Archaeological Hiking: Laguna Amarga to Lake Sarmiento

Patagonian steppe hike discovering ancient Aonikenk cave rock art and living thrombolites at Lake Sarmiento.

Duration Full Day (6 - 7 hours)

Destinations Torres del Paine National Park Entrance

Official Rate CLP $105,000

Archaeological Hiking: Laguna Amarga to Lake Sarmiento | WOW Patagonia

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General Experience Overview

An exclusive, gentle hike combining extraordinary archaeological heritage and evolutionary biology. Traverse the eastern steppe of Torres del Paine, discovering thousand-year-old indigenous rock paintings and the rare calcium carbonate thrombolite formations along Lake Sarmiento.

Step-by-Step Experience

✓ What Is Included

• Round-trip tourist transport from Puerto Natales
• Specialized guide in archaeology and wildlife
• Trekking poles
• Basic excursion insurance.

✕ Not Included

• Torres del Paine National Park Pass
• Unspecified meals
• Tips.

🎒 Recommended Gear & What to Bring

Layered clothing suited for steppe winds ; Hiking sneakers ; Waterproof windbreaker ; 1L water bottle and snacks.

⚠️ National Park Passes: Torres del Paine park tickets are strictly digital and personal via pasesparques.cl (CONAF). They are not sold at physical entrance gates.

🛡️ Cancellation Policies: Full refund notifying at least 48 hours before the tour.