Coyhaique – The Geodiversity Hub of Patagonia

Begin your tour in Coyhaique, the capital of Aysén. Visit the Aysén Regional Museum and participate in an introductory session led by local experts on the tectonic, volcanic, and glacial history of Chile. Learn about the subduction of the Nazca and Antarctic plates and how these forces created one of the most geologically active regions in the world.

Puerto Sánchez & Puerto Río Tranquilo – Marble Caves and Karst Landscapes

Navigate the turquoise waters of Lake General Carrera to the iconic Marble Caves (Capilla de Mármol). These stunning formations, carved by thousands of years of wave action, highlight the contrast between ancient metamorphic rock (300+ million years old) and modern karst processes. Overnight in the remote town of Puerto Río Tranquilo, surrounded by glacial valleys and pristine nature.

Glaciar Leones – Trekking through Ice-Aged Valleys

Trek along the Leones Glacier, part of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field, the third-largest body of ice in the world after Antarctica and Greenland. Explore U-shaped valleys, glacial moraines, and witness the ecological shifts of the past million years as you hike through this remarkable landscape.

Puerto Guadal – Fossils of an Ancient Ocean

Explore the fossil-rich hills near Puerto Guadal, home to over 80 species of marine fossils including bivalves, gastropods, brachiopods, and echinoderms, dated at approximately 25 million years. This site offers an extraordinary window into the marine environments that existed before the Andes rose.

Chile Chico & Piedra Clavada – Jurassic Volcanic Formations and Rock Art

Discover the volcanic landscapes of the Jurassic period during a guided hike through the Piedra Clavada Circuit, where you’ll observe 150-million-year-old lava flows, glacial erosion from the Quaternary period, and ancient rock art. This desert-like area near Chile Chico showcases both geological and archaeological wonders.

Puerto Ibáñez & Villa Cerro Castillo – Waterfalls and Cultural Heritage

Cross Lake General Carrera by ferry to Puerto Ibáñez, where the majestic Salto del Río Ibáñez waterfalls await, formed from waters sourced by the explosive Hudson Volcano. In Villa Cerro Castillo, visit the Paredón de las Manos, a significant rock art site considered for UNESCO World Heritage status.