Overview
Travel to the Ernest Helmer Park & the Milodon Cave Natural Monument in the heart of Patagonia where many historical discoveries await! Just outside of Torres Del Paine and Puerto Natales, these private sectors hold a rich and valuable importance to the region’s culture and history. One of kind views of iconic Patagonia landscapes, cave exploration, single track eBike riding, interactive learning, and an opportunity to view Andean Condors as they soar effortlessly above! This is the perfect day adventure which will enrich your understanding and appreciation of such an incredible piece of Chilean Patagonia. Indulge in a traditional Patagonian BBQ to compliment your day’s excursion!
Trip highlights
• Visit the Ernest Helmer Park & Milodon Cave Natural Monument
• Enjoy Giant eBike Single Track Trail Riding
• Learn About the Archaeological Remains of Indigenous Ancestors
• Up-Close Discovery of Cave Paintings
• View Andean Condors & Their Natural Colonies
•Share a Delicious Patagonian BBQ in a Rustic Outdoor Quincho
*Please note that this activity are subject to change due to weather conditions or unexpected circumstances beyond our control, but we will try our best to keep them unaltered.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Private Transfer from Puerto Natales – Cave Paintings & Formations Discovery Hike – Return Transfer
- 30 Minute Private Transfer
- 3 Hour E-Bike / 10KM
- 3 Hour Hike / 11KM
- 30 Minute Private Transfer (BBQ)
In the morning, a private transfer will pick you up at 8:00 AM from your hotel or accommodation and take you 30 minutes just outside of Puerto Natales.
Upon your arrival, you’ll group up with your guide for a short briefing of today’s activities consisting of a hike to the Caves and a loop in eBikes along a single track.
E-Bike
Today’s ride is along a private reserve not open to the public who frequent the Natural Monument Milodon Cave. Once we meet up with our guides at our starting point, we begin with a smooth, moderate ride bordering Cerro Queso (Cheese Hill) where we continue riding to a beautiful view of the Sofia Lagoon. On clear days we can see Paine Grande and other surrounding peaks set off among the far reaching fjords. Riding onward, we continue along a path closely bordering the Sofia Lagoon which connects us with Cueva de la Ventana (Window Cave). We continue through eaves and cave paintings left by the ancestors of the Ultima Esperanza until arriving at Dos Herraduras (two horseshoes). We’ll take time along our ride to stop and get up close to the history stored deep in these caves and trails.
Once we finish our 10km ride, we’ll take a rest to enjoy a delicious, traditional Parrillada (BBQ) in a rustic quincho.
Hike
Following lunch, our guide will take us to visit a viewpoint over the Cueva Grande (Large Cave), ascending 600 meters where we’ll be introduced to the local fauna and flora of Patagonia.With sweeping views of the surrounding landscapes, this is a great spot for some first photos and for watching condors soar above us. We’ll pass by natural condor colonies and through native lenga forests, later arriving at the Sofia Lagoon viewpoint. After enjoying the spectacular views of the far reaching fjords below, we’ll continue alongside mountainous walls to see our first cave paintings of the day. Our guide will tell us about their significant value and history. Moving along, we’ll enter another cave equipped with headlamps to discover the millenary stalactite minerals which have taken millions of years to form above.
Later we continue alongside mountainous walls to see cave paintings where we learn their significant value to the region and their history. We continue along the south-east side, where a mysterious cave of approximately 70 square meters is located.
Here we must enter with headlamps to discover the millenary stalactite minerals which have taken millions of years to form! After carefully inspecting these incredible formations, we leave the cave and head towards the eaves of Dos Herraduras “Two Horseshoes” where we live an experience in the forest and later discover more cave paintings on the rocky walls – historical footprints and archaeological remains left by the indigenous natives of the region, who used these caves and walls to protect themselves, live and eat.
After our time exploring this magnificent natural formation and archeological route , we will be transferred back to your hotel or accommodation in Puerto Natales.
INCLUDED
- Private Transportation Indicated in Schedule
- Entrance Fee to Ernest Helmer Park
- Giant eBike & Helmet
- Entrance Fee to Milodon Cave Natural Monument
- Certified Guide (English - Spanish)
- Patagonian BBQ
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal Expenses of Any Kind
- Personal Items for Excursion (headlamp or trekking poles)
- 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 April 2023)
*Full day excursions can can only be booked if you already have a program reserved with us.
Price Per Person:
2 Guests Total in Group: New Season Pricing to Come!
3 Guests Total in Group: New Season Pricing to Come!
4-8 Guests Total in Group: New Season Pricing to Come!
DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE