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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Puerto Natales

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Puerto Natales that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Hiking Porteria Lago Sarmiento from Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales1

    1. Hiking Porteria Lago Sarmiento from Puerto Natales

    · 9 hours

    An unforgettable hike between Lago Sarmiento and Laguna Amarga. - See 6,000-year-old rock paintings - Spot wildlife like pumas and guanacos

  2. Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour with Lunch, Puerto Natales2

    2. Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour with Lunch

    · 9 hours

    This experience goes beyond a typical boat tour by combining breathtaking glacier navigation with a guided walk in Patagonia’s pristine wilderness. Travelers will explore Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers inside Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, surrounded by fjords, waterfalls, and native wildlife. On board, enjoy coffee, tea, and a unique whisky served with millenary glacier ice — a true Patagonian highlight. The journey finishes with a traditional lunch at Estancia Perales, offering an authentic taste of local culture. With expert guides, all key inclusions, and a seamless itinerary, this tour delivers a complete and immersive Patagonia experience in just one day.

  3. Puma Tracking Safari in Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales3

    3. Puma Tracking Safari in Torres del Paine

    5.0· 8 reviews· 8 hours

    Experience a unique wildlife adventure in Torres del Paine National Park with our 1-day Puma Tracking Tour. Led by expert guides, you'll track elusive pumas in their natural habitat while respecting their space. Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to spot Huemul, Guanacos, and Andean Condors. Our personalized approach, using a private 4x4 vehicle and expert trackers, ensures an unforgettable experience with high chances of spotting these magnificent predators.

  1. W trek Torres del Paine - 3 days Alternative Guided Tour, Puerto Natales4

    4. W trek Torres del Paine - 3 days Alternative Guided Tour

    5.0· 2 reviews· 3 days

    The Torres del Paine Tour with Guide is a group adventure that includes two nights of accommodation at Camping Pehoé. Over the course of three days, and accompanied by a local expert guide and fellow adventurers, you’ll explore the park’s main highlights: the Base Torres trail, the French Valley, and the Grey Glacier Viewpoint. Each night, you’ll rest at Camping Pehoé, a peaceful site located on the shores of the lake that shares its name and just 40 minutes from the trailheads. Staying in the same place each night means you won’t need to carry your full backpack every day—leaving you free to enjoy the trails more comfortably. This tour is also known for its excellent local cuisine, offering a taste of Patagonia’s rich flavors. Along the way, your guide will share insights about the park’s diverse wildlife, flora, culture, and history, enriching every step of the journey.

  2. Private Tour Torres del Paine Experience, Puerto Natales5

    5. Private Tour Torres del Paine Experience

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Live the National Park experience, soaking every minute into the wild at your own pace, observing and grasping the soul of Patagonia with its unique wildlife, flora, landscape & skies. Enjoy our home-made amenities, food and drinks in some fixed places or maybe in an improvise and allowed area, you choose. Let us help you to create the best memories in the Chilean Patagonia inside and outside of Torres del Paine National Park, sharing all our knowledge & history since the pick-up to the end of the trip.

  3. Grey Glacier Navigation in Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales6

    6. Grey Glacier Navigation in Torres del Paine

    4.8· 5 reviews· 3 hours

    The Grey Glacier is part of the southern ice fields and is located in the western sector of Torres del Paine National Park, it is an ice mass with approximately 6 km wide and a height that fluctuates between 20 and 30 meters. During navigation we approach the different faces of the Glacier allowing us to observe the beauty and magnitude of this ice giant. An unforgettable experience awaits you!

  4. Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch., Puerto Natales7

    7. Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.

    4.3· 108 reviews

    At Howlanders, we consider the "Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Tour" a must for every traveler visiting Puerto Natales. From the boat, the tour will introduce two of the most impressive glaciers in Chile: Balmaceda and Serrano. In addition to the glaciers, this tour includes a 40-minute walk through a lush forest to reach the foot of the glaciers. On the way back to the ship, you can enjoy a glass of whiskey made with millenary ice from the glaciers, coffee, or a hot cup of tea. Are you ready for a real adventure? Here are all the details of the tour:

  5. Boat navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers from Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales8

    8. Boat navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers from Puerto Natales

    4.0· 6 reviews· 10 hours

    This is a boat trip through Last Hope Sound towards Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, to visit the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. We will see not just these icy giants but also local flora and fauna along the way.

  6. Perito Moreno Glacier Tour from Puerto Natales Imperdible, Puerto Natales9

    9. Perito Moreno Glacier Tour from Puerto Natales Imperdible

    3.8· 9 reviews· 15 hours

    We will meet at the meeting point to begin a 5 and a half hour trip that will take you to the Perito Moreno glacier, in Argentina. After the border procedures at the Don Guillermo Pass, a guide will pick up in El Calafate and you will follow the path to Los Glaciares National Park. The visit to the park will last 1 hour and a half, during which you will be able to walk the walkways in front of the Perito Moreno glacier. You will visit several viewpoints and, if you are lucky, you will be able to see some of the ice falls of more than 70 m. There is also the option of dividing your time and walking the walkways for 30 minutes and taking the navigation in front of the glacier for 1 hour (not included). FROM JUNE 1 UNTIL AUGUST 31 DEPARTURE: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. RETURN: TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY.

  7. Half Day Boat Tour to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, Puerto Natales10

    10. Half Day Boat Tour to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers

    3.4· 5 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Cruise through the breathtaking Última Esperanza Fjord on this half-day adventure, taking in views of majestic glaciers, waterfalls, and wildlife like sea lions and imperial cormorants. Enjoy a guided walk to the Serrano Glacier viewpoint, where you’ll savor stunning glacier vistas. Relax on the boat with complimentary coffee or tea. Your return trip includes a unique treat of whisky served over glacier ice, ensuring a memorable experience as you head back to Puerto Natales just in time for lunch. - Half-day cruise through Última Esperanza Fjord to view Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers - Guided walk to Serrano Glacier viewpoint for close-up views - Enjoy coffee, tea, and a croissant on board; whisky over glacier ice on the return - Tour lasts about 6 hours, allowing for lunch and afternoon exploration in Puerto Natales *Cancelation rate due to bad weather has been improved!

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