Overview
The perfect addition to your Torres del Paine adventure! Horseback ride through quiet wilderness, kayak the pristine Grey Lake & River, and E-Bike between surreal landscapes and lagoons. This 3 day multi-sport program is the perfect add-on adventure for those hiking the Paine Big O Circuit, W Trek, or our short & sweet W Fast Track. Top off your trip in Torres del Paine by exploring its wonders in different ways while staying each night in our comfortable Riverside Camp. This is a unforgettable multi-sport adventure to entice all outdoorsy types!
Trip Highlights
• Ride Criollo Horses
• Kayak Through Icebergs on Grey Lake
• See Condors & Other Native Birdlife
• E-Bike with Endless Views of the the iconic three towers!
• Visit Lagoons, Valleys & Rivers
• Secluded Camping Experience on the Shores of the Serrano River at Our Riverside Camp
Please Remember: This program requires a certain physical ability in order to complete successfully. Keep in mind that each member of a guided group will have a different rhythm and pace but group members must follow the pace indicated by the guide according to the distance and daylight hours available. Each day’s activity will have a minimum number of kilometers or miles which must be covered. Activity times are estimated and could be more or less given trail and weather conditions and the groups’ overall rhythm. We encourage our guests to remember that traveling in a guided group allows for a unique experience – bonding with fellow travelers and interacting with the guide and the destination in which they are visiting.
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Itinerary
Day 1
E-Bike Ride to Mylodon Cave + Hike Rupestre
- 1,5 Hour Riding, 32 km / 20 mi
- 4 Hour Hiking, 6.4 km / 4 mi
- 1 Hour Private Transfer
- Night at Chile Nativo Riverside Camp (BL-D)
Our first day starts cycling alongside Eberhard Fjord to Puerto Pratt, the first Chilean town officially created in 1899 with the purpose of consolidating Chilean territory in Última Esperanza. Continue to Puerto Consuelo, an estancia founded in 1893 by Hermann Eberhard while he was searching for suitable land to farm sheep. From his settlement, Eberhard explored the area and eventually discovered the Mylodon Cave, your next stop! Declared a historic monument in 1968 and a national monument in 1993, the Mylodon Cave holds countless stories of some of the first groups of humans on the continent. Men and women, who we first heard about in 1985 when Eberhard discovered prehistoric Mylodon skin remnants, found refuge from unpredictable weather in the cave while on the lookout for this wild megafauna.
After a stroll inside the cave we’ll hike along the Rupestre trail for the next 4 hours. Along the way, we will be able to admire forests filled with typical Patagonian trees such as Ñirre, Lenga, and Coihue. Additionally, we will discover three hidden caves with impressive cave paintings and enjoy a wide viewpoint, where it is common to observe majestic condors in full flight. Afterwards, our private transfer will take us to the accommodation for today: our exclusive Riverside Camp!
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Day 2
Full Day Sea Kayaking Expedition on Grey Lake & Grey River
- 30 Minute Private Transfer
- 4-5 Hours Paddling, 25 km / 15.5 mi
- Night at Chile Nativo Riverside Camp (B-BL-D)
After an early breakfast your transfer will drive you to Grey Lake to meet your kayaking guide.
Here, with views of Paine Grande and Grey Glacier as our morning backdrop, you’ll hear about kayaking safety and paddling techniques.
You’ll paddle Grey Lake for approximately 2 hours, weaving amongst the floating icebergs that have calved from the glacier and been whittled into natural ice sculptures by the wind and sun.
While paddling, take time to look around you: the granite peaks of Paine Grande, Cordon Olguín and Los Cuernos interplay beautifully with the water’s multiple shades of turquoise.
Leaving Grey Lake we’ll begin our descent of Grey River, which snakes through canyons bubbling with rapids and framed by steep rock faces.
Accompanied by views of the imposing Paine Massif, we’ll paddle for 25 km (15.5 miles) down Grey River until it joins the Serrano River. After 4-5 hours of paddling we’ll arrive back at our campsite ready to stretch our muscles and prepare for dinner.
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Day 3
Round Trip Hike to the Base of the Towers Lookout
- 2 Hour Private Transfer
- 8-10 Hour Hiking, 22 km/13.6
- 2 Hour Private Transfer to Puerto Natales
- (B-BL)
Today, we begin early with a energy-boosting breakfast to prepare us for our final trek – the base of the iconic Towers. Along with our guide, we take a 2 hour transfer to the Las Torres Sector of the park where our trek begins with an ascent, following the Ascencio River into the Ascencio Valley.
After about an hour, we’ll stop to observe how the valley’s beauty unfolds with rich beech forests, glaciers and waterfalls.
