Las Horquetas Circuit (4 days)

• Las Horquetas Circuit (4 days): CLP$ 647.500 per person.

*Minimum 3 people to confirm the departure.

1. Select the departure date from the calendar.
2. Select the number of people.
3. Click in “Add to cart”.
4. Pay the full price of the program online.

• Pickup at your accommodation (urban area).
• Round trip transport from Villa Cerro Castillo.
• Tent.
• Meals.
• Radio and satellite emergency communication.
• First aid kit.
• Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
• Entrance fee to the Cerro Castillo National Park.

• Sleeping bag.
• Sleeping pad.
• Transport from Coyhaique.
• Accident insurance.

• Transport from Coyhaique: CLP$ 85.000 per person.

• A 60-liter backpack for all the circuit.
• A 30-liter backpack for short treks.
• Sleeping bag.
• Sleeping pad.
• Waterproof jacket and pants.
• Polar warm clothes (Polartec or similar).
• Thermal clothing (first layer).
• Short and long-sleeved T-shirts.
• Trekking shoes.
• Extra batteries.
• Water bottle.
• Sandals.
• Headlamp.
• Towel.
• Winter hat and gloves for cold temperatures.
• Cap to protect yourself from the sun.
• Sunscreen.
• Sunglasses.
• Ziploc bags or similar (to store your garbage).
• Hiking poles.
• Personal hygiene items.
• Toilet paper.

• Not allowed for people under age 14.
• Not allowed for pregnant women.
• Not suitable for people with respiratory or circulatory conditions.
• Not suitable for people with knee conditions.
• Not suitable for people with spine conditions.
• You must carry 13 kg in your backpack.

Start: Day 1 at your accommodation in Cerro Castillo.

End: Day 4 in downtown Cerro Castillo.

Day 1: Cerro Castillo – El Turbio Camp (13 km, 6 to 7 hours).

We will pick you up at your accommodation and drive to the trailhead. After registering, you’ll start a 13 km (6–7 hours) hike along a mostly flat path, crossing meadows and Nothofagus forests. Along the way, you’ll need to wade across streams and rivers, removing your shoes to keep them dry—adding an adventurous touch to the experience.

You’ll be able to pause along the trail to rest, take photos, and admire the peaceful valley before reaching El Turbio Camp, where you’ll set up your tent. From there, you may choose to do an additional 7 km hike to El Turbio Lagoon or simply relax until dinner.

The day ends with a short planning meeting to prepare for the next stage of the unforgettable Las Horquetas Circuit.

Day 2: El Turbio Camp – El Bosque Camp (11 km, 5 to 6 hours).

After an early breakfast, we’ll pack up camp and begin hiking toward the Peñón Pass (1500 m / 4921 ft). Even in summer, this section can bring snow and strong winds, so proper gear is essential. From the top, you’ll pause to admire the views of the El Peñón Glacier and the Ibáñez River Valley.

We will then descend to reach El Bosque Camp, where we’ll set up for the night. In the afternoon, you’ll have the option to take a short hike of 2 km (1.5 h) to the scenic Témpanos Lagoon, perfect for photos and relaxation.

The day will close with dinner at camp and a short briefing to prepare for the following stage of this Patagonian adventure.

Day 3: El Bosque Camp – Neozelandes Camp (15 km, 6 to 8 hours).

After breakfast and packing up camp at El Bosque, we’ll begin the 15 km (6–8 hours) hike with an initial ascent that opens up panoramic views of the park. We’ll cross the outflow of Laguna Cerro Castillo, with sights of mountains such as Cerro Castillo and Cerro Peñón.

As the day progresses, the sunlight highlights different mountain peaks until we reach the Laguna Cerro Castillo viewpoint, the perfect spot for a break and photos. The trail then continues to Morro Negro, the highest point of the day, where you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Cerro Castillo Range, the lagoon, the Ibáñez River Valley, the Cerro Palo Range, and, if weather allows, the distant Mount San Valentín, Patagonia’s highest peak.

We’ll then descend to the Neozelandés Camp, where we’ll set up tents, enjoy dinner, and hold a short planning meeting for the final day of the trek.

Day 4: Neozelandes Camp – Duff Lagoon – Cerro Castillo (13 km, 6 to 7 hours).

After an early breakfast, we’ll set off with light backpacks toward Laguna Duff, nestled at the base of Punta Duff and surrounded by dramatic peaks. Here, we’ll rest, take photos, and enjoy the last iconic spot of the circuit.

We’ll then return to Neozelandés Camp to pack up and begin the descent to the park exit, where we’ll complete the registration. A vehicle will be waiting to take us back to the town of Cerro Castillo, wrapping up this 4-day adventure along the Las Horquetas Circuit.

• If you cancel more than 4 days in advance, we will make a full refund of what you paid for the booking.