Find Wild Horses Find Yourself® - Patagonia

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 Start out 2023 with a wild adventure in Patagonia.  

Acclaimed wild horse photographer and advocate Sandy Sharkey and Eponicity present Find Wild Horses Find Yourself® retreat in South America! 

The wild horses of Patagonia roam freely beneath craggy peaks in the unspoiled wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park. 

We will be staying at two award winning hotels passionate about offering their guests an authentic, culturally immersive experience. 

Boutique Hotel La Yuega Loca (The Crazy Mare) in Punta Arenas, and the ecologically aware, EcoCamp. 

EcoCamp Photo Album  

We have reserved 8 Suite Domes

They have 2 single beds or one king bed, private bathroom, and heat. 

EcoCamp Suite Dome Album

"There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."

Amanda Gorman

We are complete when we live a life aligning our physical and energetic bodies. 

Nature is fully aligned; flora and fauna naturally live in this harmonious state.  

As we experience all that the wilds of Patagonia have to teach us during this retreat, we’ll work together to feel, sense, and embrace our belonging, our place connected to the great mother, Earth. 

Group gathering mindfulness lead by Deborah Draves Legg 

  We are stars wrapped in skin. The light we are seeking lies within.  

 This event meets the prerequisite for Eponicity’s EAL facilitator certification. Click here for more information on this unique training program.

We created a custom itinerary! 

Wild Horse Tracking

With the help of satellite tracking equipment, coupled with our guide's experience and knowledge, we'll track the wild horses that remain in the pristine plains below the Torres del Paine. 

Photo Album Link 

 Humpback Whale Watching 

We’ll travel by boat past Cape Froward, the southernmost point on the mainland of South America. Sailing across the Magellan Strait, past the towering peaks of Tierra del Fuego to Chile’s biggest marine reserve, Francisco Coloane Coastal and Marine Protected Area, we’ll be on the lookout for humpback whales, penguins, albatross, sea lions, and orcas.

Magellan Strait Penguin Adventure    

  We’ll travel by Zodiac to Isla Magdalena, and romp around the island with it’s 150,000 penguins in their natural habitat. After spending a bit of time on the island, we re-board the Zodiac and journey to Marta Island. The ecological environment of this island is so fragile that we won't disembark here; however, we will get close enough to see a beautiful colony of sea lions and other wildlife.

Salto Grande Falls

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Hike to Los Cuernos  

 This easy but enlightening naturalist-guided hike will introduce us to flora and fauna of Torres Del Paine National Park. 

Boat trip to Grey Glacier  

 We start off driving across the park, admiring the view of Paine Grande snowy peaks and Los Cuernos with its black, granite horn-like spires. We’ll stop at various viewpoints on the way to enjoy observing and photographing herds of guanacos, Andean condors, and other exciting flora. At Grey Lake, we’ll wander along the beach and enjoy lunch before embarking on a boat ride across the icy waters to the towering blue walls of Grey Glacier.  

Puma Tracking  

 Time to be on the other side of wild on this trekking adventure, tracking an apex predator, the puma. We’ll learn about the puma’s behavior and habitat from our expert naturalist guides.  

Kayaking  

This kayak adventure starts with a safety briefing at Grey Lake. You’ll paddle alongside floating blocks of ice shed off of Grey Glacier and head down the Grey River, mesmerized by the marvelous landscape. 

Horseback Riding to Enchanted Valley

This tour is for you if you have prior horseback riding experience. You’ll follow the original trail used by the baqueanos and spend a full day immersing yourself in their horse culture. This equestrian adventure takes you across the Las Torres Reserve, where you’ll meander through a native forest of lenga trees, home to many birds, including Magellanic woodpeckers, Austral Parakeets, and Chilean Flickers.   It offers excellent views of Azul Lagoon and Mount Cerro Paine before reaching the Enchanted Valley.

February 2023 

 Find Wild Horses Find Yourself® 

 9 nights 10 days in Patagonia  

Cost: $6750 (USD)  

Per person double occupancy

Limited to 12 people

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February 24th - Arrive Punta Arenas, Chile - PUQ. Where we'll spend 3 nights at boutique Hotel La Yegua Loca  in Punta Arenas. 

February 25th – Full day whale watching. (BL) 

February 26th – Half day penguin adventure and afternoon excursion of your choice in the Punta Arenas area (included): 

• Dolphin Watching
• Historical City Tour
• Kayaking
• Horseback riding

(B)

February 27th – Private transfer to  Torres del Paine. Visit Salto Grande and Hike Cuernos, learning about the local flora and fauna. Check in at EcoCamp.  

(BLD)

February 28th - Wild horse tracking (BLD)

March 1st – Grey Glacier outing (BLD)

March 2nd – Horseback riding or kayaking (BLD) 

March 3rd - Puma tracking (BLD)

March 4th – Wild horse tracking (BLD)

March 5th – Private transfer back to the airport at Punta Arenas (please schedule your flight to depart after 2 pm) This will most likely be back to Santiago - SCL (BL)

 Please Note: It is recommended to fly through Santiago, Chile - SCL.  Sandy and I are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn near the Santiago airport on Feb. 23rd, 2023 and taking the1:40 pm flight to Punta Arenas on Latam airlines on Feb 24th.  Returing to Santiago on March 5th on the 2:10pm flight

This is a good website to help plan your flights: https://www.skyscanner.com/

Includes: 

Lodging - 3 nights at Hotel La Yuega Loca  in Punta Arenas.

6 nights at EcoCamp 

Ground Transportation

Meals as noted above. 

(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=Dinner)

Professional services as described

Yoga

Daily Group Mindfulness Activity (Debbie)

Photography Support (Sandy)

Optional-not included: massage.

Activities are subject to weather conditions.

Not included: 

Tips

Alcohol/soda

Airfare

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A $2000 deposit is required to secure your spot. 

An additional $2000 is due by August 1st, 2022. 

Balance due by October 1st, 2022.

Refunds/Cancellations: 

We can offer a refund, less a 5% processing fee, until August 1st. 

After August 1st, we can not offer any refunds or credits. 

Trip insurance is mandatory to cover your costs if you require emergency medical care or need to cancel. At this time (June 2022) Chile requires travelers to be fully vaccinated and have proof of insurance to cover medical care for COVID treatment. 

Compare insurance options and rates HERE 

Link to US Embassy in Chile

 According to our outfitter, the Mobility Pass is expected to be dropped before the end of this year. We'll keep you informed as we get closer to our time of departure.

Requirements for Entering Chile