How to get here!

We are based in he XI region Of Chile, also called the region of Aysen.
Aysen is situated just North of Magellanes, the southern most region of Chile, also known for the Torres del Paine National Park.
The region of Aysen holds a population of 950000, from which half lives in the region’s capital Coyhaique. The density of the region is 0,8 inhabitant per square km.

Getting here by air:
By far the fastest and most comfortable way to travel.
The main airport is Balmaceda airport , a 45 min drive from Coyhaique.
There are 3 flights daily from Santiago to Balmaceda airport, with Lan Chile or and Sky airlines, and 3 flights weekly from Punta Arenas to Balmaceda (www.lan.com or www.sky.cl)

Flights from Santiago take 3 hours with an over stop at Puerto Montt.

We strongly recommend to arrive the day prior to the start of your itinerary.

Getting here by road.
The roads down from Santiago to Puerto Montt are in good conditions. Once in Puerto Montt you will need to drive to Hornopiren, board a ferry to Caleta Gonzalo and take the Caretera Austral to Coyhaique.
The Carretera Austral is a gravel single lane road. Although quite slow and difficult to drive, the sceneries are spectacular.

Getting here by boat.
A ferry links Puerto Montt to Puerto chacabuco, 70 km north of Coyhaique (www.navimag.cl)

Food

Most of our itineraries are based in Remote regions.
Food will be cooked on campfires.
Food will be varied and of good quality using fresh ingredients.
A typical breakfast will be made of porridge or cereals, crackers and jam, nuts, fresh fruits, tea coffee and orange juice.
Lunch will offer a selection of cheeses, salami and tuna , fresh salads (carrots, cucumber, peppers…) crackers, tortillas, nuts, chocolates and biscuits and juices.
Dinner will serve a nutritious meal of pasta, rice or potatoes with vegetables and meat.
*we do cater for vegetarians, just let us know.
Water: The water in Patagonia is probably the purest in the world, it is sourced mainly from glaciers and is still un-infected by bacterias such as Giardia.

Lodging

Each programs calls for different accommodation, it will vary between a 4 star hotel, a local gusthouse or a cabaña depending on the place and the availability. But we guarantee that our priority is to use the best, safest and cleanest accomodation available.
Camping will be in 3 person, 4 season tents based on double occupancy. Tents and camping gear will be provided by CE.