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Be among the first to hike the pristine trails
of Parque Patagonia—a staggeringly beautiful
part of Patagonia that is still undiscovered—
and help support one of the world’s greatest
conservation efforts. Created through the
vision of Conservación Patagónica, led by
legendary conservationists Doug and Kris
Tompkins, this new park has been hailed as
“South America’s Yellowstone” for its epic
landscapes and resurgent native wildlife,
including huemel deer and puma. At mountain-
ringed Lago General Carrera, we’ll kayak in
the surreal Marble Caverns and hike to the
magnificent ice walls of Patagonian glaciers.
Join us for a journey that will engage you in
the sheer beauty of wild nature!
Days 1-4 Balmaceda / Parque Patagonia
Meeting in the outpost of Balmaceda, we
head into the wild Aysén region, named one
of 2017’s “Top 10 Must Visit” regions
by Lonely Planet. Exhilarating day hikes
bring us deep into Parque Patagonia
on the Aviles, Lagunas Altas, and Furioso trails,
and we look for native wildlife, including
guanacos and condors. The challenging Lagunas
Altas trail was named one of “Patagonia’s Best
Five Treks.”
Days 5-7 Lago General Carrera / Calving
Glaciers From our lakeside lodge on glacier-fed
Lago General Carerra, a 700-square-mile
body of intensely blue waters shared by Chile
and Argentina, thrilling rides by jet boat
whisk us across this spectacular lake to our
trailheads, avoiding long drives. Our hikes
to massive calving glaciers bring incredible
views, including the icefall of the Northern
Patagonia Ice Field.
Days 8-9 Coyhaique / Balmaceda By kayak,
we explore the Marble Caverns, a natural
wonder of fantastic caves, pillars, and tunnels
accessible only by boat on Lago General
Carrera. We paddle right into these marvelous
geological formations, the result of 6,000
years of artful carving by the lake’s waters.
Overnight in Coyhaique and depart via
Balmaceda on Day 9.
Hike the wild trails of Parque Patagonia in the wild Aysén region, with its tumbling glaciers and powder-blue lakes shaped by the forces of the
Patagonian Ice Field. PHOTO: JAMES Q MARTIN
SPECTACULAR HIKES IN PARQUE PATAGONIA AND CHILE’S UNDISCOVERED AYSÉN
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike the wild, untraveled mountains of
Parque Patagonia, South America’s
newest national park
• Learn about the conservation practices
that helped create this unique park
• See Patagonia’s wildlife, from herds
of guanacos to flamingos and soaring
condors
• Cross cobalt-blue Lago General Carrera
by jet boat to hike on the ice fields of
the Patagonian Ice Cap
• Enjoy cozy mountain lodges that keep
you close to the hiking trails
DETAILS
• 9-day trip begins and ends in Balmaceda
• 8 nights lodges
• All meals included
DATES
Nov 18-26, 2017 Feb 16-24, 2019
Nov 26-Dec 10, 2018* Nov 16-24
*Special Event, see page 16
TRIP COST
FALL 2017
$5495 (10-14 members)
$5895 (5-9 members)
Single supplement: $680
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 hiking days on moderate to steep trails,
2-6 hours a day, altitudes below 5,000
feet, extreme winds and sudden changes
in weather may affect the final itinerary
JAMES Q MARTIN
LINDE WAIDHOFER