Be a part of me on an epic journey to Torres Del Paine Nationwide Park in Chilean Patagonia! I’m so excited to supply this distinctive approach to expertise and see the park in addition to immerse your self within the estancia tradition of the area.
In 2023, I took did this journey as a trial run to work out the kinks and to put it up for sale as a brand new approach to see Patagonia. It ended up being one in all my favourite journeys I’ve ever taken, and I didn’t need it to finish. I cherished every part about this journey – it spoke to me in so some ways – by tradition, journey, problem, wildlife, friendships, meals, and distant landscapes – all wrapped up in an awesome journey to get to Torres del Paine. I knew instantly that I might provide this as an Ottsworld tour as a result of it was every part I like about journey – and I needed to share that with others.
Overview, Dates, and Prices
The itinerary provides an ideal mix of outside exploration, cultural, and culinary experiences.
In March 2025, we’ll have the primary Ottsworld Patagonia eBike tour!
- Journey Into Genuine Patagonian Estancias
- Work together with Native Baqueanos and Tradition
- Bike 129 miles alongside Patagonian Steppe
- Take pleasure in e-bikes and a specialised information alongside the trip
- 24/7 Help Automobile
- Enjoyment of Native Meals Ready by Our Personal Chef On Board or Native Barbeque at Estancias
- Astounding Views of Torres del Paine Nationwide Park and wildlife
- Immerse Into the Iconic Baguales Mountain Vary
Beginning within the small city of Puerto Natales you’ll embark on digital mountain bikes for five days, biking from estancia to estancia, in the direction of Torres Del Paine Nationwide Park. Every day you’ll have the chance to see wildlife, meet locals, and see the well-known torres (towers) of the Paine Mountain Vary. You’ll discover a scrumptious dinner, and distinctive lodging on the finish of on daily basis together with some well-known Chilean wine! You’ll even have the chance to be taught extra in regards to the estancia tradition and the way it suits into Patagonia’s historical past, and there may even be some alternatives to hike.
Whereas the entire different vacationers are combating the crowds on the W trek, we’ll be driving in extensive open areas with nobody else round besides herds of untamed horses, guancos, sheep, condors, and ria birds. We’ll get pleasure from among the greatest views of the park from a distance within the coronary heart of the grasslands. Every day we get nearer and nearer to the towers and the park entrance, and on the final day we enter the park by a bit of identified entrance, and see our first automobiles and indicators of tourism as we trip by the park with an up shut view of the towers, waterfalls, and extra!
See what to anticipate on this one in all a sort tour round Torres Del Paine Nationwide Park
Dates: March 15 – 21, 2025
Price: $5500 per individual (double occupancy required, no solo stays obtainable)
Itinerary at a Look
Welcome to Patagonia, an exquisite wild land on the southern tip of South America, Patagonia is a paradise for nature fanatics and adventurers alike.
On this tour you’ll discover your self immersed into completely different and stunning landscapes and additionally, you will be taught in regards to the native lifetime of its inhabitants by its gastronomy and its on a regular basis chores.
Day 1 March 15 – Arrival Day
Day 2 March 16 – Bike to Milodon Caves and Estancia Dos Elianas – 36.6 Miles
Day 3 March 17 – Bike to Estancia San Luis – 26 miles
Day 4 March 18 – Bike by the Sierra Baguales Mountains to Estancia 3R – 25 miles
Day 5 March 19 – Morning hike and bike to Estancia Tercera Barranca for a day asado (conventional BBQ) – 28.5 miles
Day 6 March 20 – Bike from Laguna Azul to Laguna Amarga in Torres del Paine Park – 13 miles
Day 7 March 21 – Departure Day – or keep take further adventures
For those who can’t make these dates and are nonetheless thinking about doing this tour – Chile Nativo provides it (a barely completely different itinerary) at numerous occasions within the season. Study extra right here. Use code Ottsworld for five% off ANY of their common, non-custom packages (together with mountain climbing and puma monitoring).
The right way to Guide This Tour
I’d like to speak to you first to reply any of your questions previous to your reserving. Subsequently observe these steps to e-book:
- Ship me an e-mail at [email protected] letting me learn about your curiosity. We’ll arrange a name to debate any questions you will have. This can be on a primary come first serve foundation – there are solely 9 spots obtainable on this tour.
