This program is designed exclusively for adventurous and experienced riders seeking to explore Patagonia far beyond the usual trails. Ride through estancias, glaciers, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls along demanding routes that require skill, confidence, and experience on horseback, taking you deep into the region’s wild and untamed landscapes.
Nights are spent in a unique combination of settings, from the comfort of our Riverside Camp to authentic estancias and wild campsites, adding variety and a true sense of expedition to the journey.
A challenging horseback adventure for experienced riders looking to go off the beaten path and experience the remote heart and untamed spirit of Patagonia.
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Sail through the Última Esperanza Fjord
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Visit a working estancia
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Admire the Serrano, Grey, Tyndall, and Balmaceda glaciers
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Experience the diverse trail conditions
Day 0 - Welcome and briefing
Today, you’ll arrive at our office at Eberhard 230 in Puerto Natales for an informational meeting with your guides, the exact time will be confirmed by our Operations team. For larger groups or if you are arriving later in the day, this briefing can also take place directly at your accommodation for your comfort.
During this briefing, you’ll have the chance to meet your fellow travelers, break the ice, ask questions, and go over the itinerary in detail, including expected weather conditions, necessary gear, and all the recommendations to ensure a safe and unforgettable experience in Torres del Paine.
It’s the perfect moment to embrace the spirit of adventure, make final preparations, and start feeling the excitement of what awaits you the next day in one of the most breathtaking national parks in the world.
Your adventure this day includes:
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Briefing with your guide
Optional services
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Pre-tour accommodation
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Private transfer from Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales airport
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Public bus from Punta Arenas
Day 1 - Glacier views and remote retreats
We begin with a short transfer to Puerto Bories, where we will board a navigation along the Última Esperanza Fjord. Along the way, we will come face to face with the dramatic descent of the Serrano Glacier at the foot of Mount Balmaceda (2.148 m / 7.047 ft).
Here, we will prepare the horses and set off on a peaceful 4-hour ride, walking and trotting through lush, humid forests and enjoying the breathtaking views of the surrounding valley. Our journey will take us to Lago Brush, one of the most remote places to stay in Torres del Paine National Park
Please note that this location does not have shower facilities.
Your adventure this day includes:
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10-minute total private transfer
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3-hour total navigation
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4-hour total horseback ride, 12 km / 7,26 mi
Accommodation and meals
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Night at Lake Brush Domes (twin room)
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Day 2 - Ride through lenga forests to Serrano Village
The second day begins with a hearty breakfast, setting the stage for another great adventure. Back in the saddle, you’ll ride through forests of lenga, ñirre, and coigüe trees, making your way into the renowned Torres del Paine National Park.
As the journey unfolds, the terrain becomes more inviting, offering some opportunities for invigorating gallops across the open pampas. Along the way, you’ll encounter stream crossings and winding paths, while the majestic silhouette of the Paine Massif gradually emerges, providing a truly breathtaking view.
A freshly prepared dinner will welcome us at the dining lodge, before settling in for the night in a private glamping tent on the banks of the Serrano River.
Your adventure this day includes:
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4 to 5-hour total horseback ride, trot and gallop, 15 km / 9.2 mi
Accommodation and meals
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Night at our Riverside Camp (double deluxe shared tent - private bathroom)
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Day 3 - Riding through the Grey Glacier sector
We’ll start the day with a delicious breakfast at our Riverside Camp, before our transfer takes us to the starting point of our journey.
A vast stretch of pampas marks the beginning of our journey toward Grey Glacier, offering plenty of opportunities to gallop as much as we like. Upon reaching the Grey River, we’ll follow a narrow trail leading to the Grey Lake viewpoint, where we’ll stop for lunch.
We’ll return along the same trail, enjoying an afternoon gallop across the pampas before arriving back at our Riverside Camp.
Your adventure this day includes:
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20-minute private transfer
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7-hour total horseback ride, trot and gallop, 33 km / 19,47 mi
Accommodation and meals
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Night at our Riverside Camp (double deluxe shared tent - private bathroom)
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Day 4 - Horseback adventure to Laguna Verde
After breakfast, a transfer will take us to the starting point of our horseback ride. We will mount our horses and set off through Torres del Paine National Park.
Throughout the journey, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the mighty Paine River and the vast Lake Toro, the largest lake in the province. This ride is an exciting adventure, requiring both technical skill and physical endurance.
We’ll ride through a mountainous area where the trail becomes steep and technical, adjusting our pace as the terrain evens out at higher elevations. Passing by several small lagoons, we will eventually arrive at Laguna Verde, located in Estancia Lazo.
