Welcome to the end of the world! We'll start our adventure from the Punta Arenas* airport, taking a transfer to Puerto Natales, where we will meet our host and a hearty lunch awaits us**. The road to Ecocamp through Laguna Amarga will give you plenty of opportunities to admire the Patagonian steppe with its guanacos and snow-peaked horizon. Once you arrive to EcoCamp, a small talk and briefing along with the tracking team and guides will take place.
* Flying into Puerto Natales is also an available option.
** Lunch can be either at Puerto Natales or Ecocamp.
Overnight at EcoCamp Patagonia, Suite Domes.
Meals: Lunch or Box Lunch and Dinner.
Each day begins early, from 5:00 AM in December to 8:00 AM in April, with sunrise viewings, hot coffee, and breakfast on the go. Our puma tracking team is already at work, guiding us through Torres del Paine’s vibrant wildlife and teaching responsible observation techniques.
Morning tracking concludes by midday, followed by lunch at Ecocamp. Afternoon sessions start between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, ending with a Patagonian sunset and dinner back at EcoCamp.
On day 5, we will move locations inside the Torres del Paine National Park to explore other wildlife together with an EcoCamp guide.
Note: In the event of bad weather, we will offer alternative plans.
Overnight at EcoCamp Patagonia, Suite Domes.
Meals: Breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
We'll start the day with the sunrise and some incredible photo opportunities in the Laguna Azul & Cascada Paine sector. After that we will head to Ecocamp to have a hearty breakfast served amongst your fellow wildlife lovers in the Community Dome (Box lunch can be taken to the AM excursion too), after that, you'll embark with the group on the last ride together and head to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas Airport. Adios Patagonia!
Depending on your travelling conditions and times, we recommend spending the night in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales.
Meals: Breakfast and Box Lunch.
Ecocamp Patagonia is located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, with views of the majestic granite Towers. It is the region’s first sustainable lodge south of the Amazon and the first of its kind in the Patagonian wilderness, offering unique upscale camping in domes inspired by the region’s ancient nomadic inhabitants.
Suite domes were designed to further our goal of providing comfort in a natural setting with minimal environmental impact, and also maintain the hotel’s familiar and cozy vibe. The domes have comfortable double or twin beds, a wood stove, and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.
Suite dome lofts are two-storey domes that fit up to four people and have comfortable double or twin beds both up and downstairs. These domes, ideal for families or groups of friends, come with a wood stove, a private terrace, and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.
Spacious, comfortable, and equipped with private bathrooms, Superior Domes are the optimum choice for trekkers wanting that bit more space and comfort at the end of a long day’s walk. Each Superior Dome has comfortable queen-size or twin beds, a propane heater, skylight windows, and a private bathroom with a sophisticated composting toilet
EcoCamp Standard domes were the world's first lodge accommodation in geodesic shape. They are resistant to the strong Patagonian winds and come equipped with two single beds (doubles on request, as in the photo), cozy fleece blankets, and feather quilts. There is a radiator for heating, which can also be used to hang your clothes for drying There are windows in the ceiling for stargazing. Standard domes include shared bathrooms which are large, comfortable, and gender divided.
Regular departures on fixed dates.
Fixed Dates 2024 - 2025
For other dates during winter or spring season, just contact us!.
The minimum age to participate in this program is 18 years.
The trip starts and ends in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales. Flights should arrive ideally before 12:00 pm on day 1, and leave after 4 PM on Day 6 (these times are suggested since the transfer services are private, please consider your travel companions flight times in case you are sharing a group).
This trip does not demand a high level of physical fitness to perform well, but you need to consider that tracking wild animals can involve spending several hours outdoors either taking short walks or waiting in specific spots until the sightings occur. All trails visited in the programs are under 1,000m / 3,000ft high so travelers don’t need to worry about altitude.
In Torres del Paine and throughout Patagonia, transportation is in minivans that seat from 8 to 14 people. Pick-up/drop-off times shown in the Weekly Transfer Board are approximate and will be confirmed by our local operations team. An exclusive emergency number will be available for anyone needing additional support while they are in Chile.
For the puma tracking days, transportation will be in comfortable 4x4 vehicles that can fit up to 3 passengers.
The Patagonian Andes are exposed to winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. In addition, the strong marine influence and the Southern Patagonia Icefield make the weather hard to predict.
The temperature in winter ranges between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). June, July, and August are the wettest months in Torres del Paine and sub-zero temperatures are common. Nevertheless, the wind is relatively mild in winter. Just as quickly as the weather turns nasty, it can become lovely and sunny so come prepared for all types of weather!
Passengers to need to be prepared for summer and winter all at once. We recommend the following:
Are you wondering about photography equipment? We got you! take a look at our What to bring to Patagonia for Photographers.
The weather in Patagonia can be difficult at times. We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide based on operational considerations. The trip guide can modify, change or eliminate any part of the itinerary according to these considerations.
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Updated October 4th, 2022
Dear Traveler,
We are very happy to announce that there are currently no travel restrictions in Chile.
Together with the above mentioned, it is mandatory to comply with the following requirements:
In case you have any questions, we will be happy to help you!
Best,
The Team at Cascada Expediciones & EcoCamp Patagonia
