Kayaking inside the Marble Caves, Ice Trek over the Glacier Exploradores, Rafting on the River Baker, plus a boat navigation to the San Rafael Glacier will be an amazing experience.
During the whole trip, far behind, the huge Northern Ice Fields form a spectacular white backdrop as part of the most beautiful landscape in Patagonia.
The Mallin Colorado Ecolodge is located in middle of this stunning Patagonia landscape on the southern corner of Lake General Carrera, close to the Marble Caves, Exploradores Glacier, and the San Rafael Glacier - each can be visited in one day.
The 5-day program include all ground transportation, 4 nights lodging at Mallin Colorado Ecolodge, all meals, excursions per the itinerary, bilingual guide.
Lost World Adventures itineraries can be tailor-made according to your plans and preferences: budget, hotel selections, travel dates, optional excursions, length of trip, etc.
Reception at Balmaceda airport and transfer during 5 hours to the lodge. It is a 260-kilometer trip, where you will see valleys and rivers, wild forests and mountains rocks. Later you will drive along a thinner gravel road, surrounded by wild lupines in springtime (Nov/Dec) arriving to Lake General Carrera, a huge mass of calypso-colored water, the second biggest lake in South America, after Lake Titicaca.
Upon arrival in Puerto Tranquilo village set off for a kayak excursion in the marble caves. Paddling by yourself will offer a much more personal experience inside the caves. It is the perfect way for a deeper connection with nature.
After the excursion you will continue by car one hour south to Mallin Colorado Ecolodge.
Mallin Colorado accommodates up to 32 guests in cabins and rooms with excellent views of Lake General Carrera. The lodge is isolated, in a private atmosphere and harmonious with the landscape.
The rustic cabins built with native wood, very comfortable and tastefully furnished, surrounded by a park of native trees. The cabins and rooms have beds with box spring mattress, natural down, fireplaces and huge windows with views of Lake General Carrera. Dinner at the lodge.
After breakfast, depart for a two-hour drive along the most pristine road to the Northern Icefields. Start the walk towards Glacier Exploradores. You will see the glacier first and have the possibility to walk on the ice plateau, into several caves and along low hills of ice for approximately three hours.
It is an incredible experience in a completely different world, surrounded by the white and cold ice. Around 5:00pm you will depart for the lodge. A box-lunch will be provided.
Dinner at Mallin Colorado Ecolodge.
This is a nice day with easy rafting in a stunning landscape. You will drive further south along the Carretera Austral to the end of Lake General Carrera and the River Baker. The rafting adventure starts on the shores of Lake Bertrand.
After the excursion you will be served coffee before the return drive to Mallin Colorado Ecolodge, arriving around 2:00pm in time for lunch. You will have a free afternoon to relax around the lodge.
Dinner at Mallin Colorado Ecolodge.
Depart the lodge at 6:00 in the morning and drive three hours to La Teresa, where the navigation departs for the San Rafael Glacier. Navigate in small boats for eight to ten people through the fjords towards the San Rafael Lagoon.
You will stay here for about three hours viewing the huge wall of ice falling down into the water. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Return to La Teresa around 5:00pm and drive back to Mallin Colorado.
Dinner at Mallin Colorado Ecolodge.
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the Balmaceda Airport, or to your next Aysen destination.
| Price from | $2,990.00 per person, based on double occupancy |
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| Days | 5 |
| Nights | 4 |
| Includes: | Based on double occupancy for 2 travelers, reduced prices for parties of 3 or more.
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| Excludes: | Domestic airfare |
