Estancia Cerro Guido

At Estancia Cerro Guido, the largest operating Estancia in the region, have different activities that will allow guests to discover this corner of the world from different points of view, ranging from horseback riding in Sierra Baguales, trekking in Cerro Guido, fly fishing in mystical Patagonian rivers and 4x4 adventures that will take them to the border between Chile and Argentina.

You will also have the chance to discover the true and beautiful simplicity of country life with our tour and Estancia day, as well as participate and meet the local people.

Shared All Inclusive Program
The excursions included in the Shared All Inclusive Program are organized on arrival day in conjunction with other travelers and our team of guides, depending on interests, weather conditions, and availability. These excursions are conducted in groups of at least two rooms. The hotel provides safety equipment, such as helmets and trekking poles, to all its travelers.

Conservation: Discover the diverse wildlife of the region and the efforts led by the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation to promote a harmonious coexistence between livestock and native species.

Conservation Experience

In this activity, which can be done either in the morning or in the afternoon, guests will learn about the work of the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation and will visit some of the conservation areas within the Estancia, through binocular observation and camera traps, they will be able to appreciate in the field part of the fauna of the Patagonian steppe and the work that the Foundation's team carries out daily in the research of its top predator; the puma.
Modality: Half day

Minimum age required: 12 years old

Includes: Breakfast/Picnic dinner

Difficulty: Low

Number of people: 2 minimum, 6 maximum

Duration: 5 Hours

Wildlife

This excursion offers a closer look at the heart of the Estancia and how Estancia Cerro Guido promotes the coexistence of cattle ranching and wildlife conservation. We travel in 4x4 vehicles to the Condorera sector, equipped with binoculars and field guides providing detailed information about the area. Along the way, explore part of the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation's project: tracking wildlife movements, reviewing camera trap footage, and observing firsthand the most significant outcomes of this initiative. The experience also includes learning about the use of livestock guardian dogs and their key role in the Estancia’s conservation work. 
Modality: Half day

Minimum age required: 12 years old 

Includes: Snack

Difficulty: Low

Number of people: 2 minimum, 6 maximum

Duration: 3.5 hours

Overland: Travel through the most incredible landscapes of Patagonia in 4x4 vehicles

Puesto Sarmiento - Gunther Plüschow:
Through cattle fields, drive to Puesto Sarmiento, this iconic place is located on the shores of the namesake lake and bordering Torres del Paine National Park. In the 1930's the German aviator Gunther Plüschow used Estancia Cerro Guido as a gateway for his explorations over the Patagonian mountain range and Lake Sarmiento as a base for his seaplane. During the visit to the post we will learn more about the life of this adventurer and walk and visit the lake.

Modality: Half day

Minimum age required: No restriction 

Includes: Snack

Difficulty: Low

Number of people: 2 minimum, 8 maximum

Duration: 3.5 hours
 

Full day Torres del Paine Northeast:
This overland combines landscapes of Estancia Cerro Guido with the northeastern sector of Torres del Paine National Park. The proximity to this protected area allows us to visit less explored areas, as well as some of the classic viewpoints of Torres del Paine. This excursion is a mixture of driving and easy hikes that allow you to see part of Las Chinas Valley, famous for its paleontological findings, from where you will have visits to the Sierra Baguales and will approach the Torres del Paine National Park through the Laguna Azul sector, where you will stop for lunch. During the afternoon, you will drive through the northeast section of the park, an area known for the presence of wildlife and its views of the three granite Paine Towers, passing through Cañadón Macho and Paine Waterfall, an obligatory photographic stop, to begin our return to the hotel, from the Laguna Amarga sector.

