Coyhaique Trip Overview
This excursion is ideal for nature lovers, as it will take them to visit one of the most emblematic attractions of the region: The Queulat Hanging Glacier.
To access the National Park, we will travel through the northern strait of the Carretera Austral, crossing incredible landscapes along the way, such as lush forests, waterfalls, fjords, snowdrifts and rivers are some of the protagonists of this territory.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Coyhaique, Chile
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Coyhaique, Aisen Region, Chile
This excursion is ideal for nature lovers, as it will take them to visit one of the most emblematic attractions of the region: The Queulat Hanging Glacier.
To access the National Park, we will travel through the northern strait of the Carretera Austral, crossing incredible landscapes along the way, such as lush forests, waterfalls, fjords, snowdrifts and rivers are some of the protagonists of this territory.
Itinerary
We will leave at approximately 6:30 AM from your hotel in Coyhaique to start the trip along the Northern Austral Road to the Queulat National Park.
During the journey of approximately 277 km we can enjoy beautiful landscapes of mountains and rivers such as the Marchant Viewpoint, the Virgin Waterfall, the Lake Las Torres and the Stone of the Cat.
We will arrive at Queulat National Park at approximately noon, and once there we will begin a smooth 600-meter walk between native forests to the shore of Laguna Témpano. Here we can enjoy the abundant nature and we can also observe the Queulat hanging glacier.
We will return along the road until we reach the town of Puyuhuapi, where we will have some time to make a visit, and then we will return again to Coyhaique.
We will visit Puerto Cisnes, a coastal city located in the Aysen region. With 5000 inhabitants, it is the largest urban center in the commune of Cisnes. We will also see a large part of the Carretera Austral, with its lakes, lagoons, rivers and waterfalls.
Stop At:
• Queulat National Park, Queulat National Park, Aisen Region
• Puyuhuapi, Puyuhuapi, Aisen Region
• Puerto Cisnes, Puerto Cisnes, Aisen Region