Patagonia Trails

Cochamo Hike Day trip.

Small Group
Digital
540 minutes
English

This day hike is offered to people that enjoys walking in the forest while and enjoys a bit of an adventure for the type of terrain.These trails were used on old days to smuggler cattle between Chile and Argentina and is one of the most important trails used by the locals who live in the valley of Cochamo.

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Cochamo Hike Day trip.

Pickup included

From$340Per Person

What's included in Cochamo Hike Day trip.

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Valle del Cochamo

Cochamo Valley is located in southern Chile, east of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas cities, the road is tarmac for most of the drive going across Ensenada town, and reaching the mouth of the Puelo Valley into the Estuary of Reloncavi. West of the Argentinean border and Bariloche, in the heart of the Patagonian Andes. The trails where originally opened by gauchos and local people travelling between the two countries when borders where not clear among Chile and Argentina. Also history and legends say that Buch Cassidy and Sundance kid used come this way to smuggle cattle to sell in Chile. I wouldn’t recommend this hike for people with vertigo since a hanging bridge must be crossed which can be a bit tricky. The drive is one of the most scenic in the region with mountains, rivers, lakes Valdivian forest and sea.Start and ends: 8.30 am.Puerto Varas or Pto Montt. 7 pm. Location: Cochamo Valley. Lake District, South of Chile. Duration:9 hours. 1,20 hour drive from Pto Varas. Walk: 6 hours. Difficulty level: Easy/Medium. Terrain: Trails with muddy and slippery sections. In the shade of unforgettable forest with sunny sections. Mostly flat but some uphills too. Equipment to bring: Warm clothes according to weather and time of the year. Trekking poles , shoes, rain jacket, sun and skin protection (sunglasses, hat).Snack, water 1 lts. Guide: English, Italian and Spanish is spoken, with WFR first aid certificate and expert in native flora and fauna. Safety: Emergency equipment and first aid kit. Need to cross a hanging narrrow bridge. Not suitable for people with vertigo. Ask for alternatives in case the river is low enough. Included: Private transportation.Entrance fee to the parking, box lunch, private guide with Widlernes First Responder Certificate and knowledgeable in native flora and fauna.

Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales
Pass-by Only

We will see amazing views of Volcano Osorno and Calbuco.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Box lunch. Sandwich, fruit, snack. We cater special diet. Please ask.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • People with vertigo. Because we need to cross a hanging bridge by foot.

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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Meeting point in Puerto Varas: At the Casino.

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Operator

Patagonia Trails