Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales Transfer: Wildlife Stops

Patagonian drivers handle the weather and the road so you don't have to.

A three-hour transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales with pickup from the airport or your hotel and drop-off at your destination. Professional drivers familiar with Patagonian conditions provide the service, with bottled water included and the option to stop for photos if you spot local wildlife along the route.

The experience

The drive from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales takes three hours across terrain where weather shifts fast and the road demands attention. Your driver handles both. These are professionals trained on Patagonian conditions (wind, sudden visibility changes, the unpredictable stretch of steppe), so the ride stays smooth even when the landscape doesn't. Pickup happens from Punta Arenas airport or from your hotel or home address in the city, and you're dropped at your destination in Puerto Natales. Bottled water is included.

If you spot guanacos, rheas or other local wildlife along the route, the driver can pull over for photos. There's no rush and no extra charge. The operator also stops at a store if you need emergency purchases, depending on the time of day. Flight delays don't trigger additional fees: the transfer adjusts to when you actually arrive.

What’s included

• Pickup from Punta Arenas airport or your hotel or home address in the city.
• drop-off at your Puerto Natales destination.
• bottled water.
• photo stops for local wildlife if you encounter it along the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (3 to 85 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by 2Patagonia Travel

Is this one for you?If your Spanish is limited, confirm the driver's language ability when you book. The operator does not specify whether commentary is provided in English or another language, so clarify this before your transfer date.

Top questions

What time should I book my transfer if my flight lands in the afternoon?

Provide your actual arrival time when you book, and the driver will meet you at that time. There are no extra charges for flight delays, so the transfer adjusts to your real schedule.

Can the driver stop for photos along the way to Puerto Natales?

Yes, if you spot local wildlife like guanacos or rheas, the driver can pull over so you can photograph them. The stops are built into the journey with no additional cost.

What's included in the transfer?

Bottled water is included. The driver also has the option to stop at a store for emergency purchases if you need something during the drive, depending on the time of day.

Do I need to arrange anything special if I'm traveling with an infant?

Specialized infant seats are available. Mention this when you book so the right seat is ready for your arrival.