Private Half-Day Patagonian Forest Hike in Punta Arenas

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Itinerary

1. This 6.7 km (4.2 mi) hike undulates through the forest with a total elevation gain of 227 m (745 ft) over the course of the trail. The time you spend hiking will vary based on weather conditions, group fitness, and interpretive moments on the trail. Usually, this hike will take 2.5 to 3 hours.

   3 hAdmission included

2. On your way back into the city after your hike, stop to take pictures and enjoy the view at Punta Arenas' most famous lookout, the Mirador Cerro de la Cruz.

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 28 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Wonderful hike with a great guide

  We did the private half day forest hike on new year's day. It was a very nice experience. We got to hike a part of Punta Arenas we wouldn't have gotten to without Manuel. The hike was about 3 miles total, with some short uphill stretches but because it's a private tour we were able to go at our own relaxed pace. We got to the top and sat for a snack (provided by our guide) while enjoying the beautiful views. All along the way Manuel shared valuable information about the regions history, customs, and nature. We then stopped for lunch at a local restaurant (also covered by our guide). This was overall a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend!

  mgv_0012January 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4No bad weather

  We had originally planned a forest hike for our first day in Punta Arenas, but the weather was not cooperating. We woke up to a very rainy day! But Manuel was very accommodating and able to pivot in real-time to an alternate location that would avoid most of the rain (and mud). We ended up taking a lovely hike along a river through glorious fields of lupine. We were able to make the most of the rainy day!

  GetOutandPlayJanuary 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5One of a kind hiking experience.

  This was the best hike tour I've ever been on. Not only were Manny and Jamie so incredibly amiable and knowledgeable - they were caring and attentive as well. Don't forget to ask them how they met, it's a story as lovely as the hike. Can't thank them enough for the wonderful experience!

  David_MDecember 2024via Viator

• 5Private 4 hour Patagonia hike

  Jamie was waiting for me at the cruise port with a sign. She informed me that I had booked a private guided hike which was news to me. So happy that it was but in looking over the booking, the word “private” is not in there. I was not disappointed that it was a private tour but pointing it out so Jamie knows. I think more people would book her tour if they knew it was private. I couldn’t be happier with my choice. Jamie is warm, friendly, knowledgeable and a very positive person. She supported me throughout the hike and made me happy. Her background in biology and birds and her love of nature were other pluses. We engaged in forest bathing and were blessed with a wonderful peaceful experience. So much better than the 2 large buses that we met coming in on our way out. She came equipped with walking sticks and wonderful local snacks. After a hike, Jamie brought me to a wonderful local restaurant were I experienced local seafood and pisco sour! I haven’t received my photos that Jamie took but I am hopeful that she will find me and send them. They would be a wonderful additional memory of my great day in the Patagonia forest!

  Linda_MFebruary 2024via Viator

• 5Informative and enjoyable hike

  I took a very informative hike with Manuel. The day was very, very windy and he suggested an alternate hike that was safer. I am glad that he did as I had heard from hikers earlier that with high winds the original route could get dangerous. We hiked through the forest and Manual knew the horticulture and the history of the area and this made the hike very special. We did hike to the top of the hill and stood in the wind and surveyed the mountains surrounding Punta Arenas. After the hike we had a wonderful lunch at one of the local restaurants that I might not have ordered for myself but was very good. A very enjoyable day.

  karenwA9888NPFebruary 2024via Tripadvisor

• 5Great day hiking in Patagonian Forest

  First rate organisation. We were met as we passed through security at the dock. A very friendly welcome and introduction and soon on our way to the starting point for the hike. Expert, friendly guide who assessed our walking ability and sensibly clothing was suitable for a more challenging walk. Very informative, safe and enjoyable throughout. After the walk we were taken to a local restaurant for a very enjoyable meal with drinks. Super time - strongly recommend.

  Stuart_BFebruary 2024via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Punta Arenas

• Its from-price is 57% above the median of the 118 experiences we list in Punta Arenas.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 118.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas is the main city of Chilean Patagonia, a windswept port on the Strait of Magellan with wool-era mansions and penguin colonies nearby.

Punta Arenas stands on the Strait of Magellan, the sea route between the Atlantic and the Pacific, one of the southernmost cities in the world. Plaza Muñoz Gamero, with its monument to Magellan, is ringed by grand houses built by sheep-farming and shipping families in the late nineteenth century, and the municipal cemetery a few blocks away has avenues of clipped cypresses and ornate tombs.

Top-ranked sights in Punta Arenas: Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island (Isla Magdalena), Fort Bulnes (Fuerte Bulnes).

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