Marble Cathedral + Glacier Explorers

Marble Cathedral and Chapel + Glacier Explorers

Confirmed departure : Minimum 2 persons

Tour Description Program 2 days 1 night

It is a trekking on millenary ice. Live a unique experience of walking on the ice on the Calluqueo Glacier where you can see, feel and hear the living ice, enjoy and marvel at the deep blue of its pure waters.

Marble Cathedral.

The trip begins, leaving from your hotel at 06:30 approx. from our regional capital, CoyhaiqueAfterwards, we will take the route that leads us to Villa Cerro Castillo, very attentive in the passage of the sector where you can regularly observe Huemules with their descendants of the Temporada, we cross the Cerro Castillo National Reserve.
After that follows the General Carrera Lake with its blue waters until arriving to the town of Puerto Rio Tranquillo. Here we will make a navigation to know the wonderful Sanctuary of nature, the chapels of Mármol, in conclusion, a spectacular landscape.

Day 1 Cathedral of Marble

• Shared transportation from the city of Coyhaique-Pto. Rio Tranquilo
• Stops at viewpoints.
• Talk on local history.
•  Navigation of 1 h 30 m by motorboat through the chapels of Mármol.
• Lunch ticket at a local restaurant.
• 1 night lodging in Pto. Rio Tranquilo.
• Driver / Certified regional guide, bilingual.
• Travel insurance.

EXPLORERS GLACIER

Glaciers: masses of ice in motion

Glaciers are large ice masses formed by the accumulation, compaction and recrystallization of snow over time. They originate in areas where the accumulated snowfall exceeds the annual melt. They comprise the accumulation zone, where ice forms, and the ablation zone, where it melts or detaches. Glaciers move slowly due to gravity and pressure, creating spectacular landscapes and modeling the terrestrial relief.

How are glaciers formed?

Glaciers are formed when snow falls continuously throughout the year and temperatures are mild. Thus, at the onset of the cold season, a new layer is generated on top of the one already formed in the previous year, which is compacted. The compression, thanks to the compaction of the new snowflakes that fall on the previous layers, creates a process of crystallization of the ice by releasing the air between the different layers. In this way the snow increases its density, resulting in a sliding of the ice, which flows faster and more freely. The process of glacier formation can take more than 100 years.

It is an excursion that starts at Puerto Rio Tranquilo to bahia mansa.

The Explorers Glacier is one of the most impressive places in Patagonia. With its more than 4 km. long, this glacier will surprise you with its majesty and natural beauty.

Admire the shades of blue and white of the ice, its turquoise waters, explore the ice caves and discover the wildlife that inhabits the region. Come and live the adventure of a lifetime!

Glacier walks offer the unique opportunity to experience glaciers in their natural environment. The thrill of walking on ice thousands of years old, the various sounds of water... it's a feeling to embrace! Experience an incredible sensation on nature's most beautiful and pure ice forms.

After that, we return to the starting point of the hike, where we will wait for the vehicle that will take us back to Pto. rio Tranquilo. RESERVE NOW!

Day 2 Explorers Glacier Trek

• Land transfer Río Tranquilo-Bahía mansa.Màrmol Cathedral + Explorers Glacier.
• Equipment for walking on ice: helmet, gaiters, crampons, backpack, harness, trekking shoes.
• Safety and rescue equipment.
• Snack box lunch (2 traditional sandwiches: vegan, vegetarian, celiac, juice, cookies, chocolate and 1 sweet snack).
• Entrance ticket to Laguna San Rafael National Park.
• Certified local professional guides.
• Return to Coyhaique by shared transfer.

Personal equipment Not included, necessary to bring:

1. Backpack
2. Hydration bottle
3. Outdoor clothing
4. Trekking shoes
5. Sunglasses
6. Cap
7. Blocker
8. Insect repellent

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