Highlights of Aysén

Day 1: Drive Balmaceda Airport to Mallín Colorado; Kayak the marble caves; Mallín Colorado Lodge

After your arrival at Balmaceda Airport, you'll start your roadtrip through Patagonia, driving yourself through valleys and forests and past rivers and mountains. Moving onto a thinner, unpaved road, surrounded by wild lupins in springtime (Nov/Dec) you'll arrive at Lake General Carrera. This vast mass of turquoise-coloured water forms the second largest lake in South America (after lake Titicaca).

Stop at the village of Puerto Tranquilo for a kayak excursion to the stunning marble caves. From here drive to Mallín Colorado where you'll find the Mallín Colorado Ecolodge for dinner and a good night's sleep.

Journey: 4hrs, 240km

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Mallín Colorado Ecolodge

Day 2: Drive to Glacier Exploradores and hike over the glacier; Mallín Colorado Lodge

After breakfast at the lodge, drive for 2hrs drive along the most pristine road to the Northern Icefields. From here you'll begin the trek to Glacier Exploradores . After viewing the glacier from a distance, there will be the chance to walk on the ice plateau, into several caves, and over low ice hills during the 3hr hike. This is truly an incredible experience – you'll be surrounded by pure white ice and transported to a different world.

You'll return to Mallín Colorado Lodge at about 5pm for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Journey: 2hrs drive each way, plus 3hr hike

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Accommodation: Mallín Colorado Ecolodge

Day 3: Rafting on the River Baker; Mallín Colorado Lodge

Today you'll drive south along the famous Carretera Austral to the end of Lake General Carrera and get to know the River Baker. Your rafting adventure will begin on the shore of Lake Bertrand with a breath-taking backdrop.

You'll return to Mallín Colorado Lodge at around 2pm for lunch (optional). You will then have a free afternoon to rest and recover before dinner.

Journey: 30mins, 30km

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Accommodation: Mallín Colorado Ecolodge

Day 4: Horse riding at Mallín Colorado; Mallín Colorado Lodge

After breakfast in the main lodge you can enjoy an excursion, either walking or horse riding, around Mallín Colorado. Pass through native forests of coigüe and lenga trees, with beautiful views to the glaciers of Cordón Contreras, Lake Bertrand and Lake General Carrera.

In the afternoon you'll have free time – perfect for enjoying the 3km of pathways around Mallín Colorado Lodge, or just to relax and enjoy the sumptuous views. 

Meals: Breakfast, dinner 

Accommodation: Mallín Colorado Ecolodge

Day 5: Drive to Balmaceda Airport

After breakfast, drive to Balmaceda Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast