The Natural Beauty of Patagonia
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Port
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,24,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$169.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
A 15-minute ride from Puerto Chacabuco takes you on an outstandingly beautiful road up to Aiken del Sur Private Park for a wilderness adventure in the virgin forests of Patagonia. The natural beauty of Aiken del Sur includes Lake Riesco, waterfalls, indigenous perennial forests, caducifoliae, ferns, moss and lichen, myrtle and turf prairies with wild fuchsia and calafates, as well as macal and mallines or swamps.
An easy half-mile stroll (or longer if time allows) follows a path to the Barba del Viejo waterfall. Please note it involves several wooden seps in a row (up to 15 in a row). Not suitable for guests with mobility challenges. Steps may be slippery.
A refreshment is served at the park's restaurant before you return to Puerto Chacabuco to re-board the ship.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Wear biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer. Your guide will do his/her best to speak English, but please keep in mind that the limited tourism infrastructure here is part of the port's charm, and bear with any language difficulties he/she may encounter. The coach is not air-conditioned. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Guests must access several steps.