Chile · National Parks

Pali Aike Full Day Adventure

12 Hours Pickup service provided. to Drop-off service provided. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the volcanic landscapes of Pali Aike National Park
02 Visit historic Estancia San Gregorio and its 19th-century buildings
03 See the wrecks of the Ambassador and Amadeo ships
04 Look out for guanaco, grey fox, puma, ñandú, falcons, and ibis
05 Hike through uneven rocky trails around extinct volcano remnants
06 Round-trip transport from Punta Arenas included

Discover one of Patagonia’s most remote and otherworldly landscapes on this full-day adventure to Pali Aike National Park from Punta Arenas. Travel across the steppe to historic Estancia San Gregorio, where imposing 19th-century buildings and shipwrecks hint at the region’s past, before continuing into a volcanic landscape shaped by extinct craters and rugged trails.

Inside the park, explore a wild terrain often compared to another planet, with opportunities to spot native wildlife such as guanaco, grey fox, puma, ñandú, falcons, and ibis. This is a rewarding experience for active travellers looking to experience the raw, untamed side of Patagonia.

Discover one of Patagonia’s most remote and otherworldly landscapes on this full-day adventure to Pali Aike National Park from Punta Arenas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Punta Arenas

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pick up from your hotel in Punta Arenas

Estancia San Gregorio

We will drive 120 Kms to stop at our first landmark, Estancia San Gregorio, featuring several imposing buildings dating from 1882.

Nearby are wrecks of two 19th-century cargo ships Ambassador was a sailing tea clipper, built in London in 1869 and beached at San Gregorio in 1896. Amadeo was a steamship, built in Liverpool in 1884 and beached at San Gregorio in 1932.

Pali Aike

We will then enter Pali Aike National Park, and will begin our journey inside this massive park. Inside we will admire species such as guanaco, grey fox, puma, ñandú, falcons, ibis, among others. We will trek through webbing trails surrounding remnants of extinct volcanoes.

Return to Punta Arenas

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Pickup service provided. to Drop-off service provided. 1 city · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport, bilingual guide (Spanish and English) and pickup and drop off at the hotel (urban area).

What's Not Included

TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

Due to the dense volcanic rock surface, this tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. Furthermore, the use of trekking poles is recommended.
Aprox. hiking distance: 8 miles of uneven rocky terrain.

Logistics