Expedition to Patagonia 2025
Guided Patagonia Tour with Amazonia Expeditions
November 2 – 9, 2025 | Led by Amazonia Expeditions adventure specialist Edward Yount
Explore the stunning beauty of Chilean Patagonia on this 8-day adventure, featuring guided hikes through Torres del Paine, intimate encounters with wildlife like pumas and penguins, and breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains, and wetlands. This expertly guided Patagonia tour offers the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s most pristine regions.
Trip Length
8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size
16
Difficulty Level
Easy
Trip Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size: 12-15 Travelers
Difficulty Level: Easy
Start Your Adventure
Trips start at a cost of $4895 and include private safari experiences, all lodging, meals, and more. Please review the trip details below for more information.
LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN!
Hosted by Local Guides and Amazonia’s Experienced Trip Leaders
Discover the Wilds of Patagonia
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime guided Patagonia tour through Chile’s breathtaking landscapes, where you’ll immerse yourself in the raw beauty and diverse wildlife of one of South America’s most iconic regions. Starting in Punta Arenas and culminating in the unforgettable Torres del Paine National Park, this 8-day adventure includes highlights such as viewing thousands of Magellanic penguins on Isla Magdalena, hiking to stunning viewpoints like Condor Lookout and Ferrier Lookout, and cruising past the massive Grey Glacier. Travelers will also explore hidden gems like the Pingo Trail and Vega Castillo Wetlands, home to unique bird species and other wildlife. For those in search of elusive big cats, an ethically guided puma encounter in Laguna Amarga may be a memorable highlight. Throughout the journey, guests will enjoy comfortable accommodations and expertly led excursions, ensuring a deep connection to Patagonia’s awe-inspiring natural beauty and conservation efforts.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival to Punta Arenas, Chile
Arrive to Punta Arenas anytime this day – transfer to hotel located in the historic center of the city. Punta Arenas is the gateway to the Antarctic continent a captivating city with pure air and sophisticated European architecture. Stretch your legs on a walk through its Main Square and soak up tradition.
Accommodation: Cabo de Hornos Hotel
Meals Included: None
Day 2 - Isla Magdalena Penguin Colony Visit
Breakfast and morning transfer to Los Pingüinos Natural Monument. We will navigate to and disembark on Magdalena Island, where we will be for about one hour. There, we will walk by a track of 800 m long, until reaching an old lighthouse, from where we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Strait of Magellan. Here we will also see the largest penguin colony accessible to tourist visitation with approximately 100,000 and 170,000 Magellanic penguins as well as other unique wildlife.
Afternoon transfer to Puerto Natales (approximately 3-hour drive) which is the main gateway to Torres del Paine National Park.
Accommodation: Hotel Vendaval, Puerto Natales
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 - Torres del Paine National Park
The world-renowned Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most incredible protected areas in South America. Snow-capped mountains, cascading rivers, waterfalls, glaciers and mirrored lakes, in all respects Torres del Paine deserves its reputation for being home to the most spectacular mountainous scenery in the world.
Mirador Cuernos
Today we will take a guided Hike to Condor Lookout and Mirador Cuernos (appx. 4 miles total). Condor Lookout is a round-trip route of 2,3 km (1.5 miles) near to the widest part of Paine River. It’s generally considered a moderate trail, taking an average of 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. The summit offers magnificent views of Pehoé and Nordenskjöld Lakes, some small lagoons in the area, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and Baguales Mountain Range.
Salto Grande & Cuernos Viewpoint
The second hike can be taken after a nice, restful lunch. A short hike will lead us to the famous Salto Grande waterfall. Following this, we will take the trail to the Cuernos Viewpoint also known as Cuernos del Paine trail, that offers a short and easy walk surrounded by some of the most impressive landscapes of Chilean Patagonia, with the best views of Lake Nordenskjöld, Valle del Francés, and Cordillera del Paine.
Accommodation: Morrena Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Cruise to Grey Glacier & Ferrier Lookout
Cruise across Lake Grey on the comfortable Navigation Boat, which brings you up close and personal with Grey Glacier. View the different faces of the front wall and chunks of floating icebergs.
The boat takes you up close to the Grey Glacier, allowing for an intimate encounter with the ice formations. Here you can witness the immense size of the glacier and appreciate its details, including crevasses, seracs, and the various formations on the glacier’s surface. Cruise Lake Grey Loop: 1.5 hours (each way).
Guided hike – Ferrier Lookout (3.6 miles total)
The Mount Ferrier Lookout is considered to be one of the most beautiful viewing points in the National Park and it offers truly spectacular panoramic views of Torres del Paine. From here one can see the Paine Massif, Sierra Baguales, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, lakes and rivers as well as the pampas of the Argentine Steppe.
