Full day – Horse Riding

Fossils Plateau Traverse

Embark on a full-day journey—on horseback or on foot—toward the edge of the Fossils Plateau, a dramatic ridge that connects the remote backcountry of Puerto Guadal with the southern reaches of Patagonia National Park.

As you ascend, you’ll be rewarded with sweeping views of General Carrera Lake and the distant glow of the Northern Ice Fields, a landscape that feels both vast and timeless. But the real journey is through deep time: along the plateau, you’ll encounter fossil beds over 20 million years old, revealing ancient marine life and geological wonders embedded in the rock.

This route is the perfect full-day adventure for those seeking nature, history, and unmatched Patagonian scenery—all in one unforgettable experience.

Puerto Guadal, Aysén Region, Patagonia, Chile

7 hours

September - April

$125.000 CLP per person (min 2 pax)

General Plan

Full-Day Ride Through Time and Wilderness

Embark on an unforgettable journey—on horseback —toward the dramatic ridge: the Fossils Plateau. This stunning traverse links Puerto Guadal’s remote backcountry with the southern reaches of Patagonia National Park, offering panoramic views and a window into ancient geological history.

Your Day at a Glance

Start
Meet at erratica centre. Receive a safety briefing and start the adventure.

The Ride
Begin your journey riding through private ranches, crossing gentle rivers, open meadows, and native Nothofagus forests, immersing yourself in the textures of the Patagonian landscape during the first two hours. You’ll then follow a quiet rural road for about 35 minutes, gradually gaining perspective of the surrounding valley.

From there, the ascent begins—winding uphill through dense lenga forests, with a few steeper sections that add a sense of adventure. As you reach the end of the treeline, the landscape opens into expansive grasslands, where we pause and leave the horses—rewarded with sweeping, breathtaking views of the lake and the distant Northern Ice Fields.

Fossil Exploration

Discover ancient marine fossils embedded in the plateau’s rocks. Learn about Patagonia’s geological past from your guide.

Lunch Break
Relax with a delicious box lunch amid spectacular scenery atop the plateau. (Lunch includes burrito with protein, fresh veggies, rice; juice, coffee/Tea,

Return
Descend back to Puerto Guadal, completing your full-day adventure.