Ecocamp Extension

Highlights

Highlights

• Discover unreal Patagonian landscapes.
• Take a boat ride on Last Hope Sound, as well as an exciting Zodiac ride. 
• Discover the best of Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.
• Marvel at the majestic Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers

Accommodation

Our first option will be Weskar Lodge in Puerto Natales.

Weskar Lodge it’s a small getaway located in the seacoast of Puerto Natales, only 1,200 m from downtown. The hotel was built with Lenga wood, which is a native tree from this region, and decorated with beautiful handmade wool weaves. From the hotel, you'll catch amazing views from the Last Hope Sound and jagged mountains.

Included

Included

• Pick-up from Punta Arenas Airport.
• Local bus to Puerto Natales.
• 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Puerto Natales in a Superior Room.
• A boat ride on the Last Hope Sound.
• Shared Zodiac ride on Serrano River.
• Meals:
  Day 1: None.
  Day 2: Breakfast & Lunch.

Not included

• Flight tickets.
• Insurance (appropriate insurance is mandatory).
• Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
• Personal items.

Facts

Departures

Every day from November to March.

»This trip has a premium option, featuring 4-star hotels and private transportation.

Starting / finishing point

This trip starts at Punta Arenas Airport and finishes at EcoCamp Patagonia, located in Torres del Paine National Park. On the second day, the pick-up time from your hotel will be at 7:30 AM with your arrival time at EcoCamp at 6 PM. Exact times will be confirmed by your local representative.

If you would like to book a private transfer service in either Chile or Argentina please contact us.

Physical demands

No previous experience is required for this trip.

Easy to Moderate - An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured activity is recommended. While some activities may be optional, you may still have to walk, hike, bike or paddle for 2 to 3 hours daily. This includes less demanding sea kayaking and river rafting trips (Class I-II rapids).

Transport

In Torres del Paine and throughout Patagonia, transportation is in minivans that normally seat between 8 and 14 people.

Weather

The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the saturated winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. Fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rain and even snow. Even in Summer (December to March) you should come prepared for cold, strong winds (up to 130 km/hr), rainfall, and more. Summer’s average temperature is 11ºC (52ºF), ranging between 2 to 24ºC (35 to 75ºF).

What you need to bring

We recommend a day backpack, waterproof parka and pants, inner isolating layer (fleece or wool), sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide based upon operational considerations. The trip guide can modify, change, or eliminate part of the itinerary based on these considerations.