Itinerary

Starting point: Balmaceda or Coyhaique airport.

Regular Departures: Every Tuesday of the year.

Private Departures: Under request

DAY 1: BALMACEDA / COYHAIQUE (IN) - TERRA LUNA

Departure from Coyhaique or reception in Balmaceda airport. We follow the Austral road to Puerto Guadal. We cross an incredible variety of landscapes. On the way, we do a boat excursion (if it is possible) to the “Capilla de Mármol”, fantastic rock drawed by the millenary waves of the lake. Arrival to Puerto Guadal. Welcome drinks. Overnight in Terra Luna lodge on the shore of Lake General Carrera. (L,D)

DAY 2: TERRA LUNA

Full day in the area of Puerto Guadal where you can enjoy several excursions (Baker river, lakes, fossils, glaciers, etc.) and activities like trekking, mountain biking, horse back riding, fishing, etc. (see description of activities and excursions). (B,L,D)

DAY 3: TERRA LUNA

Idem day 2. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: TERRA LUNA

Idem day 2. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: TERRA LUNA - RESERVA TAMANGO - TORTEL

We drive south along the Baker river and its amazing colour and discover beautiful lansdcapes. Arrival to Cochrane where we stop for lunch. We follow the recently inaugurated last section of the Austral Road from Vagabundo area bordering the Baker River to reach the isolated village of Caleta Tortel. The landscapes are absolutely wild and unexplored. No words can describe this unique experience of discovering a village hanging between the fjord and the hills. Overnight in a guesthouse. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: TORTEL - TERRA LUNA

Morning visit to Caleta Tortel. Trip back to Terra Luna. Lodge. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: TERRA LUNA - BALMACEDA (OUT)

Transfer to Balmaceda or Coyhaique airport for connecting flight back to Santiago. End of services (B,L)

Excursions Menu included in the program:

1.- NAVEGATION TO CUEVA DEL LAGO + ISLA + SALTOS DEL MAQUI:

2-3 hours. All public. Navigation on lake General Carrera to the marbel caves in the area of Puerto Guadal. Visit to Carabinero Island for a 360º perspective of the lake. Return navigation to the maqui river mouth. Short walk following the river’s course to the numerous waterfalls of Maqui river. Return by land or boat to Terra Luna.

2.- TREKKING TO RIO MAQUI WATERFALL:

2-3 hours trekking (according to return mode). All public. Walk with local guide from Terra Luna to the numerous waterfalls of rio Maqui. Back to Terra Luna walking, in vehicule or by boat.

3.- TREKKING TO LAKE BERTRAND:

Easy trekking to lake Bertrand. Duration 2 to 5 hours, varies according to selected starting point. Combinable with a mountain bike portion. All public. Good for rainy days.

4.- TREKKING TO FUENTES GLACIER:

Full day excursion. Trekking with tour leader to glacier Fuentes. Transfer by car. Boat cross during 40mn (round trip), trekking (3h). Small level required.Picnic included. DURATION 5-6 hours.

5.- HORSE RIDING AT THE BASE OF LINDERO MAGALLANES:

Half day horse riding excursion to the base of Lindero Magallanes. Transfer by car, horses. Picnic and guide included. DURATION 4 hours.

6.- TREKKING TO “VERANADA” FOSSILES:

Full day trekking to search for Veranada´s fossiles. Transfer by car, tourleader, picnic. Wonderful views. DURATION 5-6 hours.

7.- RAFTING ON BAKER RIVER:

Half day rafting on the Baker river. Roundtrip transfer by car. 2h of rafting. All public. DURATION 4-5 h.

8.- MOUNTAIN BIKE TO THE HIDDEN MINE or LAKE LA MANGA:

Mountain bike excursion to the “hidden mine” or to lake La Manga. DURATION 3-4 hours.

9.- TREKKING TO LEONES LAKE:

Full day trekking to Leones lake and its impressive glaciers. Transfer by 4x4 car amongst the beauty of Patagonian valleys, until we reach Mapuche glacier. Beginning of the trekking 2h, into leones valley to reach the lake. We have lunch facing this extraordinary site wher 3 galciers plundge into the green waters of the lake. Navigation with a zodiac to the glacier front wall. For an unforgettable experioence. Back to Terra Luna. DURATION 10 hours.

10.- TREKKING TO MELIQUINA LAKE:

Full day trekking to Meliquina lake. Transfer by car to Punta Baja. Demanding trekking. Back to Leones Valley . Tour leader and lunch included. Tour of lakes and glaciers. DURATION 10-12 hours.

11.- EXCURSION TAMANGO RESERVE & BAKER RIVER:

Full day excursion to Pto. Bertrand, Baker river water fall, Cochrane and to Tamango reserve to see Wuemules. Transfer by boat, cross boat on Cochrane lake, tour leader, Nacional Park entrance, lunch, etc. All public. DURATION 8-10 hours.

12.- EXCURSION THE MARBEL CHAPEL:

Half day excursion to the, Marble chapel. Transfer by car, cross boat until the marble chapel (if posible), tour leader, All public. DURATION 3-4 hours.

13.- EXCURSION TO EXPLORADORES VALLEY AND TO THE MARBEL CHAPEL:

Full day excursion to Pto. Tranquilo, Exploradores Valley, Marble chapel etc. Transfer by car, cross boat until the marble chapel (if posible), tour leader, lunch, etc. All public. DURATION 8-10 hours.

14.- CLIMB OF MOUNT LINDERO MAGALLANES:

Full day excursion to climb mount Lindero Magallanes (1.700m), Incredible view on the highest peaks of patagonia and on 5 different lakes (at least). Medium. 10-12 hours.

15.- FLY FISHING:

Enjoy 2 hours fishing in Lago Bertrand and Lake Bertrand area. Navigation in Semi Rigid (motor) and McKenzie (row) boats. Only Cath & Release. Duration 3 - 4 hours. Basic fishing equipment Included.

16.- CANOEING ON LEONES RIVER:

Transfer to Leones river. Fantasticv Canoeing on the river, in between mountains, glaciers and local fauna. Back to Terra Luna. DURATION 6 hours.(L)

17.-TREKKING / NAVEGATION TO LAKE LEONES / FIERO, CACHORRO & ITS GLACIERS:(2 days)

Day 1: Transfer to Valley Leones. Trekking (2h) to reach lake Leones. Navegation with a zodiac to the front of the glacier Leones. Trekking (30mn) to lake Cachorro. Camp in lake Leones (L,D)

Day 2: Trekking to lake Fiero. Navegation to glacier Fiero. Back to lake Leones, trekking (2h) down into valley Leones. Transfer back to Terra Luna. (B,L)
Activities

* Bike
* Bird watching - See the Birds of Chile Guide
* Excursion
* Fishing
* Geology and Volcanoes
* Horseback riding
* Kayaking
* Mountaineering
* Rafting
* Trekking