Modality: Full day

Minimum age required: No restriction 

Includes: Snack and picnic lunch

Difficulty: Low

Number of people: 2 minimum, 8 maximum

Duration: 10 hours

Full day Torres del Paine:
This excursion will take you through the trails that cover part of the 1814 km2 of Torres del Paine National Park. From views of the Southern Ice Field to the pampas and its fauna, you will explore the diverse landscapes this biosphere reserve offers. 
Leave the ranch and head towards Lago del Toro to approach Torres del Paine National Park from the south, where it is possible to have a great panoramic view of its mountains, forests, lakes, and glaciers. You will enter the park through the Serrano River and continue to the Pingo River Sector for a short hike to Grey Lake. Then continue to Lake Pehoé to have lunch and visit the Salto Grande, one of the most scenic places in the park. In the afternoon, visit the eastern sector of the park passing by the viewpoints of Lake Nördenskjold and Lake Sarmiento, to finish at Paine Waterfall and return to Cerro Guido from Amarga Lagoon.

Modality: Full day - Includes entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park

Minimum age required: No restriction 

Includes: Snack and picnic lunch

Difficulty: Low

Number of people: 2 minimum, 8 maximum

Duration: 10 hours

Horseback Riding: Live a unique experience exploring Patagonia through exciting horseback rides

Macizo Paine Lookout
This ride is a must for beginner riders or those who want to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the ranch. Leave the stable for the upper part of the ranch. This route takes you through a smooth plain, with the majestic Torres del Paine always in sight. On your way up, climb, bordering a forest of lengas trees and ñirres, native trees of Patagonia. On the way back, cross meadows and open fields where it is common to see native fauna such as guanacos, rheas, and foxes, as well as horses and sheep.

Modality: Half day

Minimum age required: 8 years old 

Includes: Snack

Difficulty: Low - No experience required

Number of people: 2 minimum, 8 maximum

Duration: 2.5 hours

Distance: 13km / 8mi

Caravana

Designed for the whole family, easy and very pleasant, this ride will allow you to appreciate the nature near the Estancia’s main house. You will go through the fields surrounding our stable, where it is common to see animals of the Estancia, such as sheep and horses, as well as native fauna such as guanacos, all of this accompanied by open views of the vast Patagonian steppe.
Modality: Half day

Minimum age required: 8 years old 

Includes: Snack

Difficulty: Low - No experience required

Number of people: 2 minimum, 6 maximum

Duration: 2.5 hours

Distance: 7.5km / 4.7mi

Puesto Marcou
You head out towards the lower sector of the Estancia, crossing the Pampa and approaching the old cattle settlement, Puesto Marcou. With a view of Sierra Baguales in the distance, you continue up the slope of Sierra Contreras. For the return through the Estancia, you have Torres del Paine on the horizon. This ride covers different types of terrain where you can trot, gallop and enjoy the natural environment.

Modality: Half day

Minimum age required: 12 years old 

Includes: Snack

Difficulty: Medium - Requires experience, know trot and gallop

Number of people: 2 minimum, 6 maximum

Duration: 3.5 hours

Distance: 16km / 10mi

Tegualda Lagoon
This ride take you through the immensity of the Patagonian steppe. You leave towards the lower part of the estancia in the direction of the Tegualda Lagoon, a nice place for bird watching, it is common to see groups of flamingos, ducks, geese and rheas among others. Surrounded by Sierra del Cazador, Sierra Baguales and the Paine Massif, this ride through the pampa invites experienced riders to practice trotting and galloping.

Modality: Half day

Minimum age required: 12 years old 

Includes: Snack

Difficulty: Medium - Requires experience, know trot and gallop

Number of people: 2 minimum, 6 maximum

Duration: 2.5 hours

Distance: 14km / 8.7mi

Segunda Barranca
Varied in landscapes and all types of terrain, this ride begins by going up from your stable to the upper part of the Sierra Contreras, from where you head to the Second Canyon sector, an old ranch that today is part of Cerro Guido. Continuing west, you will slowly enter a native Nothofagus forest. After the picnic lunch, return through a sector of open pampas, joined by the presence of wildlife and the Torres del Paine as a backdrop

Modality: Full day

Minimum age required: 12 years old 

Includes: Box lunch

Difficulty: Advanced - For expert riders only, mastered rising trot and gallop

Number of people: 2 minimum, 6 maximum

Duration: 6 hours

Distance: 25km / 15.5mi

Las Flores
Experienced riders looking for excitement and natural beauty will love this ride, the longest and fastest Estancia Cerro Guido propose. Leave riding towards the lower part of the ranch, through plains and meadows, head towards the Las Flores sector, with the Sierra Baguales becoming more imposing as you go along. After a picnic lunch, return through the upper part of the estancia, this time with the Paine Massif in sight. Throughout the route there are long stretches for trotting and galloping.

