INFORMACION GENERAL
This active nine-day program, named “Best of Travel” por Outside Magazine, immerses you in Tierra del Fuego’s human history, local cuisine and the rugged wilds of Yendegaia National Park. A featured program part of the Ruta de Los Parques de La Patagonia which connects 17 national parks throughout Chile – this adventure combines off-track hiking in the wilds of Yendegaia and the core of Tierra del Fuego with jagged fjords, beech forests, zigzagging rivers, powerful glaciers, spiked mountains, condors and wild horses always close by.
Aspectos destacados
• Featured Program Part of the Ruta de Los Parques de La Patagonia
• Visit Punta Arenas, Porvenir & Puerto Williams
• Observe King Penguins at the Continent’s Only Natural Colony
• Experience Karukinka Reserve and Climb both Cerro Pietro Grande & Cerro Bandera
• Meet One of the Area’s First Pioneers
• Visit Lake Fagnano
• Complete Four Days of ´off-trail´ Backpacking in Yendegaia National Park
• Countless Panoramic Landscapes
• Cross the Darwin Range
• Ford Rivers and Come Close to Glaciers & Wild Horses
• Travel by Speed Boat to Puerto Williams
• Return by Plane to Punta Arenas
DESCARGA TUS MAPAS:
• PUNTA ARENAS
• PORVENIR
• TIERRA DEL FUEGO
• PUERTO WILLIAMS
DESCARGA TU LISTA DE COSAS RECOMENDADOS:
• TERRA INCOGNITA YENDEGAIA NP PACK LIST
Itinerario
Día 1
Briefing with Guide in Punta Arenas
- Night at Hotel Cabo de Hornos (D)
Arrive in Punta Arenas, one of Chile’s most-loved Patagonian towns and heart of a decadent colonial past of wealthy landowners and sheep barons.
While in Punta Arenas, take time to visit its public cemetery (ranked one of the world’s 10 most beautiful), opulent city centre, and variety of museums housed in lavish mansions, such as the famous Casa Braun-Menéndez and the Museo Regional de Magellanes.
In the evening you’ll meet your guide and be briefed on the days ahead.
Following this, walk to a local restaurant to savor your first bites of Patagonia’s famous king crab, seafood, fish and lamb.
Día 2
Ferry to Porvenir – Visit the King Penguin Colony & Karukinka Reserve
- 2 Hours by Ferry, 4 Hour Transfer
- Night at Farm House Karukinka Reserve (B-BL-D)
In the morning take a ferry bound for Porvenir, Tierra del Fuego’s first major town. From here you’ll continue on to Bahía Inútil where King penguins have made their only colony outside of the Antarctic.
Stay for a while to observe and be charmed by the penguin’s antics, in this private park whose conservation and monitoring work is an essential key to the survival of this noble species.
After lunch, we’ll drive to Karukinka Reserve, one of the cradles of Patagonian restoration and conservation, whose surreally beautiful landscapes of native lenga, ñire, wild strawberries, carnivorous plants, wetlands, peat bogs, and snowy mountains are home to a multitude of bird and aquatic life; including cormorants, albatrosses, condors, otters, dolphins and elephant seals.
Your day ends with a barbecue and night’s rest at a farm house at the Reserve.
Día 3
Hike Cerro Pietro Grande – Visit Original Pioneer’s Home at Lake Fagnano
- 4 Hour Round Trip Hike, 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
- 2 Hour Transfer to Lake Fagnano
- Night at Lakeside Cabin, Lake Fagnano (B-BL-D)
This morning get your blood pumping with a four-hour return hike to the summit of Cerro Pietro Grande, from where you’ll appreciate the stark change in landscapes between the pampas to the north and Antarctic forest to the south.
After descending, we’ll drive to Lake Fagnano and visit the home of Germán Genskowski, one of the region’s first settlers.
Tonight you’ll stay in a lakeside cabin, and dine on traditional Patagonian food to light a fire in your belly for the intrepid days ahead.
Day 4-7
Off-Track Trekking in Yendegaia National Park
- 8 Hour Day Hikes, 56 km total / 34.8 m
- Nightly Chile Nativo Wilderness Camping (B-BL-D)
The heart of your time in Tierra del Fuego are these four days of trail-less hiking in untamed Yendegaia National Park, Chile’s newest National Park and part of the legacy left by late philanthropist Douglas Tompkins.
Experience solitude and companionship, peace and drama in this untouched environment as you pass lakes, prairies and sub-Antarctic forests; crouch spine-tinglingly close to wild horses and condors; ford rivers and climb steadfastly onwards across the Darwin Range.
All of this under the watchful eye of Patagonia’s ever present glaciers and snow-topped peaks.
Trekking Yendegaia National Park is a demanding, whole-body odyssey in which you’ll carry food, tents and equipment, camp, and live immersed and unplugged in the wilderness.