- I’ll then put you in contact with Cata from Chile Nativo the place you may e-book your deposit together with her and safe your spot for this tradition Ottsworld tour. A $1375 deposit is required to safe a spot.
- A minimal of 6 individuals are required for the tour to run. Please wait to buy airfare till we will affirm 6 company.
Cancellation Coverage and Charges
- Deposits: Upon confirming your journey particulars, there can be a 25% down fee from the full worth of providers, with the intention to safe your reservation – $1375
- Last Fee: The steadiness of the journey value is due 70 Days earlier than the journey begins.
- Cancellations: Should be made in writing. Relying throughout the cancelling dates, the next are the quantities that can be refunded to you.
- 90 Days or Extra = Complete journey value minus a USD$ 500 reserving charge per individual
- 89 – 61 Days = 50% of whole journey value can be refunded
- 60 Days or Much less = NO Refund
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Each day Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY
Switch from Puerto Natales airport to Puerto Natales Metropolis. For those who arrive within the morning, then right this moment you’ll have time to discover Puerto Natales, one of many southernmost cities on this planet!
Situated 250 km northwest of Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales is situated in entrance of the Última Esperanza Sound between the ocean, forests and Patagonian mountains. Town represents the gateway to Torres del Paine Nationwide Park and the best tour base from which to go to a myriad of different excellent alternate options provided by Chilean Patagonia.
This afternoon we are going to go into city for a briefing and bike becoming at Chile Nativo places of work.
At the moment’s lodging is Puerto Bories Visitor Home, situated on the sting of Seno de Última Esperanza, Bories Visitor Home is a rustic residence usual with English- Patagonian structure. Immediately in entrance of Bories Port are spectacular views of the Seno de Última Esperanza, Balmaceda Glacier and the encircling mountains.
Night time at Estancia Puerto Bories
Included: D
DAY 2: BIKE TO MILODON + CERRO CASTILLO
After having fun with breakfast, we are going to embark on a biking journey by a scenic route by the coast of Ultima Esperanza and Eberhard Fjords, to Puerto Pratt, the primary Chilean city formally created in 1899 with the aim of consolidating Chilean territory in Última Esperanza. Proceed to Puerto Consuelo, an estancia based in 1893 by Hermann Eberhard whereas he was trying to find appropriate land to farm sheep. From his settlement, Eberhard explored the world and finally found the Mylodon Cave.
Then we are going to proceed throughout the highway till we attain Mylodon Cave Nationwide Monument the place we are going to be taught in regards to the historic historical past and animals of the area and luxuriate in lunch. After the monument switch to Estancia Complejo Torres del Paine (30 min). From there you may take the van or pedal for thirty-five kilometers on Castillo Viejo Highway alongside stunning Patagonian landscapes earlier than arriving at Villa Cerro Castillo to relaxation.
E-Bike trip to Puerto Prat, Puerto Consuelo & Milodón Cave (20 kms/12.4 mi gravel highway & 4kms/2.5 mi paved highway)
Switch to Estancia Complejo Torres del Paine (30 min) & elective bike to Estancia Dos Elianas (35 kms/21.7 mi gravel highway)
Night time at Estancia Dos Elianas
Included: BLD
DAY 3: E-BIKE RIDE TO ESTANCIA SAN LUIS
Begin the primary a part of your day gazing at Paine Massif postcard landscapes enroute to San Luis Estancia. At the moment you’ll get your first have a look at the towers within the distance. Bike by estancias, and loads of wildlife on this scenic gravel highway.
Estancia San Luis is situated on Chilean-Argentinian land as soon as owned by the Sociedad Explotadora de Tierra del Fuego, former cattle elevating firm. At present, it extends about 13,000 hectares, on which livestock farming was its principal exercise for greater than forty-five years. With arduous work and perseverance, the household enterprise managed to diversify actions to incorporate tourism, in order that, right this moment, we will get pleasure from panoramic landscapes of Paine and Sierra Baguales, your subsequent vacation spot.
