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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This day hike is offered to people that enjoys walking in the forest while and enjoys a bit of an adventure for the type of terrain.These trails were used on old days to smuggler cattle between Chile and Argentina and is one of the most important trails used by the locals who live in the valley of Cochamo.
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Box lunch. Sandwich, fruit, snack. We cater special diet. Please ask.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Meeting point in Puerto Varas: At the Casino.
Traveler pickup
Tepual Airport, Puerto Montt, Chile
Valle del Cochamo, Cochamo, Chile Cochamo Valley is located in southern Chile, east of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas cities, the road is tarmac for most of the drive going across Ensenada town, and reaching the mouth of the Puelo Valley into the Estuary of Reloncavi. West of the Argentinean border and Bariloche, in the heart of the Patagonian Andes. The trails where originally opened by gauchos and local people travelling between the two countries when borders where not clear among Chile and Argentina. Also history and legends say that Buch Cassidy and Sundance kid used come this way to smuggle cattle to sell in Chile. I wouldn’t recommend this hike for people with vertigo since a hanging bridge must be crossed which can be a bit tricky. The drive is one of the most scenic in the region with mountains, rivers, lakes Valdivian forest and sea.Start and ends: 8.30 am.Puerto Varas or Pto Montt. 7 pm.
Location: Cochamo Valley. Lake District, South of Chile.
Duration:9 hours. 1,20 hour drive from Pto Varas. Walk: 6 hours.
Difficulty level: Easy/Medium. Terrain: Trails with muddy and slippery sections. In the shade of unforgettable forest with sunny sections. Mostly flat but some uphills too.
Equipment to bring: Warm clothes according to weather and time of the year. Trekking poles , shoes, rain jacket, sun and skin protection (sunglasses, hat).Snack, water 1 lts. Guide: English, Italian and Spanish is spoken, with WFR first aid certificate and expert in native flora and fauna.
Safety: Emergency equipment and first aid kit. Need to cross a hanging narrrow bridge. Not suitable for people with vertigo. Ask for alternatives in case the river is low enough.
Included: Private transportation.Entrance fee to the parking, box lunch, private guide with Widlernes First Responder Certificate and knowledgeable in native flora and fauna.
360 minutes
Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Puerto Varas, Chile We will see amazing views of Volcano Osorno and Calbuco.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
People with vertigo. Because we need to cross a hanging bridge by foot.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Robert_H
02 Mar 2023
A beautiful hike through the forest, not too strenuous but often muddy. Great, personalized service and the guide was very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and history of the area. A memorable experience and highly recommended!
This tour in
Puerto Varas
is organized by
Patagonia Trails
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