Día 8
Boat Transfer to Puerto Williams – Summit Hike of Cerro Bandera – Transfer to Accommodation
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Transfer
- 4-5 Hour Trek, 12 km / 7.4 mi
- Transfer to Accommodation (B-BL-D)
- Night at Lakutaia Lodge or Errante EcoLodge (B-BL-D)
Today’s trek brings us to the Beagle Channel where we travel by speed boat to Puerto Williams.
Our evening will be spent in a warm and comfortable lodge to soothe and rest our bodies after intense days of unforgettable trekking.
Don’t pack your boots just yet! A final hike is to come, this time to the summit of Cerro Bandera, where you can see across the Beagle Channel to Ushuaia on one side, and towards the striking Dientes de Navarino on the other.
Día 9
Fly to Punta Arenas
- 1.5 Hour Flight (B-BL)
Today you’ll return to Punta Arenas by light plane and have the chance to trace the route you took over the past nine days from the skies.
During your flight, take time to observe the landscape below and breathe in all you have seen and explored in Tierra del Fuego.
You now form part of the small group of travelers who have experienced how much life and drama coexists in this hardly-unexplored pocket of Patagonia.
INCLUIDO
- Transporte privado según lo indicado en el itinerario
- Entrance Fee to King Penguin Reserva & Kurukinka Park
- One Night Accommodation at Hotel in Punta Arenas -
- One Night Accommodation at Farm House Kurukinka Park
- One Night Accommodation in Lakeside Cabin at Fagnano Lake
- Four Nights Wilderness Camping in Yendegaia National Park (portable toilet, no hot water or showers)
- One Night Accommodation at a Lodge in Puerto Williams (Twin Standard Room)
- 4 Season Tents, Double Occupancy
- Utensilios de cocina, plato, bowl retráctil, silla plegable Sea to Summit
- 1 Porter to Carry the Portable Toilet
- Flight from Puerto Williams to Punta Arenas in Cesna Aircraft
- All Meals Indicated in the schedule (B: breakfast, BL: box lunch, L: lunch, D: dinner, BBQ: Chilean Asado)
- Professional Hiking Guides (English-Spanish)
NO INCLUIDO
- Any International or Domestic Flights
- Noches adicionales
- Gastos Médicos
- Gastos personales
- Seguro de viaje
- Bebidas Alcohólicas & No-Alcohólicas
- Gratuities for Guides or Drivers
Alojamientos
Hotel Cabo de Hornos
Located in the historical downtown center of Punta Arenas, this iconic hotel has cozy, spacious, and modern accommodations with views of the downtown square of Strait of Magellan. Here guests can enjoy all the necessary and privileged amenities such as private restrooms, an elegant restaurant & bar, WiFi & cable, room service! This hotel is full of history and is centrally located to local attractions – shops, museums, restaurants, and cafes!
Karukinka Reserve
The Karukinka Rserve is located in the extreme south of the island of Tierra del Fuego and serves to protect, preserve, and maintain the last sub Antarctic forests of lenga and the the southernmost temperate forest territories of the world. A small farm house constructed of simple materials provides basic refuge for trekkers passing through this remote and extreme region.
Chile Nativo Campamento agreste
Fuera de los senderos tradicionales, debemos acampar en lugares sin instalaciones modernas. Proporcionamos todo el equipo de camping necesario para una experiencia remota más cómoda. Se entrega equipo de camping a los huéspedes, incluidas carpas (ocupación doble), utensilios de cocina compactos y silla de campamento portátil. El equipo de camping, la comida y los utensilios de cocina deben ser compartidos entre el grupo y cada person cargará en total entre 17-20 kg. (34-44 Lbs). Cada grupo contará con un porteador que llevará el baño portátil durante la expedición.
Lakeside Cabin
On the shores of the Lake Fagnano lies a simple yet uniquely special cabin built by one of the region’s first settlers, German Genskowski. This incredible spot gives us privileged views of remote and untouched territory….
Lakutaia Lodge
Lakutaia Lodge is a cozy lodge strategically located on the Navarino Island. It also has been considered by the ONG Conservation Internacional as one of the 37 most wild and pristine places on the earth. This lodge has 24 comfortable rooms with a private bathroom, a security box, central heating, and internet. The restaurant offers exceptional international and regional cuisine and there are extensive spaces for a comfortable stay including a complete library where guests can consult all topics related to the ethnic, botanical, fauna and geography of the Austral end.
Errante Ecolodge
Located near the end of the Dientes trek, this seafront lodge built by a young couple is steeped in Fuegian nature. The design is modern and sleek, with solar energy, central heating and thick down duvets. Rooms sport giant windows overlooking the Beagle Channel. There are also bikes for rent and wonderful dinners served at a shared table.
