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The crossing of the Strait of Magellan takes around an hour each way. Once ashore, you have about an hour to follow the marked trail through the Magellanic penguin colony, stopping to watch the birds and take photographs.",[23,179,180],{"v-slot:more":25},[15,181,182,183,185,186,188,189,151],{},"This is a shared sailing with English- and Spanish-speaking guides. The crew explains the visiting rules before landing, and the walk follows the island's designated route.",[81,184],{},"\nBack in Punta Arenas, there is a break for lunch and a rest before the afternoon excursion.",[81,187],{},"\nWe then drive south along the coast to Parque del Estrecho. Here, the reconstructed Fort Bulnes and the museum tell the story of navigation and settlement along the strait. We combine the visits with viewpoints and a short coastal or woodland walk, choosing the route to suit the weather and your group's pace. Allow around five hours for the afternoon outing, including the drive. 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Its full-size replicas include the Victoria, the first ship to sail around the world, as well as HMS Beagle and Shackleton's lifeboat, the James Caird.",[23,231,232],{"v-slot:more":25},[15,233,234,235,237,238,240],{},"After lunch, we drive to Estancia Olga Teresa to watch Andean condors at Cerro Palomares. A short trail over mostly level ground takes us to the viewing area near the foot of the hill. We visit in the afternoon, when the condors return to the cliffs, and spend time watching and photographing them. Binoculars and spotting scopes give us a closer view of the birds resting on the rocks or circling overhead.",[81,236],{},"\nWe then continue by private vehicle to Puerto Natales. We arrive in the evening, with time to check in at the hotel and have dinner.",[81,239],{},"\nOvernight in Puerto Natales.",[23,242,243,245,249,253,257],{"v-slot:gallery":25},[155,244],{"img-alt":55,"img-src":56},[155,246],{"img-alt":247,"img-src":248},"Visitors watching condors through spotting scopes at Estancia Olga Teresa","\u002Fimages\u002Fchile-tours\u002Fpatagonia-6-days\u002Fday-3\u002Festancia-olga-teresa-condor-watching.webp",[155,250],{"img-alt":251,"img-src":252},"Two Andean condors soaring over the Patagonian steppe","\u002Fimages\u002Fchile-tours\u002Fpatagonia-6-days\u002Fday-3\u002Fandean-condors-soaring.jpg",[155,254],{"img-alt":255,"img-src":256},"Andean condor in flight with its wings spread","\u002Fimages\u002Fchile-tours\u002Fpatagonia-6-days\u002Fday-3\u002Fandean-condor-in-flight.jpeg",[155,258],{"img-alt":259,"img-src":260},"Visitors walking toward the condor cliffs of Cerro Palomares","\u002Fimages\u002Fchile-tours\u002Fpatagonia-6-days\u002Fday-3\u002Fcerro-palomares-cliff-walk.webp",[131,262,265,268,278],{"day":263,"day-title":264},"4","Torres del Paine National Park and Milodon Cave",[15,266,267],{},"We leave Puerto Natales early and drive across the open Patagonian steppe toward Torres del Paine National Park. The route takes us to Lake Sarmiento, Lake Nordenskjöld and Lake Pehoé, stopping at viewpoints along the way. From the lakes, we see the mountains from different angles, including the Cuernos del Paine. In clear weather, the three Paine towers may also be visible.",[23,269,270],{"v-slot:more":25},[15,271,272,273,275,276,240],{},"At Salto Grande, we follow a short trail to the waterfall before continuing to Lake Grey. Here, we walk to the shore, where icebergs sometimes drift across the water, and spend some time taking photographs. Much of the day is spent exploring the park by road, with stops to get out and walk. The number of stops and walks may vary depending on the weather.",[81,274],{},"\nThe excursion also includes Milodon Cave, outside the national park. We visit the main cavern, where remains of the extinct giant ground sloth were discovered. 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December and January usually have the most birds.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nDeparture dates depend on the availability of the boat excursion and local services, so send us your preferred dates and we will check them.\n",{"q":473,"a":474},"Is the tour private?","All transfers are private, including the airport pickup, the drive to Puerto Natales and the transfers to and from the pier on Day 5. The Punta Arenas city tour, Fort Bulnes and the day in Torres del Paine are private too.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThree visits are shared with other guests and follow the operators' timetables: the boat trip to Magdalena Island, the condor visit at Estancia Olga Teresa and the day at Estancia La Península.\n",{"q":476,"a":477},"What happens if the penguin boat trip is canceled?","Sailings and landings depend on the weather and sea conditions, and the port authority can close the port in strong wind. If the excursion cannot operate, we will review possible changes to the program with you, such as another sailing time or an alternative activity in Punta Arenas.\n",{"q":479,"a":480},"How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for children?","The trip combines sightseeing by vehicle with short walks on natural terrain. Day 2 has an early start and a full afternoon excursion, and Torres del Paine is another full day. At Estancia La Península, you can choose a two-hour horse ride or a guided walk.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nTell us the children's ages and any walking limitations, and we will adjust the pace and the walks.\n",{"q":482,"a":483},"Are hotels and meals included?","The trip includes five nights: two in Punta Arenas and three in Puerto Natales. Hotels, meals and entrance fees are itemized in your personalized quotation, based on your accommodation preferences.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nIf you have already booked your hotels, we can arrange the private transfers and excursions only.\n",{"q":485,"a":486},"Do you provide an English-speaking guide?","Airport and intercity transfers are provided by Spanish-speaking drivers. An English-speaking guide can be arranged for the land excursions at an additional cost; let us know when you request a quote.\n",{"q":488,"a":489},"Which flights should we book?","The trip starts at Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) and finishes at Puerto Natales Airport (PNT), so there is no need to drive back to Punta Arenas. For Day 1, a morning or early afternoon arrival leaves time for the city tour.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nFlights from Puerto Natales operate mainly in the summer season. Please check flight times with us before booking; if there is no suitable flight from Puerto Natales on your date, we can arrange a private transfer to Punta Arenas Airport instead.\n",{"q":491,"a":492},"Can we extend the trip to El Calafate or El Chaltén?","Yes. From Puerto Natales, we can arrange a private transfer to El Calafate in Argentina for the Perito Moreno Glacier, and continue to El Chaltén. 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