TOUR
GENERAL CARRERA LAKE AND THERMAL BATHS OF PUYUHUAPI

CHILE TOURS

INCLUDED:

• Land transfers on regular services.
• 04 lodging nights with all meals, accompanied with wine of the house and sodas at Termas de Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa. Use of the Spa installations and external thermal pools. Activities according to the hotel's schedule: kayaking, canoeing, biking, visits to Puerto Puyuhuapi and the Queulat Park.
• 01 lodging night in Puerto Chacabuco.
• Navigation to San Rafael Lagoon with meals onboard.
• 3 lodging nights at a hotel of your preference at General Carrera Lake, with all meals and daily excursions according to the alternatives each hotel has to offer.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Air tickets.
• Tips.
• Extras.

MALLÍN COLORADO ECO-LODGE:

Mallín Colorado, Horseback Ride: Duration: 4 hours. (Climbing from 300 to 670 metres of altitude).
A horseback ride across a forest of coigues or Magallanes Beech, ñirres or Southern Beech. and lengas or lenga beech, with vantage points and snow and ice deposits, and the General Carrera, Bertrand and Plomo Lakes, where you will get a fantastic vista of the cordilleran spurs of Campos de Hielo Sur. Tours for six persons including picnic.

Pasarela - Bertrand Lake: Duration: 4 hours.
Ride on a boat along the sector of General Carrera's Lake Bridge and across the outlet of the Lake towards the narrow and hidden Bertrand Lake, with multiple small beaches where to come ashore. A tranquil tour to take pictures, watch the flora and fauna and the snow-capped mountains. Tour for six persons.

Puerto Guadal Fossils: Full-Day.
An excursion going on a van for 20 kilometres, and then hiking in the midst of a mature forest of lengas for two hours, until we leave the vegetation behind and start walking on wastelands full of marine fossils and mountain flowers. A spectacular panoramic view of the General Carrera Lake and Campo de Hielo Norte can be appreciated from here.
Lunch in the place, rest and return.

Excursion to the Marble Cathedral and Hike to the Exploradores Glacier: Full-Day.
Trip on a boat along the General Carrera Lake in the sector of Puerto Tranquilo, where you can appreciate the rock formations on a level with the waters called Marble Cathedral, and the calypso waters of the General Carrera Lake. The trip continues along 50 kilometres up to Exploradores Bay, a narrow valley with great mountains and diverse snow and ice deposits, to then take a 1-hour walk to appreciate the extraordinary Exploradores Glacier, which descends directly from San Valentín Mountain, the highest in Patagonia at 4000 metres of altitude. A spectacular chance for filming and taking pictures.

Leones Lake, Horseback Ride: Full-Day.
We go on a van to Leones River, where we will mount our horses and penetrate into the midst of a native forest, until arriving in the Lagoon of Leones and its snow and ice deposit that reaches its waters; it is the entrance point of Campos de Hielo Norte.

Tamango Reserve and Chacabuco Ranch: Full-Day.
A 70 kilometre-drive on a van along the Austral Highway towards the south to visit Cochrane, a Town with 3000 inhabitants. Then we will visit the Tamango National Reserve, the only place where you can appreciate the huemul, which is protected within the Park. Return to Mallín Colorado after lunch visiting the Valle Chacabuco Ranch, in the middle of a landscaped that starts to look similar to the pampas of the Argentine Patagonia. Guanacos, condors, cattle and various birds can be watched.

Trekking along the Mallín Colorado Forest: 4 hours. (Climbing from 300 to 670 metres of altitude)
A hike in the middle of the native forest of lengas and coiques of Mallín Colorado, with multiple possibilities to watch exotic birds, abundant native flora, and a splendid vista of the ice and snow deposits and the General Carrera, Bertrand and Plomo Lakes. Excursion for eight individuals.

Confluence and Baker River: 4 hours.
Excursion on a van along 35 kilometres of the Austral Highway towards the south. After going through lakes and mountains we reach Puerto Bertrand, a small locality situated in a beautiful setting steps away from the source of the Baker River, the largest in Chile. After a tour by the surroundings, we descend to know the proper place where the river is born, with its large volume going down between tall and imposing mountains covered with abundant virgin vegetation. The trip continues southbound until reaching an ample esplanade where we will appreciate the confluence of the Baker and Nef Rivers. The latter comes from Campos de Hielo Norte. There is the chance of taking pictures and enjoying the mountain ranges.

Trip to Chile Chico: Full-Day.
Along the road bordering the southern coast of General Carrera Lake for 122 kilometres; a tour to Chile Chico with a spectacular view over the Lake, where you can appreciate the change of geography, scenery and weather towards the Argentine pampas (arid and extensive). Lunch at Chile Chico, tour around farmlands that resemble the central zone in Chile due to their very gentle and sunny weather.

Hike to the Ice Deposit of Lake Bertrand: Full-Day.
After a ride on a boat across Bertrand Lake, we will hike ascending to the lake and ice deposit from where the narrow and recondite Bertrand Lake, which gives origin to the Baker River, can be appreciated. Lunch at the Lake and return to Mallín Colorado in the afternoon. Tour capacity: six persons.

Note: Excursions are subject to change to the hotel's discretion due to weather conditions. The hotel guides will plan with you the tour options for the following day on a daily basis.

EXCURSIONS TERRA LUNA LODGE:

Trekking to the Waterfall of the Maqui River:
a) Trekking alone: A two-hour trek for all ages. A hike with a guide departing from Terra Luna up to the beautiful waterfall of the Maqui River. Transport back in a vehicle. DURATION: 3 hours.
b) Trekking + navigation to Carabinero Island: The same as above + return on a boat with a visit to Carabinero Island with its spectacular view. Includes picnic at the Island. DURATION: 4 hours.

Trekking to Fuentes Glacier:
A Full-Day trekking excursion with the company of a guide to the Fuentes Glacier. Transport in a vehicle, a 40-minute ride on a boat (roundtrip) and 3 hours trekking. A short though sustained physical effort. Picnic lunch included. DURATION: 5 - 6 hours.

Horseback Ride / Trekking to The Fossils:
a) Horseback Ride: Full-Day excursion to the fossils in Veranada. Transfer in a vehicle, horses, guide, and picnic lunch included. Beautiful sightseeing. DURATION: 6 - 7 hours.
b) Trekking: The trekking version is available with transfer in a vehicle. Mild physical effort. DURATION: 5 hours.

Rafting in Baker River
Half-Day rafting in the Baker River. Roundtrip transfer in a vehicle; a two-hour rafting for all ages. DURATION: 4 - 5 hours. Transport / Ride to the Mine: Cars ride or transport to "La Escondida" mine. Appropriate for hiking or mountain biking. Good for downhill descends on mountain bikes (optional) or rainy days. Gear rental not included. DURATION: 1 - 2 hours.

Horseback Ride / Trekking to Leones Lake:
a) Horseback Ride: Full-Day excursion to Leones Lake and its impressive glaciers. Transport, 4 hours on horseback with a guide and picnic lunch included. Beautiful vista of the mountains, lakes and glaciers. DURATION: 10 hours.
b) Trekking: Trekking version available for people in good physical shape. DURATION: 12 hours.

Trekking to Meliquina Lake:
Full-Day trekking to Meliquina Lake. Transfer in a vehicle to Punta Baja. Demanding trekking. Return along the Leones Valley. Guide and lunch included. View of the lakes and the glaciers. DURATION: 10 - 12 hours.

Excursion to Tamango Reserve & Baker River:
Full-Day excursion to Puerto Bertrand, Baker Falls, Cochrane and the Tamango Reserve to watch the huemules. Transport in vehicles, on boat in Cochrane Lake, guide, entrance ticket to the National Park, lunch, etc. for all ages. DURATION: 8 - 10 hours.

Excursion to Exploradores Valley and Marble Cathedral:
Full-Day excursion to Puerto Tranquilo, Exploradores Valley, Marble Cathedral, etc. Transport in a vehicle, on a boat to see the Marble Cathedral (if possible), guide, lunch, etc. for all ages. DURATION: 8 - 10 hours.

Trekking to Bertrand Lake:
Easy 2 to 5 hour trekking (depending on the starting point). Combinable with sectors mounting on a mountain bike. Doable under any weather conditions. DURATION: 2 - 5 hours, variable.

Ascension of the Lindero Magallanes Mountain:
Full-Day ascension to the top of the Lindero Magallanes (1700 metres). Incredible vista of the highest peaks in Patagonia, and of 5 lakes (at least). Demanding. Picnic included. DURATION: 10 - 12 hours.

Trekking to Mapuche's Vantage Point:
Trekking ascending along the valley of the Leones River that will take us to a summit from where we will get an extraordinary panoramic view of the Mapuche Glacier, all of the Valley and the neighbouring peaks. Transport in a vehicle, trekking with a guide, and picnic included. Good physical conditions are required. DURATION: 10 hours.

WEATHER
The weather in the sector of Puyuhuapi is extremely humid, with annual precipitations of approximately 3500 mm, which allows the existence of its incredible cold forest. The rainiest months are June and July, and the best months are from December to March with clear and warm days intercalated with rainy and mild days. Temperatures are moderate due to the closeness of the sea, dropping rarely under zero degrees, and with maximums close to 25 degrees Celsius in the southern hemisphere summer. The weather is quite unsteady so we recommend you to be prepared to have rain and sunshine on the same day.
The General Carrera Lake has a microclimate rather dry and sunny, though there is always the chance of rainfalls and cold days.

WHAT TO PACK
It is recommendable to carry a mackintosh, a polar coat to resist the wind, a headgear with ear protection and gloves; as well as short pants, sandals, shades with UV protection, sunscreen (minimum factor 30) for face and lips, sun cap, and impermeable hiking shoes. You will find little supplies along the road and at Puyuhuapi, therefore we recommend you to carry with you all the necessary equipment, such as spare film, batteries, personal medication, etc. the power output is of 220 volts throughout the country.

WATER
There is potable water all over the territory, though it is recommendable to drink bottled water in rural areas.

HEALTH
Coyhaique, situated at 269 kilometres, has a varied offer in hospitals and clinics, all of them well equipped for an emergency case. There is only a first aid medical post at Puerto Puyuhuapi.

IMPORTANT: Turismo Enjoy Chile keeps the right to make modifications in the order of the excursions and trips with no previous notice, due to weather conditions, the level of the rivers, the time of arrival and departure of planes or buses, or for any other relevant reason, which will guarantee you the best possible outcome for your trip.