the end of the world with us, and get enchanted by its magic just like the former explorers did.

All the itinerary and stops are subject to weather conditions and captains judgment.

Itinerary

  • High season: September 2023 to March 31, 2023

Day 1 - Arrival in Puerto Natales

Arrival in Puerto Natales Free time in Puerto Natales. Overnight at Alamo Patagonico Hostel

Day 2 - Balmaceda and Serrano Navigation

06:00 Breakfast at the hostel.

07:00 Check-in at the tour agency office. Transfer to Puerto Bories.

08:00 Sailing over the Señoret Channel and Última Esperanza Fjord up to Bernardo O’Higgins National Park.

During navigation, some stops at spots of beautiful mountains, waterfalls, traditional Patagonian

cattle ranches, flora and fauna and the Balmaceda Glacier, not getting off the ship but free to

move over the deck to enjoy the trip and take pictures*

11:30 HRS Visit to the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. Trekking in the coihues and ñirres forest up to the foot of the

Serrano glacier, reaching the nearest viewpoint at the end of the trail.

13:00 Returning on board and sailing back. Drinks service on board – whisky or orange juice with the glacier ice.

14:00 Lunch at Estancia Turística Perales.

16:30 Arrival to Puerto Natales.

Overnight at Alamo Patagonico Hostel.

Day 3 - Full Day Torres del Paine

06:00 Breakfast at the hostel.

07:30 Pick up* at Alamo Patagonico Hostel and transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Most of the tour is

covered by car, trekking to be done from the route to some viewers only. It is a full day excursion, to

visit the main areas of the park as the well-known lookout points to the awesome mountains, valleys,

lakes, glaciers, rivers and of course, the distinctive three granite peaks or “towers” and the horns or

“cuernos” encompassing the Paine Massif, which is the centerpiece of the National Park. This tour is

suitable for all publics, all tracks to walk are short and marked as low difficulty.

13:30 Lunch at campsite** (campsite may vary)

17:00 Visit to the Milodon Cave.

18:30 Return to Puerto Natales.

Overnight: Alamo Patagonico Hostel.

*Van shared with the group unless passengers request private transportation at an additional cost.

**Lunch, water, snacks not included.

Day 4 - Full Day Estancia Perales and Trekking

08:00 Pick up at Alamo Patagonico Hostel. Transfer to Estancia Perales.

09:00 Arriving in Estancia Perales. Briefing while having a delicious and energizing breakfast before starting walking.

10:00 Trekking on “The fjord Route” or “Camino del fiordo” to La Carcacha lake.

12:00 Resting and snack time.

13:30 Trekking back to the Estancia

14:00 Arriving in the estancia hut. Lunch.

16:00 Return to Puerto Natales.

Overnight at Alamo Patagonico Hostel.

Day 5 - End of Program

06:00 Breakfast at hostel.

11:00 Check out.End of service.

Important data

  • This trip is subject to weather conditions.
  • Passengers should bring warm clothes, including gloves and hat.
  • The timing is approximate.

Recommendation

BOOKING ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE IS RECOMMENDED

  • The prices of the excursions are expressed in Chilean Pesos.
  • Children under 2 years of age are free in our services.
  • Children between 2 and 12 years old pay 50% of the rate.

Outfit

  • Cap
  • Sunscreen
  • First and second layer
  • Sunglasses
  • Jacket
  • Gloves
  • Waterproof pants and shoes

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Reserve

Include

  • Natal Transfers- Perales-Natales Ranch

  • Accommodation in (4 nights) Alamo Patagonico Hostel

  • Guide of hiking

  • Guides with WFR certification

  • Breakfast in hostel, Lunch at Ranch

  • Appetizer Navigation Glacier Ice Whiskey

  • Bernardo O'Higgins National Park Tickets

  • Sure of Navigation

Does not include

  • Transfers from airport or bus station to accommodation

  • Torres del Paine National Park Tickets

  • Entradas Monumento Cueva del Milodón

  • Dinner

  • Stick