Overview
Minutes outside of Puerto Natales nestled among the fjords is a place like no other. Come and explore the Estancia Bahia Esperanza Outdoor Park! Navigate across the Señoret Channel – a waterway which once led those who crossed the seas to discover ancestral lands unique in Chilean Patagonia – and take part in an incredible and one-of-a-kind place which through its secluded trails will take you to pristine landscapes & awe inspiring monuments and infrastructures in southern Chile. Landscapes that are the gateway to the Paine Massif and the Southern Ice Field. Explore a diverse geography, made up of lush forests, wetlands, fjords, open fields, peat bogs and lagoons that inevitably allow you to enjoy the beautiful depths of our ecosystem.
Trip highlights
• Navigate the Señoret Channel
• Experience the history of the estancia its newly established outdoor park
• E-Bike private single track trails in Southern Patagonia
• Visit the Last Hope Monument for a 360° view of mountains and fjords
• Hike along quiet trails not open to the public
• See a wide variety of flora, fauna, and birdlife
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Itinerary
Day 1
Navigation of Señoret Channel – eBike & Hike of Parque Bahia Esperanza
- 20 Minute Private Transfer
- 15 Minute Navigation Each Way
- 4 hour Excursion/10 KM
- 20 Minute Private Transfer (BL)
In the morning, a private transfer will pick us up at 8:30AM, from our hotel or accommodation and take us a short distance to the Puerto Bories dock where a guide of the Estancia Bahia Esperanza Park will be waiting for us to start a navigation crossing the Señoret Channel to the park’s entrance located on the Antonio Varas Peninsula.
With our eBikes onboard, we’ll set of on a short 20 minute navigation. The navigation offers privileged views of the Patagonian fjords with its diverse bird species who will make their presence along the way. Once we arrive to the dock, we’ll disembark with our eBikes and meet at the park’s rustic cafe to enjoy a welcome of hot coffee or tea while the park’s guide briefs on the various trails and activities of the park.
We’ll set off on our bikes in order to get to know Parque Bahía Esperanza by reliving the history of its territory through a guided ebike and hike to the Ultima Esperanza Monument. Later, we’ll immerse ourselves in the magnificent guided trails that stand out for their wild nature and more than 30 species of birds.
A highlight of this park is the monument build in honor of the pioneers, and experienced navigators of the region. The monument, named Monumento Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope Monument) was born, represented by the bow of a 40 meters (36 ft.) long wooden boat that today stands on the fjords as the main viewpoint of the park.
Once inside the ship, you will appreciate a room with maps and photos from the time of the discovery. From the Monumento Ultima Esperanza we will head towards Panorámico Trail (3.2 km<, which stands out for being a walk-in height with a privileged view (360 degrees) of the imposing mountains, such as the Cordon Montañoso Moore, Cerro Ballena, and Puerto Natales. This path takes you to one of the highest places and with the best views of Parque Bahía Esperanza.
We will continue our journey along Pasarela Trail (2 km),(1.2 mi), made up of a continuous walkway. In the middle of the route, we will find a 4 meters high tower with 360° views in the middle of the valley of the park.
Finally, we will head back along Carpinteros Trail (3.4 km), (2.1 mi). This trail gets its name from the fauna present in the place. The Campephilus Magellanicus, or better known as the Black Woodpecker, accompanies us on a tour of leafy forests with very little unevenness and protected from the wind.
At 16:00 hrs we’ll meet back at the dock to take the navigation back to Puerto Bories where our private transfer awaits to take us back to our hotel or accommodation in Puerto Natales.
INCLUDED
- All Private Transportation Indicated in Schedule
- Boat Navigation from Puerto Bories
- Giant eBike & Riding Helmet
- Box Lunch
- Certified Guide (English-Spanish Speaking)
NOT INCLUDED
- Medical expenses
- Insurance of any kind
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for Guide/Driver
Lodgings
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 2022/2023: (valid until August 2023)
2 Guests Total in Group: New Season Pricing to Come!
3 Guests Total in Group: New Season Pricing to Come!
4 Guests Total in Group: New Season Pricing to Come!
5-8 Guests Total in Group: New Season Pricing to Come!