Chile Patagonia National Park TrekEpic Wildlands of Northern Patagonia
Epic Wildlands of Northern Patagonia
Trace the footsteps of mountain pioneers and conservationists on this unique hiking adventure deep into the wildest reaches of northern Patagonia. From Coyhaique, travel across General Carrera Lake to Chile Chico, your launch point for an unforgettable 5-day trek past glaciers and turquoise lakes in the Jeinimeni wilderness, a former reserve now part of the new Patagonia National Park. Cross the border into Argentina before returning to Chile and journeying across the steppe grasslands and wetlands of the Chacabuco Valley, also now part of the national park. A lovely lodge on the Baker River is your base for a final 3-day trek around the base of the San Lorenzo massif, the second highest summit in Patagonia. Spot flamingo, guanaco, huemul, and foxes that now roam free of fences in the national park, share meals and stories with a gaucho family, and enjoy warm Patagonian hospitality.
MT Sobek Presents: On the Smuggler's Trail in Patagonia
- Explore the diverse landscapes of the new Patagonia National Park, home to a major bi-national conservation project - protecting 790,000 acres!
- Trek in the backcountry past glacial lakes and wildlife-rich pampas, and gaze at the dramatic spires of the San Lorenzo massif
- Stay in authentic mountain huts and camps, and enjoy a traditional meal with a local gaucho family
Arrive:
Balmaceda, Chile
Depart:
Balmaceda, Chile
Price: from $8,495
Duration:
12 Days
Departures:
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Group Size:
6-14 Guests
Min Age:
16 yrs
Activity:
This trip is a physically demanding ultimate challenge adventure, involving 7 full days of rigorous hiking, averaging 5 to 16 miles (5 to 9 hours) per day on rugged terrain. Expect elevation gain/loss from 500\' to 2,000\' with a maximum altitude of about 4,400\'. Backcountry trekking routes consist of continuous long hikes over uneven terrain, including glacial moraines with loose rocks with sand, large boulders, and some steppe grasslands and forests.
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