Chile · Hiking

9-Hour Cerro Castillo National Park Tour from Coihaique with Laguna Trek

9 Hours Round trip from Coyhaique Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Chilean huemul while travelling through Cerro Castillo National Park
02 Take in the snowy mountains and turquoise-coloured waters of Villa Cerro Castillo
03 Reach the majestic Laguna Cerro Castillo on a light trek
04 Pass small glaciers and cross the evergreen lenga ñire forest

Join this nature-filled journey from Coihaique to Cerro Castillo National Park and the small village of Villa Cerro Castillo, known for its snowy mountains and turquoise-coloured waters. Travel through the park for a chance to spot the Chilean huemul deer before continuing on a light trek by foot, or on horseback at an additional charge. Pass small glaciers and cross the evergreen lenga ñire forest to reach the majestic Laguna Cerro Castillo.

Pass many small glaciers and cross the evergreen lenga ñire forest to reach the majestic Laguna Cerro Castillo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Coihaique, Cerro Castillo National Reserve

Languages English, German, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cerro Castillo National Park and Laguna Cerro Castillo Trek

Meet your tour guide and leave Coihaique at 8 a.m.
Travel through Cerro Castillo National Park, where you may catch glimpses of the Chilean deer. This park is home to the Chilean huemul, a native deer species, and in invierno it is also the area where more snow falls.
Reach the small village of Villa Cerro Castillo. From here, begin a light trek on horseback, available at an additional charge, or on foot. Pass many small glaciers and cross the evergreen lenga ñire forest to reach the majestic Laguna Cerro Castillo.
Return to the village by 4 p.m. to finish the trek.
Head back to Coihaique.