Multi-Activity Adventure
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Southern Patagonia is a unique natural playground. Crammed full of a fantastic combination of mountains, rivers, glaciers, lakes, forests and wide open spaces it is the ideal destination for an unforgettable multi-sport adventure. As a contrast, the Atacama Desert in the far north of Chile is another excellent destination for a multi-activity adventure with its immense sand dunes, geothermal pools, salt flats, mountain-backed valleys and indigenous communities.
We have outlined four multi-activity ideas below but these are by no means exhaustive and we are happy to discuss whatever activity combination you have in mind for example horse riding with fishing, kayaking with photography or biking with kayaking.
Just pick and mix from any of the ideas on our site, or contact us to discuss your specific requirements. Multi-activity itineraries can include not only the destinations mentioned but other parts of Chile and Argentina.
In Torres del Paine, our 8-day action packed Blue Ice Trail offers a breathtaking combination of riding, hiking and kayaking. A similar 8 day W Multi-sport trip for adventurers includes hiking the W trail, kayaking and ice climbing and our Bike-Hike trip combines pedalling in the area with some of the Park’s classic and world famous hikes, a horse ride and an exciting zodiac ride through a pristine wilderness forest.
In the Atacama, we have suggested a multi-sport that combines walking with biking among the arid desert landscapes of the area.
Family Multi-sports trips are highly recommended and we generally customise these according to the age of your children and your appetite for activities and adventures. They are a great way to expose your children to some new sports and experiences. Contact us if you have any suitability questions and we can design a trip that is right for all the members of your family.
Blue Ice Trail
A unique adventure in and around Torres del Paine and the remote Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. Two days riding, three days hiking and two days kayaking with an exciting zodiac ride
Highlights
- Be part of BlueGreen’s famous and unique multisport adventure
- Paddle along quiet fjords through a pristine wilderness forest
- Canter across open pampas, Patagonia style
- Trek to a spectacular granite ampitheatre and towering spires
- See guanacos, rheas, condors, flamingos and buff-necked ibis
- Kayak in an ice-choked lake dodging icebergs
- Hike the famous Paine W trail with mind blowing scenery
- Unzip your tent on some of Patagonia’s memorable landscapes
- Wild camp riverside as you journey through pristine fjords
Day by day
- Day 1: Arrive Puerto Natales. Night Estancia and briefing.
- Day 2: Ride to Laguna Amarga/Las Torres,night camp.
- Day 3: Hike the base of the Towers, night camp
- Day 4: Hike past Nordenskjold to Los Cuernos, night refugio.
- Day 5: Hike French Valley and Lake Pehoe. Camp
- Day 6: Ride to Grey beach. Return to Serrano.
- Day 7: Kayak down to Serrano River, night camp.
- Day 8: Kayak to Puerto Toro. Walk to glacier. Boat. Hotel.
Accomodation
- 8 nights accommodation based on twin share (5 nights camping, 1 night refugio, 1 night estancia, 1 night hotel).
Includes
- 8 nights accommodation as stated with estancia night at start and a mix of camping and refugios with a comfortable waterside hotel in Puerto Natales to finish.
- Meals stated on itinerary (wine included when camping on nights 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7)
- All riding (suitable for novice riders), walking, kayaking and zodiac trip
- All equipment while camping (including sleeping bags and mats).
- A cook to prepare meals on nights 2, 3 (with groups of 4+ clients), 5, 6 and 7 (all groups).
- Round trip private transfers from Puerto Natales and while in the Park
- English-speaking and local guides; baqueanos who care for horses
- Waterproof stuff-sacks for tour; use of saddle bags
- River fees; camp fees; entrance fees to park.
- For kayaking: specialist certified kayak guide, neoprene clothing (jacket, booties, gloves), life jacket for water based activities (compulsory).
Excludes
- Flights; airport taxes; meals not stated on itinerary, drinks in hotels and refugios, local gratuities.
Extras
- Upgrades from camping to refugios and/or hotels are possible on this trip – please refer to detailed itinerary and ask for details and prices.
Is this trip for me?
- This is a true once in a lifetime adventure tour for those wanting to experience the best of three exciting activities in one itinerary.
- The riding is manageable for novice riders. The hiking is moderate to challenging and clients should have the appropriate level of fitness. The kayaking requires no experience although clients should be comfortable around water and have a good level of fitness (note there is a portage of approximately 100m while on the river).
