There are many excellent photo opportunities on this route to Lago Paine that passes through flower filled woods and beautiful valleys where the horizon is constantly dominated by the northerly slopes of the Paine chain. After lunch, enjoy more fabulous riding through valleys and rivers before arriving beside the Rio de Los Perros. As the horses are unsaddled guests take a boat across the river and wait for the horses to follow behind. A nod of the head and a whistle from the chief gaucho set the horses into this glacial water to swim, snorting in chorus, across this fast flowing river. After making light work of their swim they clamber up the bank to have a good roll and settle down to graze for the night.
Accommodations are basic but comfortable and possibly shared.
Dinner is included. While enjoying a delicious lunch, marvel in the magnificent view of the iceberg-filled lake and glacier that seem to stretch on for miles below. This is a high point of everyone's trip as it is a place that rarely receives visitors due to its inaccessibility. After a leisurely lunch, ride back to the Dickson Refugio for a second night. Dinner is included.