Modality: Full day

Minimum age required: 12 years old 

Includes: Box lunch

Difficulty: Advanced - For expert riders only, mastered rising trot and gallop

Number of people: 2 minimum, 6 maximum

Duration: 6 hours

Distance: 33km / 6mi

Trekking: Explore Estancia Cerro Guido and its surroundings with exciting hikes

Sarmiento Lake Hike
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Modality: Half day
Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Positive Slope: 90 meters / 295 feet
Minimum age required: 8 years old 
Number of people: 2-8
The largest lake in this nature reserve, Lake Sarmiento, is situated within Torres del Paine National Park and is bounded to the east by Estancia Cerro Guido. This hike takes place near the base of the Sierra del Toro, from where you descend slowly through the steppe until you reach the lake’s southeast shore, where you will have a great panoramic view of the Paine Massif. There, you will be able to appreciate the thrombolites, which are calcium carbonate deposits that are typical of Lake Sarmiento, and then return by a short and slightly steep climbing way.

Bosquecito Lookout Hike
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3 Hours
Modality: Half a day
Distance: 7.5 km / 4.7 miles
Positive Slope: 400 meters / 1,312 feet
Minimum age required: 8 years old 
​Number of people: 2-8
This walk offers the chance to leave by foot from the hotel itself and discover the natural beauty that surrounds the ranch at your own pace. Doing a continuous climb on the side of a beautiful stream surrounded by lengas, a native tree of Patagonia, you will reach the viewpoint where you can enjoy a wide scenery, particularly the majestic Torres del Paine and Lake Sarmiento. The walk has the advantage of having many open sights, so the final destination will depend on how far you want to walk. The tour is ideal for observing the typical Patagonian fauna, such as guanacos, rheas, and foxes.

Sierra Baguales Lookout Hike
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3 Hours
Modality: Half day
Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Positive Slope: 250 meters / 820 feet
Minimum age required: 8 years old 
​Number of people: 2-8
Shorter but more demanding, this excursion is a short version of the full day hike to Sierra Baguales, where you will visit Puesto de Las Flores, near the border with Argentina, to make a short but steep ascent to a viewpoint that will place you in front of the Tridente and Ciudadela mountains, some of the most imposing peaks of this mountain range. You will also have a view of the extensive pampa that extends to the east, and then begin your descent through one of the valleys that will take you back to the starting point.

Las Chinas Lookout Hike
Difficulty: High
Duration: 5 Hours
Modality: Full day
Distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Positive Slope: 650 meters / 2,133 feet
Minimum age required: 12 years old 
​Number of people: 2-8
Off the beaten track, enthusiast adventurers will love this hike. Leave the Cerro Guido hotel by car, a 40-minute drive to the Valle de Las Chinas, a place wild and barely explored in the northeast sector of the ranch. Your walk takes you through open fields, following the Las Chinas River to the only forest in the valley formed by lengas and ñirres, native trees of Patagonia. There, begin your ascent to the viewpoint, located on the upper side of the hills. The climb is challenging, off the trail and over uneven terrain. Still, your efforts are rewarded when you reach a stunning viewpoint, not only for its spectacular views of the Torres del Paine and surroundings but also for its mineral environment and succession of very peculiar rock formations that will transport you to other ages.

