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Patagonia MultiSport Tour, a unique adventure offering 3 exciting, action-packed activities
Kayaking touring in the wilds of Patagonia is a fantasy of many adventure travelers
Duration: 12 days
4+ Travelers: $3,910 per person
3 Travelers: $4,265 per person
2 Travelers: $4,595 per person
Riding the pampas on horseback and hiking and kayaking in the wilds of Patagonia is the fantasy of many an adventure traveler. We’ve assembled twelve days of Chile tours to fulfill that dream. For the first segment of your Patagonia trip, you’ll be accompanied by baqueanos, seasoned local horsemen of Chile Patagonia who know just how to host and care for travelers on horseback Patagonia tours, and after that, have knowledgeable hiking and sea kayaking guides the rest of the way. During your Patagonia travel, you’ll visit Chile’s most famous national park, Torres del Paine, a paradise of breathtaking glaciers, pristine turquoise lakes and awe-inspiring mountain views. On these Patagonia tours you’ll observe wildlife, hike through virgin forests and stay in camp-sites as picturesque as the wilderness itself where tourists are few and far between. This exhilarating experience is the ultimate adventure in Patagonia travel.
Private departures for our Patagonia Multi-sport trip can also be arranged; please to find out more.
Itinerary details for Patagonia MultiSport Tour
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
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Unique one-of-its kind itinerary offering riding, hiking and kayaking in one great action packed trip
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Journey through the beautiful Bernardo O'Higgins National Park on zodiacs
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Camp in some stunningly beautiful and wild campsites
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Enjoy two wild rides – the first up to the pretty and rarely visited Zamora Falls and the second across wide open pampas passing guanaco herds towards the huge granite monoliths that give the park its name
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Hike the famous Towers hike; a challenging but rewarding trail to the base of the Towers themselves
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Hike up into the beautiful French Valley to witness the French Glacier, an amphitheatre of granite peaks
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Witness enormous Grey glacier and see the icebergs floating in the frigid waters of the aptly named Grey Lake
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Enjoy a gorgeous long canter across open pampas as you ride to the Serrano River
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Kayak in the iceberg choked grey waters in the shadow of the Serrano Glacier
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Enjoy a cutter ride across Last Hope Sound to Puerto Natales.
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Exact schedule may vary, due to group skill levels and weather conditions.
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Day 1 ARRIVE PUNTA ARENAS
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Your Patagonia travel begins on your arrival in Punta Arenas where you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the evening exploring this city on your own.
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Day 2 PUNTA ARENAS – CERRO CASTILLO - EL PIONERO
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Today, you’ll drive to Puerto Natales, the capital of the Ultimo Esperanza region of southern Chile and where you’ll meet your guide. Then you’ll continue to Cerro Castillo and the charming Hosteria El Pionero. El Pionero offers comfortable accommodations, including an excellent restaurant that serves remarkable regional and international cuisine. Enjoy a Pisco sour at the fireside bar while the guide briefs you on the coming adventure. (D)
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Day 3 LA TERCERA CASCADA ZAMORA – LAGUNA AZUL – (Horseback Riding)
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Today, the Patagonia tour continues with a drive towards the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park. The final destination is the comfortable and rustic ranch house belonging to Estancia Tercera. The Estancia has large west facing windows with spectacular views of the Towers, fireside living room/bar and traditional quincho (wooden dining room with outside BBQ area). After relaxing and settling in at the Estancia, local baqueanos will introduce you to the horses and offer a safety briefing and introduction to western riding. The Chile travel adventure kicks off with an introduction ride into the hills and forests of the scenic Sierra Contreras. The destination and beautiful lunch spot is the beautiful waterfall, Cascada Zamora. The Patagonia tour continues with a ride over the high pampas with views of Las Chinas Valley and the Sierra Baquales. Return to the lodge by a different route passing the beautiful azure waters of Laguna Azul with the Towers behind, one of the most picturesque areas of the Park. Overnight at the Estancia. (B,L,D)
Hours in the saddle: 5-6. Transfer time: 45 minutes.