- Clients considering this adventure tour should be confident travelling in remote areas, be prepared for inclement weather and necessary itinerary changes and most of all have a sense of humour and a flexible attitude.
- As with all our scheduled riding and hiking trips, this trip is fully supported leaving you to carry only a day pack during hiking. Saddle bags are provided for the riding section and all equipment is provided for the kayaking with waterproof gear and booties.
- The trip is guided from start to finish by an experienced English speaking wilderness guide.
- Riding Experience: As this is an adventure tour, clients should have good stamina levels.
- Age Limit: Ages 14 – 70. Young travellers need to be hardy and accompanied by an experienced and capable adult.
- Please see our family itineraries for ideas on what activities are available to younger children. Older clients are welcome but may be asked to complete a medical suitability questionnaire
W Multisport Adventure
This unique 8 day multi-sport trip is aimed at lovers of the outdoors and adventurers. Hike the famous Paine W, explore the gulleys and caverns of a massive valley glacier and paddle into remote waterways and lakes in kayaks
Highlights
- Hike the world famous Torres del Paine W Trek
- Spend a day kayaking in an iceberg choked lake
- Don your crampons and hike onto the immense Grey Glacier
- Cruise to the calving face of Grey Glacier
- Trek to the French Valley, a massive granite cirque
- Trek to the Towers, tall granite monoliths
- Explore magnificent ice caves and gulleys
- Spend two days kayaking through pristine fjords and waterways
Accomodation
- 7 nights camping with meals in refugio (with cook to prepare meals at Serrano River)
Day by day
- Day 1: Puerto Natales to Las Torres. Hike Towers. Camping.
- Day 2: Hike to Los Cuernos. Camp Los Cuernos.
- Day 3: Hike French Valley. Camping Pehoe.
- Day 4: Hike to Glacier Grey. Kayak close to glacier. Camp.
- Day 5: Morning spent ice hiking on Grey Glacier. Camp.
- Day 6: Take Grey III boat to Grey Beach. Camp.
- Day 7: Paddle down Serrano River in kayaks. Wild camp.
- Day 8: Paddle to Balmaceda. Boat to Puerto Natales
Excludes
- Flights; airport taxes; gratuities; getting to Puerto Natales to start the trip
We can upgrade accommodations to either refugios (basic mountain refuges) or hotels. Please refer to the detailed itinerary and ask for prices.
Is this trip for me?
- This unique multi-activity trip includes hiking of the full W trail, ice hiking on Grey Glacier with crampons and ice axes and kayaking down the Serrano River out of Torres del Paine with nights wild camping.
- As this trip is camping throughout you should be prepared for the rigours of camping and used to travelling in fairly remote areas (upgrades possible on request).
- The hiking on this trip is moderate – challenging and you should be fairly fit.
- Terrain is rocky and boggy on some of the trails and the last section of the hike to the base of the Towers is a climb over glacial moraine.
- No experience is necessary for the ice hiking or kayaking but you should be fairly adventurous and most importantly have a flexible attitude as weather sometimes scuppers our plans.
- Please make sure you pack accordingly, clothing list provided on request.
- Age Limit: We can accept clients between the ages of 14 and 70 on this trip.
- Older hikers are welcome to join us but we reserve the right to request completion of a medical suitability questionnaire. In addition for the kayaking, older participants will require some previous open water experience
- Option to shorten the trip and so reduce costs, contact us for details.
Multi Activity Bike and Kayak
Enjoy a bike ride off the main tourist circuits in the beautiful Torres del Paine National Park. Experience the history and tradition of the area as you pedal through some of Patagonia’s finest scenery.
Highlights
- Saddle up and ride to the gargantuan condor`s nesting place
- Hike to the vertical wall of ice known as Grey Glacier,
- Admire the views from the Nordsdenkjöld lookout
- Walk the classic trail to the base of the Towers
- Take an off-the-beaten path bike ride to the remote Canadon Macho
- Hike up into the granite ampitheatre of the French Valley
- Take an optional boat trip along the Serrano River to Puerto Natales
Day by day
- Day 1: Bike to Canadon Macho, hike to Refugio Chileno
- Day 2: Hike to base of Towers and onto Cuernos, night refugio.
- Day 3: Hike French Valley to Pehoe, night refugio.
