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Puerto Natales
Cerro Ballena Hike
Antonio Varas peninsula
- Difficulty
Demanding - Equipment
Recommend equipment for low tempetures - Important
Recommend travel insurance - Recommendation
For hikers with good physical condition - Notice
The activities require a minimum of 4 pax - Available
December - April
Overview
We will walk from the limits of the ranch to Cerro Ballena. The first part of the road is flat allowing to enjoy beautiful views of the fjord. When climbing Cerro Ballena we will go round the edge of the fjord and enjoy the majesty of Patagonia. When reaching the top of the hill we might enjoy the majestic flight of the condors who, from time to time, departs from the nests located in the cliff.
Itinerary
10:00
Departure from Puerto Consuelo Pier, (or similar depending on weather conditions). 20 minutes of navigation to get to Estancia, welcome with a coffee and toast.
11:00
Start of trekking from the main house. The walk is from 5 to 6 hours app depending on the physical state, you walk through clear hills overlooking the fjord, it is possible to observe diversity in birds, flora. Keep in mind that to reach the top you must walk 3 hours and walk 1 hour uphill. From the viewpoint of Cerro Ballena, it is possible to have views of Puerto Natales, Seno Obstrucción, Cerro Dorotea, among others. The return can vary from 3 to 4 hours.
16:30
Arrival at the Estancia and end of the activity. Return to the place where the boat was taken.
Included
- Food: Picnic + water bottle + snack
- Round trip by boat to Estancia
- Guide (English - Español)
- Lunch (lunch box: taken on the go).
- Entrance to Bahía Esperanza Park.
FAQs
This experience is available between December and April, coinciding with the best season to explore Patagonia with more favorable weather and good visibility at the viewpoints.
The hike is demanding, so it is recommended for people with good physical condition. The total route takes between 5 and 6 hours and includes sections of ascent towards hills with panoramic viewpoints.
Due to the Patagonian weather, it is recommended to bring warm clothing, suitable trekking shoes, and wind protection. It is also advised to have travel insurance.
The activity begins with a fast boat from Puerto Natales, crossing the Señoret Channel to the park. From there, the trekking starts at the main house of the ranch. The exact departure time is confirmed one day before, depending on the weather conditions.
You can book directly online by selecting your available date between December and April. Remember that the activity requires a minimum of 2 people to take place, and spots are limited to small groups.
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.