Be part of me on an epic journey to Torres Del Paine Nationwide Park in Chilean Patagonia! I’m so excited to supply this distinctive option to expertise and see the park in addition to immerse your self within the estancia tradition of the area.
In 2023, I took this journey as a trial run to work out the kinks and to advertise as a brand new option to see Patagonia. It ended up being one among my favourite journeys I’ve ever taken, and I didn’t need it to finish. I cherished all the pieces about this journey – it spoke to me in so some ways – via 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 all the pieces I like about journey – and I wished to share that with others.
Overview, Dates, and Prices
The itinerary affords an ideal mix of outside exploration and cultural and culinary experiences.
In March 2025, we’ll have the primary Ottsworld Patagonia eBike tour!
- Experience Into genuine Patagonian estancias
- Work together with native Baqueanos and tradition
- Bike 129 miles alongside the Patagonian Steppe
- Get pleasure from e-bikes and a specialised information alongside the experience
- 24/7 assist automobile
- Enjoyment of native meals ready by our chef on board or native barbeque at estancias
- Astounding views of Torres del Paine Nationwide Park and wildlife
- Immerse into the enduring Baguales Mountain Vary
Beginning within the small city of Puerto Natales, you’ll embark on digital mountain bikes for 5 days, biking from estancia to estancia in direction of Torres Del Paine Nationwide Park. Every day, you should 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 day by day, 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 will even be some alternatives to hike.
Whereas all the different vacationers are preventing the crowds on the W trek, we’ll be driving in large open areas with nobody else round besides herds of untamed horses, guancos, sheep, condors, and Ria birds. We’ll take pleasure in a few of the finest 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 via a little-known entrance and see our first vehicles and indicators of tourism as we experience via the park with an up-close view of the towers, waterfalls, and extra!
See what to anticipate on this one-of-a-kind 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, a gorgeous wild land on the southern tip of South America; Patagonia is a paradise for nature fans and adventurers alike.
On this tour, you’ll discover your self immersed in numerous and stunning landscapes, and additionally, you will be taught in regards to the native lifetime of its inhabitants via 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 via 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 and take extra adventures
For those who can not make these dates and are nonetheless involved in doing this tour – Chile Nativo affords it (a barely totally different itinerary) at varied instances within the season. Study extra right here. Use code Ottsworld for five% off ANY of their common, non-custom applications (together with mountaineering 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, comply with these steps to ebook:
- Ship me an e-mail at [email protected] letting me learn about your curiosity. We are going to arrange a name to debate any questions you’ve got. This will likely be on a first-come, first-served 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 ebook 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 are able to verify six company.
Cancellation Coverage and Charges
- Deposits: Upon confirming your journey particulars, there will likely be a 25% down fee from the whole value of companies in an effort to safe your reservation – $1375
- Ultimate Cost: The stability of the journey value is due 70 Days earlier than the journey begins.
- Cancellations: Should be made in writing. Relying on the canceling dates, the next are the quantities that will likely be refunded to you.
- 90 Days or Extra = Whole journey value minus a USD$ 500 reserving payment per individual
- 89 – 61 Days = 50% of whole journey value will likely be refunded
- 60 Days or Much less = NO Refund
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Day by day Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY
Switch from Puerto Natales airport to Puerto Natales Metropolis. For those who arrive within the morning, then at the moment you should have time to discover Puerto Natales, one of many southernmost cities on this planet!
Situated 250 km northwest of Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales is positioned in entrance of the Última Esperanza Sound between the ocean, forests, and Patagonian mountains. The town represents the gateway to Torres del Paine Nationwide Park and the perfect tour base from which to go to a myriad of different excellent options supplied by Chilean Patagonia.
This afternoon, we’ll go into city for a briefing and bike becoming on the Chile Nativo places of work.
As we speak’s lodging is Puerto Bories Visitor Home, positioned on the sting of Seno de Última Esperanza. Bories Visitor Home is a rustic residence normal with English-Patagonian structure. Instantly in entrance of Bories Port are spectacular views of the Seno de Última Esperanza, Balmaceda Glacier, and the encircling mountains.
Evening at Estancia Puerto Bories
Included: D
DAY 2: BIKE TO MILODON + CERRO CASTILLO
After having fun with breakfast, we’ll embark on a biking journey by a scenic route via 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’ll proceed throughout the highway till we attain Mylodon Cave Nationwide Monument, the place we’ll be taught in regards to the historical historical past and animals of the area and revel in lunch. After the monument, we 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 Street alongside lovely Patagonian landscapes earlier than arriving at Villa Cerro Castillo to relaxation.
E-Bike experience to Puerto Prat, Puerto Consuelo & Milodón Cave (20 km/12.4 mi gravel highway & 4kms/2.5 mi paved highway)
Switch to Estancia Complejo Torres del Paine (30 min) & optionally available bike to Estancia Dos Elianas (35 km/21.7 mi gravel highway)
Evening 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 en path to San Luis Estancia. As we speak, 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 positioned on Chilean-Argentinian land as soon as owned by the Sociedad Explotadora de Tierra del Fuego, a former cattle-raising firm. Presently, it extends about 13,000 hectares, on which livestock farming has been its foremost 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, at the moment, we are able to benefit from the panoramic landscapes of Paine and Sierra Baguales, your subsequent vacation spot.
10kms/6.2 mi paved highway + 42 km/26 mi gravel highway
Evening at Estancia San Luis
Included: BLD (Personal Chef)
DAY 4: ESTANCIA SAN LUIS TO 3R
As we speak we’ll experience from San Luis to Estancia Cerro Guido, the place we’ll take a second to have a cultural half day Tour in Cerro Guido to be taught extra about estancias; later, we’ll proceed driving in direction of Sierra Baguales, an remoted volcanic mountain vary with jagged reliefs attributable to the nice basaltic plateau’s struggling of abrasion, which, surrounded by yellow steppes, make deeply transferring — lonely and pristine — photos.