10kms/6.2 mi paved highway + 42 kms/26 mi gravel highway
Night time at Estancia San Luis
Included: BLD (Personal Chef)
DAY 4: ESTANCIA SAN LUIS TO 3R
At the moment we’ll trip from San Luis to Estancia Cerro Guido, the place we are going to take a second to have a cultural half day Tour in Cerro Guido to be taught extra about estancias, later we are going to proceed driving in the direction of Sierra Baguales, an remoted volcanic mountain vary with jagged reliefs brought on by the nice basaltic plateau’s struggling of abrasion, which, surrounded by yellow steppes, make up deeply shifting — lonely and pristine — pictures.
Away from busy vacationer points of interest, the Hacienda 3R in Sierra Baguales provides the peace and rawness that characterize Patagonia, an setting remaining detained in time, optimum for contemplation and inhaling Patagonian life. In 2018, Hacienda 3R opened its doorways to the general public, permitting for vacationer exploitation on some demarcated trails. To not intervene with the panorama and its inhabitants, the paths are usually not marked, so visits to the hacienda, like yours’s, are led by guides.
40kms/25mi on gravel highway
Night time at Estancia 3R
Included: BLD (Personal Chef)
DAY 5: ESTANCIA 3R TO TERCERA BARRANCA
This morning we may have two choices. We are able to both get up early for a mini-trek by the close by forest to catch glimpses of gorgeous mountain and valley views, or we will sleep in a bit for a extra relaxed morning (option to be made the day earlier than).
Afterwards we are going to depart from Estancia 3R and head again, we are going to descend alongside the identical path as yesterday till we attain a clearing the place we are going to take the route westward to our subsequent vacation spot: Tercera Barranca Ranch. Right here, we are going to get pleasure from a day barbecue. Estancia Tercera Barranca is an enthralling countryside retreat nestled within the coronary heart of nature. Friends can benefit from the tranquility of the countryside and immerse themselves within the rustic allure of the property.
46 kms/28.6 miles on gravel highway
Night time at Estancia Tercera Barranca
Included: BLBBQ
DAY 6: BIKE LOOP LAGUNA AZUL
You’ll not depart Torres del Paine Nationwide Park earlier than doing one final beautiful trip from Laguna Azul to Laguna Amarga, passing Macho Canyon, recognizing giant teams of guanacos, and stopping on the iconic Paine Waterfall.
After breakfast, we take a 30-min switch to Laguna Azul park entrance. We’ll begin driving in the direction of Cañadón Macho (horse-shoe form trip), situated on the border of Torres del Paine Nationwide Park. That is an space ample in wildlife the place we can be careful for guanacos, foxes, coots, swans, geese and woodpeckers. Furthermore, the lagoon provides an awesome view of the three Towers.
After this nice biking expertise, we’ll return to Puerto Natales to finalize your journey proper the place you began, Estancia Puerto Bories. Farewell dinner at Chile Nativo Quincho with non-public chef.
18km/ 11 mi gravel highway + 4 kms/ 2 mi paved highway
Night time at Estancia Puerto Bories
Included: BLD (Personal Chef)
DAY 7: FAREWELL
That is your final day of your journey and we hope you had a beautiful time with us. Have a secure flight again residence!
Included: B
The right way to Get To/From Puerto Natales
Most individuals from the US will fly into Santiago after which onward to Puerto Natales. The airways that provide flights between these two airports are JetSmart and Sky Airline, and tickets are round 75 to 100 USD every means. The flight takes 3 hours.
Relying on flights occasions – you might have to remain one evening in Santiago (it’s an exquisite metropolis and I can suggest some nice excursions there!) after which catch a morning flight onward to Puerto Natales.
Our Host – Chile Nativo
I’m working with my associates at Chile Nativo to place this journey collectively. They’re an area operator and are consultants in Patagonia and particularly Torres Del Paine; they are going to be working the journey. They began as a horse trekking firm and through the years have expanded out into mountain climbing and biking. They supply the tour information, ebikes, non-public chef, and help automobile. I merely work with them to customise the journey to my liking. You’ll be able to learn extra about them right here.
What’s Included
- Included per dinner: 2 bottles of beer (330 cc) + 1/3 bottle of wine (250 cc per individual)
- 6 nights of lodges/estancias
- 6 Breakfasts and Dinners, 5 Lunches
- Big Talon E-Bike & Helmet
- Help automobile to do emergency repairs, transfers if individuals are drained, and transport bikes when needed.
