Start your day with a transfer to the Pudeto area along the Paine River. Begin with a loop trail offering unforgettable views of Lake Pehoé and the thunderous Salto Grande waterfall—where glacial water from Lake Nordenskjöld crashes into Lake Pehoé.
Pause at the wooden boardwalks to photograph Paine Grande and the Cuernos rising from the turquoise waters. Then, continue along a gentle trail through windswept plains that carry the scars of the 2005 fire. Reach Nordenskjöld’s black sand shores before climbing to the Cuernos Lookout, with views over the French Valley and Paine’s highest peaks.
After descending, enjoy a light snack before transferring to Sarmiento Lake Ranger Station. From here, begin a new trail that winds toward Laguna Amarga. Along the way, spot guanacos, foxes, flamingos, and other birdlife. Midway, discover ancient cave paintings left by early Patagonian hunters—proof of a deep human history in this wild land.
Continue past lagoons and arid scrub to complete the hike at Laguna Amarga. From here, your vehicle returns you to Serrano Camp.
Total length of hikes: 3hr, 6km/3.7mi and 3.5hr, 6.5km/4mi
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Riverside Camp