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Puerto Natales
Full-day Estancia
Antonio Varas peninsula
- Available from
October to April. - Important
Recommended travel insurance. - Equipment
Recommend equipment for low temperatures.
Overview
Our "Estancia"* lies tucked off the coast of Puerto Natales just 10 nautical miles up Last Hope Fjord. Visitors to the estancia can enjoy meeting local people, exploring the land and learning about the estancia’s holistic approach to ranching while enjoying a stunning backdrop of sea and mountains. Here at our estancia we work to give all of our guests an authentic experience of Patagonian life.
* What is an Estancia? Estancia is the Patagonian word for ranch and derives from the English word “station”.
Itinerary
9 am (Boat ride to de Estancia)
The Estancia Full Day tour gives you a feel for the essence of Patagonia. It begins with a boat ride through Last Hope Fjord where you will learn about the Last Hope province, it’s history and geography.
2 hours of activities
Upon arrival to the estancia each guest will select a two-hour activity choosing from either trekking, horseback riding or a 4x4 Land Rover drive exploring the property.
Lunch
Everyone returns to the main estancia house after activities for a traditional Patagonian lamb barbeque known as asado al palo. After more than three hours slow roasting over coals this tasty dish is served with a fine Chilean wine and homemade sauces.
After lunch
The experience continues with a focus on the Patagonian ranching culture. We begin with one of the most essential tools for a gaucho, his dog. You will learn about the history of our sheep dogs and see a demonstration of how they work. Then a quick walk to the shearing shed will lead us to our final activities, the shearing of a sheep and a tour of the ranches’ facilities.
4:00 p.m. (Boat ride to Puerto Natales)
The visit ends with a boat ride back to Puerto Natales.
Included
- Guide (English/Spanish).
- Breakfast and Lunch.
- Transport (Boat ride) to the estancia.
- Equipment depending on your excursion.
Not included
- Tips for the crew.
FAQs
Includes bilingual guide (Spanish/English), round trip navigation through the Last Hope Fjord, breakfast, traditional lunch with spit-roasted meat, choice of activities (horseback riding, trekking or 4x4 ride), necessary equipment according to the activity, and demonstration of life in a Patagonian ranch.
Once the purchase is made, we will contact you to indicate the exact meeting point in Puerto Natales from where we will depart by boat to the ranch.
You can choose between horseback riding, guided trekking, or a 4x4 ride to explore the landscapes of the Antonio Varas Peninsula. You will also enjoy a sheep shearing demonstration and work with sheepdogs.
The activity starts at 9:00 am with the boat trip and ends around 4:00 pm when we return to Puerto Natales. It's approximately 7 hours of immersion in the Patagonian culture.
The experience is available between November and April, which corresponds to the best weather season in Patagonia.
No previous experience required. All activities are guided and adapted to different levels. It is recommended to wear appropriate clothing for low temperatures.
You can book directly from our website. Once the purchase is confirmed, we will send you all the logistical details and coordinate your meeting point in Puerto Natales.
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 policies and changes are defined. Always remember to plan your trips in advance.