From Punta Arenas we will journey overland across the Patagonia and spend the night at the seaport of Puerto Natales. On the first morning we will have a presentation about the wildlife ecology at the park. In the afternoon we'll travel to Torres del Paine National Park - a World Biosphere Reserve, where for the next 10 days we will conduct field studies, with time for hiking, photography, reflecting, and having a good time. This is not a tour, but a working, participating experience in an exotic setting. Our tents are our cozy homes.
Weather is often windy in Patagonia, but spring-like in temperature.
You should enjoy camping, be in good health, like walking, be a participator, and be prepared for inspiring scenery and having a fabulous time. In this special opportunity of getting to know another land and its denizens, our neighbors will be the pampas, foothills, mountains, rivers, lakes, and wildlife of Patagonia. Campfire meals are hearty Chilean dishes and creative epicurean delights that include fresh vegetables, salads, fruit, rice, potatoes, Dutch oven bread, roasted lamb, salmon, and open bar for pop and beer. Then back across the Patagonia by bus to a Punta Arenas hotel, souvenir shopping of handmade sweaters, woodcarvings and a variety of Chilean and Peruvian crafts. From there we return north to Santiago and home.