Day 1: Punta Arenas - Estancia Rio Verde
Upon arrival at Punta Arenas Airport you will discover the historic and cultural highlights of Punta Arenas during a city tour, before continuing the trip to the penguin colony at Otway Sound. Midway between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales you will stay at a typical Patagonian Estancia. The Estancia Rio Verde is a working sheep ranch and you have the possibility to learn more about the farm, its history and daily life. (D)

Day 2: Estancia Rio Verde - Puerto Natales - Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
Enjoy the Patagonian farm life or even go on a horseback ride. After an early lunch you will depart to Puerto Natales to board a catamaran and navigate the Ultima Esperanza Bay. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of mountains and native forests and the Balmaceda Glacier. You may possibly spot seals and cormorants, when the boat approaches Monte Balmaceda. Overnight at Hostería Monte Balmaceda. (B, L)

Day 3: Monte Balmaceda - Torres del Paine National Park
In the morning you will hike to a small lagoon to see floating ice floes and the glacier Serrano. In the afternoon you will board a zodiac and the trip continues upstream on Río Serrano.

You will approach the Torres del Paine National Park, where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Southern Ice Field. You will then disembark the zodiac boat for a short walk past the Victoria Waterfalls to a second zodiac that will take you all the way to the national park (luggage is transported by staff). Upon arrival at Torres del Paine National Park, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Torres del Paine National Park. (B,L)

Day 4: Torres del Paine National Park
After breakfast you will explore the imposing Torres del Paine National Park together with your guide. You will visit Lake Pehoé, Lake Nordenskjöld, Lake Sarmiento, and the Salto Grande with beautiful views of the Paine Mountain Range and Torres del Paine. Overnight at Torres del Paine NP. (B,BL)

Day 5: Torres del Paine NP - Punta Arenas
After breakfast you will depart for Punta Arenas Airport with intermediate scenic stops. Lunch will be served at a restaurant en route. (B,L)