Aysen Region 7-day backpack trip

Today I am proposing a 7-day backpacking trip in the Aysen Region. It is an ideal expedition for those who appreciate the loneliness of nature and the wildlife.

Aysen is one of the 15 regions in which Chile is organized. It is located just in the Chilean Patagonia, in the South of the country. The Aysen Region has the best landscapes, glaciers and many natural points of interest. However, it has never been a touristic place. And that’s what makes Aysen so attractive and magic for trekking activities.

As for the itinerary, our starting point will be in Coyhaique, the capital of Aysen. Here we will check the equipment and begin our journey by truck, across the “Carretera Austral”. This drive will take us most of the day since we must reach the southernmost side of the region.

During the way you will admire amazing sceneries. Among them, the Lago General Carreras, Puerto Tranquilo and the Baker River. It is a river with an unbelievable waterfall: “El Salto del Baker”. Once we get to our trail head, at Rio Maiten, we will set up camp and spend the night there.

Our next goal will be to lead up to the Neff Valley and its fantastic glacier. On the way up there, we may meet the “pobladores”. They are original inhabitants that will welcome us with their characteristic kindness, inviting us to share a typical meal. After two hiking days, we will finally leave the main trail and start a climb up to one of the Aysen summits.

The following day will be an intense one because we must cross a snowy and rocky ground until we get to the massive glacier of Neff. Its amazing viewpoint includes the “San Valentin” peak, the highest summit of the Chilean Patagonia.

We will then start to head down among steep and ice slopes. However, in the last days of this trip the field turns into an easier one. It will make us enjoy more the landscapes and the native flora and fauna. Once again in our ending point the truck will take us to Coyhaique. There, we will celebrate our goals with a fantastic dinner and a deserved hot shower!

Chilean Patagonia is waiting for you. All you have to do is getting in touch with me and, of course, having your backpack ready. I have no doubt it will be an unforgettable adventure throughout the Aysen Region.