Las Horquetas Circuit (4 days)

Private trek​

• 1 person: CLP$ 2.300.000 .
  
• Group of 2 to 6 people: CLP$ 1.150.000 per person.

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Shared trek

• Price: CLP$ 949.000 per person.

*Minimum 3 people to confirm the departure.​

1. Select the departure date from the calendar.
2. Select the number of people.
3. Click in “Add to cart”.
4. Pay the full price of the program online.

• Round trip transport from Villa Cerro Castillo.
• Tent.
• Meals.
• Emergency communication system.
• First aid kit.
• Spanish-speaking guide.
• Entrance fee to the Cerro Castillo National Park.

• Pickup at your accommodation.
• Sleeping bag.
• Sleeping pad.
• Transport from Coyhaique.
  

• Porter: CLP$ 340.000 per person.

• A 60-liter backpack for all the circuit.
• A 30-liter backpack for short treks.
• Sleeping bag.
• Sleeping pad.
• Waterproof jacket and pants.
• Polar warm clothes (Polartec or similar).
• Thermal clothing (first layer).
• Short and long-sleeved T-shirts.
• Trekking shoes.
• Extra batteries.
• Water bottle.
• Sandals.
• Headlamp.
• Towel.
• Winter hat and gloves for cold temperatures.
• Cap to protect yourself from the sun.
• Sunscreen.
• Sunglasses.
• Ziploc bags or similar (to store your garbage).
• Hiking poles.
• Personal hygiene items.
• Toilet paper.

• Not allowed for people under age 14.
• Not allowed for pregnant women.
• Not suitable for people with respiratory or circulatory conditions.
• Not suitable for people with knee conditions.
• Not suitable for people with spine conditions.
• You must carry 13 kg in your backpack.

Start: Day 1 at your accommodation in Cerro Castillo.

End: Day 4 in downtown Cerro Castillo.

Day 1: Las Horquetas – Río Turbio Campsite (17 km / 10.6 mi, 5 to 7 hours).

You'll begin the Las Horquetas Circuit along a trail that follows an old logging road, crossing five rivers and gradually climbing the valley until the full Cerro Castillo massif comes into view at the end of the day. You can also choose an optional hike to El Turbio Lagoon for additional views within the national park.

Day 2: Río Turbio – El Peñón Pass – Témpanos Lagoon (10 km / 6.2 mi, 6 to 8 hours).

You'll start early for the most demanding day of the circuit. The climb to El Peñón Pass (1,300 m / 4,265 ft) is the highest and most technical section of the trek, featuring a sustained ascent over loose scree and often windy ridge conditions. The descent requires careful footing, but the reward is a spectacular view of the hanging glacier above the emerald waters of Témpanos Lagoon.

Day 3: El Bosque – Cerro Castillo Lagoon – Morro Negro – New Zealand Campsite (9 km / 5.6 mi, 6 to 7 hours).

You'll set out early, hiking along the turquoise lagoon at the base of the Cerro Castillo massif. From there, you'll climb to Morro Negro, one of the highest points on the circuit, with panoramic views of glaciers and surrounding valleys. This area offers a real chance to spot huemuls, Chile's endangered native deer. If you'd like to extend the hike, you can take an optional excursion to Duff Lagoon.

Day 4: New Zealand Campsite – Villa Cerro Castillo (18 km / 11.2 mi, 5 to 6 hours).

After breakfast, you'll begin your descent through a mature lenga forest filled with wild orchids and seasonal wild strawberries, creating a memorable connection with Patagonia's wilderness. The final 6 km (3.7 mi) follow a gravel road to the trailhead, where you'll board the vehicle back to Villa Cerro Castillo, marking the end of the adventure.

• If you cancel more than 7 days in advance, we will make a full refund of what you paid for the booking.