Chile : Tours : An adventure in the Glaciers and Torres del Paine (Optional)

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
Reception at the Airport in Punta Arenas and transfer to the bus station on time to board regular bus to Puerto Natales. Transfer to selected hotel. Accommodations.

Day 2: Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast. Full day tour to Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave. Box Lunch at the National Park. Return to Puerto Natales. Lodging.

Day 3: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
Breakfast. Regular Transfer to the Bus Station to take your regular bus to Punta Arenas. Arrival in Punta Arenas and transfer to the selected Hotel. In Puerto Natales, before your transfer to Punta Arenas, you can take an optional Navigation Tour to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers through the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) Sound. Box lunch on board. Return to Puerto Natales on time to board the regular bus to Punta Arenas. Reception at bus terminal and transfer to selected hotel. Accommodations.

Day 4: Punta Arenas
Breakfast. Free morning to visit the city, museums, or Tax Free Zone. Then, transfer to the Airport in Punta Arenas to take flight back.

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 eco tourism, and lastly, adventure sports. (More information)

Milodon Cave
The Natural Monument, Cave of the Milodon, is an impressive cave 30 m (98 ft) high, located on the side of Benitez Hill, where you can see the figure of the mythic animal encased in fiberglass. There are also ruins of ancient human settlements within the area. They occupied the caves as shelter more than 12,000 years ago. (More information).

Optional Excursions

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

• 03 nights of accommodations at selected hotels.
• Continental Breakfast.
• Services according to the Program.
• Regular Program with daily departures.
• Bilingual guide from the Airport to the Bus Station in Punta Arenas and to the National Park excursion (2nd day).

Hotels

• Category I
  CostAustralis Hotel in Puerto Natales. (see Hotel)
  Jose Nogueira Hotel in Punta Arenas.
   
• Category II
  Hotel Alberto De Agostini Hotel in Puerto Natales.
  Cape Horn Hotel in Punta Arenas.
   
• Category III
  Saltos del Paine Hotel in Puerto Natales.
  Tierra del Fuego Hotel in Punta Arenas.

Rates

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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.