Torres del Paine
The Fjord Trail
Serrano river
Moderate
Recommend equipment for low tempetures
Recommend travel insurance
All prices depend on the number of travelers
Overview
Live the Fjord Trail experience in Torres del Paine, a 3-day adventure ideal for beginners and young riders who wish to discover Patagonia from a different perspective. This horseback journey allows you to traverse spectacular landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park, connecting with nature in an authentic and tranquil way.
Accompanied by criollo horses and a local guide, you will advance through forests, lakes, rivers, and glaciers, enjoying the surroundings while immersing yourself in the vastness of the Patagonian landscape. This experience offers a unique way to explore the park, combining tradition, adventure, and contemplation of nature.
Book your Fjord Trail experience and ride through Torres del Paine on an unforgettable journey through Patagonia.
Itinerary
Day 1
10 minutes transfer / 4-hour ride, walking and trotting / night at lake brush campsite (BL-BBQ).
We meet at noon at the National Park’s administration and take a transfer south across the Serrano River to a traditional Patagonian farmhouse. Here, we’ll choose horses to accompany us on our journey to a secluded valley at the border of Torres del Paine National Park. To get there, we’ll ride across several rivers and trot through landscapes filled with wetlands and lakes, while views of the Paine Massif and its glaciers alter alongside us. We’ll set up camp on the shores of Lake Brush and enjoy a hearty Patagonian style barbecue.
Day 2
5-hours ride, walking / night at hosteria balmaceda (B-BL-D).
After a nourishing breakfast we’ll set off for Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. Today’s trail is a peaceful one, taking us through humid forests and following the Serrano River until its mouth at the Last Hope Sound. Our destination is Hostería Balmaceda, where there are wonderful views of the Serrano Glacier as it seems to cascade into the lagoon beneath it. Here, we’ll leave our horses to their guide’s care, enjoy dinner together and settle in for a good night’s rest.
Day 3
10 minutes by zodiac / 45 min walk / 3 hours by boat (B-BBQ).
Our day begins crossing the river into the Last Hope Sound by zodiac, coming face-to-face with the steeply-descending Serrano Glacier at the foot of Mount Balmaceda (2148 m). We’ll take a short walk up to the glacier where we’ll board a boat bound for Puerto Natales via the Last Hope Sound. We’ll make a stop at Estancia Perales for a Patagonian-style lamb barbecue lunch, and arrive at Puerto Natales around 6.00 pm.
Included
- All the private transportation indicated in the schedule
- All horses, saddles and packhorses
- Helmets, Leather chaps, leather gloves, saddle bags, dry bags
- All meals indicated in the schedule (B: breakfast, BL: picnic lunch, D: dinner, BBQ: barbecue)
- One night at Lake Brush camp (triple tents, double occupancy basis)
- One night at Hosteria Balmaceda (Twin standard rooms)
- Entrance fee to Bernardo O´Higgins National Park
- Guide (English-Spanish), plus a Baqueano (local cowboy)
- Navigation from Monte Balmaceda to Puerto Natales
Starting place
We meet at noon in the administration of the National Park.
Policies
Read our Terms and conditions where our cancellation and change policies are defined. Always remember to plan your trip in advance.