In 2023, I took did this trip as a trial run to work out the kinks and to promote it as a new way to see Patagonia. It ended up being one of my favorite trips I’ve ever taken, and I didn’t want it to end. I loved everything about this adventure – it spoke to me in so many ways – through culture, adventure, challenge, wildlife, friendships, food, and remote landscapes – all wrapped up in a great journey to get to Torres del Paine. I knew immediately that I would offer this as an Ottsworld tour because it was everything I love about travel – and I wanted to share that with others.
Arriving in the park on the last day!
Overview, Dates, and Costs
The itinerary offers a perfect blend of outdoor exploration, cultural, and culinary experiences.
In March 2025, we’ll have the first Ottsworld Patagonia eBike tour!
Ride Into Authentic Patagonian Estancias
Interact with Local Baqueanos and Culture
Bike 129 miles along Patagonian Steppe
Enjoy e-bikes and a specialized guide along the ride
24/7 Support Vehicle
Delight in Local Meals Prepared by Our Own Chef On Board or Local Barbeque at Estancias
Astounding Views of Torres del Paine National Park and wildlife
Immerse Into the Iconic Baguales Mountain Range
Starting in the small town of Puerto Natales you’ll embark on electronic mountain bikes for 5 days, biking from estancia to estancia, towards Torres Del Paine National Park. Each day you will have the opportunity to see wildlife, meet locals, and see the famous torres (towers) of the Paine Mountain Range. You’ll find a delicious dinner, and unique lodging at the end of every day along with some famous Chilean wine! You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about the estancia culture and how it fits into Patagonia’s history, and there will also be some opportunities to hike.
While all of the other tourists are fighting the crowds on the W trek, we’ll be riding in wide open spaces with no one else around except herds of wild horses, guancos, sheep, condors, and ria birds. We’ll enjoy some of the best views of the park from a distance in the heart of the grasslands. Each day we get closer and closer to the towers and the park entrance, and on the last day we enter the park through a little known entrance, and see our first cars and signs of tourism as we ride through the park with an up close view of the towers, waterfalls, and more!
See what to expect in this one of a kind tour around Torres Del Paine National Park
Dates: Ma rch 15 – 21, 2025
Cost: $5500 per person (double occupancy required, no solo stays available)
Itinerary at a Glance
Welcome to Patagonia, a beautiful wild land at the southern tip of South America, Patagonia is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.
In this tour you will find yourself immersed into different and surprising landscapes and you will also learn about the local life of its inhabitants through its gastronomy and its everyday chores.
Day 1 March 15 – Arrival Day Day 2 March 16 – Bike to Milodon Caves and Estancia Dos Elianas – 36.6 Miles Day 3 March 17 – Bike to Estancia San Luis – 26 miles Day 4 March 18 – Bike through the Sierra Baguales Mountains to Estancia 3R – 25 miles Day 5 March 19 – Morning hike and bike to Estancia Tercera Barranca for an afternoon asado (traditional BBQ) – 28.5 miles Day 6 March 20 – Bike from Laguna Azul to Laguna Amarga in Torres del Paine Park – 13 miles Day 7 March 21 – Departure Day – or stay take additional adventures
If you cannot make these dates and are still interested in doing this tour – Chile Nativo offers it (a slightly different itinerary) at various times in the season. Learn more here . Use code Ottsworld for 5% off ANY of their regular, non-custom programs (including hiking and puma tracking).
Map of overnight stops
How to Book This Tour
I’d like to talk to you first to answer any of your questions prior to your booking. Therefore follow these steps to book:
Send me an email at [email protected] letting me know about your interest. We will set up a call to discuss any questions you have. This will be on a first come first serve basis – there are only 9 spots available on this tour.
I will then put you in touch with Cata from Chile Nativo where you can book your deposit with her and secure your spot for this custom Ottsworld tour. A $1375 deposit is required to secure a spot.
A minimum of 6 people are required for the tour to run. Please wait to purchase airfare until we can confirm 6 guests.
Cancellation Policy and Fees
Deposits: Upon confirming your trip details, there will be a 25% down payment from the total price of services, in order to secure your reservation – $1375
Final Payment: The balance of the trip cost is due 70 Days before the trip starts.
Cancellations: Must be made in writing. Depending within the cancelling dates, the following are the amounts that will be refunded to you.
