Santiago Trip Overview
We invite you to experience a unique encounter with the Andes, just minutes from Santiago, in a two days trek directly to the bottom of La Paloma Hanging Glacier.
Having a close ecounter with this huge glacier is the main challenge that take place on Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary, a protected area that is highlighted by snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the countless streams that give shelter to the Andean flora and fauna.
Discover with us the most incredible Andean scenarios with the help of horses that will carry our equipment so that we can walk light. Streams will quench our thirst at the precise moments, and imposing mountains that will leave you breathless, are just examples that make this tour an adventure that you will never forget.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Santiago, Chile
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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We invite you to experience a unique encounter with the Andes, just minutes from Santiago, in a two days trek directly to the bottom of La Paloma Hanging Glacier.
Having a close ecounter with this huge glacier is the main challenge that take place on Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary, a protected area that is highlighted by snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the countless streams that give shelter to the Andean flora and fauna.
Discover with us the most incredible Andean scenarios with the help of horses that will carry our equipment so that we can walk light. Streams will quench our thirst at the precise moments, and imposing mountains that will leave you breathless, are just examples that make this tour an adventure that you will never forget.
Itinerary
Day 1: Yerba Loca Natural Sanctuary entrance – Camp site
Pass By: Coigue Expeditions, Santiago 7501401 Chile
Early morning our guide will pick you up at your hotel to then head east directly to the Andes until Yerba Loca Natural Sanctuary. On the parking area our horseman will be waiting to load the equipments and beginning our hike through the glacial valley that extends gaining altitude and encasing gradually to the north.
The trail section to our camp site has 6,5 miles (10,5km) and consist of five hours of hike. The trail ascends with low steepness by the east bank of th river, which delves slowly in the deep mountains where vegetation soon disappears, giving way to bare rock. On route, creeks appears on the right moments with pure water for good hydration.
As we get into, the valley narrows and towering stone walls begin to unfold. The camp will be emplaced on a great spot near at the foot of a singular waterfall that freezes in winter. Here we will enjoy the Andean night accompanied by a delicious dinner and a good conversation
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Tent four seasons
Day 2: Camp site – La Paloma Gacier Lookout – Yerba Loca N.S. Entrance
Pass By: Andes Mountains, Santiago Chile
In the morning and after breakfast we will disarm camp and prepare the equipment for the muleteer who will help us by bringing back down our equipments to the entrance of the Sanctuary. The first section consists of crossing Yerba Loca estuary and start zigzagging to reach new vistas of the valley and the huge surrounding peaks.
We will cross a great plain well known as “Campos de Marte” (Mars fields), passing through “Piedra Carvajal”, an old stone refuge used by muleteers and possibly built by the Incas. After about two hours and having gaining more height, La Paloma Glacier begins to be appreciated. The Altar mount (5,180m – 16,984ft) and La Paloma mount (4,910m – 16,098ft) impose themselves full of expression.
We will have lunch at the foot of this glacier and recover energy while enjoying a unique landscape. By the afternoon we will begin the hike back to the vehicle to then get return to your hotel (20:00 hrs. approx.).
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
