Route of the Parks of Patagonia Glaciers and wilderness of the Aysén Region

DAY 1   LANDING IN PATAGONIA -Sharing with locals

 Arrival to Balmaceda airport, transfer to Coyhaique and walking tour of the city with a beer tasting and dinner at a local brewery

Overnight at the Patagonia Lodge or La Pasarela, Coyhaique

DAY 2   FJORDS, HOTSPRINGS AND THE SUSPENDED GLACIER – Hike and Naturalist

Day trip to Queulat National Park. Begin the day with a delicious breakfast before heading north along the Carretera Austral. Enjoy the breath-taking sceneries along the Rio Simpson as you make your way north to the temperate Patagonian evergreen forests of Queulat National Park. Once arriving, you’ll enjoy a short hike to an overlook of the famous suspended glacier and its spectacular waterfall before we head down to the lakeside for a picnic lunch. On the way back to Coyahique we will stop at the Ventisquero Hot Springs for a regenerating dip while we enjoy a drink looking at the fjord from the pools.

Breakfast, Box Lunch, and dinner included

Overnight at the Patagonia Lodge or La Pasarela, Coyhaique

DAY 3   PADDLING THE RIVER AYSÉN AND REWILDING – Kayak and Rewilding

A day kayaking in Puerto Aysen along the Aysen River towards the fjords. Enjoy a relax afternoon and incredible flora and fauna. An excellent place for bird watching with world class kayaking and breath-taking views. Once back to Coyahique we will meet our local partners to learn about the effects of climate change in Patagonia and the hard work of scientists and volunteer to save the Patagonian ecosystems

Breakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner included

Overnight at the Patagonia Lodge or La Pasarela, Coyhaique

DAY 4   CROSSING LAKE GENERAL CARRERA – Villages and stunning views

Begin drive south via ferry from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico for a great panoramic trip along the coasts of Lake General Carrera and ending the day in the beautiful lakeside town of Puerto Guadal. Get a good night’s rest for your big expedition the following day. Drive time from Coyhaique to Puerto Ibanez: 1.5 hours, the ferry ride is approximately 2 hours, and the drive from Chile Chico to Puerto Guadal is 1.5 hours.

Breakfast included. Lunch on own on the road. Dinner included. Overnight Terra Luna Lodge, Puerto Guadal

Day 5 & 6   TREKKING TO THE GLACIER AND CAMPSITE – Adventure and naturalist

 Valle Leones Camp and Ice Trek. A long but rewarding day, hike along the Leones River enjoying typical Patagonian lenga forests as you make your way towards the Patagonian Ice Sheet. After a 9 km hike, you’ll reach the Leones Lake, where a boat will take you to the Leones Glacier for an afternoon alongside this amazing glacier. Porters will help you get your gear to camp, and if weather permits, upon arrival you’ll have the chance to hike over the glacier and ice millions of years old. In the evening, enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Leones as your guides prepare a delicious dinner. You’ll have a chance to visit other overlooks to get spectacular views of the glacial tongue. This is an active tour, but the views and scenery are one of the most beautiful in Aysén. Head back the next day to Puerto Guadal for a relaxing evening in your hotel and a dip in the hot tubs and a delicious dinner.

Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner Included Day 5 Night stay at the Camp site

Day 6 Night stay at Terra Luna Lodge

DAY 7 THE MARBLE CAVES AND EXTRAORDINARY FORCE OF NATURE – Adventure

Drive north to Puerto Tranquilo and exploration of the marble caves in Lake General Carrera, the largest lake of Patagonia. The marble caves can be enjoyed as a private tour on a small boat, or sea kayak to the caves, as well.

After your tour, head north along the Carretera Austral as you make your way back towards the area of Cerro Castillo. You will spend the night at a quaint bed and breakfast near the town.

Breakfast included.  Lunch on own, dinner included

Overnight La Casona, Cerro Castillo

DAY 8 NATURAL RESERVE CERRO CASTILLO – Communities and Adventure

Today is a day of choices! You can do a horseback ride in Cerro Castillo National Park to Laguna Duff or hike to the same destination. This is an incredible hike that will lead you up through a pure southern forest to the Northeast face of Cerro Castillo. A perfect spot for wildlife observation with chances to spot the endangered Chilean Andean Deer and enjoy spectacular views of one of the wildest places on earth.

We will end the day with a Farewell Asado. Breakfast, Box Lunch and Dinner Included Overnight La Casona, Cerro Castillo

Day 9

Transfer to the airport of Balmaceda Breakfast included

END OF THE ADVENTURE