Chile : Tours : Fluvial Paine and Glaciers

An economic choice for discovering the beauty of the Torres del Paine National Park, a biosphere reserve since 1978. From Punta Arenas you will travel to Puerto Natales, first going through one of the most exceptional landscapes in Patagonian Chile. The exquisite beauty of the National Park is combined with the marvelous experience of traveling through the Fiordo de Ultima Esperanza (the Last Hope Fiord). It is an incredible experience at a great price.

Day 1. Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
• 4:25 pm. Transfer from the Punta Arenas Airport directly to Puerto Natales, stopping en route to see the colony of Magallanic Penguins located in the Otway Inlet.
• Arrival at the hotel of your choice in Natales.
• Accommodataions at the chosen hotel with breakfast included.

Day 2. Puerto Natales - Glaciers
• Transfer Hotel / Muelle (except from Hotel Costa Australis)
• 8:00am. Departure for navegation to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. Includes walk in the glacier area. Lunch en route. Continue on up the Serrano River in Zodiac boat to the Torres del Paine National Park. Entrance passes included.
• Transfer to the hostel.
• Accommodations at the Hosteria Lago Grey and the Serrano Hotel (depending on availability), breakfast included.

Day 3. Torres del Paine
• Regular excursion to the major view points and lakes in Torres del Paine National Park. Service includes bilingual guide and box lunch en route.
• Return to your place of accommodations.

Day 4. Torres del Paine - Punta Arenas
• Morning navigation in a catamaran to the Grey Glacier. Lunch at the hostel.
• Afternoon regular transfer from Torres del Paine National Park to Puerto Natales. Regular bus ticket from Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas.
• Accommodations at chosen hotel with breakfast included.

Day 5. Punta Arenas
• Transfer hotel - Punta Arenas Airport. Service with bilingual guide.
• End of services.

Included Excursions

Torres del Paine National Park
Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978, Torres del Paine National Park (located in the 12th Region of Magellan, Chile), is internationally known as one of the most beautiful, pure, and unique places on the planet. Its main attractions rest in the spectacular landscape in and of itself, (Torres and Cuernos del Paine), the lakes (Sarmiento, Nordenskjold, Pehoe, Grey, Paine, and Dickson), the flora and fauna that make this the ideal place for ecotourism, and lastly ,adventure sports. (More information)

Serrano & Balmaceda Glacier
It forms part of the Southern Ice Country and the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, together with Torres del Paine National Park. This hanging glacier is located on the western slope of Mt. Balmaceda, and the chunks of ice loosen and break off, falling directly into the sea and into the Fjord of Last Hope (Fiordo de Ultima Esperanza).

The Program Includes

• 4 nights of accommodations in a standard room, according to choice.
• Continental breakfast.
• Services according to the program.
• Regular program with daily departures.
• Bilingual guide according the program.

Important

• Hotels and programs are subject to availability. If the hotels mentioned are full they will be replaced by one of a similar category.
• Excursions and transfers are subject to departure confirmation in the months of October, March and April because of a low number of passengers.

Rates

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Valid Until

Prices are valid from October 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

Cancellation Policies

Once the reservation has been confirmed by Gotolatin, the following charges will apply for cancellations made by the passenger, according to the program departure date:

• 45 working days before the beginning of the program
  US$100 per passenger (adult or minor)
• Between 45 and 30 working days before the beginning of the program
  30% of total program value per passenger
• Between 30 and 15 working days before the beginning of the program
  60% of total program value per passenger
• Between 15 and 0 working days before the beginning of the program
  No refund.
• There are no refunds for portions of the program not used, hotel accommodations, etc.
• We recommend considering Travel Insurance for any reason.