Patagonia Wildlife Safari
$2095 5 day trip (2 full days in park)
$255 triple room discount, $455 quad room discount
$1085 single supplement
Starts and ends in Punta Arenas, Chile, or El Calafate, Argentina
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Travel Highlights
- Torres del Paine
- Magdalena Island Penguin Colony
- Grey Glacier
- Punta Arenas
Southern Chile offers a combination of unique wildlife and spectacular scenery in one of the most isolated regions of South America. Visit one of South America's largest penguin colonies near the town of Punta Arenas before traveling to Torres del Paine National Park. After full days of exploring the park return and rest in comfort at the EcoCamp in the new Suite Domes!
- Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
- Day 2 Magdalena Island. Torres del Paine National Park
- Days 3-4 Torres del Paine Excursions
- Day 5 Return to Punta Arenas
- Additional Tour Options
- $2495 - 6 day trip (3 full days in park); $1295 single supplement, $310 triple discount
- $2870 - 7 day trip (4 full days in park); $1495 single supplement; $370 triple discount
- $3210 - 8 day trip (5 full days in park); $1680 single supplement; $415 triple discount
- $1550 - Low season Rates for October 2010 or April 2011($1825 - 6 day, $2085 - 7 day, $2325 - 8 day)
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.
HikingIncludes guided hiking excursions. Hikes may vary from easy and optional three hour hikes to more difficult multi-day treks.
Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas 
Arrive in Punta Arenas and settle into your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore this beautiful and historic coast town.
Day 2 Magdalena Island. Torres del Paine National Park (B,L,D)
Take a morning zodiac trip from Punta Arenas out in the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island, where you will see over 100,000 Magellanic penguins! Spend your time along the shore of the island, or take a walk to the lighthouse located up the winding trail through the penguin colony.
Around noon, transfer back to Punta Arenas before setting off for your drive to Torres del Paine National Park. On the way, stop at an enormous cave that once sheltered a prehistoric sloth, the Milodón. You'll arrive at the EcoCamp, a deluxe tent camp of large igloo-shaped tents built to minimize environmental impact while providing a comfortable setting with the luxury Suite Domes. The EcoCamp provides candlelight, feather comforters, composting toilets, and plenty of quiet to enjoy your spectacular surroundings.
Days 3-4 Torres del Paine Excursions (2B,2L,2D)
Click here to see more information about the excursions in Torres del Paine.
Your time at the EcoCamp is flexible and includes a menu of guided excursions. Choose your day's activities, ranging from a more relaxed pace to a strenuous hike, based on your interests and energy level for the day. 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.
Hikers can venture to the foot of the gigantic spires of El Paine (8 hours roundtrip). Weather permitting, you'll witness the most famous sight of the Torres del Paine - the three granite monoliths reaching 9,400 feet- a testament to the massive glacial forces that carved them out of the earth.
Some travelers prefer to relax and stay at the EcoCamp to enjoy the vistas and tranquility or take a walk apart from the guided group. Horseback riding and spa services can be arranged at the nearby Hosteria Las Torres during any free time or as an optional activity.
Day 5 Return to Punta Arenas (B)
Early this morning, you'll transfer to Punta Arenas for the late afternoon flight to Santiago (must be a flight departing after 5:00 pm from Punta Arenas).
With a few more days, you can add extensions to the Atacama Desert, Isla Chiloe, a cruise around Tierra del Fuego to Argentina, or rafting in the Lakes District. We can also arrange for travelers to transfer from Torres del Paine National Park into Argentina to El Calafate to continue your Patagonia travel adventures.
| $2095 | Tour Cost |
| $650 | Internal Flights (Santiago-Punta Arenas-Santiago) |
| Flight costs subject to change | |
| $2745 | Total cost |
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Discounted airfare possible if starting/ending in El Calafate, Argentina.
