- Estancia to Estancia Trip
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Program: Los Pioneros - Estancia to Estancia
Activity Level: Experienced
This ten-day trip starts in the historic town of Punta Arenas. The first evening we dine out and meet the rest of the group, the following day there is a morning tour of the city before setting off on our adventures. During this holiday we stay in and visit working estancias and converted houses that were lived in by the first pioneers. In most of the estancia we have the opportunity to meet the owners and talk to them about the area, farming in the region and their family history. We will be accompanied by local baqueanos and travel through pristine wilderness areas that eventually take us to the world-renowned Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 1: Estancia Olga Teresa
We will take a morning tour of the historical town Punta Arenas, then transfer to Estancia Olga Teresa for a horse demonstration and lunch. Arrive at Estancia Rio Penitente for the night.
Day 2: Rio Penitente
We will take a day ride from Estancia Rio Penitente. We will gallop across open pampa, wind through woodlands and rest for lunch by a lagoon. We will return to the same estancia for a traditional Patagonian barbecue.
Day 3: Estancia Puerto Consuelo and Milodon Cave
We will be ready early for a morning transfer to Estancia Puerto Consuelo. This estancia is the first established in the Ultima Esperanza region; it is situated on the banks of fjord Eberhard. From here we will set off towards the Milodon Cave across open pampa. Later stopping for lunch and then continuing on to Laguna Sofia, through ancient Lenga forests and open valleys until we reach a Condor lookout point on the cliffs of Laguna Sofia. Tonight we will stay in Hotel Tres pasos.
Day 4: Cerro Castillo
Ride from Tres Pasos to the small farming settlement Cerro Castillo. This ride will take us around lagoons, through woodland valleys and up to a lookout point to see the Torres del Paine National Park. Late afternoon we will arrive at estancia El Pionero where we will spend the evening.
Day 5: Estancia Lazo
Ride from Estancia El Pionero across the plains to Sarminento Puesto for lunch. Transfer to Estancia Lazo situated on the banks of Lago Verde with spectacular views of the National Park.
Day 6: Lago Grey
From Estancia Lazo we will ride up to the Toro mountain lookout point, where we will have a magnificent view of the surrounding area, before descending down the mountain path and into the park administration for lunch. In the afternoon we will continue our ride to Lago Grey, where we can take a stroll along the beach to see Grey Glacier and the icebergs, overnight stay in the Hosteria Lago Grey.
Day 7: Torres del Paine
Beautiful ride through the park, around the horns to Estancia Las Torres at the foothills of the Towers of Paine, after which we will have a relaxing evening at this luxury estancia/ hosteria.
Day: Trek Lask Torres
Today we will do a bit of walking. We will leave the Estancia and three hours to reach the base of Las Torres and two and half down. If you choose not to walk you can relax at the Estancia Las Torres.
Day 9: Return to Puerto Natales
We return to Puerto Natales by boat down the Ultima Esperanza fjord, visiting Serrano glacier then stopping for a traditional Patagonian barbecue for lunch in Estancia Perales. The evening will be spent in the beautiful Hotel Llanuras de Diana
Day 10: Departure
After a relaxing morning in Llanuras de Diana, we will meet our transfer to Punta Arenas. From Punta Arenas you can further explore or catch a plane to your next destination.
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