- Airport transfers Puerto Natales
- Entrance charges
- Native Information with Information of Mechanics & First Help
- Packing Checklist
- Group name previous to tour
What’s Not Included
- Airfare to Puerto Natales
- Further alcoholic drinks
- Journey Insurance coverage
- Gratuities
- Rain or wind gear
- Private bills
- Medical bills
Who Ought to Think about This Tour?
In keeping with Chile Nativo, this itinerary is taken into account ‘Demanding’
Vacationers ought to have sturdy bodily stamina, be snug on a motorcycle, and driving on gravel. Actions could be as much as 6 to eight hours a day. Climate could be excessive.
Our lodging at estancias is genuine and fundamental, however the estancia expertise and views are something however fundamental! You should be keen to share bogs, sleep in bunk beds, and share rooms. No single dietary supplements can be found.
You additionally should be keen to tough it a bit since we’re in a really distant a part of the world. Chances are you’ll not have web connection that’s nice, or you might have to pee by the roadside in the midst of the day. This isn’t a luxurious tour – that is an lively, outside tour the place climate can simply impact our each day plans, so that you’ll should be versatile when touring in Patagonia. So the perfect factor you are able to do is include a superb, versatile angle.
Questions
Be happy to contact me (e-mail [email protected]) if in case you have any questions on this tour! I’m so excited to supply this and hope you’ll be a part of me!
Patagonia Add-Ons from Chile Nativo’s River Glamping Camp
Keep at Chile Nativo’s stunning river glamping camp by the shores of the Serrano River! It’s excellent in the event you simply wish to loosen up for a number of days in spite of everything of that biking or if you wish to base there and do extra adventures within the park!
Full day Puma Monitoring (1D/1N)
Day 1: Switch for choose up the place your program ends and take you to the Riverside Camp (with a information) (D)Day 2: FD Puma monitoring / Switch to Puerto Natales (B – BL)
2 company: NET worth USD $1.345 per individual
3 company: NET worth USD $1.045 per individual
4 company: NET worth USD $895 per individual
5-8 company: NET worth USD $795 per individual
FAST TRACK W Trekking (3D/2N)
Day 1: Switch from Puerto Natales/ Catamaran + Hike French Valley/ In a single day Riverside Camp (7-8 hrs) (BL – D)Day 2: 3hrs spherical journey Gray Navigation + Pingo Hike/ In a single day Riverside Camp (B – BL – D) Day 3: Spherical journey hike to Las Torres lookout (8-10 hrs) / Switch to Puerto Natales (B – BL)
1 visitor: USD$ 3.195
2 company: USD$ 2.495 per individual / NET worth USD $1.996 per individual
3 company: USD$ 2.095 per individual / NET worth USD $1.676 per individual
4-8 company: USD$ 1.795 per individual / NET worth USD $1.436 per individual
W TREK PLUS (5D/4N)(Lodging in Chile Nativo Riverside Camp)
The W Trek – Torres del Paine’s most well-known hike, has made its identify for a superb purpose – it’s unforgettable! Now there’s a W Trek that provides the basic highlights – French Valley, Las Torres, & Gray Glacier – with unique nightly lodging in our Riverside Glamping. This W Trek consists of the principle points of interest of Torres del Paine whereas exploring among the nationwide park’s distinctive, lesser-known trails and actions.
Every evening you’ll relaxation and loosen up within the consolation of a personal lotus belle tent alongside the shores of the Serrano River distant from the crowds and refugios. With spectacular views of the Paine Massif, this best camp is simply one other spotlight of this once-in-a-lifetime W Trek expertise!
1 visitor: USD$5.295
2 company: USD$ 3.895 per individual / NET USD$ 3.116 per individual
3 company: USD$ 3.295 per individual / NET USD$ 2.636 per individual
4-8 company: USD$ 2.795 per individual / NET USD$ 2.236 per individual
KAYAK GREY (1D/1N)
We invite you to paddle alongside the icy waters of the Gray River & Gray Lake between the immense floating icebergs of the Gray Glacier. Take pleasure in indescribable views of Paine Grande and the encircling valleys and peaks of this spotlight area.
Day 1: Switch for choose up the place your program ends and take you to the Riverside Camp (with a information) (D)
Day 2: FD Kayak Gray (4-5 Hours Paddling, 25 km / 15.5 mi)/ Switch to Puerto Natales (B – BL)
5-9 passengers required
Price: $995
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