Overview
Come away with us on a week’s escape to Tierra del Fuego – the archipelago famous for its remote and extreme landscapes at the world’s end. By night you’ll stay in historic estancias and cozy lodges, while by day you’ll drive across the sweeping landscapes and endless skies that this final stretch of the continent is known for. This is a program that allows you to be as active as you would like, while still finding ample time to relax and soak in the scenery in this pristine location of the world.
Trip highlights
• Navigate the Strait of Magellan
• Visit the King Penguins in their Natural Habitat
• Hike to the Summit of Cerro Pietro Grande
• Navigation between Icebergs in front of Parry Glacier
• Stay in Unique Estancia Homes & the Casa Museum Alberto Baeriswyl
• Discover Incredible Scenery in the Comfort of a Private Vehicle
• All Trip Logistics, Transportations, and Activities Reserved for You!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Visit to Pali Aike NP – Cross to Tierra del Fuego by Ferry
- 3.5 Hour Private Transfer
- 3 Hour Hike
- 10 Minute Ferry Crossing
- Night at Hostería Tunkelén (double standard room) (Snack-BL-D)
Early in the morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and head straight to Pali Aike National Park. After a 3-hour drive, we’ll go on a 3-hour hike, exploring the lava fields and checking out craters formed by eruptions around 16,000 years ago.
Afterwards, we’ll continue our trip to catch the ferry that will take us to the famous Tierra del Fuego Island. We’ll settle into our accommodation where we will enjoy dinner as a group and discuss the adventures awaiting us in the coming days.
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Day 2
Scenic Drive through the Pampa to Lago Blanco
- Night at Hostería Las Lengas (double standard room) (B-BL-D)
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll set off for a scenic drive, stopping frequently to capture the vast, endless steppe and the stunning subantarctic landscape that unfolds before us. Our journey will take us through the heart of Tierra del Fuego until we reach Lago Blanco.
In the evening, we’ll stay at Hostería Las Lengas, where we’ll gather for a warm and welcoming dinner and enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
Day 3
Hike Pietro Grande
• 30 Minute Private Transfer
• 4 Hour round-trip hike
• 1 Hour 15 Minute Private Transfer
• Night at Estancia Lago Fagnano (double room) (B-BL-D)
Today, we’ll take in the stunning landscapes of Lago Blanco and venture into the subantarctic forests as we reach Karukinka Natural Park. Our journey will highlight the significant impact that beavers, introduced by settlers for their fur trade, have had on the area. Their presence has drastically altered waterways and the natural balance of the ecosystem.
We’ll complete a 4 hour round-trip hike to the summit of Cerro Pietro Grande (495 m), from where can see the stark change in landscapes between the pampas to the north of the island and Antarctic forest to the south.
Afterwards, we’ll head to our accommodation to rest.
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Day 4
Navigating through fjords and glaciers
• 30 Minute Private Transfer
• 8 Hour Navigation
• 30 Minute Private Transfer
• Night at Estancia Lago Fagnano (double room) (B-BL-BBQ)
After a hearty breakfast, we will enjoy a short scenic drive to Caleta María via Lago Fagnano. Here, we will embark on an 8-hour navigation to see sea lion colonies, other marine life, and glaciers, while getting to know Darwin’s Mountain Range.
Once we return to Caleta María, our driver will take us back home to enjoy a very well-deserved Patagonian lamb barbecue.
Day 5
Exploring Yendegaia National Park
- 30 Minute Private Transfer
- 3 Hour round-trip hike
- 30 Minute Private Transfer
- Night at Estancia Lago Fagnano (double room) (B-BL-D)
Today’s adventure takes us to one of the southernmost national parks in the world: Yendegaia National Park.
Yendegaia, meaning “Deep Bay” in the Yagan language, is a unique park in Tierra del Fuego, characterized by vast pampas, fjords, channels, and unexplored mountains. This Biosphere Reserve was established through a donation of over 93,900 acres by the Yendegaia Foundation, led by Douglas and Kristine Tompkins, along with an additional 274,287 acres incorporated by the Chilean government. Framed by the Darwin Range and Lake Fagnano, the park offers pristine landscapes and remarkable beauty at the edge of the world.
