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About this trip
The best day tour if you are staying in Puerto Natales, Get a sight of the Patagonian Fjords, Ride our great white horses and get a grasp of the Patagonian Estancia culture.
This tour includes a boat ride through the Last Hope Fjord to Estancia La Peninsula. Upon arrival you will choose between either a horseback ride or trekking option which lasts approximately two hours. Afterwards you will enjoy a traditional patagonian lamb barbeque (vegetarian option available) followed by a demonstration on how our herding dogs work and a sheep shearing. These activities are accompanied by a thorough explanation of the history and work life of a Patagonian rancher.
Detailed Itinerary
Times vary according to the group dynamics, weather and several other factors. Estimate 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM for your arrival to Puerto Natales
09.00 – Boat departure
09.40 – Arrival to the Estancia to be welcomed to a coffee and classical tortas fritas with local jams.
10.00 – Begin your activity, either horse riding or hiking we will take you on a 2 hour journey of the land, our culture and great sights of the patagonian fjords, mountains and forests.
12.00 – Arrival from your activities to a cocktail and a lamb barbeque ready to be cut and served.
14.00 – With full bellies we can now go see our local collies do their work, we will explain everything about our animals, from their training to their breed and origins, we will do a tour to the shearing shed and get to see a live shearing of a sheep (weather permitting) and learn everything about the wool and the everyday chores of a patagonian ranch.
15.15 – We are done with our afternoon tour and you have between 30 to 45 minutes to take in the beauty, go check for birds at our wetland and coast, just relax or go back to the house for some more of that great chilean wine.
16.00 – Departure back to Puerto Natales
16.30 – Arrival to Puerto Natales
Meeting Point
Departure is from this point at 09.00 AM unless we inform otherwise.
MacLean Dock at Puerto Bories
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Cancellation Policy:
Reservations cancelled more than 15 days in advance will receive a full refund (100%). However, no refund will be issued for cancellations made within 15 days of the program date, regardless of the reason. If the tour is cancelled due to wind, weather conditions, or any other force majeure, you will be refunded 100% of the tour's value within a maximum of 5 business days.
What’s included
- Fjord NavigationNavigate on the Last Hope fjord with a thorough explanation of native and early explorers history
- 2 Hour guided activityChoose either Horseback riding or Hiking to explore the best lookouts on the estancia. great birdwatching opportunities walking next to a coastal wetland.
- All Inclusive LunchLamb Barbeque (or vegetarian) with dessert and unlimited drinks. We offer natural juice, beer and wine.
- Sheep Dog DemonstrationSee the Barbuchos in action to the whistle of their handler. We will explain the operation of a Patagonian sheep ranch
- Shearing of a SheepWeather permitting from March on. Learn about our wonderful merino wool production and how we create sustainable wear.
What’s not included
- Ground TransportationPuerto Natales to the dock transportation is not included.
- Travel InsuranceTravel and/or accident insurance
Available Packages
If you can't or do not want to ride horses or hike during our 2 hour activity we can have a driver take you to some of the best lookouts of the estancia in our 4x4 drive optional activity.