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Day 4 PUESTO TERCERA - LAGUNA AMARGA (Horseback Riding)
More familiar with your horse and comfortable in the saddle, you’re ready for today’s Patagonia tours across some lovely open pampas towards the heart of the park and Laguna Amarga. Riding in the direction of the dramatically beautiful mountains of the Paine Massif, you pass through the summer grazing grounds of the large herds of guanacos that inhabit the area. Here there will be plenty of time for observing and photographing the athletic antics of these fascinating, agile animals and to pick some delicious ripe calafate berries from the many bushes that grow in the vicinity. The trail crosses some rivers before reaching the Laguna Amarga area of the park, the end of today’s ride. Here you will be transferred to a vehicle for the short drive to tonight’s campsite, Las Torres, where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner, hot shower and restful night. (Overnight camping with facilities). (B,L,D) (Meals taken at Refugio)
Hours in the saddle: 4-5. Transfer time: 45 minutes.
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Day 5 LAGUNA AMARGA – LAS TORRES CAMP (Hike)
After a hearty camp breakfast, you’ll be ready for today’s challenging hike, a climb to the base of the Paine towers. Your Patagonia hiking starts with an uphill walk to reach the wooded mountain trails of this beautiful hike. The final section is a series of hops over glacial moraine before stopping to rest and have lunch in the shadow of these fabulous granite peaks. Here waterfalls flow off hanging glaciers into a green basin of floating icebergs, and ice pieces plummet with a crashing roar. In the afternoon, you will descend to your valley campsite equipped with showers. Those with left over energy may wish to walk to the nearby hotel bar for a Pisco sour while dinner is being prepared. (Overnight camping with facilities). (B,L,D) (Meals taken at Refugio)
Hiking time: 7-9 hours
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Day 6 LAKE NORDJENSKOLD – LAS CUERNOS (Hike)
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After an early breakfast, today’s Patagonia tours consist of a shoreline hike around majestic Lake Nordenskjold, with the immense granite mountains that form the centerpiece of this geographical wonder as a backdrop. Tonight you will be dining and sleeping in the Refugio Los Cuernos, beautifully situated beside a turquoise lake in view of the mountains. (Overnight Refugio Cuernos - bunk bed accommodation with shared facilities (if full, tents will be used). (B,L,D)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
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Day 7 FRENCH VALLEY – LAKE PEHOE (Hike)
After breakfast in the convivial refugio, your Patagonia hiking continues along the shores of Lake Nordjenskold towards the French Valley. This is a beautiful and justly famous trail that enters a superb natural granite amphitheatre with a view of the French Glacier. After a picnic lunch in an idyllic spot, your Patagonia travel moves on to another azure lake, Lago Pehoe. While dinner is being prepared, set up camp on the shore with time to relax and take a shower. Shelter is available for dining in case of bad weather. (Overnight camping with facilities). (Meals taken in Refugio) (B,L,D)
Hiking time: 5 - 9 hours depending on how far the group hikes into the French Valley.
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Day 8 GREY GLACIER – LAKE PEHOE (Hike)
The destination of today’s Patagonia travel is the immense Grey Glacier. The trail winds through ancient beech forests and along a spectacular path high above Grey Lake with fantastic glacier views throughout the hike. After reaching Refugio Grey and Mirador, you’ll enjoy lunch on the shores of the iceberg-choked lake before starting the descent back to your scenic campsite at Pehoe Lake for dinner, a shower and a second peaceful night’s stay. (Overnight camping with facilities). (B,L,D) (Meals taken at Refugio)
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
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Day 9 LAKE PEHOE – SERRANO RIVER (Horseback Riding)
After breakfast and packing up camp, you will be reunited with your horse and the baqueanos for a brisk, exciting and wide open ride over the pampas to the Serrano River. You’ll start out along the flower-lined trails that skirt Pehoe Lake before reaching the wide open pampas to enjoy an exhilarating canter to the emerald green waters of the Serrano River. Tonight's accommodations are cabins on the peaceful Serrano River. The views of the Paine Massif are magnificent from here and the cabins offer full facilities including hot showers and a restaurant at the nearby hotel. For early risers, this area offers some of the most spectacular sunrises in all of Patagonia. (B,L,D)
Hours in the saddle: 4-5 depending on pace travelled.
