Milodón Cave & wildlife warm-up & guided W-Trek
“8 nights in Torres del Paine, Chile — Land, transfer to base, and settle into Puerto Natales before the adventure begins.”
8 nights in Torres del Paine, Chile, mapped out day by day through Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 8 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-20 November
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Riverside ryokan, Puerto Natales (Old Town)
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 8 days
- Budget
- €1,346
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- El Asador Patagónico4.4(1.3K)
- Mylodon Cave Natural Monument4.7(8K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & gateway town
Arrive at Punta Arenas / transfer to Puerto NatalesCheck in to Riverside ryokan, Old TownCollect trekking gear and confirm tour pickups with hostWaterfront walk along Seno Última Esperanza at sunsetEarly dinner of Patagonian lamb - 2
Milodón Cave & wildlife warm-up
Morning trip to Cueva del Milodón Natural MonumentSee the giant ground sloth replica and cave formationsPicnic lunch on the steppeAfternoon wildlife-spotting tour: guanaco, rhea, condorsGolden-hour photo stop with Paine massif views - 3
Guided W-Trek day
Pre-dawn pickup and drive into the parkGuided hike to Mirador Las Torres base of the towersTrailside lunch with the granite spires in viewDescend through lenga forestReturn transfer and recovery dinner in Puerto Natales - 4
Grey Glacier boat tour
Drive to Lago Grey and beach walk to embarkationCatamaran cruise toward Grey GlacierGet up close to blue seracs and icebergsOnboard whisky over glacier iceScenic return drive with lookout stops - 5
Horseback ride on the steppe
Estancia visit and horse assignmentGuided horseback ride across steppe and river crossingsBaqueano (gaucho) storytelling and demonstrationTraditional asado lunch at the estanciaLeisurely return to base - 6
Extended wildlife & lakes
Sunrise puma-tracking opportunity with specialist guideVisit Salto Grande waterfallLake Nordenskjöld and Pehoé viewpointsBirdwatching for flamingos and Andean condorReturn via Laguna Amarga lookout - 7
Flex & town day
Sleep in and slow breakfastVisit local museum and craft marketsOptional short kayak or fjord walkWeather buffer for any rescheduled excursionFarewell Patagonian seafood dinner - 8
Departure
Sunrise walk on the waterfrontPack and check outTransfer to Punta Arenas airportDepart via ITA to AMS
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Arrival & gateway town
Land, transfer to base, and settle into Puerto Natales before the adventure begins. Arrive at Punta Arenas / transfer to Puerto Natales and Check in to Riverside ryokan, Old Town.
- Flights
- €290
- Stay
- €1,056
- Per night
- €168
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Milodón Cave & wildlife warm-up
Ease into the region with the Milodón Cave and an afternoon wildlife-spotting drive. Morning trip to Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument and See the giant ground sloth replica and cave formations.
Guided W-Trek day
The trip's centerpiece: a full guided day hiking to the base of the Torres. Pre-dawn pickup and drive into the park and Guided hike to Mirador Las Torres base of the towers.
Grey Glacier boat tour
Cruise across Lago Grey to the face of Grey Glacier among floating icebergs. Drive to Lago Grey and beach walk to embarkation and Catamaran cruise toward Grey Glacier.
Horseback ride on the steppe
Ride Patagonian style with local baqueanos across open country. Estancia visit and horse assignment and Guided horseback ride across steppe and river crossings.
Extended wildlife & lakes
A deeper wildlife day exploring the park's lakes and viewpoints. Sunrise puma-tracking opportunity with specialist guide and Visit Salto Grande waterfall.
Flex & town day
A slower day to absorb the town, with a buffer for weather-shifted tours. Sleep in and slow breakfast and Visit local museum and craft markets.
Departure
Final Patagonian morning and transfer home. Sunrise walk on the waterfront and Pack and check out.
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