In the evening, you will enjoy a well-deserved rest followed by a dinner prepared by our private chef, celebrating the journey and the memories made along the way.
Your adventure this day includes:
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10-minute total private transfer
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8 to 9-hour total horseback ride, trot and gallop, 26 km / 19 mi
Accommodation and meals
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Night at Estancia Lazo (shared quadruple room - shared bathroom)
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Day 5 - Exploring remote trails to Estancia San Luis
This journey is designed for experienced riders only, capable of enjoying a demanding horsback ride through untamed landscapes. After breakfast, we will mount our horses and depart from Estancia Lazo, riding along the slopes of Sierra del Toro, and crossing forests and pampas.
Throughout the ride, we’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Cuernos, the full Paine Massif, and the Sierra Baguales. Later on, we will skirt the shores of Lake Sarmiento, where a privileged view of the magnificent Torres del Paine unfolds before us.
We wil continue for a few more kilometers until we reach the imposing Las Chinas River, which we will take an old access path leading to Estancia San Luis.
There, we’ll be welcomed by sweeping views of the mountains and the pampas, followed by a hearty dinner, featuring a lamb barbecue, and a well-deserved rest in a historic puesto patagónico: once home to workers of the Sociedad Explotadora de Tierra del Fuego in the mid-20th century.
Your adventure this day includes
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6 to 7-hour total horseback ride, trot and gallop, 33 km / 20 mi
Accommodation and meals
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Night at Estancia San Luis (shared rooms - shared bathroom)
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
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Dinner
Day 6 - Final day adventure: exploring the Patagonian pampa
Our final day, we´ll enjoy a journey with privileged views as we ride from Estancia San Luis toward Cerro Castillo. We’ll cross the Sierra del Cazador, taking in sweeping panoramas of the Sierra Baguales and the Paine Massif in all its glory, as we traverse the iconic Patagonian pampa.
From this high ridge, we are treated to panoramic views of both Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, as the ride follows the very edge of the border between the two countries.
After one last gallop through this wild landscape, a private transfer takes us from Cerro Castillo back to Puerto Natales, wrapping up this adventure, renriched by new and inspiring experiences.
Your adventure this day includes:
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1-hour total private transfer
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5-hour total horseback ride, trot and gallop, 25 km / 15,5 mi
Accommodation and meals
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Breakfast
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Box lunch
Optional services
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Post-tour accommodation in Puerto Natales
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Private transfer to Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales airport
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Public bus to Punta Arenas
Dates and prices
We offer scheduled departures that allow you to plan your adventure with complete clarity. The prices are calculated based on the number of confirmed participants, with the cost per person decreasing as more participants join. Each group has a maximum of 8 people to ensure a personalized and high-quality experience.
Season 26/27 — From October 15, 2026 to April 30, 2027
For tailor-made programs or inquiries about next season’s dates, please contact our sales team at [email protected].
Accommodations on the "Estancias and Glaciers"
Exploring Torres del Paine National Park is an unforgettable experience, and the accommodation options enhance the adventure. Here, we offer campsites and refuges for greater comfort while you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Patagonia.
What is included in the trip?
Our Traveler’s Experiences
Exploring Patagonia on Horseback
As lovers of horses from the Netherlands and in search of a new unforgettable experience, we decided to look for a horseback ride in the Patagonia area. After some online searching, we found the perfect ride through Chile Nativo. From our perspective, we had an amazing trip and would highly recommend Chile Nativo to organize your horseback riding tour, giving you the chance to truly enjoy the experience. For horseback riding and nature lovers, it’s something you must do at least once in a lifetime.
Wind, mountains and horses
I was amazed by this trip and will definitely return to experience Patagonia on horseback again. Everyone, from the office staff to the guide, the gauchos, and our driver, were professional yet fun, and the experience was even better because I got to meet these people. Being in the countryside and seeing the landscapes up close was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever done.
What you should know
Responsible Travel
At Chile Nativo, we support the conservation and sustainable development of Patagonia. That is why for every tour booked to Torres del Paine, we donate $15 to the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund. Additionally, we collaborate with local communities, support small businesses, and sponsor two rural schools.
Responsible Travel
At Chile Nativo, we support the conservation and sustainable development of Patagonia. That is why for every tour booked to Torres del Paine, we donate $15 to the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund. Additionally, we collaborate with local communities, support small businesses, and sponsor two rural schools.