The adventure begins in the sector of the Grey Park Ranger Station from where we will head up one of the most pronounced ascents on the western side of the National Park. This trail requires a steady pace whilst we head into a dense forest of Pre-Andean scrub and ancient Lenga trees that paint the summer green and the autumn red. The lookout of exposed rock is a well-deserved reward for the visitor after the tough climb and the strong winds coming off the ice field will add to the experience as well as the memorable views.
Accommodation: Morrena Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Guided Pingo Trail
The perfect choice for those who enjoy the tranquility and silence of the forest. After driving 1 hour to the west of the park, we enter the riverbank of Pingo River, where we will walk through the plain and Magellan forest with a privileged view of the meanders of the same river and the west face of Paine Grande Mount. As the walk continues, we cross pasture areas used by the horses that the rangers traditionally ride in the traditional way. Definitely a hit for forest lovers, being a perfect complement between the dense vegetation that characterizes Southern Patagonia and wonderful views of the west side of the park (appx. 5 miles of hike).
Accommodation: Morrena Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Vega Castillo Wetland
Today we will explore 450 hectares of wetlands in the Torres del Paine commune Vega Castillo Ranch, Última Esperanza, Magallanes, Chile. The ranch spans over 450 hectares of wetlands, one of the largest bodies of water in the area, and home to the greatest variety of species. Surrounded by Nothofagus forests, the Tres Pasos River, and Lake Toro, this unique environment has become a nesting site for species such as Black-necked Swans, Coscoroba Swans, Buff-necked Ibis, Black Ducks, Red Shovelers, and Great Horned Owls, among others.
Its many reed-covered islands are home to a rich variety of plant and animal life. Because of the lack of hunting, the wildlife is so tame that for wildlife like guanacos and foxes you can get within a few meters.
Accommodation: Morrena Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Puma Encounter in Laguna Amarga
Experiencing a puma encounter in Torres del Paine National Park is a profound testament to the wild essence of Patagonia. As these majestic creatures gracefully vanish into the vast landscape, the memory of the encounter leaves visitors with a deep appreciation for the untamed beauty of this extraordinary region. In the heart of the park, where winds sweep across vast plains and jagged peaks, the presence of a puma is often a subtle hint, like a whisper in the wind. These elusive creatures navigate the rugged terrain with a grace that defies the challenging Patagonian environment.
Guided by expert naturalists, puma encounters are conducted with the utmost respect for the animals and their behaviors. Visitors learn about responsible wildlife tourism, maintaining a safe distance to avoid disturbing the pumas. Puma encounters in Torres del Paine are unpredictable, as these cats roam freely in their natural environment. While some visitors may be fortunate to witness a puma, others may rely on the knowledge and tracking skills of experienced guides. These encounters highlight the importance of conservation efforts to protect the region’s natural habitats and biodiversity. The presence of pumas underscores the delicate balance in the Patagonian ecosystem.
Transfer to hotel in Puerto Natales (appx. 2 hour drive).
Accommodation: Hotel Vendaval
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 - Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Puerto Natales Airport in time for your departing flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Costs and Logistics to Prepare for your Journey
Practical Details
Deposit: $500 / person
$4895.00 per person (double occupancy)
For a single room + $800.00
Includes all but International flights (we can help to find discount air)
NOTES:
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- Prices for park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you
- All passengers must have an Identification Card/Passport with them
- Itinerary subject to changes only if beyond our control
- Reservation made with deposit of $500 per person
- Payment can be made by credit card on our PayPal site
- We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. https://buy.travelguard.com/TGI2/proc/stateselector.aspx?br=agentlink&arc=51868&agentlinkasp=yes
This Trip Includes:
- 1 night Hotel Cabo de Hornos, Punta Arenas
- 2 nights Hotel Vendaval, Puerto Natales
- 4 nights stay in Morrena Lodge, Torres del Paine
- All private transportation as listed in itinerary
- Guided Hikes in Torres del Paine National park
- Half Day Puma Safari
- Full Day Birdwatching in Vega Castillo
- Torres del Paine Entry Fee
- 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
This Trip Excludes:
- Porterage
- Personal extras for example curios and gifts
- Any gratuities / tips to guides, rangers
- Alcoholic beverage
- All meals and drinks not mentioned
- Any airfare or airport departure taxes
- Any medical or travel insurance
- Any international or domestic airfare or airport departure taxes
Required: Emergency Evacuation Insurance
Recommended: Travel insurance