10 hours
Daily Tour
10 people
English, Espanol
Pali Aike is a park of volcanic origin, with an extension of 5030 hectares and is located 196 km from Punta Arenas. The park stands out for its geological formation similar to a lunar landscape. Where most of the terrain is volcanic lava, dominated by cones and basaltic lavas; due to 3 periods of strong eruptions. The latter being between 16,000 and 10,000 years ago. This gave rise to the devil’s dwelling crater.
Pali Aike means desolate place or place of evil spirits, in the Tehuelche language (Aonikenk). The first humans arrived in the park 12,000 years B.P. ago and used some areas as shelters, coexisting with the extinct megafauna, some of which served as food. For this reason, its lands are full of stories, featuring prehistoric animals such as mylodon, natives such as the aonikenk, explorers, ranchers and scientists.
It also includes a unique ecosystem. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna species typical of the arid Patagonian steppe environment.
What does the Pali Aike circuit consist of?
It is a day tour, departing from Punta Arenas. In Pali Aike you will trek for approximately 3 hours to see all the attractions; escorial del diablo, crater morada del diablo, pozos del diablo, and Pali Aike cave.
Another full day tour option is: Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas
We go to each person accommodation place in Punta Arenas city. Then we take the route to Pali Aike National Park, located 196 kms northeast from Punta Arenas. In the way we stop in San Gregorio Estancia wich is the most ancient estancia in the region. Also we can see the Amadeo and Ambassador steamships; symbols of maritim activity during the XIV and XX centuries.
We continue the trip to Pali Aike, stopping in Villa O’Higgins if someone needs something.
Visit to Pali Aike National Park, wich consist in the visit to: Pali Aike Cave (National Monument), Morada del diablo crater, Basaltic lava fields, and volcanic pits.
We take the rout back to return to Punta Arenas city.
National: Kids under 11 years old are free. Between 12 and 17 years old 1.500. Adults 2.500, older than 60 years old free. Foreigns: Kids under 11 years old are free. Between 12 and 17 years old 2.500 clp. Adults 4.500 clp.
The park it´s open between October and April only.
Kids between 3 and 12 years old have 50% discount in the tour price. Infants under 3 years old are free.
To make this tour we need at least 6 people. You can make an individual reservation, but the tour will be confirmed once we get 6 people in total. If we can´t get the minimum number, we can do a change on the date or return your payment.
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