A wonderful small fishing village in the Chilean - We tendered into Puerto Chacabuco then drove to Puerto Aysen. Saw part of the old fishing fleet and the local cathedral in Aysen.
We are touring with the lovely Anne Hedderman!! A native of Montana who found her way to the other end of the western world to Chile - where she dedided to stay! She arranged a wonderful day to see this remote and beautiful region!
Our tour details: This tour designed for the traveler who has limited time, but wants to experience both the natural beauty as well as the culture of Northern Patagonia. We will pick you up at the port in Puerto Chacabuco. We will then take a drive through the Simpson River Valley, one of the most scenic drives in the region. As we follow the river through the valley, we will pass through lush farmland and dramatic rugged green mountains. Admire the countless waterfalls that tumble down from above, see rustic old homesteads, and the variety of wildflowers that explode in the valley during the summer. You will learn about the history of the region and the current issues, how people live here and what they do.
National Reserve
At the Rio Simpson National Reserve, we will take a closer look at the flora. After a short visit to the visitor's center, we will take a stroll to the river. We’ll see if we can see condors soaring up on the skyline and admire a world class fly fishing river.
Waterfalls
We will visit three impressive waterfalls, Cascada Gemelas (twin falls), la Cascada de la Virgen and Cascada Pangal. If it is raining, we will also be able admire countless small cascades bounding off the sheer cliffs of the Simpson River Canyon.
Pangal
Pangal is one of my favorite places to ride my mountain bike in the area. Here is where you can take the perfect post card picture of Northern Patagonia. We will see rustic farms, wildflowers, rivers and wooden hanging bridges, green snow capped mountains… We will also stop in and visit a 'campo' to see how a local family steers clear of supermarkets by growing their own vegetables and raising cows and sheep. They are very welcoming and eager to share their culture and traditions with you. The family has a spacious 'quincho' or wooden barbecue house built to roast meat and have get-togethers. Here your group can decide which option sounds best for lunch:
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