Los Dientes de Navarino

Deep deep down in the south, across the Beagle Channel, lies the rugged Isla Navarino, whose dramatic rock towers rise from nothing to 1000m in next to no time. Beyond is Cape Horn, then Antarctica.

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'Los Dientes de Navarino'

Itinerary

Day Overnight
1 Puerto Williams
2 Camp 1
3 Laguna Martillo
4 Camp 3
5 Puerto Williams
For the detail of each day click the ‘Day-by-day’ tab above.

Designer's notes

The 4-day 'Los Dientes de Navarino' is the world's southernmost trek, a 55km circuit in a remote and magnificent wilderness.

Seasoned Patagonia trekkers hold this route in awe, though it is little known outside the region.

It is not to be undertaken lightly. At any time walkers can be exposed to unstable weather conditions, including high winds, rain and snow-and swooped on by condors!

Favoured months are December to March.

Day-by-day itinerary for 'Los Dientes de Navarino'

DAY 1

Fly to Puerto Williams

Today make your way to Punta Arenas airport for your flight to Chile's most southern town, and the starting point for one of the most spectacular treks in the country with a short 40 minute flight to Puerto Williams. You arrive onto the Island of Navarino on one of the southernmost areas of Tierra del Fuego, and are taken to your lodges located a short distance from the air strip on the outskirts of town. You have some time to drop off your luggage, before this afternoon you visit the OMORA Ethno-Botanical Park to see the forests of lichens, moss, and bryophytes before you then head back to your accommodation for your pre-trek briefing and dinner.

DAY 2

Start the Los Dientes Circuit

Today you start the Los Dientes de Navarino Trek. The day starts with amazing views over the Beagle channel and Puerto Williams town as you head towards Salto Lagoon and the first night of camping. There are two possible paths to take that are determined locally based on the weather conditions, including either the higher or lower areas of the Robalo valley. The landscape is stunning on each route, and you arrive to the campsite in time for a warm dinner. Total walking time today is between 4-5 hours.

DAY 3

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Crossing the Dientes de Navarino Cordillera

Today the trek takes in fabulous views across Nassau Bay, and over the Wollastan Islands, both part of Cape Horn. Cross the Dientes de Navarino Cordillera passing lakes until you climb the Ventarron path for a vantage point over Dientes de Navarino themselves and Mount Codrington. Continue to Laguna Martillo, and the second campsite. Total walking time today is between 5-6 hours.

DAY 4

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The Guerrico Valley

Today the trek continues to the Guerrico Valley, a trail with views over the Montes Lindemayer, and through more forested landscapes. Climb Virginia pass for a panoramic view over the mountains and the sea of Tierra del Fuego. You camp tonight and walking for the day is around 6 hours.

DAY 5

BLD

Return to Puerto Williams

Today is the last day of trekking and is generally between 4-5 hours. The trail is largely downhill towards the ocean and the Lakutaia Lodge, in time for lunch and then to have the remainder of the day at leisure. There is this afternoon the option to walk around the village or simply relax around the lodge before a final dinner before sleeping in the lodge this evening.

DAY 6

Fly back to Punta Arenas

Today at the agreed time you make your way back to Puerto Williams airstrip for your return flight back to Punta Arenas. In Punta Arenas you may choose to remain in Patagonia and continue your trip, or alternatively fly back north towards Santiago or a different part of Chile.

Route map for Chile 'Los Dientes de Navarino' holiday

Guide prices for 'Los Dientes de Navarino'

options	based on	all year	low season	mid season	high season	peak season	other season
mid-range hotels	2 people sharing	£2,320

Prices are per person and include:

all travel from Punta Arenas
all accommodation
meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)

Prices do not include:

international flights
travel insurance
national park entrance fees
items of a personal nature such as drinks, tips, laundry, etc
airport and departure taxes if these are not included in the flight ticket

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Seasonal information for 'Los Dientes de Navarino'

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Along this route in January

Day	Location	Max °C
1	Puerto Williams	12°C	54mm
2	Camp 1	12°C	54mm
3	Laguna Martillo	12°C	59mm
4	Camp 3	12°C	59mm
5	Puerto Williams	12°C	54mm

Typical weather for January

Max °C figures are the average daily maximum temperatures for the month. Rainfall is the average precipitation for the month.

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