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Estancia Cerro Guido A working estancia in Patagonia Near Paine Towers National Park, Chilean Patagonia About Estancia Cerro Guido Accommodations What to Do Location Map / Distances

ABOUT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AT ESTANCIA CERRO GUIDO

NOTE:
Don't miss the unique opportunity to visit a true working estancia
and witness it's day-to-day activities and life. You can do this unique visit any morning.

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SAMPLE 4-DAY / 3-NIGHT PROGRAM
Estancia Cerro Guido invites you to visit Torres del Paine through our all inclusive programs. Our guests will be delighted with an exclusive transportation service and the company of a bilingual tour guide fully available during their stay.

Day 1: Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales / Estancia Cerro Guido (From Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales or Cerro Castillo)
Our bilingual guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales in a private transfer service. The duration of the trip to La Estancia will depend on the place where the program starts. After a simple on-road lunch, guests are taken to the natural monument of the Mylodon Cave, where you will be able to find out about some of the regions history. After the visit, you will head to Estancia Cerro Guido where you will be received with a special aperitif.

Day 2: Mini Fullday National Park Torres del Paine – Salling at Grey Lake
Early in the morning, following breakfast, guests will head to the Torres del Paine National Park, where they will visit the major points of interest such as the Mirador Nordenskjöld, Salto Grande, Lake Pehoé and the visitors centre to then continue to Lake Grey for the sailing checkin. Time of departure is 15.00h for a journey across the lake towards the Grey Glacier. After approximately three hours sailing, guests will be returned to the pier and then on to Estancia Cerro Guido to enjoy sunset in the Torres del Paine.

Day 3: Trekking Torres del Paine (options)

Option 1: Trekking to the base of Torres del Paine
This involves an early start in order to head to the Las Torres area and begin one of the bestknown treks through the Park. Following the Asencio river to enter the Asencio valley, hikers begin the ascent along the trail paths that lead to the El Chileno Refuge, a perfect place to rest and recover your energy. The treck then continues through an ancient lenga forest, at the end of which is a final rigorous climb over the moraine to reach one of the most amazing viewpoints in the Torres del Paine. Level of demand: Intermediate – advanced

Option 2: Trekking to Laguna Verde – Weber Bridge
After breakfast we will head to Laguna Verde in Estancia Lazo, where this stunning trek begins. The trek along the western shore of the lagoon leads to a native forest, with the Paine Massif ever visible. Gradually the many different colours of the Paine River, Lake Toro and the Serrano River become more visible. This trek allows you to see a great variety of birds and vegetation. Once in the park you will head towards the Weber Bridge, where our vehicle will be waiting for you in order to take you back to Estancia Cerro Guido. Level of demand: Easy

Option 3: Porteria to Porteria - Laguna Azul
This is an easy trek that starts in the area of Lake Sarmiento. Referred to as the Flora and Fauna Route thanks to the abundant vegetation and the flowers that can be seen in spring it also offers the chance to see a diverse range of birds such as condors, eagles, coscoroba swans, upland geese, Patagonian sierra finches, rheas and lots of guanacos. Halfway along the trek there is a stop-off at an old cave, once home to Patagonian native inhabitants, and where it is still possible to observe cave paintings.
     The trek lasts nearly two hours and ends in Laguna Amarga from where our driver will take you to Laguna Azul. In this lagoon you will be able to enjoy a country lunch with a great view of the Torres del Paine, where you’ll also be able to see a large variety of birds. On the way to Laguna Azul there is a stop-off at the Paine Waterfalls to observe the force of the river as it comes down off the mountains towards the National Park. Level of demand: Easy. Full day

Option 4 : Horse Riding Las Flores
A gentle and pleasant ride across flat areas and wide, fertile plaines, ideal for those who want to gallop. After crossing the Baguales River with its impressive view of the mountains carrying the same name, and after three hours of riding, you will reach the old Las Flores store where visitors can see one of the only adobe houses in the province. On your way back to the villa there is a lovely view of the farm and the Torres del Paine. During the tour it is also possible to see an infinite number of birds, foxes, horses and lambs. Level of demand: Intermediate trip horse ride of about 6 hours.

Option 5: Trekking Paine + Horse Riding at Cerro Guido
This is an easy trek that starts in the area of Lake Sarmiento. Referred to as the Flora and Fauna Route thanks to the abundant vegetation and the flowers that can be seen in spring it also offers the chance to see a diverse range of birds such as condors, eagles, coscoroba swans, upland geese, Patagonian sierra finches, rheas and lots of guanacos. Halfway along the trek there is a stop-off at an old cave, once home to Patagonian native inhabitants, and where it is still possible to observe cave paintings. The trek lasts nearly two hours and ends in Laguna Amarga from where our driver will take you back to Cerro Guido for a two-hour horse riding in the company of an expert baqueano. Level of demand: Easy.

