3 Days in Patagonia. Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno and Balmaceda Glacier.
Argentina
In this tour, we will be able to see in 3 days the most important landmarks of Puerto Natales and surroundings, Paine towers, Perito Morenos Glacier in Argentina and the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers.
Highlights
- Key tours departing from Puerto Natales
- Full-day Torres del Paine National Park tour
- Boat trip to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
- Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina
Description
Day 1: Depart from Puerto Natales for a full-day tour to Torres del Paine National Park. Your first stop is the Milodón Caves, a 1,000-year-old natural site with significant anthropological value. Learn about the early human inhabitants who lived near the extinct Milodón animal. After a 30-minute hike, stop at El Castillo Hill, where cafeteria service is available.
Continue to Laguna Amarga, where your guide introduces the park’s wildlife, including red foxes and condors. Enjoy views of Nordenskjöld and Pehoé Lakes while spotting guanacos (wild Andean llamas) and rheas. Then, take a 10-minute hike to Salto Grande waterfall, a 10-meter-high torrent from Nordenskjöld Lake, with views of the Mirador Cuernos mountain formation.
In the afternoon, trek around Grey Lake and explore the Grey Glacier ice floe, followed by a walk through native lenga forest. After a 1.5-hour break, return to Puerto Natales with drop-off at the bus terminal or your hotel.
Day 2: Discover the fjords with a boat trip featuring native flora and fauna, visits to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, and a whiskey tasting with millennial ice.
- 7:00 AM: Meeting point at Puerto Natales or Puerto Bories
- 8:00 AM: Sail from Puerto Bories across Ultima Esperanza Fjord
- 10:45 AM: View Balmaceda Glacier
- 11:00 AM: Hike to Serrano Glacier viewpoint in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
- 12:30 PM: Return to Estancia Perales for whiskey aperitif
- Approx. 5:00 PM: Return to Puerto Natales
Day 3: Early morning check-in (6:20 AM) and bus departure (6:45 AM) to Perito Moreno Glacier. Arrival between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM, depending on border timing. Departure from the glacier at 4:15 PM, with a passenger break at Plaza de Armas before returning to Puerto Natales around 10:30 PM.
Includes
- Torres del Paine Tour: Hotel transport and guide
- Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Boat Trip: Transport from Eberhard 560, lunch, and guide
- Perito Moreno Glacier: Round-trip transportation from Puerto Natales
Excludes
- Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park
- Lunch at Torres del Paine
- Perito Moreno Glacier entry fee (pay in Argentine Pesos)
- Lunch during Perito Moreno visit
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For optimal experience, bring layered clothing for variable weather, comfortable hiking shoes, and appropriate currency for park entrances. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during high season.