Chenque Cerro Guido Lookout Hike
Difficulty: High
Duration: 8 Hours
Modality: Full day
Distance: 17 km / 10.6 miles
Positive Slope: 1,000 meters / 3,281 feet
Minimum age required: 12 years old 
​Number of people: 2-8
An exciting challenge for sports walkers climbing the highest peak of the Sierra Contreras, the hill that gives the ranch its name. At 1270m high, you will discover an exceptional panorama and a valuable archaeological monument. The Chenque is a great burial mound erected by the Aonikenk, a native people of Patagonia, now extinct. You will walk out of the hotel itself, climbing continuously through open fields until you reach the foot of Sierra Contreras Mountain. Here comes an arduous climb up to the steep slope of the hill on rocky terrain, and with no path, to a first plateau, where a great view of Sierra Baguales rewards your efforts. To reach the top of Guido Hill, where the famous Chenque is located, continue your ascent and cross another large inclined plateau through a more progressive and smoother climb. A spectacular view awaits us, in 360 degrees, over the surrounding valleys, mountains, lakes, and glaciers, with the Torres del Paine in the spotlight.

Base of the Towers Lookout Hike
Difficulty: High
Duration: 10 Hours
Modality: Full day
Distance: 20 km / 12.4 miles
Positive Slope: 1,324 meters / 4,311 feet
Minimum age required: 12 years old 
​Number of people: 2-8
This is one of Patagonia’s classic hikes and the main attraction of the national park. Every year backpackers from all over the world put themselves to the test in this intense challenge. For those who want to spend a day in the mountains of Torres del Paine, this experience will definitely be worth it. You leave early from the hotel to head to Torres del Paine National Park, where you will begin your hike approaching the Macizo Paine and facing the first big climb of 2 km. That will take you inside the Ascencio Valley. You continue through the valley, passing by the Chilean Camp and gradually climbing through a forest until we reach the foot of the glacier moraine that rises to the viewpoint of the towers. Probably the most challenging, the last hour of steep climbing and rocky terrain leads you to contemplate one of the most iconic landscapes of Patagonia.

French Valley Hike
Difficulty: High
Duration: 10 Hours
Modality: Full day
Distance: 16 km / 10 miles
Positive Slope: 380 meters / 1,247 feet
Minimum age required: 12 years old 
​Number of people: 2-8
Note: Catamaran ticket is not included
Located in the center of the W circuit, the French Valley is one of Torres del Paine National Park's most picturesque trails. The diversity of landscapes—forests, lakes, mountain ranges, and hanging glaciers—makes this full-day trek the ideal excursion for nature and adventure lovers. Start departing from the hotel at 7:30 am, which takes you to the Pudeto dock, where you board a catamaran that crosses the glacial waters of the famous Lake Pehoé to the Paine Grande refuge at the foot of the mountain of the same name, where you begin your hike. You will reach the Italiano Camp after descending a gentle slope and passing through a variety of landscapes. Descend more steeply into the valley, pass through a thicket of lenga trees, and proceed while gazing at the hanging glacier until you reach the French viewpoint. This place is surrounded by granite walls, where you can enjoy one of the most incredible views of the park.

Sierra Baguales Hike
Difficulty: High
Duration: 8 Hours
Modality: Full day
Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles
Positive Slope: 756 meters / 2,480 feet
Minimum age required: 12 years old 
​Number of people: 2-8
One of the most iconic landscapes of the estancia, the mystical Sierra Baguales is the natural boundary between Chile and Argentina, as well as the site of recent paleontological and archeological discoveries. The solitary and wild nature of this little explored mountain range is a must for adventure enthusiasts. For this excursion, you head towards Puesto Las Flores, where
you start a steep ascent, off trail, that will take you through hills covered with coiron to base of the Sierra Baguales. A series of
small lakes, striking peaks and herds of guanacos are part of the breathtaking scenery that accompanies you as you approach Cerro Ciudadela. You descend through wide valleys, where you can still see herds of baguales; wild horses that inspired the name of
this remote mountain range.

