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.
A refreshment is served at the park’s restaurant before you return to Puerto Chacabuco to reboard the ship.
Notes:
Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Bring insect repellent. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. 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. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, gravel, grass, roots, rocks and many flights of steps. Steps may be slippery. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes.