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.
