What to do in Chilean Patagonia

Discover the most exciting rapids of the Baker River in a One Hour descent through the best section of the river, famous because of its waters! A rafting adventure is ideal option for those looking for an experience full of adrenaline! The long rapids at the source of the Baker provide action and adventure. In summer with its highest flow, the Baker River increases its intensity becoming the favourite adventure activity for those who visit the area of Southern Aysen.

The Balmaceda Serrano Glaciers Tour is the most popular navigation of Puerto Natales, a full day discovering one of the most iconic places in Patagonia. You will visit the two most impressive glaciers in Chile aboard a magnificent cruise: the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. During the navigation, you will see sea lions, cormorants, waterfalls, and more! You will disembark in the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park for a walk to the Serrano Glacier viewpoint and you can walk the trails that run in the forest. When you return to the ship you will be offered a glass of whiskey with millenary ice from the glaciers, a cup of coffee, or a warm cup of tea. You will have lunch at a traditional Patagonian estancia and return to Puerto Natales.

Parque Exploradores was born in 1996 with the purchase of a property immersed in a pristine evergreen periglacial forest, called: “Pampa Bayo”. At that time there was still no access road to the park. In 1997, Parque Exploradores was registered in the RAPP (Network of private protected areas) belonging to the CODEFF (Committee for the Defense of Fauna and Flora). In April 1999, the first reconnaissance visit to the place was made, with a road that entered the valley of the North River and approached Lake Bayo. Together with our neighbor Orlando Soto, who knew the place best, a zodiac navigation was carried out through Lake Bayo and the Exploradores River to access the park. In the past, to get to the Park from Río Tranquilo it required 2 days on horseback, negotiating the Norte River and Bayo Lake.

In the privacy of his home on the outskirts of Puerto Natales, French chef Mickaël welcomes you for a private gourmet dinner in a friendly and participatory atmosphere. You will taste original recipes that combine local and world flavors with fresh and organic products. The meal includes: appetizer, starter, main course, dessert, tea/coffee/fresh infusion, Chilean wine.

Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge. Lunch is served at the river or surrounding area. Each evening the hosts and guides will discuss the best angling opIons for the next day. The schedule will depend on guest preferences, the best locations, weather, and water conditions.

The E-bike route offers a thrilling adventure through stunning landscapes. Today’s ride is along a private reserve not open to the public who frequent the Natural Monument Milodon Cave. We begin with a smooth, moderate ride bordering Cerro Queso (Cheese Hill) where we continue riding to a beautiful view of the Sofia Lagoon. On clear days we can see Paine Grande and other surrounding peaks set off among the far reaching fjords.

A transfer will pick you up at around 10am in your accommodation, and the you will head to Laguna Sofia, where you will join today guide in a small briefing. Then you will hike towards the summit of Cerro Benítez to witness the majestic Andean Condor and other Patagonian birds like eagles, woodpeckers, and falcons. Here you will have a small snack while photographing the incredibles views. The excursion unfolds along a moderately challenging trail that blends native forest with incredible views of Laguna Sofía and all its surrounding mountains. The trek lasts approximately three hours. You will be back at around 14:00pm.

A getaway to have the opportunity to take one of the hikes with the best views that exist in the region. It is a trek of medium difficulty to reach the Cerro Castillo Lagoon, a beautiful emerald green color at the foot of this mountain range that dominates the Ibáñez River basin with its rock towers and glaciers. Aysén in an extensive region with many attractions and this outing allows you to enjoy a first “glance” at one of its main highlights that will trigger the desire to return again and again to this region of Patagonia.