- Day 4: Hike from Pehoe to Grey, night refugio.
- Day 5: Kayak close to icebergs. Hike back to Pehoe, night refugio.
- Day 6: Bike to administration and transfer back to Puerto Natales
Accomodation
- 5 nights in comfortable and traditional refugios.
Includes
- All accommodation stated; transfer to and from Puerto Natales to the Park; guide throughout; all meals stated (excluding drinks and personal items); park fees. Kayak section includes: Kayaks double or singe;all paddling equipment (wetsuits, neoprene gloves and boots, paddling jackets, life jackets, skirts); Dry Bags.
- Bike section includes: Bilingual guide with advanced knowledge in bike mechanics, snacks and water, mountain bikes, repair kit (patches, tubes), helmet.
Excludes
- Flights; airport taxes; gratuities; accommodation and meals in Puerto Natales, transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales; insurance; bike shoes. Wine or any other alcoholic or soft beverage.
- Items of personal nature. Any item not mentioned on the program.
Extras
- Add some nights in Santiago before start your trip. We can book this on your behalf. Please contact us for more details.
- Stay at a sumptuous hotel in Puerto Natales after your trip. Contact us for advice and prices.
Is this trip for me?
- You should be happy travelling in remote areas and be comfortable cycling.
- Great multi activity trip that takes in amazing routes in Torres del Paine National Park. Accommodation is in refugios, there is no camping.
- This is a route of a moderate technical and physical demand and to enjoy it, you must be in good shape.
- Optional extra day to the trip, night at Hotel Serrano, next day navigation by zodiac down river to the Serrano Glacier, transfer back to Puerto Natales on cutter via waterside Estancia for a traditional Patagonian lamb bbq. Price of extension on request
Atacama multi-sport trip
Explore the challenging highlands of the Atacama, the world’s driest and oldest desert. Dine outside Atacameno style while you learn about the stars and constellations that form the magnificent night sky.
Highlights
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Explore some of the lesser known corners of the Atacama Desert
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Enjoy an astronomy safari with specialist telescopes and viewing equipment
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Explore the Atacama salt flats and float in a sink hole lake
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Quad bike across the Valley of the Moon
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Stay in a boutique hotel in San Pedro and explore the town
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Hike off the beaten path into areas not accessible by vehicle
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Visit ancient settlements and archaeological remains
Extras
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Extend your stay with three sumptuous nights at the desert oasis Tierra Atacama hotel or similar.
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Combine this trip with a visit to the far south and the Torres del Paine National Park
Day by day
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Day 1: Arrive into San Pedro de Atacama. Afternoon walk into Death Valley. Hotel
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Day 2: Cuchabrache walking safari and afternoon Cejar Lagoon bike ride (gentle 30 km ride on unchallenging roads). Swim in salty Cejar Lagoon. Hotel.
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Day 3: Cactus walk safari from Guatin (3,000 metres). Afternoon optional quad biking in the Valley of the Moon. Evening astronomy safari.
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Day 4: Transfer to village of Machuca on the Inca highway at 4,000 metres. Walk to Rio Grande to witness the local way of life, unchanged for centuries. Night hotel.
Is this trip for me?
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This is an intensive exploration of the Atacama Desert with a chance to explore on foot and by bike. Activities generally take place first thing in the morning and late afternoon to avoid the hottest time of the day. This leaves time for lunch in San Pedro and/or a swim at your hotel.
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Early risers will be rewarded by magnificent sunrises and this is a great option for keen photographers.
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The hiking and biking is moderate and the quad biking requires no previous experience. Note, hikers should be fairly fit and comfortable with some narrow rocky trails.
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Accommodation is in a choice of 3* hotels with full facilities and breakfast included.
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All transfers are included in comfortable vehicles. The excursions are guided leaving you free to relax while the guide takes care of all the details.
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Dinners are generally not included so you can choose from the town’s many excellent restaurants. Lunches are included on some days, ask for details.
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The trip is suitable for children aged 12+. Contact us for discounts for 12-18 year olds.
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Please note some of the excursions will take place at high altitude so you should feel comfortable and prepared for this (we will make suggestions on the order of your itinerary to ensure you are acclimatised before visiting some of the higher altitude locations).
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The trip is available on request for 2+ people, some confirmed dates available on request.