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Horseback Riding

From CLP 50,000 per person
A group of riders on the Patagonian steppeTwo riders crossing the golden steppe by a lakeRiders crossing a stream in a native forestEstancia landscape by a lake near Puerto NatalesHorses below snowy mountains at an estanciaA gaucho with his white horse at the estancia corral

Horseback riding is the most authentic way to experience Patagonia, and there is a ride for every level — from a gentle first hour in the saddle to a full day in the mountains. Here is how our rides compare.

Rides of 1, 3 or 6 hours near Puerto Natales

The easiest way to ride in Patagonia: estancias 25–30 minutes from town, between lakes, native forest and cliffs where condors nest. You choose how long to ride, and we match you with the estancia with availability on your dates.

  • 1-hour rideCLP 50,000Easy, all levels; minimum 2 people. Morning or afternoon.
  • 3-hour rideCLP 90,000About 2 h 20 in the saddle through forest and viewpoints, no experience needed.
  • 6-hour ride to the Condor ViewpointCLP 170,000About 4 h 30 riding, up to 533 m above sea level, box lunch included; minimum 2 people, morning only.

Transfer from Bories not included — we can arrange it.

Galope Austral · Estancias Lucía & Tres Pasos

A small family operation in the Tres Pasos area, 25 minutes from Puerto Natales on the road to Torres del Paine. Charlotte and Enrique train their own horses and ride on private working estancias, following old gaucho trails through ñire and lenga forest, across rivers and over rolling hills with views of the Paine massif. Bilingual WFR-certified guides, groups of 2 to 7.

  • Half-day ride · Estancia LucíaCLP 100,0003 hours, about 11 km, for all levels — no experience needed. 9:30–12:30 or 15:00–18:00. Minimum age 12, max. weight 95 kg.
  • Full day · Estancia LucíaCLP 200,0007 hours, about 24 km, open to all riders in good shape: valleys, rivers and viewpoints, with lunch at a remote gaucho outpost. Minimum age 15, max. weight 90 kg.
  • Full day · Estancia Tres PasosCLP 240,000For experienced riders: 7.5 hours and 27 km through a secluded valley of a 4,000-hectare ranch, with open pampas for galloping, river crossings and views of the Castillo range. Minimum age 15, max. weight 90 kg.

Box lunch and hot drinks on full days. Transfer not included — about 25 minutes by taxi, we can arrange it.

Horse Connection Patagonia

A calmer, more connected experience: before setting off you meet your horse, brush and saddle it, and learn to read it — then ride through native forest.

  • Half dayCLP 140,000About 5 hours in total, around 2 hours riding through ñirre and lenga forest. Pick-up 9:00.
  • Full dayCLP 250,000About 9 hours, around 5 hours riding towards the Chile–Argentina border, with a picnic in the forest.

Transfer from Puerto Natales included.

Full Day Horseback Ride · Baguales

For intermediate and experienced riders. Estancia Los Baguales lies in the remote Baguales range, north of Torres del Paine, with a great herd of horses and open country for some cantering. Chilean saddles with wool cushions, helmet and half chaps, and a bilingual riding guide. Groups of 2 to 6.

  • With transport and box lunchCLP 325,000Pick-up around 8:00 in Puerto Natales (or your hotel in the park), 2 hours' drive, 4–5 hours riding with a lunch break, 2 hours back.
  • Self-driveCLP 225,000Drive yourself to the estancia; no lunch included.

Not included: travel insurance.

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