Native Flora and Fauna and sheep farming in Patagonia

7 days/6 nights self drive tour with Torres del Paine

You will have the freedom to completely relax at the end of the world. It will be a great experience, traveling to Patagonia in Chile, knowing unforgettable places that will impact you. You will also be able to see examples of native fauna and flora, along with learning about sheep farming in Patagonia. This will be an experience that you will enjoy and recommend your friends to do.

Program

Welcome to Chile and Patagonia! You will have to fly to Punta Arenas- Arrive at the airport and pick up your rental car. Drive to Punta Arenas on the Magellan road to Estancia Rio de los Ciervos.

Accommodation Estancia Rio de Los Ciervos

After breakfast, head north through the Pampa to the world-famous national park Torres del Paine in Patagonia.

On the way there, you can observe Ñandus, condors and guanacos. Long before the arrival in the park, you can see from far the striking formations of the Cuernos and the Torres del Paine.

Accommodation near the park, in Estancia Tercera Barranca

The Estancia Tercera Barranca is a provider of horseback riding tours in the region in the region.

We offer tours in the park and the surroundings of the Estancia, you will get to know the unique fauna and flora of Patagonia and as well amazing views of Torres del Paine. Interesting fact:  in the park there are 9 different species of orchids.

Accommodation Estancia Tercera Berranca

Via Puerto Natales, you will head back through the Pampa to the Skyring Sund, where you will find the traditional Patagonian Estancia Rio Verde. You can learn about sheep farming in Patagonia, as well as the historical development of the southern tip of South America.

Accommodation Posada Estancia Rio Verde

From the Pacific, you’ll go today to the Atlantic coast to the island of Tierra del Fuego. A ferry takes you from the Megallan road to Cerro Sombrero. Fireland consists mainly of Pampa, but here, near Cerro Sombrero, King Penguins have settled. Little by little they form a colony, which is an absolute sensation as normally, they are only be found in the Antarctic and Subantarctic islands.

Accommodation Hostería Tunkelen

Sucha wonderful time in Patagonia! After breakfast, you will head back across Fireland to Punta Arenas. The city at the end of the world has a  history behind, which can be explored in various museums, like at the Plaza de Armas, the Bulnes fortress and the cemetery.

Accommodation Hotel Tierra del Fuego

This is the last day of your adventure in Patagonia! Drive from Punta Arenas city to the airport and drop off the rental car. Keep enjoying Chile! Let us know what do you want to do next?