Away from busy vacationer points of interest, the Hacienda 3R in Sierra Baguales affords 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 usually are not marked, so visits to the hacienda, like yours, are led by guides.
40kms/25mi on gravel highway
Evening at Estancia 3R
Included: BLD (Personal Chef)
DAY 5: ESTANCIA 3R TO TERCERA BARRANCA
This morning, we could have two choices. We will both get up early for a mini-trek via the close by forest to catch glimpses of lovely mountain and valley views, or we are able to sleep in a bit for a extra relaxed morning (option to be made the day earlier than).
Afterwards we’ll depart from Estancia 3R and head again, we’ll descend alongside the identical path as yesterday till we attain a clearing the place we’ll take the route westward to our subsequent vacation spot: Tercera Barranca Ranch. Right here, we’ll take pleasure in a day barbecue. Estancia Tercera Barranca is a captivating 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 km/28.6 miles on gravel highway
Evening 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 experience from Laguna Azul to Laguna Amarga, passing Macho Canyon, recognizing massive teams of guanacos, and stopping on the iconic Paine Waterfall.
After breakfast, we take a 30-min switch to Laguna Azul park entrance. We are going to begin driving in direction of Cañadón Macho (horse-shoe form experience), positioned on the border of Torres del Paine Nationwide Park. That is an space plentiful in wildlife the place we will be careful for guanacos, foxes, coots, swans, geese and woodpeckers. Furthermore, the lagoon affords 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 will likely be served by a non-public chef.
18km/ 11 mi gravel highway + 4 km/ 2 mi paved highway
Evening at Estancia Puerto Bories
Included: BLD (Personal Chef)
DAY 7: FAREWELL
That is your final day of your journey and we hope you had an exquisite time with us. Have a protected 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 approach. The flight takes 3 hours.
Relying on flight instances – you’ll have to remain one night time in Santiago (it’s a gorgeous 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 buddies at Chile Nativo to place this journey collectively. They’re a neighborhood operator and are specialists in Patagonia and particularly Torres Del Paine; they are going to be operating the journey. They began as a horse trekking firm and over time have expanded out into mountaineering and biking. They supply the tour information, ebikes, non-public chef, and assist automobile. I merely work with them to customise the journey to my liking. You possibly can learn extra about them right here.
What’s Included
- Included per dinner: 2 bottles of beer (330 ccs) + 1/3 bottle of wine (250 ccs per individual)
- Six nights of lodges/estancias
- 6 Breakfasts and Dinners, 5 Lunches
- Big Talon E-Bike & Helmet
- Help automobiles to do emergency repairs, transfers if individuals are drained, and transport bikes when essential.
- Airport transfers Puerto Natales
- Entrance charges
- Native Information with Information of Mechanics & First Assist
- Packing Listing
- Group name previous to tour
What’s Not Included
- Airfare to Puerto Natales
- Extra alcoholic drinks
- Journey Insurance coverage
- Gratuities
- Rain or wind gear
- Private bills
- Medical bills
Who Ought to Think about This Tour?
Based on Chile Nativo, this itinerary is taken into account ‘Demanding.’
It isn’t essential to be an knowledgeable biker to take part, however you need to really feel comfy for six to eight hours a day of exercise. Vacationers ought to have robust bodily stamina, be comfy on a motorcycle, and driving on gravel. Climate will be excessive and may impact your capacity to comfortably experience. It is best to arrive in the beginning of the journey in nearly as good of form as potential.
To maximise your enjoyment of the journey, I counsel starting a daily biking and train routine at the very least 3 months previous to departure. The higher form you’re in, the extra enjoyable you should have.
Our lodging on the Estancias is genuine and primary, however the Estancia expertise and views are something however primary! 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. It’s possible you’ll not have web connection that’s nice, or you’ll 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 every day plans, so that you’ll have to be versatile when touring in Patagonia. So the most effective factor you are able to do is include , versatile perspective.
Questions
Be at liberty to contact me (e-mail [email protected]) in case you have any questions on this tour! I’m so excited to supply this and hope you’ll be part of me!
Patagonia Add-Ons from Chile Nativo’s River Glamping Camp
Keep at Chile Nativo’s lovely river glamping camp by the shores of the Serrano River! It’s excellent if you happen to simply wish to chill out for a number of days in any case 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 decide 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)
Two company: NET value USD $1.345 per individual
Three company: NET value USD $1.045 per individual
4 company: NET value USD $895 per individual
5-8 company: NET value 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)
One visitor: USD 3.195
Two company: USD 2.495 per individual / NET value USD $1.996 per individual
Three company: USD 2.095 per individual / NET value USD $1.676 per individual
4-8 company: USD 1.795 per individual / NET value 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 motive – 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 contains the principle points of interest of Torres del Paine whereas exploring a few of the nationwide park’s distinctive, lesser-known trails and actions.
Every night time, you’ll relaxation and chill out within the consolation of a non-public lotus belle tent alongside the shores of the Serrano River, far-off from the crowds and refugios. With spectacular views of the Paine Massif, this excellent camp is simply one other spotlight of this once-in-a-lifetime W Trek expertise!
One visitor: USD$5.295
Two company: USD$ 3.895 per individual / NET USD$ 3.116 per individual
Three 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. Get pleasure from indescribable views of Paine Grande and the encircling valleys and peaks of this spotlight area.
Day 1: Switch for decide 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
See all of Chile Nativo’s journeys right here.
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