Tehuelche Trail

Cross the entire width of Chile on horseback!

Go in search of wild horse herds...
Ride along the path of Patagonia legends...
Reach the parting of waters, the South American Continental Divide...


The Tehuelche Trail is an epic horseback riding adventure travelling along beautiful beaches, through deep forests, over impressive mountains and across great pampas. Your ultimate destination will be the Sierra Baguales Mountains, which form a natural border between Chile and Argentina, as they cut across the landscape with jagged, mysterious peaks and spires.
 The Sierra Baguales is place of great importance, both historically and anthropologically. Theories claim that the first humans to reach the Straight of Magellan, traveled through South America, and across the Sierra Baguales. They found refuge in the mountains, and made the area their home, leaving many artifacts and stories in their wake.
 Many of the horses that you will be riding, once ran wild in these mountains, before they were rounded up and tamed. You will find there is no better mount than a mountain horse, while riding in search of wild horses.    



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Price Includes: Private transfer to and from Punta Arenas to trip departure point, accommodation throughout, most meals, local, bilingual guide, horses and equipment, half chaps, helmets, camping equipment, private full day tour of Torres del Paine and Park entrance fees, vehicle support

Not Included in Price: Airport fees, local gratuities, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, dinner on Day 1, alcoholic beverages

Days Riding: 10 1/2
Average Hours in the Saddle: 6.5/ Day

2010 Departures


Overview/ Highlights
Day 1: Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel in Puerto Natales
Day 2: Ride from Puerto Natales, along the coast of Last Hope Sound, birdwatching and ocean views, visit to Milodon Cave, Sleep at Estancia Laguna Sofia
Day 3: Long ride up and over Cerro Campana, visit Puesto Sinoret and Condor Lookout, Camping riverside
Day 4: Fast pampa ride to Estancia Dos Elianas, camping at estancia
Day 5: Long ride to the banks of Lake Sarmiento, camping at the Puesto, looking out at Torres del Paine
Day 6: Ride into Estancia Mirador del Payne, Ride to Toro Lookout, incredible views of the Park, sleep at Hosteria
Day 7: Long ride along the banks of Lake Sarmiento to River Las Chinas, follow the river to pampa campsite
Day 8: Ride to the base of the Sierra Baguales Mountains, sleep at Estancia Las Chinas
Day 9: Ride deep into the Sierra Baguales, to the last human settlement below the Southern Ice Field, camping
Day 10:Move camp higher into the mountains, ride to the Chilean/ Argentine border
Day 11:Ride to Mars Valley, to observe condor nests and wild horses, return to camp
Day 12: Herd horses back down the valley for trailer pick-up, tour of Torres del Paine, return to Natales for private asado dinner
Day 13: Morning transfer to airport in Punta Arenas

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