Puerto Natales is a bright starting point for those who dream of adventure in Patagonia. The city is conveniently located for organized tours of the surrounding area, to nearby cities and neighboring areas, from short day trips to multi-day hikes on nearby routes. Longer trips are available if desired, but the focus is on travelling to the nearest regions around Puerto Natales.
Tours of the city and its surroundings often include visits to the iconic sites of Patagonia: the promenade and port of Puerto Natales, characteristic observation platforms, the Milodon Cave and the famous Torres del Paine National Park. Routes are usually laid to show glaciers, mountain ridges and coastal fjords, focusing on local natural and cultural monuments that are within easy reach of the city.
The nature around Puerto Natales is impressive - there are alternating fjords and lagoons, glacial fields and windy Patagonian steppe, forests of sloth and rocky passes. For active travelers, trekking along famous trails, boat trips along fjords and to glaciers, kayaking and wildlife observation are organized. For families and those who prefer a leisurely holiday, convenient walking routes, observation decks and quiet coves for contemplating landscapes are offered.
A special place is occupied by tours with tastings and meetings with local residents: visits to local ranches and farms, meetings with artisans and masters of the region, ethno excursions, stories about the traditions and culture of Patagonia. There are programs with elements of relaxation and recovery – visits to spas and baths in the nearest relaxation centers, as well as author’s formats, where guests get acquainted with the crafts and manual work of local communities.
Travel formats are very different: individual and group trips, hiking routes, road trips to neighboring areas, boat routes on fjords and multi-day trekking. Local guides are the most important value of such programs: their experience and author’s routes open hidden corners of the surroundings, introduce legends, ecology and the best views of the region, which are not always visible from the usual trails.
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