Horseback Riding to Cerro Dorotea Summit, Puerto Natales

Climb to the border on horseback and see three waterways at once.

A 3-hour horseback ride from Puerto Natales to the summit of Cerro Dorotea, where you cross into Argentina and stand between the Almirante Montt Gulf and the Última Esperanza Fjord. The ride includes hotel pickup, a gaucho guide who briefs you on the basics, and coffee with pastries when you return. A guide who speaks Spanish leads the group through native forest and open meadow.

The experience

You start with pickup from your accommodation in Puerto Natales and travel to the base of Cerro Dorotea. There a gaucho guide meets you, runs through the fundamentals of riding, and answers questions before you mount. The ride itself takes three hours and climbs through native forest and meadows, crossing the unmarked border between Chile and Argentina as you go. The summit opens onto a panoramic view: Puerto Natales spreads below, the Almirante Montt Gulf lies to one side, and the Última Esperanza Fjord stretches to the other.

The return includes coffee and pastries, and the whole outing (pickup, ride, briefing and refreshment) wraps inside four hours. No prior riding experience is needed. The guide covers what you need to know before you set out.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Puerto Natales.
• safety briefing and instruction on horseback riding basics.
• a gaucho guide for the full three-hour ride.
• coffee and pastries at the end.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 75

GroupUp to 10 · max 6 per booking

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Torres del Paine Adventure

Is this one for you?The guide speaks Spanish, so book this if you're comfortable following instruction in that language or traveling with someone who can translate the essentials. The ride suits all fitness levels and requires no prior riding experience.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

2 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the ride like for someone who's never been on a horse before?

The gaucho guide gives a safety briefing and basics on horseback riding before you start, so no prior experience is required. The ride moves through native forest and meadows at a pace suited to the group.

How long does the whole activity take from pickup to drop-off?

The full outing is about four hours: pickup from your accommodation, travel to the base, the three-hour ride itself, and return with coffee and pastries included.

What can you see from the top of Cerro Dorotea?

From the summit you see Puerto Natales, the Almirante Montt Gulf, and the Última Esperanza Fjord all at once. The mountain marks the border between Chile and Argentina, so you cross into Argentina during the ride.

Does the guide speak English?

The guide speaks Spanish and leads the group in that language. If you speak Spanish comfortably or have a travel companion who does, you'll follow the briefing and any commentary without trouble.