Patagonian Estancia

Puerto Natales, Patagonia
Trip Length: 1 Day
Group Size: 1-10
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Immerse yourself in the rural culture of Patagonia at a traditional estancia, complete with horseback ride, authentic Patagonian lunch and shearing demonstration.

Enjoy a day on a traditional Patagonian sheep shearing farm, surrounded by the waters of the fjords and the backdrop of Patagonia’s towering mountains, where you will partake in a traditional roasted lamb barbecue, and take a horseback ride to a spectacular scenic viewpoint at Prat Hill Lookout.

Estancia La Península - Puerto Natales (4)

 

Highlights

Highlights

  • Incredible landscapes at Last Hope Sound.
  • Experience a real sheep shearing farm.
  • Horse Ride to the Prat Hill Lookout.
  • Traditional Patagonian lunch.

Itinerary

Full Day at Estancia La Península

Puerto Natales, Chile

Depart early in the morning to the pier located near the city of Puerto Natales to board the “Reasi”; 45 minutes later, you will arrive to the Estancia where you will have a welcome gathering inside the house. Then, you will head to the stable to get ready for the horse ride, which goes through the Magellanic forest, pampas, and along the shoreline from the Señoret Channel. Then, get ready to try a traditional gaucho meal - an authentic Patagonian roasted lamb barbecue. In the afternoon, after some time to roam around the estancia, you will be treated to a presentation of the farm’s main purpose, sheep shearing, to learn all about this traditional Patagonian work.

Next, you will be transferred to Port Consuelo, the starting point for the settling process in the area, where you will wait for the van to take you back to your hotel.

Included

Included

  • All transportation as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Boat ride to the estancia.
  • Horseback riding excursion.
  • Traditional Patagonian lunch.
  • Sheep shearing demonstration.

Not included

  • Flight tickets.
  • Insurance. (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip)
  • Voluntary tipping of guides and staff.
  • Soft drinks or snacks not served with the meals included at the EcoCamp. Bringing US$ in cash for buying extra drinks/snacks or souvenirs in Torres del Paine National Park is suggested.
  • Items of personal nature.

Facts

Departures

Every day on request from October to April.
The Estancia visited will depend on their operational considerations on the determined travel date.

Starting / finishing point

The trip starts every day (on request) with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Puerto Natales.

Weather

The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. In addition, the strong marine influence and the effect of the Southern Patagonia Ice field make the weather hard to predict. In spring or early summer, fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rain and even snow. Even in summer (December to March), you should come prepared to find strong cold winds (up to 130km/hr) and rainfall. The summer’s average temperature is 11ºC/52ºF (24ºCmax, 2ºC min). However, just as quickly as the weather turns nasty, it can become lovely and sunny. So come prepared for all types of weather!

Physical demands

This trip is suitable for all travelers as it doesn´t demand a big physical effort.

What you need to bring

Once you book the trip we will send you a pre-trip Information booklet with useful and detailed information about your trip with us.

Itinerary modifications

The weather in Patagonia can be difficult to deal with at times. We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations.

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We are a Chilean owned adventure tour operator, based in Santiago de Chile, operating adventure tours in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia. Our base prices are in Chilean Pesos (CLP), but we charge prices in USD based on the exchange rate valid on the day of payment.

Destinations | Chile

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