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DESCRIPTION
All the programs are designed for you to disconnect from you daily routine and let yourself go enjoying nature and getting in touch with the locals in this mythical corner of the world.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Baker river, Lake General Carrera, Lake Cochrane, Carretera Austral
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Excursions included in Luxury program
Horseback riding on private horses and with a guide through a forest of native trees such as coigue, ñirre and lenga.
It offers different views to lake General Carrera and glaciers of the Northern Ice Fields, also to Mallin Colorado Lagoon and finally arrives to a wide open view over lake Bertrand and lake Plomo. You will se abundant wild vegetation and some local birds. Ieautiful. Not previous experience required
Details of the excursion
Duration: 4 hours
Difficulty: For everybody that´s not afraid of horses. Easy, not previous experience required.
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, preferably long pants, comfortable shoes and a sunhat. It is not necessary to wear boots and special hats, but if you bring them, they are welcome.
What to bring: High SPF sun block, sunglasses and camera. If you have binoculars, bring them. Bring OFF or similar mosquito repelent.
What to keep in mind: This excursion does not require previous horseback riding experience, but is not recommended for anybody who is afraid of horses.
The excursion begins one hour north of the lodge. A boat trip through the Puerto Tranquilo area of Lake General Carrera, where you can enjoy the famous rock formations of the Marble Cathedral on the calypso waters of the lake.You can see how the stone has been eroded by the movement of the water and the wind during millions of years building this incredible rofmations on the shore of the lake. It is located one hour north from MallĂn Colorado and you come back to the lodge for lunch, unless you want to combine it with Exploradores Glacier.
Details of the excursion
Duration: 4 hours
Difficulty: It is an easy excursion
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, a windbreaker and sunhat.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera.
What to keep in mind: This excursion involves a short boat ride. If you tend to get seasick, take Dramamine half an hour prior to arrival at Puerto Tranquilo.
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Driving 35 km south along Chile´s Carretera Austral, with wonderful views you will arrive at Puerto Bertrand, a small town located in a picturesque area near the source of the Baker River, which is the river with the largest-volume flow in Chile. We make a short stop to visit the birthplace of river Baker. 12 kms southern of Puerto Bertrand you start a short walk to the point where river Baker meets river Neff in an impressive salto. The scenery is overwhelming, the strong flow of both rivers is surrounded by high and imposing mountains covered by abundant native vegetation. You will have great opportunities to take photos and observe the mountain range.
Details of Excursion
Duration: Four hours.
Difficulty: Easy
What to wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sunhat and sunglasses.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera.
What to keep in mind: This activity involves a short and relatively easy walk.
The trip starts in MallĂn Colorado to Puerto Tranquilo and continues 50 km to the west on a newly constructed road to Bahia Exploradores, through a narrow valley with huge mountains and diverse glaciers. You have to walk about ten minutes and then climb a rock mountain towards the extraordinary Explorers Glacier, which descends directly from San ValentĂn Hill (which, at 4000 meters above sea level, is the highest mountain in Patagonia). You arrive to a viewpoint in a high place to see the glacier. This is a spectacular opportunity to take photos and film.
Details of the excursion
Duration: Full day
Dificulty: climbing of a stone morraine, medium difficulty. It involves four hours driving.
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, good walking boots and a sunhat. Rain coat is recommended regardless of current weather conditions.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera as well as walking stick and binoculars if you have them.
What to keep in mind: As it’s a full day excursion, bring a picnic or stop in Puerto Tranquilo for lunch, before continuing on to Bahia Exploradores.
You´ll start by driving 70 km south on the Carretera Austral to the town of Cochrane, population 3,000. You´ll then continue to the Tamango National Reserve, the only area where you can observe the huemul (a protected species here). After a hike through the park´s abundant vegetation and fauna, on the shores of beautiful river Cochrane, you´ll enjoy a satisfying lunch in these spectacular surroundings. On the way back to Mallin Colorado, you´ll visit the Chacabuco Valley area, a landscape very similar to the Patagonian pampas of Argentina. Here you can observe guanacos, condors, sheep, cattle and diverse bird species.
Details of the excursion
Duration: Full day
Dificulty: Easy, it involves 4 hours driving.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera.
What to keep in mind: This excursion may involve a short boat ride. If you tend to get seasick, take Dramamine half an hour prior to boarding. Good physical condition is not necessary for this activity.
A journey to Chile Chico, 122 km along the southern coast of Lake General Carrera, with spectacular views of the lake and the Northern Ice Fields from high cliffs. Chile Chico is a small town with 3.000 inhabitants, it has one of the most visited international passes in the region. You´ll notice the changes in climate and terrain as you approach the wide and arid Argentine pampa. Lunch will be served in Chile Chico, surrounded by farms; you´ll find that the mild and sunny climate here is very similar to that of Central Chile.
Details of the excursion
Duration: Full day
Dificulty: easy, about five hours driving
What to wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes and a sunhat.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera.
What to keep in mind: Bring your passport for eventual crossing the border to Los Antiguos.
Raft down river Baker rapids, the most powerful river in Chile, now threatened by the building of mega dams. Easy rafting, unique calipso color and exotic vegetation around. Half day excursion, it starts in Puerto Bertrand, includes coffee snack,special waterproof suits and brief explanation before starting.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: Light cloths, bathing suit, extra underwear in case it gets wet. Bring dry socks and a dry small towel.
What to bring: High SPF sun block, sunglasses and camera.
