We leave from Puerto Natales in private transfer and arrive to the Paredes’ family land (approximately 10 minutes). From here, we begin to climb Cerro Dorotea, which is about 800 meters high. We reach the summit in about 1½ hours, where we take a break to enjoy breathtaking views of Puerto Natales, Última Esperanza Fjord, Montt Gulf, the Dumestre Sector and much of the Patagonian steppe in Argentina.
The guide will talk about some of the history of the region and the early pioneers and explorers who colonized these lands, while we enjoy a small snack. At the top of the hill, we can also appreciate the majestic condor, which nests in the vertical walls of Cerro Dorotea. A condor nearly always flies right above us to ensure that we are not potential food. These flights are perfect, thanks to the wind, which hits the vertical walls of the hill and allows the condors to achieve an ideal support to be able to get within only a few meters of nearby.
After enjoying the summit, we continue along the edge of the hill, with a direct view of Puerto Natales, and we begin our descent back to the Paredes family home. They will be waiting for us with classic regional tea-time meal, known as once, with hot coffee or tea and typical buns with jam and butter. After our tea, we return by private transfer to Puerto Natales.