Patagonia Excursions
Experience the best things to do in Chilean Patagonia
The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories Hotel affords guests the opportunity to experience everything Chilean Patagonia has to offer - in all its authenticity. Connect with locals, traditions, history and cultural highlights of the region through a selection of tours offering a wide variety of things to do. Nearby attractions include estancias, the Milodon Caves, Sophia Lake, Dorotea Hill and the local town of Puerto Natales, where guests can interact with locals and explore one of the world’s most extraordinary national parks. Our excursions menu changes season over season, offering visitors a complete experience of the true Patagonia.
Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile’s Patagonia region, is known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife such as llama-like guanacos. Some of its most iconic sites are the 3 granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped peaks called Cuernos del Paine.
We will enter Torres del Paine National park from Estancia Lazo, on the banks of Laguna Verde and start our trekking through a quiet trail which will unveil unbeatable views of the Paine towers, walking between lakes and lenga forests, where we will stop for lunch.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 8-9 hours
Trek Distance: 9 miles (14.5 KM)
Ideal for those who wish to be challenged by a demanding hike to reach the closest point of the famous Torres del Paine.
Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 12-13 hours
Trek Distance: 14 Miles (22 KM)
Elevation Gain: 2780 Ft (847 meters)
This trip is recommended for those who would like to visit in one day the best views of the world’s 8th wonder, mainly as a photo safari.
Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Full Day excursion
Duration: 9-10 hours.
A horseback excursion that lasts approximately 2 hours through valleys, knolls, lenga and nirre forests trails. We will visit caves where remains of prehistoric animals from 3.900 years ago were found.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 4 hours
Ride Distance: 8 Miles (13 KM)
We will depart from the hotel towards Pingo Salvaje, a beautiful valley, whose origin was a glacier, where Laguna Sofia lies. Here will be the start of our rowing.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 3-5 hours
The Mylodon Cave National Monument is located 25 kilometers to the northwest of Port Natales. It is one of the oldest and most important archeological and paleontological sites in Southern Patagonia.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 3-4 hours
Trek Distance: 4 KM (2.5 miles)
Puerto Natales is a port city on the Señoret Channel in Chile’s southern Patagonia. It’s the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park to the northwest, and the port for boats touring the Patagonian fjords. The Municipal Historical Museum in the city center exhibits artifacts from the region’s indigenous population.
Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 2 hours
Restored and resurrected by fourth-generation family members of the original pioneers who settled the area and built the sheep farming industry more than 100 years ago, The Singular pays homage to the building’s and founders’ rich historical importance in the development of the local culture, economy and heritage.
Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Half Day excursion
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Our Executive Chef will take us through an entertaining cooking class where he will teach us, step by step, the making off king crab and lamb empanadas. Afterwards, we will taste them all accompanied by Chilean awarded wines. Cheers!
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 2-3 hours
We will cross the Señoret Channel to arrive at Estancia Bahia Esperanza where we will start our horseback ride towards Ballena Hill.
Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 7-8 hours
Ride Distance: 15.8 Miles (25.5 KM)
We will navigate across Canal Señoret towards Estancia Bahia Esperanza (a Patagonian ranch) where we will take our bicycles to start a circular ride towards horse trails and open country meadows.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 3-4 hours
Ride Distance: 6.2 Miles (10 KM)
Known as one of the most beautiful panoramic views, Cerro Dorotea it's one of the favorites hiking trails of the zone. We will begin our 9.3 miles advanced difficulty level trek to Dorotea Hill, walking across old cattle fields, surrounded by lenga and nirre forests where we will find marine fossils.
Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 7-8 hours
Trek Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 KM)
Elevation Gain: 1970 Ft (600.4 meters)
An easy horseback ride highly recommended to do as a family through the Estancia.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 3-4 hours
Ride Distance: 5 Miles (8 KM)
Rowing through the Canal Señoret waters is ideal for travelers that seek new adventures and for those who want to catch a unique panoramic view of The Singular Patagonia Hotel from the bay.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 3-4 hours
We will hike to Cerro Benitez, a cliff of nesting condors that is part of the paleontological site that houses the Mylodon Cave Natural Monument.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 4-5 hours
Trek Distance: 3.1 Miles (5 KM)
Elevation Gain: 1477 Ft 450 meters)
Located on the Bernando O'Higgins National Park, after a short trek travelers can admire the beauty of the Serrano ancient glacier, which is a favorite spot to take photos. Only navigating over the fjords if the weather conditions allow, it will be possible to admire the imposing natural beauty of Balmaceda glacier.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 9 hours
An authentic Patagonian experience by sharing with gauchos and enjoying the typical gastronomical and equine activities of the area.
Difficulty: Beginner
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 7 hours
This 2,5 miles hike is ideal for those who would like to learn more about the history of this part of the world.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 2-3 hours
Trek Distance: 2.5 miles (4 KM)
Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile’s Patagonia region, is known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife such as llama-like guanacos. Some of its most iconic sites are the 3 granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped peaks called Cuernos del Paine.
