Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales Lookout
Antonio Varas peninsula
Low
Recommend equipment for low tempetures
Recommend travel insurance
The activities require a minimum of 4 pax
December - April
Overview
We will walk from the limits of the ranch by a light hillside which allows to enjoy beautiful sights of Puerto Natales, Cerro Dorotea and the inmensities of Antonio Varas Peninsula. In clear days we can enjoy the majestic Paine Massif in the distance. The first part of the trekking is through a half-height vegetation light hill which allows to enjoy beautiful views. The return is by walking through the central depression, a place very protected from the wind by trees of bigger size.
Itinerary
10:00 - Departure from Puerto Consuelo Pier, (or similar depending on weather conditions). 20 minutes of navigation to reach the Estancia, hosted by the host.
10:30 - Start of the activity. The route can be close to the surroundings of the estancia, where it is possible to walk on clear hills with incredible views of the fjord, and the mountains. Depending on the clients, the most suitable path for them is chosen, you can have views of the city of Puerto Natales and Cerro Dorotea, or you can walk through forests through the interior of the Estancia, in both it is possible to appreciate the diversity of birds and fauna, and Ultima Esperanza Fjord.
12:30 - End of the walk
13:00 - Arrival at the Estancia and end of the activity. Return to the place where the boat was taken.
Included
- Food: water bottle + snack
- Round trip by boat to Estancia
- Guide (English - Español)
- Entrance to Bahía Esperanza Park
FAQs
The activity includes round-trip transfers by speedboat from Puerto Natales, bilingual guide (Spanish and English), entrance to Bahía Esperanza Park, and a snack during the hike.
The hike has a low difficulty level, ideal for people with no previous experience in trekking, but with an interest in exploring the Patagonian nature.
It is available between December and April, the season with the best weather conditions to enjoy the views and the natural environment.
The adventure begins in Puerto Natales, from where you cross the Señoret Channel on a fast boat to Bahía Esperanza Park. The departure point and exact time are confirmed the day before, as they depend on the weather.
During the hike you will be able to enjoy panoramic views of Puerto Natales, Cerro Dorotea, Last Hope Sound, and on clear days, the Paine Massif. It is also common to observe native birds and other animals in the area.
It is suggested to wear warm, windproof and rainproof clothing, as well as comfortable walking shoes. Although the walk is of low difficulty, temperatures can be low even in summer.
A minimum of 2 people is required for the excursion to take place. The group is small, with a maximum of 9 people per outing, to maintain a personalized experience.
You can book directly on our website. Once the purchase is made, the provider will contact you the day before the excursion to confirm the time and meeting point, as they depend on the weather conditions for navigation.
Starting place
The place and time of departure will be confirmed by the provider one day before the trip, because the departure of the boat depends on weather conditions.
Policies
Any cancellation must be requested in writing, via e-mail, indicating the name of the group. The following are the applicable penalties according to the date of the cancellation request:
• Up to 50 days: NO CHARGE
• 49 to 30 days before the date of the tour - 30% of the total reservation.
• 29 to 10 days before the date of the tour - 50% of the total reservation.
• 9 to 0 days before the date of the tour - 100% of the total reservation.
Note: An annulment will be considered, any change of date (modification) to an already confirmed reservation that occurs before 30 days of arrival at the stay, and in these cases, apply the corresponding fine, according to the day they report the modification. NO SHOW will be charged 100% of the total stay booked.
Force Majeur: will be subject to the termination of any reservation that this clause applies, by virtue of cause without responsibility for the final party if it is due to force majeure; war, local government regulations, epidemics, quarantines, natural disasters, strikes, local civil disorders or reduction or restriction of transportation of facilities or similar causes beyond the control of the parties, which makes it unpredictable, illegal or impossible to maintain the group or occupy the facilities.