Patagonia Nature in Depth
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Port
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$169
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This expedition combines wilderness, adventure, and connection with the virgin forests of Patagonia.
A 15-minute ride will take you along an outstandingly beautiful road up to the recently opened Aiken del Sur Private Park, on the banks of the placid, transparent waters of Riesco Lake. Covering an area of five square miles, the park contains a 65-foot-tall waterfall, indigenous perennial forests, caducifoliae, humid variety ferns, some typified for the first time in Chile, moss and lichen, endless prairies combining patriarchal myrtle and turf mingled with wild fuschia and calafate shrubbery, and macal and mallines (swamps).
At the park you will first visit the Information Center, where an introduction to the whole area is provided. Interpretive stations will explain the bio-geographical history of the region through three nature trails. Follow the gravel paths, complete with rails and bridges, to discover scenic sights and serene resting-places. Spectacular views of nearby lakes, rivers, hills and mountains meld with the song of indigenous birds such as the chucao and the hueta.
The River Trail will immerse you in the deep nature of Patagonia as you traverse prairies and the humid forest that characterizes this part of the world. At the end of the trail, the impressive Old Man’s Beard cascade awaits you. There will be some free time for photos, then return via the Waterfall Trail.
Board your transportation for a ride to the venue of a delicious, typical Patagonian barbecue lamb lunch. After lunch, return to the ship.
Notes:
Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and many steps. If you have dietary restrictions, please advise the Shore Excursions team on board the ship. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here; you are trading breadth of guide experience for authentic interaction. Please bring your spirit of adventure and bear with any language difficulties or operational surprises that may crop up. The coach is not air-conditioned. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.