On this tour we will travel the southern highway from Puerto Rio Tranquil to the south, we will pass through one of the drainages of the northern ice field, we will border the General Carrera Lake to its mouth where the Baker River is born, the tour continues from there bordering the river passing by Cochrane. We see landscapes from dense forest to Patagonian steppe. We will do an 8-hour trek where you will walk on a glacier and a beautiful ancient lenga forest, you will have the opportunity to explore different formations in the ice, on the trail we have impressive views of Mount San Lorenzo, the Torres Mellizas and Lake Proglaciar. You will be in a pristine environment of Chilean Patagonia...
Highlights
1 day
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Backpack
Leggings
Crampons
Helmet
Snack: 2 sandwiches with tomato, avocado, cheese / chocolate / brownie / extra
Harness
Shoes
Bottle of water $5 USD
Meeting Points
Departure
Punto Copec
We meet at Copec at 5:00AM in the parking lot, right in front of the Copec store.
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On this tour we will travel the southern highway from Puerto Rio Tranquil to the south, we will pass through one of the drainages of the northern ice field, we will border the General Carrera Lake to its mouth where the Baker River is born, the tour continues from there bordering the river passing by Cochrane. We see landscapes from dense forest to Patagonian steppe. We will do an 8-hour trek where you will walk on a glacier and a beautiful ancient lenga forest, you will have the opportunity to explore different formations in the ice, on the trail we have impressive views of Mount San Lorenzo, the Torres Mellizas and Lake Proglaciar. You will be in a pristine environment of Chilean Patagonia...
Highlights
1 day
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Backpack
Leggings
Crampons
Helmet
Snack: 2 sandwiches with tomato, avocado, cheese / chocolate / brownie / extra
Harness
Shoes
Bottle of water $5 USD
Meeting Points
Departure
Punto Copec
We meet at Copec at 5:00AM in the parking lot, right in front of the Copec store.
Return
Itinerary
We begin the trip by vehicle at 5:00AM from Puerto Río Tranquil to the entrance of the trail, south of Cochrane. At 8:00AM we begin the walk with a river crossing, then we continue through a lenga forest to the entrance to the glacier, during this journey we have impressive views of the twin towers, the Calluqueo glacier lagoon and if the day permits also the view of the imposing Mount San Lorenzo. Arriving at the ice we equip ourselves to begin progressing along the glacier, we will do an introduction to how to walk with crampons, where you will learn what is necessary to move safely with the equipment, then we will travel through different formations in the ice, such as cracks, lagoons, se...
