Saturday, December 31, 2011

Patagonia outside Torres del Paine - Alterative Tours

Breaking News


Torres del Paine National Park closed.

A forest fire that started on Dec. 27, 2011 at about 6:30 p.m. already consumed 11,000 ha (about 27,200 arces) by today, Dec. 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Strong winds of up to 100km/h (about 60 mph) make it almost impossible to control the fire at this point. All hotels, refugios and campsites have been evacuated. People have not been hurt. Large areas of the Park are not effected by the fire itself, but by the smoke instead. Now: let's hope for rain - lots of rain! ... and that the wind calms down!

Map of the effected areas in Torres del Paine National Park on Dec. 30, 2011, about 8,500 ha (21,000 acres)

Source: www.radiopolar.com


If you have been planing a trip to Torres del Paine, these are your alternatives:


Trekking


Dientes de Navarino Mountain Range - Navarino Island, Tierra del Fuego, Chile 

Cabo Froward Trek - Trekking along the Strait of Magellan - Patagonia, Chile 
  • Cabo Froward Trek
    • Trekking to the Southernmost Point of Continental South America - 5 days, 4 nights

Kayaking


Kayaking the Strait of Magellan, Patagonia, Chile with a Commerson's Dolphin jumping and Monte Sarmiento in the back

Sea Kayaking the Strait of Magellan near Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile 

Horseback Riding


Three Gauchos riding through Agua Fresca River, near Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile 

Wildlife


Whale Watching - Carlos III Island, Strait of Magellan, Patagonia, Chile 
  • Whale Watching
    • Carlos III Island, Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Strait of Magellan - 4 days, 3 nights

King Penguin Colony at Bahía Inútil (Useless Bay), Tierra del Fuego, Chile 

Magellanic Penguins at the Penguin Colony at Magdalena Island, Strait of Magellan, Patagonia, Chile 

Magellanic Penguins at the Penguin Colony at Seno Otway, Patagonia, Chile

History


Aerial View of Fort Bulnes, near Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile 

The Other Patagonia


Typical Landscape in Pali Aike National Park, Patagonia, Chile 

Expedition Cruises, Boat Trips & Ferries


Fjords of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia & Cape Horn; Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - Punta Arenas

Navimag - Patagonian Channels - Header

Still no enough options?



... or...


AktivoTOURS
  • Visit our friend of AktivoTOURS in Coyhaique, Central Patagonia, www.aktivotours.com
    • ... don't forget to say Hi for us! ;-)


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