Day 4: Estancia Cerro Guido – Punta Arenas
Transfer from Estancia Cerro Guido during the morning to reach Punta Arenas by midday

PREMIUM PROGRAM 5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS
Day 1: Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales / Estancia Cerro Guido (From Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales or Cerro Castillo)
Our bilingual guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales in a private transfer service. The duration of the trip to la Estancia will depend on the place where the program starts. After a simple on-road lunch, guests are taken to the natural monument of the Mylodon Cave, where you will be able to find out about some of the regions history. After the visit, you will head to Estancia Cerro Guido where you will be received with a special aperitif.

Day 2: Mini Full day National Park Torres del Paine – Sailing at Grey Lake
Early in the morning, following breakfast, guests will head to the Torres del Paine National Park, where they will visit the major points of interest such as the Mirador Nordenskjöld, Salto Grande, Lake Pehoé and the visitors centre to then continue to Lake Grey for the sailing check- in. Time of departure is 15.00h for a journey across the lake towards the Grey Glacier. After approximately three hours sailing, guests will be returned to the pier and then on to Estancia Cerro Guido to enjoy sunset in the Torres del Paine.

Day 3: Trekking Torres del Paine (options)

Option 1: Trekking to the Base of Torres del Paine.
This involves an early start in order to head to the Las Torres area and begin one of the best-known treks through the Park. Following the Asencio river to enter the Asencio valley, hikers begin the ascent along the trail paths that lead to the El Chileno Refuge, a perfect place to rest and recover your energy. The trek then continues through an ancient lenga forest, at the end of which is a final rigorous climb over up to the moraine to reach one of the most amazing viewpoints in the Torres del Paine. Level of demand: Intermediate – advanced.

Option 2: Trekking to Laguna Verde – Weber Bridge.
After breakfast we will head to Laguna Verde in Estancia Lazo, where this stunning trek begins. The trek along the western shore of the lagoon leads to a native forest, with the Paine Massif ever visible. Gradually the many different colours of the Paine River, Lake Toro and the Serrano River become more visible. This trek allows you to see a great variety of birds and vegetation. Once in the park you will head towards the Weber Bridge, where our vehicle will be waiting for you in order to take you back to Estancia Cerro Guido. Level of demand: Easy.

Option 3: Portería to Portería – Laguna Azul
This is an easy trek that starts in the area of Lake Sarmiento. Referred to as the Flora and Fauna Route thanks to the abundant vegetation and the flowers that can be seen in spring it also offers the chance to see a diverse range of birds such as condors, eagles, coscoroba swans, upland geese, Patagonian sierra finches, rheas and lots of guanacos. Halfway along the trek there is a stop-off at an old cave, once home to Patagonian native inhabitants, and where it is still possible to observe cave paintings. The trek lasts nearly two hours and ends in Laguna Amarga from where our driver will take you to Laguna Azul. In this lagoon you will be able to enjoy a country lunch with a great view of the Torres del Paine, where you’ll also be able to see a large variety of birds. On the way to Laguna Azul there is a stop-off at the Paine Waterfalls to observe the force of the river as it comes down off the mountains towards the National Park. Level of demand: Easy.

Day 4: Activities in Estancia Cerro Guido
During the morning there will be a guided tour through Villa Estancia Cerro Guido, visiting kennels, stables, the old dining room and kitchen, the sheep shearing shed and other facilities of the Farm which date back more than a hundred years. 10:00-11:00 hrs. With the option to continue the day and enjoy a countryside lunch:

Option 1: Fullday Horse Riding
A gentle and pleasant ride across flat areas and wide, fertile plaines, ideal for those who want to gallop. After crossing the Baguales River with its impressive view of the mountains carrying the same name, and after three hours of riding, you will reach the old Las Flores store where visitors can see one of the only adobe houses in the province. On your way back to the villa there is a lovely view of the farm and the Torres del Paine. During the tour it is also possible to see an infinite number of birds, foxes, horses and lambs. Level of demand: Intermediate. Round trip horse ride of about 6 hours

Option 2 : Half day Horse Riding
Basic to intermediate level horse riding across different fields on our farm. Here you’ll be able to admire the Torres del Paine, Guido Hill which inspired the name of our farm, grazing land for sheep and small forests of lenga and Antarctic beech. During the ride you will have the chance to see guanacos, rheas and condors, and a huge variety of birds. Level of demand: Basic to intermediate. Round-trip ride lasting about four hours.

Option 3: Trekking at Estancia Las Chinas
Transfer in a vehicle towards the Sierra Baguales sector in the Las Chinas Valley. The trek starts bordering the Las Chinas River to the north. A gentle ascent leads to the top, where, besides offering a different view of Torres del Paine, Laguna Azul and Sierra Baguales, an unforgettable experience is available to explore these rocky formations. Level of demand: Intermmediate. Duration of the activity: 6 hours trekking plus one hour of transfer.

Day 5: Estancia Cerro Guido – Punta Arenas
Transfer from Estancia Cerro Guido during the morning to reach Punta Arenas by midday.