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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 method 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 put it up for sale as a brand new method 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 every little thing about this journey – it spoke to me in so some ways – by means of tradition, journey, problem, wildlife, friendships, meals, and distant landscapes – all wrapped up in an incredible 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 little thing I like about journey – and I wished to share that with others.
Overview, Dates, and Prices
The itinerary gives an ideal mix of out of doors 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 help 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 long-lasting 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 the 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 every single day, together with some well-known Chilean wine! You’ll even have the chance to be taught extra concerning the estancia tradition and the way it suits into Patagonia’s historical past, and there will even be some alternatives to hike.
Whereas the entire different vacationers are combating the crowds on the W trek, we’ll be using in vast 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 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 means of a little-known entrance and see our first automobiles and indicators of tourism as we experience by means of 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 particular person (double occupancy required, no solo stays obtainable)
Itinerary at a Look
Welcome to Patagonia, a lovely wild land on the southern tip of South America; Patagonia is a paradise for nature fanatics and adventurers alike.
On this tour, you will see that your self immersed in several and stunning landscapes, and additionally, you will be taught concerning the native lifetime of its inhabitants by means of 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 means of 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 further adventures
For those who can’t make these dates and are nonetheless curious about doing this tour – Chile Nativo gives it (a barely completely different itinerary) at varied instances within the season. Learn more here. Use code Ottsworld for five% off ANY of their common, non-custom applications (together with climbing and puma monitoring).
The right way to Ebook This Tour
I’d like to speak to you first to reply any of your questions previous to your reserving. Due to this fact, comply with these steps to guide:
- Ship me an e mail at [email protected] letting me find out about your curiosity. We’ll arrange a name to debate any questions you might have. This might 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 guide 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 verify six friends.
Cancellation Coverage and Charges
- Deposits: Upon confirming your journey particulars, there might be a 25% down fee from the entire value of companies as a way to safe your reservation – $1375
- Ultimate Fee: The stability of the journey price is due 70 Days earlier than the journey begins.
- Cancellations: Have to be made in writing. Relying on the canceling dates, the next are the quantities that might be refunded to you.
- 90 Days or Extra = Whole journey price minus a USD$ 500 reserving price per particular person
- 89 – 61 Days = 50% of complete journey price might be refunded
- 60 Days or Much less = NO Refund
- See all of Chile Nativo’s Terms and Conditions
Every 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 should have time to discover Puerto Natales, one of many southernmost cities on this planet!
Positioned 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 perfect tour base from which to go to a myriad of different excellent options supplied by Chilean Patagonia.
This afternoon, we are going to go into city for a briefing and bike becoming on the Chile Nativo workplaces.
Immediately’s lodging is Puerto Bories Visitor Home, situated on the sting of Seno de Última Esperanza. Bories Visitor Home is a rustic house normal 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 means of 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 ultimately found the Mylodon Cave.
Then, we are going to proceed throughout the street till we attain Mylodon Cave Nationwide Monument, the place we are going to be taught concerning the historic 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 Highway 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 street & 4kms/2.5 mi paved street)
Switch to Estancia Complejo Torres del Paine (30 min) & non-compulsory bike to Estancia Dos Elianas (35 km/21.7 mi gravel street)
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 en path to San Luis Estancia. Immediately, you’ll get your first take a look at the towers within the distance. Bike by estancias, and loads of wildlife on this scenic gravel street.
Estancia San Luis is situated 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 primary exercise for greater than forty-five years. With exhausting work and perseverance, the household enterprise managed to diversify actions to incorporate tourism in order that, right this moment, we will benefit from the panoramic landscapes of Paine and Sierra Baguales, your subsequent vacation spot.
10kms/6.2 mi paved street + 42 km/26 mi gravel street
Night time at Estancia San Luis
Included: BLD (Personal Chef)
DAY 4: ESTANCIA SAN LUIS TO 3R
Immediately we’ll experience 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 using 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 deeply transferring — lonely and pristine — photos.
Away from busy vacationer points of interest, the Hacienda 3R in Sierra Baguales gives the peace and rawness that characterize Patagonia, an atmosphere 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 should not marked, so visits to the hacienda, like yours, are led by guides.
40kms/25mi on gravel street
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 means of 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 take pleasure in a day barbecue. Estancia Tercera Barranca is a captivating countryside retreat nestled within the coronary heart of nature. Visitors can benefit from the tranquility of the countryside and immerse themselves within the rustic attraction of the property.
46 km/28.6 miles on gravel street
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 experience 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 using in the direction of Cañadón Macho (horse-shoe form experience), situated on the border of Torres del Paine Nationwide Park. That is an space considerable in wildlife the place we will be careful for guanacos, foxes, coots, swans, geese and woodpeckers. Furthermore, the lagoon gives an incredible 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 might be served by a personal chef.
18km/ 11 mi gravel street + 4 km/ 2 mi paved street
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 house!
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 flight instances – you might have to remain one night time in Santiago (it’s a lovely metropolis, and I can advocate some nice excursions there!) after which catch a morning flight onward to Puerto Natales.
Our Host – Chile Nativo
I’m working with my pals 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 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 can read more about them here.
What’s Included
- Included per dinner: 2 bottles of beer (330 ccs) + 1/3 bottle of wine (250 ccs per particular person)
- Six nights of accommodations/estancias
- 6 Breakfasts and Dinners, 5 Lunches
- Big Talon E-Bike & Helmet
- Help autos to do emergency repairs, transfers if individuals are drained, and transport bikes when vital.
- Airport transfers Puerto Natales
- Entrance charges
- Native Information with Information of Mechanics & First Support
- Packing Checklist
- Group name previous to tour
What’s Not Included
- Airfare to Puerto Natales
- Further alcoholic drinks
- Travel Insurance
- 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 professional biker to take part, however you need to really feel comfy for six to eight hours a day of exercise. Vacationers ought to have sturdy bodily stamina, be comfy on a motorbike, and using on gravel. Climate may be excessive and might impact your capacity to comfortably experience. You must arrive in the beginning of the journey in pretty much as good of form as doable.
To maximise your enjoyment of the journey, I counsel starting a daily biking and train routine no less than 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 have to be keen to share bogs, sleep in bunk beds, and share rooms. No single dietary supplements can be found.
You additionally have to be keen to tough it a bit since we’re in a really distant a part of the world. You might 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, out of doors tour the place climate can simply impact our every day plans, so that you’ll must be versatile when touring in Patagonia. So one of the best factor you are able to do is include an excellent, versatile angle.
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 in case you simply wish to calm down 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 friends: NET value USD $1.345 per particular person
Three friends: NET value USD $1.045 per particular person
4 friends: NET value USD $895 per particular person
5-8 friends: NET value USD $795 per particular person
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 friends: USD 2.495 per particular person / NET value USD $1.996 per particular person
Three friends: USD 2.095 per particular person / NET value USD $1.676 per particular person
4-8 friends: USD 1.795 per particular person / NET value USD $1.436 per particular person
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 an excellent 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 contains the primary 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 calm down 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 preferrred camp is simply one other spotlight of this once-in-a-lifetime W Trek expertise!
One visitor: USD$5.295
Two friends: USD$ 3.895 per particular person / NET USD$ 3.116 per particular person
Three friends: USD$ 3.295 per particular person / NET USD$ 2.636 per particular person
4-8 friends: USD$ 2.795 per particular person / NET USD$ 2.236 per particular person
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 trips here.
