Argentina, Chile · National Parks

5-Day Tour Glaciers of Patagonia from Puerto Natales

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Natales. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Torres del Paine National Park and the Grey Lake sector
  • 02 Visit the famous Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina
  • 03 Enjoy a scenic navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers
  • 04 See the Milodon Cave and stop at Cerro Castillo
  • 05 Travel through striking Patagonian landscapes with lakes and wildlife
  • 06 Includes accommodation, breakfast, transfers, and guided excursions

Discover some of Patagonia’s most spectacular glacier landscapes on this 5-day journey based in Puerto Natales. Combining guided excursions, accommodation, and transfers, this itinerary is designed to showcase the region’s dramatic national parks, fjords, and ice fields across both Chile and Argentina.

Travel through Torres del Paine National Park to admire its lakes, wildlife, and the Grey Glacier area, then cross the border to visit the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. You’ll also enjoy a scenic navigation to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, making this a well-rounded adventure for travellers who want to experience Patagonia’s natural highlights in one trip.

Travel through Torres del Paine National Park to admire its lakes, wildlife, and the Grey Glacier area, then cross the border to visit the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities El Calafate, Puerto Natales City, Torres del Paine National Park, Cerro Castillo National Reserve, Los Glaciares National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Day 1 - Arrival in Puerto Natales

Arrival at Puerto Natales Airport. At the agreed time, a driver will wait for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Rest of the day free to rest or explore the city.

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Day 02

Day 2 - Torres del Paine National Park

We will begin our excursion around 7:30 AM to head towards Torres del Paine National Park. Before arriving we will make two stops, where we will visit the Milodon Cave and the Cerro Castillo. The milodon is a herbivorous animal, in whose cave traces of the Patagonian primitive man were found. At Cerro Castillo, we will make a short stop, where you can enjoy the scenery and use the cafeteria services (not included).

 We will continue on our way to Torres del Paine National Park through the Laguna Amarga sector. From here, the landscape becomes a dream: we can see groups of guanacos and rheas near the Nordenskjold and Pehoé lakes. From here, we will take a 10-minute walk, where we can discover the beautiful Salto Grande, until we reach the Grey Lake sector where we will see the impressive glacier with the same name. Here we will make a stop of 1:30 hrs to be able to explore the place. After exploring the Lenga forest, we will be returning to our selected hotels at approximately 7:30 p.m.

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Day 03

Day 3 - Perito Moreno Glacier

This day will be the longest, but it will be very worthwhile as we will cross to Argentina to get to know the amazing Perito Moreno glacier. This glacier is unique, as it is one of the few in the world that stays in balance. We will leave very early in the morning 6:30 am from our hotels in Puerto Natales to begin our tour to the Argentine city of El Calafate. An expert guide awaits us here who will receive us and accompany us to Los Glaciares National Park.

Here we will have free time to explore the catwalks, have lunch (not included) and depending on weather conditions, we can add to our visit a memorable navigation on Lake Argentino, where we can get even closer to the imposing glacier (not included). After our visit we will start our long journey back to the city of Puerto Natales, arriving at approximately 11 PM at our selected hotels.

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Day 04

Day 4 - Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Navigation

At 7:30 am we will meet at our meeting point to head to the pier of Puerto Natales and begin our navigation. We will go to Mount Balmaceda for a beautiful walk, through forests of cohigues and sighting different native species. We will approach the wineries to reach the Balmaceda glacier, which releases ice to the waters of the fjord. A little further north we will find the Serrano glacier. We will have time to explore the area until 2:30 pm. Before coming back, we will have a previous stop at Estancia Perales, where we will have the option to taste a traditional lunch (not included). We will be returning to our meeting point at 5:30 p.m.

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Day 05

Day 5 - Good-bye Puerto Natales

Depending on the departure time of our flight, you will have free time to make last-minute shopping or go out to explore the city. At the agreed time, our driver will pass by the hotel to take you back to Puerto Natales Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Natales. 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Excursions and transfers detailed in the program
  • Accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Extras, Meals and Others NOT Specified in itinerary
  • Entrance fees to national parks
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Rates NOT valid for Carnival, Easter, Long Weekends, Winter Holidays (July) Congresses and Special Dates.
  • Take into account that the order of the tours may vary according to weather conditions or availability.
  • You will need to bring a valid passport that proves your identity in order to cross to Argentina.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs) (After office hours)
  • According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Puerto Natales.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Puerto Natales.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Puerto Natales..

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