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HORSE BACK RIDE TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK 7D/6N

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Seven day horse ride suitable for novice or experienced riders.

This seven day horse ride combines excellent riding opportunities on well schooled horses and comfortable accommodation full of history with the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park that offers open pampas, wooded valleys and breathtaking views of the towering mountains, the turquoise lakes and the rolling glaciers…

1. – ITINERARY

B = Breakfast                  L = Lunch                  D = Dinner

Morning collection from Punta Arenas airport and transfer to Puerto Bories, situated on the banks of the Ultima Esperanza sound, Bories once the largest exporting plant for wool in the world has now been transformed into a quiet hamlet that has spectacular views of the sea, surrounding mountains and Balmaceda glacier. Lunch will be taken at the traditional traveller inn Ruben’s on route. Throughout the transfer we will be able to appreciate the vast open pampas and wildlife. During the evening you’ll have the opportunity to go for a short horse ride or view the local museum before enjoying a traditional Patagonia barbecue at the guest house.
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Early morning take a short transfer to Estancia Puerto Consuelo the first estancia in the Ultima Esperanza region, situated on the banks of fjord Eberhard. After meeting our horse that will be carrying us for the next couple of days we set off across the estancia to the Milodon cave. After stopping to view the cave we carry on our ride to Laguna Sofia, through ancient Lenga forests and open valleys stopping for lunch on the way. From Laguna Sofia we continue through wood and farm land until we reach the traveller’s inn Tres Pasos where we’ll spend the night (Tres Pasos was made famous by the noble prize winner Gabriela Mistral whom wrote prize winning poetry from this special retreat).
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From Tres Pasos we ride to the small farming settlement Cerro Castillo. We will ride through lush valleys and around lagoons; if the wind is low we shall ride up the mountain path to where we will have breathtaking views of the National Park, Torres Del Paine. We arrive early afternoon in Cerro Castillo where we will lunch at the estancia “Cerro Castillo”, now converted into a comfortable hotel. After a short tour of the small town and its rodeo ring we will travel by jeep to Estancia Cerro Guido, situated on the borders of the park. We shall spend the evening in this beautifully converted estancia that offers view of the famous granite towers.
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Today the ride will take us from Laguna Amarga across the park to Rio Serrano. The days ride will be long, but we’ll have some of the most spectacular views of the trip. We will enter at Laguna Amarga and from here cross diverse terrains from open pampa to wooded lenga valleys, through streams and along steep mountain paths. The wildlife will be in abundance Guanaco herds will be easy to photograph, foxes will follow our path, Ñandú will greet us and the array of birds will make it a bird lover’s paradise. We arrive at the parks administration centre late afternoon where we will be able to view on the map the vast expanse of the park. After this short break we will ride to our destination for the night, Hotel Río Serrano by the Serrano River, offering privileged views of the horns. 
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From the hotel we will head across the open pampa to grey glacier arriving there for lunch which will be taken on the beach over looking grey lake and the glacier. The evening will be spent back at the hotel after an exhilarating days ride.
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We return to Puerto Natales by boat down the Ultima Esperanza fjord, first taking a zodiac boat to view several beautiful waterfalls before stopping to view Serrano glacier. Lunch will be taken at Estancia Perales on the bank side of the Ultima Esperanza. On arrival in Puerto Natales you’ll be transferred (5 mins) to Puerto Bories for your farewell evening meal.
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DAY 7: PUERTO NATALES – PUNTA ARENAS
In the morning you’ll have a chance to view Puerto Natales, before transferring to Punta Arenas.
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Program includes: 6 nights accommodation, (based on twin share), all transfers starting from Punta Arenas airport, all meals, all equipment, bilingual guide and entrance fee for TDP.
Not included: International and internal flights, tips.
Trip Length: 7 days
Days riding: 4 to 5 days
Accommodation: Estancias and Cabins.
Horses: Chilean Criollos
Experience needed: Novice to advanced riders.
Equipment used: Traditional Chilean saddles and bridles.
Food: The food is all organically grown. Fresh local meats or fish are offered with most meals. Vegetarians should forward dieters requirements.

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:
Please find below a recommended clothing list for our riding trips in Patagonia.  This list should provide everything that the weather demands.  The Patagonian climate is famously unpredictable and weather changes in an instant.  Temperatures vary between 10 and 20 degrees during the day but at night it can drop to zero.  The wind can be very strong so windproof clothing is especially important

• Four seasons sleeping bag (camping trip only)
• Thermal pad (camping trip only)
• 2 Pairs of riding trousers (or jeans with chaps)
• T-shirts and long sleeved tops (cotton polo necks are good for layering)
• Breathable (‘wicking’) underlayer
• Underwear and personal items
• 1 Pair of insulating and quick-drying gloves for riding
• Riding helmet (riders not wishing to wear a hard hat do so at their own risk)
• Warm hat
• 5 Pairs of socks (including a couple of knee-high socks for riding)
• 2 Bandannas or scarves
• Women: Jogbra or other suitable support for women
• Comfortable footwear for general walking and travelling (well broken-in)
• Riding boots (well broken in) or ankle-high multi-purpose ride/walk boots
• Full or half chaps
• Waterproof/windproof (gortex or other suitable fabric) jacket with hood and no leaks!
• Waterproof pants (essential and preferably those with ‘under foot’ stirrup
• Wool sweater or fleece
• Fleece Jacket or waistcoat
• Torch with batteries
• Small towel
• Sun hat or visor 
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen and lipsalve
• Insect repellent
• Personal Toiletries
• Swimsuit
• Personal medication etc (ladies should bring tampons as they are impossible to find in the park)
• Useful items
• Spanish phrasebook or dictionary
• Travel alarm clock
• Swiss army knife
• Reading material