E-bikes Puesto Rojo
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Modality: Half day
Distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Minimum age required: 10 years old 
Number of people: 2-4
Join an unforgettable adventure with the electric bicycle excursions, we you journey towards the enchanting post of Valle de Las Chinas. From this picturesque starting point, you’ll pedal through the vast expanse of the steppe, a land teeming with life and offering glimpses of its diverse fauna in its natural habitat. The route leads you deeper into the wilderness, where you’ll traverse gentle slopes and winding paths, eventually arriving at the verdant embrace of a forested hillside. It is here that you’ll discover the hidden gem known as the Puesto Rojo, or the Red Post, a tranquil sanctuary nestled amidst the lush greenery, offering a moment of respite and reflection amidst nature’s splendor.

Cultural Tour of Estancia: 
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 3.5 Hours
Modality: Half day
All guided tours are an invitation to discover an authentic Patagonian ranch, where not only the original buildings with valuable testimonies of the region’s architectural heritage have been preserved but also the traditional lifestyle that defines the very essence of Patagonia. This tour through the center of the ranch, founded more than 100 years ago, is a true journey through time.

Archeology and Paleontology: Explore the prehistoric and cultural treasures of Patagonia.

Paleontology
Valle las Chinas
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 10 Hours
Modality: Full day
Number of people: 2-8
The Las Chinas River Valley and its impressive fossil record have been studied for more than 20 years by different teams of paleontologists. Their discoveries have made it the most important paleontological site in Chile and key to understanding the end of the dinosaur era.

The excursion takes you to the interior of the Las Chinas Valley, the heart of the paleontological findings, a remote and difficult-to-access place, but with unique nature and landscapes. This sector and its sedimentary rock formations are an uninterrupted record of the last 20 million years of the dinosaur era and the first 3 million years of the mammal era, which represents an open book to understanding what our planet was like 80 million years ago. In this adventure, you will follow in the footsteps of paleontologists and explore in all-terrain vehicles one of the least visited places of Estancia Cerro Guido.

Archaeological History
Palique Sector
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 4 Hours
Modality: Half day
Number of people: 2-8
After an introduction to the history of the first hunter-gatherers of Patagonia, you set out to explore the pampa to understand how these groups moved and inhabited some places that are located within the Estancia and have been identified as archaeological sites. In the field, you will learn about the most recent studies and discoveries made by the team of archaeologists working at Cerro Guido.

Conservation Experience - Not included in all-inclusive shared programs
With this activity you are invited to participate for a day in the conservation project of the Cerro Guido Foundation. You will discover the characteristic fauna of Patagonia and also the strategies that the Cerro Guido is achieving to develop a respectful livestock farming that coexists with native species. Leave by vehicle from Hotel Estancia Cerro Guido at dawn to accompany a member of the team of field trackers in their daily routine. Start with the puma research work at the Estancia, participating in activities such as observation with binoculars and camera traps. The tour includes short walks, without much difficulty. Towards the end of the morning, discover the work of the livestock guardian dogs and how they help the coexistence between conservation and human activity. After lunch and a break, continue in the afternoon to the "Casa puma", the operations center for the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation. There, watch an exciting video presentation, and then have a final field trip at sunset and see the research work being carried out in the Sierra del Toro.

Modality: Full day

Minimum age required: 12 years old

Includes: Lunch at hotel, breakfast, and dinner on site

Difficulty: Low

Number of people: 2 minimum, 6 maximum

Duration: 10 hours

Full day Fly Fishing - Not included in all-inclusive programs
Modality: Full day - Fishing equipment included
Duration: 8 hours
Difficulty: Low
Maximum: 4 Passengers
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Patagonia, with its crystal-clear rivers and sparse population, is one of the most pristine fishing destinations in the world. Its water sources originate directly from glaciers and mountains. The area around Torres del Paine, where Cerro Guido is located, stands out as an attractive destination for anglers worldwide. 

The specialized fishing guides regularly assess the best sport fishing spots in the rivers and streams that flow through the ranch, including the renowned Las Chinas and Baguales rivers for their fishing. There you can find both brown and rainbow trout, as well as Atlantic and Chinook salmon, in addition to some native species. Then, with top-quality equipment and guides, enjoy a full day of fishing in Patagonia’s unique scenery