Puerto Natales
Barrosa Adventure
Antonio Varas peninsula
- Available from
October to April. - Important
Recommended travel insurance. - Equipment
Recommend equipment for low temperatures.
Overview
Adventure in La Barrosa is an experience designed for those who seek to explore one of the most pristine and authentic places in Chilean Patagonia. This program focuses on offering an experience adaptable to the interests of each guest, allowing them to get to know the ranch, its natural surroundings, and the way of life of those who inhabit this remote territory.
The experience takes place on an extensive property of about 18,700 hectares, where less than 25% of the land is used for livestock farming, which gives rise to an extraordinary diversity of ecosystems. The fjord coast, the mountains, the peat bogs, and the Nothofagus forests make up a unique landscape, home to a wide variety of fauna and flora that you can discover during your stay.
This program is highly flexible and can be done in different ways, allowing you to choose a main activity or combine several experiences over two days. Additionally, there is the possibility of extending the stay to design a special program. At the ranch, activities such as horseback riding, trekking, and 4x4 vehicle rides can be done, as well as coordinating mountain bike and kayak outings.
Book your Adventure in La Barrosa and live a tailor-made experience in one of the wildest and most diverse corners of Chilean Patagonia.
Itinerary
Day 1
Guests receive a warm welcome at the dock by our staff after a 30-minute boat ride from Puerto Natales. From there we will start our trek up Cerro Ballena or Whale Hill to an impressive viewpoint of the estancia and the surrounding fjord. Afterwards we will choose a nice spot for a picnic lunch and then continue on to discover the Veranada Valley, where our animals graze during the summer months. The excursion ends at a hut in a part of the estancia known as “La Barrosa,” located on the shores of Last Hope Fjord. Guests can warm up by the wood stove just like the pioneers did long ago and admire the view of the majestic mountains. After settling down there is some free time in the afternoon to explore nearby Misery Bay, fish in the fjord or just wander around the surrounding area.
Day 2
We start the day off right with a filling breakfast and continue on with our adventure diving straight into the lives of the Kawesqar, the native nomadic tribe of canoe people who once inhabited the Patagonian fjords. We visit archeological sites such as the Children’s Cave, a lithic workshop where remnants of tools have been discovered and a conchal, one of their nomadic dwellings.
Finally, we will arrive to the estancia for a traditional lamb barbeque (asado al palo), a demonstration of the work of our sheepdogs and the shearing of a sheep before taking the boat back to Puerto Natales.
Included
- Bilingual guide.
- Transport (Boat ride) to the estancia.
- Equipment depending on your excursion.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Starting place
Once the purchase is made, we will inform you of the place where we will meet to begin the visit to the estancia.
Policies
Read our Terms and Conditions where our cancellation and changes policies are defined. Remember to always plan your trips in advance.