Río Blanco Waterfall Hike, Hornopirén National Park, Northern Patagonia

Highlights

• You'll visit the second park on the Patagonia Parks Route
• You'll travel along part of the famous Carretera Austral
• You'll be able to photograph the magnificent landscapes of Northern Patagonia

Description

From your accommodation in Puerto Varas, we'll head to the town of Hornopirén along the Carretera Austral, crossing the Reloncaví Estuary by ferry. Upon arriving in the village, we'll head to Hornopirén National Park to start our hike to the waterfall. We'll hike for about 3 hours round trip through native forest along a very easy trail. We'll be able to enjoy the beautiful view of the Río Blanco Waterfall from the vantage point, take a break, and snap some photos. On the way back from the trail, we'll visit the town and take some time to enjoy a delicious meal at the local market, if you wish, and visit its waterfront. After visiting the village, we'll start our return journey to Puerto Varas. HIKE DETAILS: Difficulty: Low Outward journey: 1.5 hours. Drop-off time: 1.5 hours. Total Distance: 9 km round trip (5.5 miles) WHAT TO BRING? Food and water (or buy them during the hike) 20 to 30-liter backpack Sunglasses Sunscreen Hiking clothes and shoes

Includes

Certified Guide Roundtrip Transportation (Pick-up within the urban area of Puerto Varas) Trekking poles

Excludes

Food and Water Personal clothing and footwear Rucksack Personal Items Accident Insurance

Important Information

• This activity is subject to weather conditions. It goes ahead in the rain, but if there is more than 20 mm of rain per day, it will be canceled. The user will receive a full refund.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund