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Duration11 daysRiding
The Glacier Ride
Detailed itinerary
Departures
Nov 5-15 2010
Dec 6-16 2010
Dec 23 2010 - 2 Jan 2011
Jan 15-25 2011
Feb 9-19 2011
Mar 14-24 2011
Accommodation
Arrival and departure nights are in a comfortable hotel in Punta Arenas;
Camping; campsites have been chosen with much care and are all very different, very special and very beautiful. 
Some are wilderness sites with no facilities
There are two refugio nights at Puesto Tercera refugio (new).
Excludes
Flights; airport taxes; airport transfers and meals in Punta Arenas; lunch in Natales on Day 2 and Day 10; local gratuities ($60 recommended).
Extras
Boat trip to face of Glacier.
Prices
From $3,185
Based on 4 clients in the group. Small group and single supplements apply. Please ask for details.
SummarySummary
The Glacier Ride was the FIRST long horseback ride in the Torres del Paine National Park and there is still no other ride like it. Offering fast paced and challenging riding on fit Criollos in a truly magnificent setting it is certainly no pony trek.
Highlights
Join one of the world's most spectacular riding tours
Ride to remote glaciers and iceberg filled lakes 
Sip mate around the campfire with your new friends 
Visit cute burrowing Magellanic penguins 
Let your hair down with exhilarating endless canters 
See guanacos, rheas, condors, and possibly pumas 
Take a boat trip to the face of the largest glacier in Patagonia 
Sleep in snug tents amid gorgeous scenery 
Enjoy spectacular sunrises
Ride up above the Park on the Sierra del Toro
Day by Day
Day 1: Arrive into Punta Arenas. Take taxi to hotel. 
Day 2: Drive to Torres del Paine via penguins and Puerto Natales 
Day 3: Ride up onto  Sierro del Toro and then on to Serrano River. 
Day 4: Ride to Grey Glacier lookout. Optional boat trip.
Day 5: Ride the up and over trail to Laguna Azul.
Day 6: Ride out to Lago Paine with pack horses.
Day 7: Ride to Dickson Valley. Night Lago Paine.
Day 8: Ride via different route to Puesto Tercera.
Day 9: Ride out into Sierra Contreras. Return to refugio Tercera.
Day 10: Transfer to Punta Arenas. Night Hotel.
Day 11: Take taxi to airport.
Is this trip for me?
This itinerary is suited to lovers of riding and the outdoors. In the company of our guide and Chilean horsemen we ride into some remote areas where the only access is on foot or horse. Pack horses carry our luggage and often we see no other humans. Please bear in mind that to experience this tranquility we need to forego some creature comforts. Some sites will not have any facilities. For those who prefer hot showers and a soft bed, the Estancia Ride would be more suitable.
Riding Experience: Intermediate - advanced. This is a fast paced ride with some very long riding days. Fitness and experience are important. Not suitable for beginner riders.
 Age Limit: Ages 12 - 70. Young riders need to be experienced and accompanied by an experienced and capable adult. Alternatively please see our custom family trips for horseback vacations for very young riders. Older riders are welcome but may be asked to complete a medical suitability questionnaire.
Includes
7 full days riding
6 nights camping (based on twin share); 2 hotel nights and 2 refugio nights,
Transfers to and from Punta Arenas and while in Park; meals while camping (including wine with dinner) 
All equipment (except sleeping bags and mats which can be rented locally on request)
English-speaking and local guides; baqueanos who care for the horses; pack horses for luggage; waterproof stuff-sacks for trip; use of saddle bags
Entrance fees to park and penguin colony