We leave from Puerto Natales in private transfer to the Paredes family farm in the Cerro Dorotea area (approximately 10 minutes). Here, the guide and local baqueanos pass out the horses according to size and horseback riding experience. Then they give a brief security and information talk and help the passengers achieve proper riding position and comfort.
From here, we begin to climb Cerro Dorotea, which is about 800 meters high. We reach the summit in approximately 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 Argentine Patagonian steppe.
The guide relates some of the history of the region, introducing us to the early pioneers and explorers who colonized these lands, while we enjoy a small snack. If the baqueanos have their mate gourd and tea in the saddle, they will likely invite us to drink the typical mate tea of the region around a small fire.
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 the horses.
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 a 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.