Past this lookout point, we continue uphill and through lush beech forests before ascending a gigantic terminal moraine (the ridge formed at a glacier’s end point) where we’ll be rewarded by the arresting sight of the three Towers themselves.
At this lookout point 900 m (2,953 ft.) above sea level, we’ll rest, take photos and have lunch. Our descent is along the same path, taking us back where our private transfer awaits to take us to Puerto Natales.
This hike is demanding and many parts of the trail are steep. This trek is a minimum of 8 hours along challenging, rugged mountainous terrains. This trek is suitable for travelers with a strong physical stamina.
*Chile Nativo Transfers allow us to continue our commitment to sustainability by minimizing our carbon footprint whenever possible. For this reason, Chile Nativo Transfers are semi privarte, sharing among our clients who are coming in or out of the park.
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INCLUDED
- Driver and All Private Transportation Indicated in Schedule
- Entrance Fee to Mylodon National Monument, Rupestre Hike and Torres del Paine National Park
- Giant Talon E-Bike & Helmet
- Double Kayaks
- All Paddling Equipment (neoprene gloves, paddling jackets, life jackets, skirts, and neoprene boots)
- Two Nights Lodging in Chile Nativo Riverside Camp (comfortable private deluxe tents with 2 inflatable mattresses and shared mens/womens bathrooms, all bedding and fresh linens included)
- Welcome Drink in Riverside Camp (PiscoSour, Glass of Wine, Beer, or Sparkling Champagne)
- All Meals Indicated in Schedule (B: Breakfast, BL: Box Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Guide (English-Spanish Languages), Local Baqueano (cowboy) for Horseback Riding, & Certified Kayaking Instructor
NOT INCLUDED
- Any Additional Nights
- Additional alcohol in Riverside Camp
- Medical Expenses
- Insurance of Any Kind
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities for Guide/ Driver
Lodgings
Riverside Camp
Far away from the crowded park refugios and campsites, Chile Nativo Riverside Camp is our fully supported base camp located in Torres del Paine National Park. This area is ideal for families and special groups setting off to the park or for those looking for an alternative and unique outdoor experience.
Dates & Prices
Program prices are determined on the final number of confirmed guests in a group. The per person price lowers as more guests join the group. Chile Nativo operates with a maximum of 8 guests per departure which allows for a high level of individualized service and an unforgettable personalized experience.
PRICES FOR SEASON 2024/2025: (valid until April 2025)
Departure for 2 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 2.695 per person
Departure for 3 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 2.195 per person
4-8 Guests Total in Group: USD$ 1.995 per person
CHECK WITH OUR TRIP SPECIALISTS TO INQUIRE ABOUT UPCOMING DEPARTURES!
3 Days
MS3- December 9, 2024 / December 11, 2024
- 6 SPACES AVAILABLE
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FAQ's
Q: Where do I keep my luggage that I won’t need during my program while I am in the park?
A: The majority of the hotels and hostels will store luggage for their guests who are staying with them prior to and after their travels in the park. If not, we will happily store your luggage securely in our office until you finish your program. Since you will be staying at our Riverside Camp, you may also bring all your luggage with you if you wish.
Q: Should I tip my guide? If so – how much is appropriate?
A: Tipping can be a delicate subject and many different nationalities have different tipping cultures. Tips or propinas in Chile, are viewed as a reward for good service. When tipping, a good guide and guide assistance who does the job well, has good English and provides a great service, can expect 10 – 15 USD per person per day. It is usual to leave your driver or chauffeur a tip too. Normally around 5 USD per person. Please find below a tipping guide:
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Guides USD$ 10 to USD$ 15 per person, per day; to be given to your guides directly.
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Staff (waiters, chefs,Housekeeping USD$5 per person, per night
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Drivers: USD$10 per person, per day; given directly to your drivers.
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Porters: USD$10 per person, per day; given directly to your porter
These amounts are merely a source to help you or give you a general idea of what is normal or typical. Of course, tipping is always at the discretion of the group members as to what they deem appropriate for the service they received.
Q: What time will we finish our trek on the last day and arrive back to Puerto Natales?
A: Upon completing the hike to the base of the towers, your transfer will bring you back to Puerto Natales arriving around 21hrs. You should plan on staying in Puerto Natales the night of finishing your program.
Add-Ons & Upgrades
PRIVATE DEPARTURES AVAILABLE – PLEASE CONTACT A TRIP SPECIALIST TO PLAN YOUR TREK!
OPTIONAL SERVICES: (must be booked in advance)
– Private Transfer to/from Punta Arenas Airport/Puerto Natales: *Price depends on total number of guests – please contact a trip specialist
– Public Bus Punta Arenas to/from Puerto Natales: USD$ 20 per guest, per way