90 Days or More = Total trip cost minus a USD$ 500 booking fee per person
89 – 61 Days = 50% of total trip cost will be refunded
60 Days or Less = NO Refund
See all of Chile Nativo’s Terms and Conditions
Daily Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY
Transfer from Puerto Natales airport to Puerto Natales City. If you arrive in the morning, then today you will have time to explore Puerto Natales, one of the southernmost cities in the world!
Located 250 km northwest of Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales is located in front of the Última Esperanza Sound between the sea, forests and Patagonian mountains. The city represents the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and the ideal excursion base from which to visit a myriad of other outstanding alternatives offered by Chilean Patagonia.
This afternoon we will go into town for a briefing and bike fitting at Chile Nativo offices.
Today’s accommodation is Puerto Bories Guest House, located on the edge of Seno de Última Esperanza, Bories Guest House is a country home fashioned with English- Patagonian architecture. Directly in front of Bories Port are impressive views of the Seno de Última Esperanza, Balmaceda Glacier and the surrounding mountains.
Night at Estancia Puerto Bories Included: D
Bories House views
Bories Guesthouse
DAY 2: BIKE TO MILODON + CERRO CASTILLO
After enjoying breakfast, we will embark on a biking adventure by a scenic route through the coast of Ultima Esperanza and Eberhard Fjords, to Puerto Pratt, the first Chilean town officially created in 1899 with the purpose of consolidating Chilean territory in Última Esperanza. Continue to Puerto Consuelo, an estancia founded in 1893 by Hermann Eberhard while he was searching for suitable land to farm sheep. From his settlement, Eberhard explored the area and eventually discovered the Mylodon Cave.
Then we will continue across the road until we reach Mylodon Cave National Monument where we will learn about the ancient history and animals of the region and enjoy lunch. After the monument transfer to Estancia Complejo Torres del Paine (30 min). From there you can take the van or pedal for thirty-five kilometers on Castillo Viejo Road alongside beautiful Patagonian landscapes before arriving at Villa Cerro Castillo to rest.
E-Bike ride to Puerto Prat, Puerto Consuelo & Milodón Cave (20 kms/12.4 mi gravel road & 4kms/2.5 mi paved road)
Transfer to Estancia Complejo Torres del Paine (30 min) & optional bike to Estancia Dos Elianas (35 kms/21.7 mi gravel road)
Night at Estancia Dos Elianas Included: BLD
Arrival snacks
Enjoy the ride with a group!
Estancia 2 Elianas
DAY 3: E-BIKE RIDE TO ESTANCIA SAN LUIS
Start the first part of your day gazing at Paine Massif postcard landscapes enroute to San Luis Estancia. Today you’ll get your first look at the towers in the distance. Bike by estancias, and plenty of wildlife on this scenic gravel road.
Estancia San Luis is located on Chilean-Argentinian land once owned by the Sociedad Explotadora de Tierra del Fuego, former cattle raising company. Currently, it extends about 13,000 hectares, on which livestock farming was its main activity for more than forty-five years. With hard work and perseverance, the family business managed to diversify activities to include tourism, so that, today, we can enjoy panoramic landscapes of Paine and Sierra Baguales, your next destination.
10kms/6.2 mi paved road + 42 kms/26 mi gravel road
Night at Estancia San Luis Included: BLD (Private Chef)
Biking on Estancia San Luis property
views from Estancia San Luis
Our private chef cooking dinner
Estancia San Luis
Estancia San Luis
Wild horses run along with our bikes
Stop for lunch with a view
Enjoy pisco sours after our ride
DAY 4: ESTANCIA SAN LUIS TO 3R
Today we’ll ride from San Luis to Estancia Cerro Guido, where we will take a moment to have a cultural half day Tour in Cerro Guido to learn more about estancias, later we will continue riding towards Sierra Baguales, an isolated volcanic mountain range with jagged reliefs caused by the great basaltic plateau’s suffering of erosion, which, surrounded by yellow steppes, make up deeply moving — lonely and pristine — images.
Away from busy tourist attractions, the Hacienda 3R in Sierra Baguales offers the peace and rawness that characterize Patagonia, an environment remaining detained in time, optimal for contemplation and breathing in Patagonian life. In 2018, Hacienda 3R opened its doors to the public, allowing for tourist exploitation on some demarcated trails. To not interfere with the landscape and its inhabitants, the trails are not marked, so visits to the hacienda, like yours’s, are led by guides.
40kms/25mi on gravel road
Night at Estancia 3R Included: BLD (Private Chef)
Estancia 3R