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Day 10 TYNDAL LAKE AND GLACIER (Zodiac Ride & Sea Kayaking)
This morning you will rise early to pack up and prepare for the next segment of your Patagonia travel, a river adventure. The day starts Boarding Zodiacs for the exciting ride down the Serrano River. The Patagonia tour travels through the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park (the largest in the country) past Tyndall and Geike Glaciers finishing at the mouth of the river where it spills into Last Hope Sound. Upon arrival meet our Patagonia Guide for the Sea Kayak section and prepare camp and lunch. In the afternoon the Patagonia guide will provide a safety briefing and paddling instructions for the next part of your Patagonia Travel in kayaks. This prepares you for your journey to the Balmaceda Glacier through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord, with its waterfalls and cliffs. On returning to camp you will enjoy the sunset over the fjord while your Patagonia Sea Kayak guide prepares dinner. (Overnight wild camping). (B,L,D)
Hours in zodiac 2-3 (weather reliant). Hours kayaking: 3-4 but flexible depending on weather conditions.
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Day 11 TYNDALL & GEIKE GLACIERS – PUERTO NATALES (Sea Kayaking & Zodiac Ride)
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For today’s Patagonia tours, you’ll re-board your kayak to paddle downriver for the start of today’s hike. This wilderness walk takes you into remote glacier country for awe-inspiring views of Tyndall and Geike glaciers as well as the Patagonian ice sheet. The stunning Patagonia travel setting is alongside a lake containing hundreds of icebergs. After several hours of Patagonia Sea Kayaking, return to camp and board the Zodiac for the return to Puerto Natales. During the journey you will stop off at the cute and beautifully situated “Estancia Perales” where a Patagonian asado (BBQ) will be served. After lunch, continue in the boat to arrive at the quayside in Puerto Natales at around 6 p.m. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and overnight. (B,L)
Hours kayaking: 4-5. Hours hiking: 3-4. Flexible itinerary based on weather.
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Day 12 PUERTO NATALES – PUNTA ARENAS - HOME
You’ll have a free morning to explore this beautifully situated town. In the afternoon transfer to Punta Arenas.(B)
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
our guides reserve the right to cancel or amend the kayaking part of the itinerary if the wind velocity is too strong for the group causing the safety of the group to be compromised.
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Key:
(B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner
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2012 SCHEDULED TRIP DATES
Sunday Departures
2 person minimum / 8 maximum
Feb
12-23
Mar
04-15
Private Departures can be arranged. Please regarding private departure costs.
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
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Included in tour cost
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Professional, English-speaking local guides and camp staff
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Meals as indicated
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Plentiful, nutritious meals and snacks while on the trek (Vegetarian option available)
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All hotel and camping accommodations (twin shared basis including continental breakfast)
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All transfers in private van
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Entrance fees for all scheduled tours, national parks, archaeological sites and boats
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Eureka tents - three person / for 2 people max
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Southern Explorations pre departure services
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Excluded in tour cost
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International round-trip airfare USA / Santiago / USA
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Airfare $395 (Santiago / Punta Arenas / Santiago), subject to change
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Lunches and dinners in the cities (unless otherwise noted)
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Sleeping bag
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Hiking boots and other personal gear
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Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical or travel insurance, laundry, airport taxes, etc.).
PHYSICAL RATING
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Difficult - Strenuous
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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Additional $480
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Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.
Prices based on 3.5% cash discount
Today, the Patagonia tour continues with a drive towards the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park. The final destination is the comfortable and rustic ranch house belonging to Estancia Tercera. The Estancia has large west facing windows with spectacular views of the Towers, fireside living room/bar and traditional quincho (wooden dining room with outside BBQ area). After relaxing and settling in at the Estancia, local baqueanos will introduce you to the horses and offer a safety briefing and introduction to western riding. The Chile travel adventure kicks off with an introduction ride into the hills and forests of the scenic Sierra Contreras. The destination and beautiful lunch spot is the beautiful waterfall, Cascada Zamora. The Patagonia tour continues with a ride over the high pampas with views of Las Chinas Valley and the Sierra Baquales. Return to the lodge by a different route passing the beautiful azure waters of Laguna Azul with the Towers behind, one of the most picturesque areas of the Park. Overnight at the Estancia. (B,L,D)
After breakfast in the convivial refugio, your Patagonia hiking continues along the shores of Lake Nordjenskold towards the French Valley. This is a beautiful and justly famous trail that enters a superb natural granite amphitheatre with a view of the French Glacier. After a picnic lunch in an idyllic spot, your Patagonia travel moves on to another azure lake, Lago Pehoe. While dinner is being prepared, set up camp on the shore with time to relax and take a shower. Shelter is available for dining in case of bad weather. (Overnight camping with facilities). (Meals taken in Refugio) (B,L,D)
