Trekking in Torres del Paine! Porteria Lago Sarmiento Full Day Hiking

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.

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!

Confirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Infant seats available<br>Not recommended for travelers with back problems<br>Not recommended for pregnant travelers<br>No heart problems or other serious medical conditions<br>IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth and contact number are required at time of booking for all participants<br>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<br>Box lunch: Vegan and vegetarian options available only with previous advise at the time of booking. Please advise any other specific dietary requirements<br>Infant seats: Available with previous advise at time of booking, for children under 5 years old. Children under the exclusive responsibility of their parents<br>Schedules may change according to weather conditions and physical conditions of travellers. Daily departures subject to availability<br>Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level<br>This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund<br>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<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers