Today you can customize your exploration with a choice of two activities with your private guide.
Exploradores Valley
Travel west from Puerto Río Tranquilo through breathtaking Exploradores Valley, where untouched nature thrives in its purest form. After 2 hours embark on a moderately challenging hike, beginning with a walk through a lush evergreen forest before ascending a moraine to reach the Exploradores Glacier viewpoint. If the weather permits, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the vast North Patagonian Ice Field, Mount San Valentín, and the Exploradores Glacier in the distance. After the adventure, return to Puerto Río Tranquilo for lunch.
Horseback Riding
Embark on a horseback adventure in Bahía Murta, a charming village on the north shore of Lake General Carrera, near the mouth of the Murta River. Ride along the shores of this stunning turquoise lake—the second-largest in South America, shared with Argentina and known locally as Lake Chelenko. Over the course of four hours, immerse yourself in Patagonian landscapes while listening to local folklore and admiring natural terraces that offer breathtaking views of the Murta Valley. Along the way, discover native tree species such as coigües, tepas, and notros. The ride concludes with a shared mate, a natural hot infusion, that is a cherished social tradition, fostering hospitality and comradeship.
Trek to Los Maquis river Cascade
Embark in the afternoon on a scenic drive towards Puerto Guadal, taking about an hour and a half to reach the starting point of the Cascadas del Río Maqui trek. Your journey begins with a steady ascent along a narrow trail, accompanied by the soothing sounds of cascading waterfalls. As you walk through the dense forests of the Patagonian Andes, home to a variety of native Nothofagus trees (Lenga, Coihue, Ñirre), you'll spot many bird species, including diucóns, cometocinos, chincoles, thrushes, and chercanes. As you continue, you’ll be treated to the breathtaking sight of the first waterfalls, forming small natural pools along the river. From here, you’ll hike further, following the path alongside the pools to admire different levels of waterfalls. At the end of the trail, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view of Lake General Carrera, the largest lake in Chile and the second largest in South America.
Hike the Trails at Mallin Colorado
Three self-guided trails begin at our ecolodge and provide gorgeous views overlooking the three lakes of the area: Lake Bertrand, Lake Plomo and General Carrera Lake. The longest course, Mirador Trail, is four hours roundtrip, perfect for a morning or afternoon hike with a return in time for a lovely meal. Two alternative trails are shorter, along the beach and another behind the lodge, both with stunning overlooks of the lakes and forest.