Water path trek, Torres del Paine National Park
We will enter Torres del Paine National park from Estancia Lazo, on the banks of Laguna Verde and start our trekking through a quiet trail which will unveil unbeatable views of the Paine towers, walking between lakes and lenga forests, where we will stop for lunch.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 8-9 hours
Trek Distance: 9 miles (14.5 KM)
Torres del Paine Base Viewpoint Trekking
Ideal for those who wish to be challenged by a demanding hike to reach the closest point of the famous Torres del Paine.
Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 12-13 hours
Trek Distance: 14 Miles (22 KM)
Elevation Gain: 2780 Ft (847 meters)
Scenic Torres del Paine National Park
This trip is recommended for those who would like to visit in one day the best views of the world’s 8th wonder, mainly as a photo safari.
Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Full Day excursion
Duration: 9-10 hours.
Horseback Riding at Sofia Lake
A horseback excursion that lasts approximately 2 hours through valleys, knolls, lenga and nirre forests trails. We will visit caves where remains of prehistoric animals from 3.900 years ago were found.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 4 hours
Ride Distance: 8 Miles (13 KM)
Kayaking at Sofia lake
We will depart from the hotel towards Pingo Salvaje, a beautiful valley, whose origin was a glacier, where Laguna Sofia lies. Here will be the start of our rowing.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 3-5 hours
Mylodon Cave walking tour
The Mylodon Cave National Monument is located 25 kilometers to the northwest of Port Natales. It is one of the oldest and most important archeological and paleontological sites in Southern Patagonia.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 3-4 hours
Trek Distance: 4 KM (2.5 miles)
Puerto Natales City Tour
Puerto Natales is a port city on the Señoret Channel in Chile’s southern Patagonia. It’s the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park to the northwest, and the port for boats touring the Patagonian fjords. The Municipal Historical Museum in the city center exhibits artifacts from the region’s indigenous population.
Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 2 hours
Cold Storage Plant Tour
Restored and resurrected by fourth-generation family members of the original pioneers who settled the area and built the sheep farming industry more than 100 years ago, The Singular pays homage to the building’s and founders’ rich historical importance in the development of the local culture, economy and heritage.
Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Half Day excursion
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Cooking Class
Our Executive Chef will take us through an entertaining cooking class where he will teach us, step by step, the making off king crab and lamb empanadas. Afterwards, we will taste them all accompanied by Chilean awarded wines. Cheers!
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 2-3 hours
Horseback riding at Ballena hill
We will cross the Señoret Channel to arrive at Estancia Bahia Esperanza where we will start our horseback ride towards Ballena Hill.
Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 7-8 hours
Ride Distance: 15.8 Miles (25.5 KM)
Biking at Estancia Bahia Esperanza
We will navigate across Canal Señoret towards Estancia Bahia Esperanza (a Patagonian ranch) where we will take our bicycles to start a circular ride towards horse trails and open country meadows.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 3-4 hours
Ride Distance: 6.2 Miles (10 KM)
Fly Fishing
This is a great option for experienced fishermen who seek a personalized adventure in challenging Patagonia’s conditions.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 9-12 hours
Dorotea Hill Trekking
Known as one of the most beautiful panoramic views, Cerro Dorotea it's one of the favorites hiking trails of the zone. We will begin our 9.3 miles advanced difficulty level trek to Dorotea Hill, walking across old cattle fields, surrounded by lenga and nirre forests where we will find marine fossils.
Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 7-8 hours
Trek Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 KM)
Elevation Gain: 1970 Ft (600.4 meters)
Horseback riding at estancia Bahia Esperanza
An easy horseback ride highly recommended to do as a family through the Estancia.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 3-4 hours
Ride Distance: 5 Miles (8 KM)
Kayaking at Señoret Channel
Rowing through the Canal Señoret waters is ideal for travelers that seek new adventures and for those who want to catch a unique panoramic view of The Singular Patagonia Hotel from the bay.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 3-4 hours
Condors Trek
We will hike to Cerro Benitez, a cliff of nesting condors that is part of the paleontological site that houses the Mylodon Cave Natural Monument.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 4-5 hours
Trek Distance: 3.1 Miles (5 KM)
Elevation Gain: 1477 Ft 450 meters)
Navigation to fjords and glaciers
Located on the Bernando O'Higgins National Park, after a short trek travelers can admire the beauty of the Serrano ancient glacier, which is a favorite spot to take photos. Only navigating over the fjords if the weather conditions allow, it will be possible to admire the imposing natural beauty of Balmaceda glacier.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 9 hours
Navigation to Local Traditions
An authentic Patagonian experience by sharing with gauchos and enjoying the typical gastronomical and equine activities of the area.
Difficulty: Beginner
Full Day Excursion
Duration: 7 hours
Pioneers Walking Tour
This 2,5 miles hike is ideal for those who would like to learn more about the history of this part of the world.
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Half Day Excursion
Duration: 2-3 hours
Trek Distance: 2.5 miles (4 KM)
What you should know before travel to Patagonia
Chilean Patagonia is one of the few places in the world that really wows with its natural collection of mountains, lakes, ice fields and forests. One of the main reasons tourists from all countries come to the region is to connect with Mother Nature at her best.