Horse Riding in Torres del Paine
Enjoy day rides or longer cross country treks in the saddle, embracing Patagonia’s horseback gaucho culture under the shadow of Torres del Paine’s mile-high granite peaks.
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Torres del Paine's rugged landscape calls to adventurous souls. From ice hiking on a glacier, horseback riding across the pampas, kayaking to icebergs or mountain biking through forest trails, it's easy to combine activities into one big adventure.
Kayaking Explore a network of glacial rivers and lakes and channels, from a few hours to multi-day trips.
Mountain biking Ride cross-country on dirt and single track in the clean mountain air
Horseback riding Experience the vast open pampa like a Patagonian gaucho
Trekking Follow the popular W Trek and O Circuit, or head for empty off the beaten track trails
Ice hiking Don crampons and ice axes to tackle the famous Glacier Grey.
Fishing Try your hand at fly-fishing for chinook salmon and trout under snow-capped peaks
Riding to the Paine Massif
For those who want to try as many different activities as possible, there are set packages that ensure that you can really max out the time that you have in Torres del Paine. These mostly require no previous experience, meaning that you can try your hand at a wide variety of different activities during your stay. If you’ve never ridden a horse or been in a kayak before, there are few better places to get in the saddle than in the shadow of the Paine Massif, or to have your first time on the water be paddling on an iceberg-filled lake.
Some trips feature stays in luxury lodges and hotels, others make use of the many refugios dotted around the park, to show you the best sides of the park.
Kayaking at Gl
Taking a multi-activity adventure in Torres del Paine doesn’t mean that you have to rough it. For those wanting a bit of luxury, you can stay in some of the most refined accommodation in the national park, where gourmet food, spa pools and stand-out service serve to heighten the experience of your daily excursions.
Luxury lodges and hotels offer a suite of adventure activities: By day you can be out hitting the trail in a host of ways, and then return to soak your legs in a hot tub, admire the views with a glass of excellent wine in the most beautiful surroundings and prepare yourself for tomorrow’s adventure.
Awasi luxury lodge
If you have a bit of experience with adventure sports, particularly with specialist multi-day trips, our more challenging trips can help you stretch your limits. Bushwhack deep into hidden valleys, rock climb amongst a sky full of condors, don crampons, ice axes and harnesses to hike across glaciers, or cycle and kayak through some of the most secluded areas of the park.
Some trips require more technical knowledge than others, but you'll definitely need to have some experience of each of the activities involved. If you're keen for a challenge but aren't sure which would be right for you, our specialist can talk you through the best options for your interests and levels of experience.
Mountain biking near the Towers
The winter season in Torres del Paine runs roughly between late April through to September. Hikers who flock here in summer disappear, leaving those who don't mind a bit of snow having the extraordinary experience of having the national park almost entirely to themselves.
While the choice of accommodation narrows during winter as many places shut for the season, trekking, horse riding, kayaking and mountain biking excursions all continue into the winter months. Once wrapped up warm, you'll have the benefit of quieter routes and lighter winds to enjoy, as well as higher chances of spotting wildlife against the snow-white background.
Mountain biking in winter
Too many! Lunch at a glacier watching an avalanche, celebrating my birthday and my best friends birthday with a specially made cake by the Serrano camp staff, getting about a foot away a wild Guanaco, our talks with our amazing guide Anne. Too many to name. Read the full review
Travelled: February 2023
Paige Asbury - USA
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No, our trips cater for all levels of experience, whether you are a complete beginner or a hardened veteran. Let us know what experience you have and we can tailor the activities to suit you best.
Any technical equipment like kayaks, mountain bikes and crampons are all provided along with all necessary camping equipment. You will need to bring your own clothing and suitable footwear. If you have your own technical gear which you would prefer to use then this is absolutely fine.
Yes, from a health and safety point of view, you will need a guide. Torres del Paine is a almost 450,000 acres in size and you will need the expertise of a local to show you the way. A guide will also bring the whole experience to life by sharing their knowledge of the local flora, fauna, culture and history of the park.
Accommodation can be catered to suit your requirements. Some people prefer to camp for a more rustic experience, but you may choose to stay at refugios, estancias, hotels or luxury yurt camps.
To make the most of a multi-sport experience, we recommend a minimum of three nights in the park. Ideally you will have at least five nights to combine trekking with another activity.
Torres del Paine's famous trekking routes do get busy, so escape the crowds with a multi-sport trip and you'll be rewarded with breathtaking scenery which you have time to stop and enjoy. You'll also leave with the sense of achievement from having tried something a little bit different in this wild and challenging terrain.
Enjoy day rides or longer cross country treks in the saddle, embracing Patagonia’s horseback gaucho culture under the shadow of Torres del Paine’s mile-high granite peaks.
Discover MoreTorres del Paine's secluded waterways are perfect for paddling through. The many lagoons, rivers and glacier-fronted lakes offer something for all kayaking abilities.
Discover MoreWorld class hiking and trekking awaits in Torres del Paine National Park. From the iconic W Trek to the park’s most hidden corners, each valley, peak and pass is a treasure.
Discover MoreMountain biking is a great way to explore the far corners of Torres del Paine, from day rides to multi-day trips along the back trails to the famous Towers.
Discover MoreWade in the runs of Torres del Paine’s pristine rivers, cast for trout and salmon under the watchful gaze of the park’s famous peaks.
Discover MoreTorres del Paine is home to a growing population of the elusive puma. We work with responsible guides to give you great wildlife experiences while protecting the animals' habitat.
Discover MoreImpartial advice and a bespoke service to make your trip perfect.
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We'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.
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