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Panorama of Exploradores Glacier between mountains under a cloudy sky

Tour · 01

Travel through the Río Tranquilo, Río Norte and Exploradores valleys to the Exploradores Glacier viewpoint.

FromCLP $70,000per person

Duration
Approx. 4 to 5 hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum
3 people

  1. 12:50 PM

    Meeting at the ChileAndes office.

  2. 1:00 PM

    The journey through the valley begins.

  3. 1:20 PM

    Pass alongside Lago Tranquilo.

  4. 1:50 PM

    10-minute photo stop at Cascada de la Nutria.

  5. 2:30 PM

    Pass the Km 40 Glacier, one of the area’s most iconic.

  6. 3:00 PM

    Pass Lago Bayo, renowned for its glacial waters.

  7. 3:20 PM

    We park and begin the trek to the famous Exploradores Glacier viewpoint (500 metres).

  8. 4:20 PM

    Regroup in the car park.

  9. 4:30 PM

    Begin the return to Puerto Río Tranquilo.

  10. 5:50 PM

    Activity ends back at our office.

Times are approximate and may vary according to weather conditions and the pace of the group.

  • Transfer from Puerto Tranquilo to the Río Norte and Exploradores valleys
  • Interpretive guide (English and Spanish)
  • Trek to the Exploradores Glacier viewpoint and entrance ticket

  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • Cap or buff
  • Snack and water

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“Maravillosa experiencia, realizamos con mi pareja el tour a las capillas en kayak y también la salida en packraf al Lago Bayo, fue realmente mágico, muchas gracias al equipo de ChileAndes por esta hermosa experiencia.”
Antonia Moya Carvajal

Frequently asked questions

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  • No. The difficulty is easy: the route is by vehicle and the trek to the viewpoint is 500 metres.

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