Fechas & Precios
Los precios del programa se determinan en función del número final de pasajeros confirmados en un grupo. El precio por persona baja a medida que más pasajeros se unen al grupo. Chile Nativo opera con un máximo de 8 pasajeros por salida lo que permite un alto nivel de servicio individualizado y una experiencia personalizada inolvidable.
PRICES FOR SEASON 2023/2024 may vary depending on date and amount of people in your group. Please contact our travel specialists for more information!
FAQ's
P: ¿Cómo llego al aeropuerto de Punta Arenas?
R: The Santiago International Airport (Arturo Merino Benítez Airport) is the main international hub where travelers arrive to begin their travels in Chile. Punta Arenas Airport (Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport) is the main airport in the region´s capital city and direct flights are 3.5 hours from Santiago. Many travelers take time to explore Punta Arenas prior to or after their adventures in Torres del Paine National Park, Tierra del Fuego, and other regions of Patagonia.
P: ¿Dónde guardo mi equipaje que no necesitaré durante mi excursión?
R: The majority of the hotels and hostels will store luggage for their guests who are staying with them prior to and after their travels in the park. Guests will need to check with their hotel or accommodation regarding luggage storage during their excursion.
P: ¿Necesito traer mi propio saco de dormir y carpa en esta excursión?
R: Los huéspedes deben llevar su propio saco de dormir y colchoneta durante este programa. Los huéspedes también pueden arrendarlos en nuestra oficina por USD $ 6 por día por ítem. Las carpas se entregarán a los huéspedes y deben llevarlas el día 1 y día 4 de la caminata.
P: ¿Qué tipo de habilidad física requiere este programa?
R: This program includes several long, moderate off-trail hikes. Guests should have a strong physical condition in order to enjoy each activity to the fullest. Guests of any age and ability may complete this excursion if they exercise on average 4-6 hours a week and include a combination of resistance and strength training in their workout regimen, can hike or bike 4-5 days in a row for at least 3 hours a day, and are comfortable with hiking uphill for sections at a time.
Q: What type of travel insurance is recommended for this excursion?
R: This particular excursion takes place in extreme and remote areas. Medical emergencies which require field rescue or evacuation can be difficult if not impossible during certain portions of the trails and therefore we strongly recommend that our guests invest in a plan with our partners at Global Rescue. Now more than ever, travelers want the confidence knowing that their decision to invest in a travel insurance is the right one in the event of a security emergency, trip cancellation, or any other unforeseen event – especially now during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Global Rescue will issue guests a refund in the event of any unforeseen circumstance that may restrict or prohibit their ability to travel or in the case they must reschedule their trip including events related to COVID-19. Read more about travel plans on our Travel Insurance Page!
P: ¿Debería darle propina a mi guía? Si es así, ¿cuánto es apropiado?
R: Las propinas pueden ser un tema delicado y muchas nacionalidades tienen diferentes culturas de propinas. Las propinas en Chile son vistas como recompensa por un buen servicio. Cuando dé propina a su/s guía/s, deben ser en pesos chilenos. Si deja propinas en dólares estadounidenses, asegúrese de que los billetes no estén marcados y no estén dañados. Un buen guía que hace bien su trabajo, tiene buen inglés y brinda un gran servicio, puede esperar CLP 10,000 a 15,000 en total por día de parte del grupo. Para un buen asistente de guía, cada uno debe recibir aproximadamente la mitad que el guía por día, CLP 5.000 a 8.000 por día. Es habitual dejar propina a su conductor o chófer también. Normalmente entre CLP 2.000 y CLP 3.000 por persona. Estas cantidades son simplemente una fuente para ayudarlo o darle una idea general de lo que es normal o típico. Por supuesto, la propina siempre queda a discreción de los miembros del grupo en cuanto a lo que consideren apropiado por el servicio que recibieron.
COMPLEMENTOS & UPGRADES
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES/SERVICES: (se debe reservar con anticipación)
- Bus Publico Punta Arenas desde/hacia Puerto Natales o viceversa USD$ 15 por persona, por tramo
– Private Transfer to/from Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas: *Price Depends on Total Number of Guests – Please Contact a Trip Specialist
– Private Transfer to/from Punta Arenas Airport: *Price Depends on Total Number of Guests – Please Contact a Trip Specialist
ARRIENDO DE EQUIPOS:(se debe reservar con anticipación)
– Professional Grade Sleeping Bag: USD$ 6 per night
– Professional Sleeping Mat: USD$ 6 per night
– Bastones de Trekking: USD$ 6 el par, por día
RECOMMENDED TRAVEL INSURANCE:
This particular excursion takes place in extreme and remote areas. Medical emergencies which require field rescue or evacuation can be difficult if not impossible during certain portions of the trails, and therefore we strongly recommend that our guests invest in a travel insurance with our partners at Global Rescue. Read more on our Travel Insurance Page!
