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1 Day • Horseback Ride from to Laguna Azul |
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We pick you up from your accommodation in Puerto Natales
early in the morning, and we head to Torres del Paine
National Park in a private transfer. For the next two
hours on the way to the Park, your guide will point out
how the landscape changes from the ice field to the Patagonia
steppe. You will be fascinated by the variety of animals
that you’ll see, including herds of guanaco, and if we’re
lucky, rhea, foxes, pumas and the majestic condor.
Our horseback riding adventure begins at Estancia Tercera
Barranca, where the horses will be saddled and waiting
for us. During the first two hours, we ride in the direction
of Laguna Azul, stopping to visit Las Chínas River
and waterfall on the way.
Laguna Azul has one of the best views of the three Paine
towers Patagonia. We eat lunch here and enjoy the breathtaking
view of the Paine massif beside the lake. We then ride
to Laguna Amarga, arriving there two hours later. Here
we visit one of the most famous lookout points in Torres
del Paine, giving us classic postcard panoramas of the
Park. Our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Puerto
Natales.
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Start:
Puerto Natales |
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End:
Puerto Natales |
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Difficulty:
Low |
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Season:
All year |
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Options |
It is possible to start or end the excursion
from another point in Torres del Paine National Park without
any additional cost.
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Requirements |
It is not necessary to have horseback riding
experience. Your guide takes the time necessary to ensure
that you learn all the most important technical aspects of
riding, all the basic security measures, the local riding
style and how to stay comfortable.
You must show a certificate of travel insurance
at the time of booking
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Climate
and temperature |
Patagonia is known for its changeable weather
and high winds. Even the summers can be very cool and rainy.
Appropriately warm clothing and equipment are required.
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Equipment |
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Sunscreen |
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Appropriate
walking shoes |
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Fleece
jacket |
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Sunglasses
(optional) |
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Services |
Included |
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Private transfer from Puerto Natales to Estancia
Tercera Barranca and back to Puerto Natales. |
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Bilingual guide (Spanish / English), with WFR
training, VHF radio and first aid kit. |
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Horseback ride from Tercera Barranca to Laguna
Azul to Laguna Amarga (3-4 hours). |
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Individual equipment: gaiters and helmet. |
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Food service: box lunch, evening
teatime snack.
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Drinks: mineral water, juice, coffee, tea. |
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Not
Included |
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Accident
insurance. . |
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Entrance
fees for Torres del Paine National Park. |
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Groups |
Groups have a maximum of 6 persons.
It is possible to exceed this maximum for tour operator or
family groups.
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