PRIVATE-Hike to Alerce Andino National Park. Alerces Forest.
Description
Biodiversity is so rich that a good guide will enhance your experience of visiting this forest. Learning about ecology, the valdivian forest , curiosities about nature is unique . And you will see why!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Spend the day out in the trails visiting ancient and giant Alerce pine trees a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. We will take the route Carretera Austral southwards, winding around the beautiful forested fjord of Reloncaví, beneath its snow-capped Andean mountains. The Carretera Austral is also known as Rte. 7, and it begins just outside the city limits of Puerto Montt, We will reach Parque Nacional Alerce Andino. This 39,255-hectare (96,960-acre) park is home to the alerce (fitzroyacupresoides), which is often compared to the sequoia for its thick diameter and height. These venerable giants can live more than 3,000 years, making them the second-oldest tree, after the American bristlecone pine. Other species in the park include evergreen beech, mañío, canelo, ulmo, and thick crops of ferns. It can get pretty wet here year-round, so bring rain gear just in case. After 1 hour drive, we will begin the walk from the park ranger ticket office.
Cruzaremos el Rio Chamiza
Pasearemos por el Seno de Reloncavi.
Conducimos desde el inicio de la carretera Austral hasta el Parque Nacional
Atravesamos la ciudad.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up with in Puerto Varas town otherwise is important to let us know in advance,
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Our experience with Maria and Patagonia Trails was excellent. Communication was clear and prompt to set up booking. We had a fabulous walk guided by Maria in Alerce Andino. She described points of interest on the drive and was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna in the park which enhanced the experience. All arrangements were taken care of with transport and good boxed lunch. Would highly recommend Patagonia Trails, thank you Maria for a wonderful day.
This is a beautiful park with lush vegetation and unique trees. Maria is a wonderful guide whose interest in the natural world shows. She was attentive, helpful and punctual. Made for a great day trip from Puerto Varas
My boyfriend and I went on a hike in the Alerce Andino Nacional Park with Maria. She was just amazing making sure we kept a good pace but also explaining us all things about plants and animals we were encountering on our way. It was like being in our own personalised national geographic documentary :) She is extremely knowledgeable not just about Chile but also other part of Southern America and as we plan to get back to that part of the world, we very much look forward to go on another adventure with her!!
Hello Antonella! Tante grazie! Take care and safe travels!
Amazing day and experience with Maria Abud as our tour guide. Maria speaks great English and very knowledgeable about the culture, history and agriculture. Her and Mauricio were always on time with water and comfortable transportation. Great hike, 7.4 miles with 750 ft elevation gain (about 3.5 hrs). Coliguachos were out but a beautiful hike along a creek with a waterfall and lagoon at the end. Gorgeous trees that are 2,500+ years old. Had a rain forest feel with some puma beds but thankfully no pumas.
Hi. Cody! Thanks .Finally coliguachos season is over!!! At last. Take care. MAria,
