Puerto Natales
Cerro Ballena Horse Riding
Antonio Varas Peninsula
Moderate
Recommend equipment for low tempetures
Recommend travel insurance
For riders with experience and good physical condition
The activities require a minimum of 4 pax
December - April
Overview
Enjoy a horseback ride in Bahía Esperanza, an ideal experience to explore Patagonian landscapes in direct contact with nature. During the ride, we will advance along the contours of Bahía Esperanza Park, crossing open pampas with beautiful views of the fjord and delving into ancient, almost unexplored forests.
Throughout the horseback ride, you will be able to appreciate different perspectives of the Última Esperanza Fjord, observing it from various angles and heights as we move through this unique natural environment of Patagonia. This experience is perfect for those who wish to explore the landscape at a leisurely pace and enjoy the silence and vastness of southern Chile.
Book your horseback ride in Bahía Esperanza and discover Patagonia by traversing its landscapes on horseback.
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
We know the horses, we learn to saddle, safety instructions of the ride.
11:30
The activity begins, we ride from 5 to 6 hours approximately 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 ride 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. When we get back we go down walking until we get to the horses, from there, we return to Estancia.
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)
- Horses, chaps and helmet
- Entrance to Bahía Esperanza Park
FAQs
Yes, this activity is recommended for experienced riders with good physical condition, as it includes long stretches of horseback riding and demanding walks.
The horseback ride lasts approximately 5 to 6 hours, and includes a 1-hour walk to the viewpoint of Cerro Ballena. The return is on foot to the horses and then back to the ranch.
We recommend warm, waterproof, and comfortable clothing for horseback riding. We provide chaps, helmets, and the horse.
Lunch consists of a box lunch, ideal for taking along during the journey. A snack is also included.
During the horseback ride, it is common to observe local birds and typical vegetation of Patagonia. In addition, you will enjoy views of the Last Hope Sound fjord, Puerto Natales, Obstruction Sound, and Dorotea Hill.
The group is small: maximum 9 people, which allows for a more personalized and secure experience.
The departure depends on the weather conditions for navigation. The provider will confirm the time and place of departure the day before.
You can book directly on our website. After the purchase, the provider will contact you the day before to confirm the departure, depending on the weather and navigation logistics.
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.