Best Hikes of Patagonia: Dientes De Navarino, Chile

Duration: 6 Days | 5 Nights
Group Size: Min – 2 people Max – 8 people
Destination: Patagonia
Dates: November 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025
Highlights:
• Trek the southernmost circuit and catch amazing views of the end of the world.
• Visit the mystical Navarino Island and check out all its natural wonders.
• Explore an isolated landscape that few have seen.

Day 1: Welcome to Puerto Williams
We’ll start the trip by flying from Punta Arenas to the small town of Puerto Williams*, followed by an afternoon outing to the OMORA Ethnobotanical Park to experience “magnifying glass tourism,” a new venture that opens up the world of miniature lichens, moss and bryophyte forests. We will then enjoy a nice meal and have a briefing about the next day’s trekking excursion.

Overnight at Errante Lodge
*Flights from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams are not available on Sundays.

Day 2: Start the Trekking Adventure - Navarino Island, Chile
On day two, we’ll cross the Dientes de Navarino Cordillera while enjoying the breathtaking views of Nassau Bay and Wollaston islands, both part of the fabled Cape Horn. After passing by several scenic lakes, we'll climb Ventarron path (696 mts) for an incredible view of the Dientes de Navarino mountain peaks and across to Mount Codrington. Get your cameras ready! We will then continue to enjoy the landscape while on the way to Laguna Martillo, our second camping site. 5.5 hour walk.

Overnight Camping

Day 4: Guerrico Valley - Navarino Island, Chile
After a good night's rest, we'll grab our packs and continue to Guerrico Valley, walking through beautiful forests that reward us with amazing views of Montes Lindenmayer peak. We will then climb Virginia pass (860 mts high), taking in the incredible views across the sea of Tierra del Fuego. We will then reach the campsite in time to dine and rest. 6-hour walk.

Overnight Camping

Day 5: Last Day of Excursion and Well-deserved rest - Puerto Williams, Chile
Today is our last day of walking and it’s a downhill jaunt toward the ocean. We’ll reach Errante Lodge in time to enjoy a nice lunch and then have the rest of the day to rest, walk around the village and share stories about your experience trekking the southernmost circuit in the world. Dinner will be waiting for you at the lodge at the end of the day. 4.5 hour walk.

Overnight at Errante Lodge

Day 6: Adiós Navarino! - Puerto Williams, Chile
After breakfast, it’s time to say “adiós” to Navarino Island! We’ll depart on a short flight out of Puerto Williams and return to Punta Arenas.

Departures
Regular departures are available on the Book Now section. Alternative dates can be requested to our sales team. Regular departures not available on Tuesdays or Sundays because of flight availability.

Starting / finishing point
The trip starts and ends at Punta Arenas Airport* * This trip can also start in Ushuaia if requested (not available while the border crossing remains closed).

Weather
The climate of Puerto Williams is a temperate, sub-polar oceanic climate. The summers are short and cool while the winters are long and wet, but moderate. Rainfall is around 512.3 mm (20 inches) a year and temperatures are steady throughout the year. Snowfall can occur in summer. Regions in the world with similar climates to southern Tierra del Fuego include the Alexander Archipelago around Sitka in Alaska, Scotland and the coast of Norway.

What you need to bring
Once you book the trip, we will send you a pre-trip information booklet with detailed information about your trip with us.

Itinerary modifications
We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide and based upon operational considerations. The trip guide can modify, change or eliminate part of the itinerary based on these.

Tour Price
• Price shown is for a person based on twin share accommodation.
• All prices displayed are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice.
• Prices are guaranteed once booking is confirmed by us and paid in full by the due date.
• Depending on your needs and group size (individual, couple, family, group, etc.) we will provide the final pricing for your tour.

Inclusions:
• Domestic flights between Punta Arenas and Puerto Williams. (Flights not available on Sundays).
• Bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
• Camping equipment, mats and sleeping bags.
• Breakfasts, dinners and daily snacks while on the trek.
• Accommodation at Errante Lodge.
• Porters to carry food and camping equipment. *
• A boat ride from Ushuaia to Navarino Island if starting in Argentina.

*Note: Please be aware you will have to carry your own backpack, daily snack, mat and sleeping bag.

Exclusions:
• Insurance (appropriate insurance is mandatory).
• Personal items.
• Alcoholic drinks.
• Voluntary tips.

Please refer to our Standard Booking Conditions for booking terms and conditions.