Day Adventures
Ride and Hike Cerro Castillo
One of our most popular day trips for clients traveling the Carretera Austral is our horseback trip to the glacial lake of Cerro Castillo.
Clients have the opportunity to try their hand at riding as well as stretch their legs as they hike to the sparkling, turquoise lake of the Cerro Castillo National Park. 4 hours of riding and 3 hours of hiking, it’s the perfect ride for beginners with amazing views of this iconic national park and mountain.
Level of Difficulty: Medium, due to the steep rock scree during the hike portion, but no riding experience is necessary.
Estimated time: 7 – 8 hours
Price: USD$90, $85.00 USD without the boxed lunch
We understand travelers don’t have a full day to commit to a horseback trip. If you’re just looking for a relaxing afternoon or want to try your hand at riding, we offer 3 – 4 hour horse trips on the same trail, with views of the Rio Ibanez but not hiking up to the lake. A great option to feel like a gaucho!
Cerro Castillo National Park Day Hike, Estero Parada
A fantastic spot in the reserve, few head up this trail that aren’t trekking the full circuit.
Head up the North West valley of Cerro Castillo to get a different view of this magnificent mountain. Medium difficulty, the shaded trail weaves in and out of Andean beech forest, until reaching the tree line and the amazing views of Cerro Palo, Cerro Chocolate, Cerro Castillo and their glacial lakes.
An excellent place for bird watching where you can view all three types of wood peckers, Andean condors, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the elusive huemul deer.
Level of Difficulty: Low to Medium
Estimated time: 7 – 8 hours
Price: USD$80, $75 USD without the boxed lunch
