Juncal Andean Park: Hiking over a Glacial Tongue
1 day
Umiddelbar bekreftelse
Om denne aktiviteten
You’ll enter the park alongside the intriguing train railway that used to connect with Argentina, then hike through a low slope trail by the eastern bank of the Juncal river. The path takes you to a huge vega, this is a mountain oasis, plenty of life due to the presence of water all year round. After the wetlands, you’ll cross on foot the “Monos de agua” river.
The last section of the path becomes less clear and fades into a steep moraine. Frigid winds blow as you turn into the glacier’s gorge. Without foreseeing, you begin to step on ice that shines in between ever-changing crevasses and the fallen rocks of surrounding towering mountains.
The route has a medium difficulty, it consist on a 9km (5.6mi) trail to the glacier, which gains around 600m (1,960ft) on elevation, reaching 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level. You'll take the same route on our way back, hiking a total of 18km (11.2mi).
Itinerary:
• 07:30 Pick up at the hotel
• 09:30 Arrival to Park. Hike begins
• 11:30 Lunch at “Monos de agua” river
• 13:00 Juncal Glacier lookout
• 13:30 Descent begins
• 17:00 Ride back to Santiago
• 19:00 Back in your hotel
recommended:
• Pre-hydration and good breakfast
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Small backpack
• Long sleeves shirt if possible
• Shorts on summer
• Hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Warm, windproof clothingRemember, you can always leave things in the car.
Les mer
Vis mindre
The last section of the path becomes less clear and fades into a steep moraine. Frigid winds blow as you turn into the glacier’s gorge. Without foreseeing, you begin to step on ice that shines in between ever-changing crevasses and the fallen rocks of surrounding towering mountains.
The route has a medium difficulty, it consist on a 9km (5.6mi) trail to the glacier, which gains around 600m (1,960ft) on elevation, reaching 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level. You'll take the same route on our way back, hiking a total of 18km (11.2mi).
Itinerary:
• 07:30 Pick up at the hotel
• 09:30 Arrival to Park. Hike begins
• 11:30 Lunch at “Monos de agua” river
• 13:00 Juncal Glacier lookout
• 13:30 Descent begins
• 17:00 Ride back to Santiago
• 19:00 Back in your hotel
recommended:
• Pre-hydration and good breakfast
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Small backpack
• Long sleeves shirt if possible
• Shorts on summer
• Hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Warm, windproof clothingRemember, you can always leave things in the car.
Inkludert
- Professional guide
- Comfortable transport
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Binoculars
- First aid kit
- Trekking poles
- Box lunch per person:
- Sandwich Cesar salad or similar Cereal bar Chocolate or cookies Tea and coffee Two fruits Water
- Lunch
- Snacks
Ikke inkludert
- Accident insurance
- Personal clothing
Ekstra
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 14 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Sektorer
Turisme
55%
Adrenaline
40%
Original
40%
Sport
20%
Du liker kanskje også
Se alle 24 Kolleksjoner
Klikk for å se andre opplevelser
Se alle
Kolleksjoner
City tour
80 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
Valparaiso - Viña del Mar
43 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
Other trips
8 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
Cajon del Maipo - El Yeso
39 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
Other wine tours
48 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
Gourmet
15 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
Concha & Toro wineries
22 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
Santa Rita winery
19 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
San Cristobal hill
8 Aktiviteter
Kolleksjoner
Show & Nightlife
23 Aktiviteter