On arrival to Puerto Natales airport you will be met by your guide.
You then transfer across the pampa to Torres del Paine National Park, a 1.5 hour drive. You reach the entrance of Serrano river in the national park. You enjoy a welcome dinner at the lodge.
Overnight - Kau Rio Serrano Lodge
Dinner
This morning you are met by your guide at the lodge and drive a half hour to Pudeto. Here you will board the Hielos Patagonicos catamaran which will take you on a 25 minute trip across Pehoe lake to Refugio Paine Grande.
From here it is a 2.5 hour trek to the entrance of the French Valley where there are hanging glaciers and an amphitheatre of granite walls and spires. There are amazing views throughout this trek and the further you trek into the valley the better they become.
You continue for another 2.5 hours reaching the French Valley main viewpoint, from where you can appreciate the natural amphitheatre created by glaciers millions of years ago. It is an absolutely breath-taking view.
You enjoy dinner and an overnight in camp.
Overnight - Britain Camp
All meals
In the morning you will explore the French Valley area following the route to the Agostini Valley used by climbers attempting the local peaks.
Trekking time is around 3 hours. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Overnight - Britain Camp
All meals
Today you start your return to Paine Grande walking alongside the turquoise glacier waters of Pehoe Lake. You will be trekking for about 4-5 hours.
You cross Pehoe Lake by catamaran and transfer to Kau Rio.
Overnight - Kau Rio Serrano Lodge
All meals
Today you head to Grey Glacier for ice-hiking.
You transfer to Grey Lake and board the Grey III Catamaran for a one hour navigation from Hotel Lago Grey to Bigfoot Patagonia basecamp.
The guides will have an introductory chat explaining the route and the time the tour will take. They will also test and adjust the equipment and fit each passenger.
You then board a zodiac boat for 15 minutes until you reach the west side of the Grey Glacier. On arrival, you disembark on the island at the glacier (nunatak) and walk on it for about 1 hour until you reach the ice. Before walking onto the glacier, the guide will talk to us about the safety aspects explaining the techniques of displacement in the ice and the correct use of the equipment. Once the safety briefing is complete we will begin our exploration of the Grey Glacier which will last approximately 3 hours. During this time we will be able to observe cracks, rivers, lagoons and tunnels with their different tones of blue. After 3 hours on the glacier, we return to the zodiac boat and ride back to the base camp. Navigate in Grey III catamaran. One hour navigation in this magic lake surrounded by ice bergs whilst you stand on deck sipping your pisco sour served with glacial ice!
You head back from Grey lake to the lodge.
Overnight - Kau Rio Serrano Lodge
All meals
Today you set off Horse Riding along the Serrano River.
The activity is carried out by authentic Patagonian baqueanos (local cowboys), experts in the region and horse riding. These experienced guides carry a communication radio (frequency 150.125) and a first aid kit to ensure the safety and well-being of participants during the horseback ride.
Equestrian helmets, leather gaiters, and high-quality saddles with handmade leather saddlebags and sheepskin saddle pads are provided for the protection and safety of participants.
You start this experience by meeting your horses, checking your saddles and getting everything packed to begin the ride. Today the route goes along the shores of the Serrano river through lush forests. This is an adventure with a great variety of landscape riding through the characteristic pampas, mystical ñirre and lega forest.
From the lookout, you can see out over Torres del Paine National Park with incredible views of the Paine Massif and valleys below.
Overnight - Kau Rio Serrano Lodge
All meals
You head off on a second day of horse riding in Cerro Paine.
You transfer to Las Torres del Paine, a one hour drive crossing the national park. Your starting point for the excursion that will take you on an exclusive path of the Torres del Paine Ranch. You have the privilege of contemplating places and exceptional views during your ride. There will be a prior instruction, and all equipment for each rider will be provided.
After around 1 hour and 15 minutes of riding you stop at a strategic point which will allow you to descend from the horses and have the best panoramic view in front of Las Torres del Paine, which you can see and photograph together with the beautiful of surroundings .
After taking in this beautiful view you return to the estancia where your transport takes you to the Laguna Azul sector, the observation of flora and fauna, a place full of incredible landscapes where you enjoy a picnic, looking at the Torres del Paine reflected in the blue Lagoon.
Overnight - Kau Rio Serrano Lodge
All meals
Puma Tracking
You start your adventure driving directly to the land the pumas; Amarga ranch. Here our guide will greet you and give a short introduction of the day and what to expect. Then it is time to start the adventure!
Together with your tracker, you will divide the search into different areas of the ranch to cover more ground and thus be able to find a puma roaming its territory. The pumas are active early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Around 5,000 hectares are left for the conservation of the wildlife and through years of observation, they have identified various “favourite places” of the pumas making it easier to find them. However, don't forget that they are wild animals and they do not control or feed them, and can't guarantee a 100% sighting.
Besides the puma, many other mammals can be observed here like the guanacos, foxes and skunks. This area is also interesting for birdwatching and landscape photography, with one of the best backgrounds of the famous three granite towers. Searching for pumas requires a mix between knowledge, luck and patience. You spend time, stopping, scanning the area with binoculars, listening for alarm sound of the guanacos, observing the flying scavengers like the condor or the Southern Caracara.
Overnight - Kau Rio Serrano Lodge
All meals
Puma Tracking
Today you have a second day exploring the Amarga Ranch searching for puma.
You transfer back to the lodge and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Overnight - Kau Rio Serrano Lodge
All meals
Today you will be transferred to Puerto Natales Airport for your onward flight and depart Chile.
End of arrangements
Breakfast
