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CountryCountry
Chile
Chile
Places
Torres del PaineChilean Lake District
Torres del PaineChilean Lake District
Season
summer
summer
Lodging
hotelsestanciasrefugioshosterias
hotelsestanciasrefugioshosterias
Duration
10 days
10 days
Activity
Riding
Riding
Paine to Puelo RidePrices
Detailed itineraryDepartures
Contact usAccommodation
2 nights at estancias; 1 night park lodges; 1 night in hotel in Puerto Natales, 1 night at lodge in Puerto Varas; 1 night at Lago Verde; 2 nights in private cabin on the remote Isla Bandurrias; 1 night in Bariloche.Excludes
Flights to start the trip in Punta Arenas, flights from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt and flights home from Bariloche, airport taxes, airport transfers; drinks in hotels and estancias; local gratuities; meals not stated on itinerary.Extras
Tag on some extra time at the end of your trip in Bariloche, Argentina.
Price on requestSummarySummary
This exciting combination ride takes you from the glaciers and peaks of the far south to the pristine rivers and lakes of the Puelo Valley further north. Exciting riding and distinctive lodgings.Highlights
Hone your riding skills on this NEW 10 day combination ride Canter through some of the best riding country in the world Experience the dazzling views of northern and southern Patagonia Enjoy the charming cuisine of your hostess in an island lodge Enjoy a delicious asado prepared by gauchos Ride through the Valdivian rainforest to pristine lakes and streams Watch the horses swim alongside your boat Sleep in your own remote island cabin Visit a towering valley glacier on horseback Take an exciting jet boat ride to the Argentine border Stroll around the colourful craft market in el Bolson, southern Argentina Drink fireside pisco sours in Estancia Tercera BarrancaDay by Day
Day 1: Punta Arenas. Transfer to Estancia Tercera via Penguin colony Day 2: Meet horses for your first riding day. Return to Estancia. Day 3: Ride across the heart of the Park. Night at hotel Rio Serrano Day 4: Ride to Glacier Grey. Optional boat trip. Return to Puerto Natales Day 5: Transfer to Punta Arenas. Fly/transfer to Puerto Varas. Day 6: Tagua Tagua lake crossing. Riding. Night in Lago Verde. Day 7: Boat trip and more riding. Night Isla Bandurrias in pretty cabin. Day 8: Visit Lago Azul. Riding. Return to Isla Bandurrias. Cabin. Day 9: Riding and boat trip. Cross border to Argentina. Night Bariloche. Day 10: Transfer out. Breakfast only.Is this trip for me?
You do not need to be an experienced rider to join this trip - with some intermediate riding skills and a positive attitude, you will be cantering like a baqueano by the end of it! You should however be happy travelling in remote areas and be comfortable around horses. This new trip is a combination adventure where you get to enjoy the unforgettable experience of riding across the pampas in the amazing Torres del Paine before heading north to the pristine Puelo Valley for more riding, a stay at a remote island lodge and an exciting boat trip up to the border with Argentina. Accommodation is in comfortable lodges and authentic, intimate estancias. The trip is guided throughout by an English speaking guide. There are some boat trips and life jackets are provided.Includes
Bilingual guide throughout and baqueanos to care for the horses, saddle and pack horses for transporting luggage. Private transport to Puerto Natales from Punta Arenas and round trip transfers during trip in southern Patagonia; 7 days riding, 9 nights hotel/estancia/cabin accommodation based on twin share, meals stated on the itinerary (except wine/drinks in hotels) Park entrance fees and visit to Penguin Colony. Transfer from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas with ferry and jet boats with the Lake District part of the trip ending in Bariloche.