What to keep in mind: Good physical condition is not necessary for this activity, but you have to like water and rapids. You will be given a dry place to put your belongings secure.
After a 20 km trip by truck, you can hike in an old-growth lenga forest for two hours, until you arrive at your destination: above the tree-line, there is very rich soil with a high quantity of marine fossils and mountain wildflowers. Also, you´ll enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Lake General Carrera and the Northern Ice Field. Lunch will be served at the destination, followed by a rest, and then you´ll return.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, preferably long pants, good walking boots and a sunhat.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera as well as walking stick and binoculars if you have them.
What to keep in mind: This excursion requires good physical condition.
A driving trip to Leones River, from which you´ll walk for about 2 hours through native forests and amazing mountains, crossing little cascades to the grey waters of Lake Leones. At the end of the lake, you will appreciate the incredible glacier falling on the lake.  There you´ll have lunch and and enjoy the view to Leones Glacier, which is the entrance to the Northern Ice Field. Walking back to the departing point, after a short drive you get back to the Lodge for dinner.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, good waterproof walking boots a sunhat and sunglasses. Rain coat is recommended regardless of current weather conditions.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera as well as walking stick and binoculars if you have them.
What to keep in mind: This excursion requires good physical condition.
After driving to Puerto Bertrand, you take a boat in direction to lake Plomo, where you can appreciate the different colors of its waters coming from glacier Soler. The boat reaches a point where you can appreciate the huge glacier at the end of the lake. Wonderful moment to take pictures and enjoy the calypso-colored waters of this hidden lake.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, a windbreaker and sunhat.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera.
What to keep in mind: This excursion involves a boat ride. If you tend to get seasick, take Dramamine half an hour prior to boarding.
After driving to Puerto Bertrand, you take a boat in direction to the front shore of lake Bertrand, where from far away you can see the huge cascade falling down to the lake. Arriving to the beach, you hike for about 30 minutes to get down the cascade in middle of a native wet forest. Once you are back in the beach, you can take a bath on the purest waters of lake Bertrand and enjoy the beach in a warm day.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: Sunhat, sunglasses comfortable walking clothes and shoes as well as bathing suit if you’d like to swim in the lake.
What to bring: High SPF sun block, towel, and camera.
What to keep in mind: This excursion is most enjoyable on a warm sunny day. Involves a short boat ride. If you tend to get seasick, take Dramamine half an hour prior to boarding.
(ascent from 300 to 670 meters above sea level)
A medium-length hike through a native-growth forest of lengas and coigues, with lot of opportunities to see exotic birds and abundant native plants. Also, you will experience an amazing view of glaciers, as well as Lakes General Carrera, Plomo, and Bertrand. For eight people.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, preferably long pants, good walking boots and a sunhat. Rain coat is recommended regardless of current weather conditions.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera as well as walking stick and binoculars if you have them.
What to keep in mind: This activity requires relatively good physical condition.
A medium – length walk through a native forest of coigue and lengas, through a well done track from the cabins in direction La Pasarela, the bridge where lake General Carrera waters flow on lake Bertrand. From up the hill you have one of the most beautiful and wide views on Patagonia. Back with the car to the lodge for lunch.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, a windbreaker and sunhat.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera.
MallĂn Colorado has its own beach on lake General Carrera, which you can see from the cabins. To stay in a private beach on a warm summer day and have the chance to bath on this pretty cold waters could be an unforgettable experience. Just 30 minutes walking down to the beach on a beautiful arranged truck among exotic plants and you can enjoy perhaps one of the peaceful days in your life. Coming back up the hill to the cabins takes about 45 minutes.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: Sunhat, sunglasses comfortable walking clothes and shoes as well as bathing suit if you’d like to swim in the lake.
What to bring: High SPF sun block, towel, camera and a good book.
A long walk through native forest in direction to the south, going from the lodge to a private beach on lake Bertrand after three hours walking up and down, near cliffs, and having wonderful views. There you have a lamb barbecue (previously organized) and come back to the lodge on boat and car.
HANDY HINTS
What to wear: A number of thin layers rather than one heavy one, a windbreaker and sunhat.
What to bring: High SPF sun block and camera.
What to keep in mind: This excursion involves a short boat ride. If you tend to get seasick, take Dramamine half an hour prior to boarding.
Rates are per passenger and expressed in American dollars
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PASSENGERS
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from 2 to 5
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from 6 to 10
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3
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US$ 1540 |
US$ 1078
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4
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US$ 1880
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US$ 1316
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5
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US$ 2175
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US$ 1522
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6
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US$ 2430
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US$ 1700
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7
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US$ 2695
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US$ 1886
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- Fees are per person per program, in U.S. dollars (US$) and equivalent in Chilean pesos (CL).
- Fees may be subject to change without previous notification. These DO NOT apply to events, conferences and fairs.
- Please, read our .
The Program includes
- Welcome at Balmaceda airport.
- Transportation from Balmaceda airport to Mallin Colorado Ecolodge (5 hours).
- Private car and chauffeur available during the whole stay.
- Transfer back to Balmaceda airport (evl. Coyhaique).
- Lodging in Mallin Colorado cabins, according to size of group.
- Full board, breakfast, lunch and dinner (box lunch in case of full day excursions).
- Menu of 17 excursions for Luxury option.
- Three selected excursions for Standard option
The Program does not include
- Fly fishing activities.
- Ice walking over Exploradores glacier.
- Horsebackriding to Laguna Leones.
- Visit to Caleta Tortel
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