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7 Day Getaway Ride
offered by supplier M19503 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7
day(s)
Group Size: 5
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Chile
Specialty Categories:
Horse Riding
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 980 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2500 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Morning collection from Punta Arenas airport and transfer to Puerto Bories, situated on the banks of the Ultima Esperanza sound, Bories once the largest exporting plant for wool in the world has now been transformed into a quiet hamlet that has spectacular views of the sea, surrounding mountains and Balmaceda glacier. Lunch will be taken at the traditional traveler inn Ruben’s on route. Throughout the transfer we will be able to appreciate the vast open pampas and wildlife. During the evening you'll have the opportunity to go for a short horse ride or view the local museum before enjoying a traditional Patagonia barbecue at the guest house.
Day 2: Early morning take a short transfer to Estancia Puerto Consuelo the first estancia in the Ultima Esperanza region, situated on the banks of fjords Eberhard. After meeting our horse that will be carrying us for the next couple of days we set off across the estancia to the Milodon cave. After stopping to view the cave we carry on our ride to Laguna Sofia, through ancient Lenga forests and open valleys stopping for lunch on the way from Laguna Sofia we continue through wood and farm land until we reach the traveler’s in Tres Pasos where we’ll spend the night (Tres Pasos was made famous by the noble prize winner Gabriela Mistral whom wrote prize winning poetry from this special retreat).
Day 3: From Tres Pasos we ride to the small farming settlement Cerro Castillo. We will ride through lush valleys and around lagoons, if the wind is low we shall ride up the mountain path to where we will have breathtaking views of the National Park, Torres del Paine. We arrive early afternoon in Cerro Castillo where we will have lunch at the estancia “Cerro Castillo”, now converted into a comfortable hotel. After a short tour of the small town and its rodeo ring we will travel by jeep to Estancia Erro Guido, situated on the borders of the park. We shall spend the evening in this beautifully converted estancia that offers views of the famous granite towers.
Day 4: Today the ride will take us from Laguna Amarga across the park to Rio Serrano. The days ride will be long, but we’ll have some of the most spectacular views of the trip. We will enter at Laguna Amarga and from here cross diverse terrains from open pampa to wooded Lenga valleys, through streams and along steep mountain paths. The wildlife will be in abundance Guanaco herds will be easy to photograph, foxes will follow our path, Nandu will greet us and the array of birds will make it a bird lover’s paradise. We arrive at the parks administration center late afternoon where we will be able to view on the map the vast expanse of the park after this short break we will take the jeep (5 min) to our destination for the night the Cabanas del Paine by the Serrano river. These cabanas have a privileged view of the horns.
Day 5: From the cabanas we will head across the open pampa to Grey glacier arriving there for lunch which will be taken on the beach over looking Grey lake and the glacier. The evening will be spent back at the cabanas after an exhilarating days ride.
Day 6: We return to Puerto Natales by boat down the Ultima Esperanza fjord, first taking a zodiac boat to view several beautiful waterfalls before stopping to view Serrano glacier. Lunch will be eaten at the Estancia Perales on the bank side of the Ultima Esperanza. On arrival in Puerto Natales you’ll be transferred (5 min) to Puerto Bories for your farewell evening meal.
Day 7: In the morning you’ll have a chance to view Puerto Natales, before transferring to Punta Arenas.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Chilean Criollo Horses
- Traditional Chilean saddles and brides. English and Western saddles are available.
- Trekking, kayak, or mountain guides (depending on the excursion you choose)
- National Park Guide (these are for day trip to Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno)
- Three meals a day while visiting cities and national parks during your trip
- Entrance fees to National Parks
- All of the transportation during the excursions listed in your program (personal transportation during free time are not included)
- All of the navigation during the program is included
- All of lodging in the city and campsites during your trip.
Price Excludes:
- Airline tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Drinks during lunch or dinner.
Also see tour packages in:
South America
Chile
Outdoor: Land Rambler
Horse Riding
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