In the south of Coihaique lies one of the most breath-robbing landmarks of the Chilean Patagonian: Lago general Carrera. Two of the most beautiful spots of the region lie around this great lake. They are the famous ice fields, which lead into the San Valentin Mountain
(4,058 m) and the well-known Lago San Rafael with the Rio Baker, a paradise for fly fishers. All of this is dominated by the impressive San Lorenzo (3,700 m). On this round trip, which was released only recently for the tourism, we experience this area with all available means of transport: airplane, boat, and car, on horseback and by foot. The landscapes which we cross, are really unusually: Wild, original, rich in vegetation, glaciers which reach into the deeper situated valleys, fjords, lakes, rivers and mountains, which reveal their secrets and their unique beauty. An adventure that you should not miss.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Santiago - Coihaique - Puerto Guadal
We meet in Coihaique and cross through the region to Puerto Guadal. On the way there we make a stop in mansion Cerro Castillo, an enormous plateau, which is dominated by a mountain with the same name and in Puerto Tranquilo. Continuing we reach Puerto Guadal and spend the night in a simple, cosy lodge. -/L/D
Day 02: Puerto Guadal - Grey Lake
We leave the Lago general Carrera with the motorboat and steer toward the Lago Bertrand and the Lago Grey. This interesting day trip grants us views of places, which hardly anybody faced before us. We camp on the bank of the Lago Grey. B/L/D
Day 03: Grey Lake - River Soler
On horseback we move now to the Rio Soler. We cross a beautiful valley, which brings us closer to the northern ice fields and we camp against evening at the Rio solar. B/L/D
Day 04: River Soler - Glacier - River Soler
We walk with the aim, to become a view of the ice fields toward the Soler glaciers. After this impressive view we return to the camp. B/L/D
Day 05: River Soler - Puerto Guadal
Today we drive back to the Grey Lake, where the boat will take us back to Puerto Guadal. We spend the night in a lodge. B/L/D
Day 06: Puerto Guadal - Cochrane - San Lorenzo farm
We leave Puerto Guadal behind us and drive by car constantly along the Rio Baker to Cochrane. We continue some kilometres, until we come to the Rio Tranquilo. Here we set up our camp. B/L/D
Day 07: San Lorenzo farm - San Lorenzo Base camp - San Lorenzo farm
We walk to the foot of the San Lorenzo mountain, whose fantastically snow-covered surprise our views and our fantasy. Afterwards return to the base camp. B/L/D
Day 08: San Lorenzo farm - Cochrane
Today it continues to the Rio Tranquilo. From there a transfer to our hotel in Cochrane is organized. B/L/D
Day 09: Cochrane - Tortel
Today we finish the last piece of the Austral Road to Vagabond. The landscape is absolutely unaffected and unexplored here. We take a motorboat, which brings us on the Rio Baker to Tortel. There are no words to describe this unique view of the village included between mountains and ocean. A village that apparently does not belong to this world, without roads and without cars and with a completely own atmosphere. We spend the night in the houses of the natives. B/L/-
Day 10: Tortel - Stephens Valley
A boat tour is expecting us on Stephens's fjord, which ends in a valley with the same name. There we will also set up our camp. B/L/D
Day 11: Stephens Valley - Stephens Glacier - Stephens Valley
Today we reach the deepest south of the northern ice fields by walking through Stephens Glacier. Subsequently, we return to our campsite. B/L/D
Day 12: Stephens Valley - Tortel
Again by boat, we will return to Tortel and spend the night with the natives. B/L/D
Day 13: Tortel - Coihaique
We fly back to Coihaique and are brought to the hotel. B/L/-
Day 14: Coihaique - Santiago - end of the journey
Transfer to the airport and flight back to Santiago. B/-/-
Prices 2008:
USD 2.550.- per person
Single Supplement: 450.-
Minimum 4 People
Inland flights and services in Santiago (hotel, transfer, meals, etc.) for the arrival- and departure days are not enclosed in the price (except with in advance different specifications). With the regular program an English-speaking guide accompanies you. The prices are set for an accommodation in a double room.
Not included in the price:
International flight, beverages, travel insurance package
DESCRIPTION:
Kind of the journey: Adventure (trekking, riding etc.)
Possible period: September - June
Best travel time: October - April
Difficulty stage: 3
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner
Important:
The Tortel - Coihaique flight is accomplished with a small airplane, which offers regular services. This flight is enclosed in our price. Please be aware that we must depend on the flight plan and the flight frequency of this plane.
If it should not be possible for technical or climatic reasons to fly in time, the additional costs of the travel express are to be paid by the traveller. SURTREK - AZIMUTH 360 cannot be held responsible for changes, which are not being caused by them, or which are caused by thirds (like e.g. transport offerers).
We point out that you should carry both rain clothes and a good sleeping bag. In order to be able to observe the animal- and plant world better, we recommend carrying binoculars.
The Austral Road is to a large extent an unaffected area, where unexpected events are not rare. Due to this fact our leaders are prepared to change the program if the situation requires it.
Departure: Every Friday
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