Once the round-trip hike is complete, our transfer will take us back to our cozy accommodation.
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Day 6
Scenic Drive to Porvenir. Visit to Pingüino Rey Natural Reserve & Museum of Porvenir
- 3.5 Hour Private Scenic Drive
- 1 Hour Visit to Pingüino Rey Nature Reserve
- 1.5 Hour Drive to Porvenir
- Visit to the Museum of Porvenir
- Night at Hotel Barlovento (double standard room) (B-BL-D)
After breakfast we’ll drive 3.5 hours through the vast terrain of forest and pampas that cover the middle section of Tierra del Fuego until our stop to the Kind Penguin Nature Reserve, the only colony of King Penguins outside the Sub-Antarctic islands – making it a far easier option for photographers and nature lovers to visit. These penguins are remarkably relaxed around humans and provide endless entertainment as they sway, waddle and preen their way around the rookery.
Our visit to the Nature Reserve will last 1 hour, and we will continue our drive to Porvenir. Here, we will visit the Museum of Porvenir by walking.
Hotel Barlovento will be the accommodation where we’ll spend out last night of this great trip.
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Day 7
Visit Stromatolites Park. Ferry Crossing
- 20 Minute Private Transfer
- 2 Hour Ferry Crossing
- 3 Hour Drive to Puerto Natales
- (B – L)
Today, we’ll check out the stromatolites: these formations are made by some of the earliest living organisms on Earth. The ones in this lagoon could be from the Holocene, dating between 10,000 and 12,000 years old. There are only 14 places in the world with active stromatolites, making this park a crucial conservation site.
We’ll reach Punta Arenas by ferry across the Strait of Magellan, where your trip will end. If needed, we can continue with a scenic 3-hour drive to drop you off in Puerto Natales
INCLUDED
- All Transportation Indicated in Schedule
- All Excursions Indicated in Itinerary
- All meals Indicated in the schedule (B: breakfast, BL: box lunch, D: dinner, BBQ: barbecue)
- One Night at Hostería Tunkelén (Double Occupancy Rooms with Private Bathrooms)
- One Night at Hostería Las Lengas (Double Occupancy Rooms with Private Bathrooms)
- Three Nights at Cabins in Estancia Lago Fagnano (Living Hotel Museum with Private Rooms & Shared Bathroom)
- Navigation on Day 4
- Ferry Fares
- Entrance Fee to Pali Aike National Park, Karukinka Nature Park, Yendegaia National Park, King Penguin Nature Reserve, Museum and Stromatolites Park
- Local Guide (English-Spanish) & Driver
- Tips for the Restaurant on Day 6 and 7.
NOT INCLUDED
- Any Additional Nights Lodging
- Medical Expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Dinner on Day 7
- Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
- Gratuities for Guide / Driver
Lodgings
Casa Museo Alberto Baeriswyl
Casa Museo Alberto Baeriswyl is a living museum & home featuring 1920s traditional decor and allows guests to spend the night in a traditional early 19th Century abode. The house was once the main home in Puerto Yartou, the region’s first timber factory and once an extremely lucrative initiative for heating and housing during these pre-modern days. Bathrooms are shared and there are a number of common areas and a quaint dining room for enjoyment.
Dates & Prices
Program prices are determined on the final number of confirmed guests in a group. The per person price lowers as more guests join the group. Chile Nativo operates with a maximum of 8 guests per departure which allows for a high level of individualized service and an unforgettable personalized experience.
PRICES FOR SEASON 2024/2025: (valid until April 2025)
2 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 6.995 per person
3 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 5.695 per person
4 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 4.695 per person
5 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 4.395 per person
6 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 3.995 per person
7 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 3.795 per person
8 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 3.595 per person
FAQ's
Add-Ons & Upgrades
DEPARTURES UPON REQUEST
OPTIONAL SERVICES: (must be booked in advance)
– Private Transfer from Punta Arenas Airport: *Price depends on total number of guests
– Public Bus to/from Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas: USD$ 25 per person, per way
