Trekking in Torres del Paine! Porteria Lago Sarmiento Full Day Hiking
Overview
Discover the breathtaking beauty of 'Torres del Paine National Park'. Have your camera on hand as you enjoy a moderate-difficulty hike that joins two of the four accesses that the National Park has (Porteria Lago Sarmiento and Laguna Amarga). Experience a little known and very attractive perspective for wildlife observation. Its landscape environment is undoubtedly a worthy place to explore.
You will hike with a side view of the imposing Sarmiento Lake, visit cave-paintings and Blanquillos Lagoon which is nesting and feeding area of different species of birds. Enjoy the outstanding views of Paine Waterfall and have lunch with a frontal view towards the granite towers. Get close to Cañadón Macho, where is possible to discover the beautiful fauna of Patagonia, animals such as Guanacos or Ñandues, Gray Fox, Condor, among others.
Don't miss this extraordinary and unique place and make a postcard to never be forgotten!
You will hike with a side view of the imposing Sarmiento Lake, visit cave-paintings and Blanquillos Lagoon which is nesting and feeding area of different species of birds. Enjoy the outstanding views of Paine Waterfall and have lunch with a frontal view towards the granite towers. Get close to Cañadón Macho, where is possible to discover the beautiful fauna of Patagonia, animals such as Guanacos or Ñandues, Gray Fox, Condor, among others.
Don't miss this extraordinary and unique place and make a postcard to never be forgotten!
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (shared service)
- Lunch - Box Lunch: Water, fruit, brownie, cookies, juice, sandwich, mix dry fruits
- Professional bilingual trekking guide
- Transportation inside Torres del Paine National Park
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Seat Insurance
- Optional: Bamboo Poles, Poncho, Gaiters
What to expect
Itinerary
Start with the morning transfer from Puerto Natales.
At the moment of entering the park through the Lago Sarmiento gate, you will begin the path with a side view of the imposing Sarmiento Lake, the usual hunting area for the region's largest predator, the Puma. Species that finds here its main source of food, the Guanaco.
After an hour of walking, you'll learn little more about the local history visiting a series of cave paintings with a date that exceeds 6, 000 years old, frequented by one of the first populations that arrived in Patagonia. The activity continues in the direction to Laguna Blanquillos, nesting and feeding area of different species of endemic birds of Patagonia, always with a frontal view towards the Paine mountain range.
The path continues for about 2 hours untill you arrive at 'Laguna Amarga' entry (stop for restrooms). You will go by vehicle to the 'Paine Waterfall'. Take your time to admire this place and to enjoy the box lunch with a frontal view towards the granite towers. Next up, at Cañadón Macho, is possible to observe large groups of guanacos that live with species such as the Ñandú, Gray Fox, Condor, among others.
Return to Puerto Natales.
Stop At:
• Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
• Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
• Lago Sarmiento, Ruta Y-150, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
• Cordillera Paine Mountain Range, Magallanes y la Antarctica Chilean Region, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
Start with the morning transfer from Puerto Natales.
At the moment of entering the park through the Lago Sarmiento gate, you will begin the path with a side view of the imposing Sarmiento Lake, the usual hunting area for the region's largest predator, the Puma. Species that finds here its main source of food, the Guanaco.
After an hour of walking, you'll learn little more about the local history visiting a series of cave paintings with a date that exceeds 6, 000 years old, frequented by one of the first populations that arrived in Patagonia. The activity continues in the direction to Laguna Blanquillos, nesting and feeding area of different species of endemic birds of Patagonia, always with a frontal view towards the Paine mountain range.
The path continues for about 2 hours untill you arrive at 'Laguna Amarga' entry (stop for restrooms). You will go by vehicle to the 'Paine Waterfall'. Take your time to admire this place and to enjoy the box lunch with a frontal view towards the granite towers. Next up, at Cañadón Macho, is possible to observe large groups of guanacos that live with species such as the Ñandú, Gray Fox, Condor, among others.
Return to Puerto Natales.
Stop At:
• Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes Region
• Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
• Lago Sarmiento, Ruta Y-150, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
• Cordillera Paine Mountain Range, Magallanes y la Antarctica Chilean Region, Torres del Paine National Park Chile
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth and contact number are required at time of booking for all participants
- Please bring: Layered dressing (that can be removed or placed according to the variable weather), sunscreen, sunglasses with UV protection, gloves and comfortable trekking footwear. You can also bring snacks
- Box lunch: Vegan and vegetarian options available only with previous advise at the time of booking. Please advise any other specific dietary requirements
- Infant seats: Available with previous advise at time of booking, for children under 5 years old. Children under the exclusive responsibility of their parents
- Schedules may change according to weather conditions and physical conditions of travellers. Daily departures subject to availability
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Such measures are subject to the official protocol and may be amended. In Navigations and restaurants, a "Mobility Pass" is required, which can be obtained by completing the vaccination doses. However, we do not request it in the services we provide.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.