Coyhaique: Marble Chapels and Lake General Carrera Tour
ID: GYG714969-1166870
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover the natural beauty of the Marble Caves Natural Sanctuary on a day trip from Coyhaique. Marvel at the whimsical shapes of the caverns created by the lake's waves.
Depart from Coyhaique and travel along the Southern Carretera Austral to Lake General Carrera, specifically the town of Puerto Tranquilo. Admire a landscape dominated by lenga, coigüe, and ñire forests, covering the entrance to Cerro Castillo National Reserve, featuring forests, mountains, and the valley of the Ibáñez River.
Further on, observe the emerald-green Laguna Verde, surrounded by jungle. Cross El Manso Bridge and see the flooded valley with tall grass and dead trees from the 1991 eruption of Hudson Volcano. Pass through Portezuelo del Río Cajón (altitude 600m), descending to Murta, on a branch of Lake General Carrera.
Continue along the lake's blue waters to Puerto Río Tranquilo. Here, navigate to the stunning Marble Caves Natural Sanctuary, where the lake's constant waves have eroded and polished limestone, creating beautiful caverns of whimsical shapes.
At sunset, return to Coyhaique.
Highlights
- Admire the stunning natural beauty of the Marble Caves Natural Sanctuary
- Marvel at the whimsical shapes of the caverns created by the lake's waves
- Discover the natural beauty of the Cerro Castillo National Reserve
- See the flooded valley with tall grass and dead trees from the 1991 eruption
- Enjoy a boat ride to the Marble Caves and explore the caverns
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you book this activity with less than 24hrs in advance we can't assure you that we will have a spot for you. If you still want to book it, we will contact you to make it possible.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
