This is considered a 'moderate' backpacking adventure in wild, remote country. We’ll hike anywhere from 3–10 miles a day over uneven terrain and up and down steep switchbacks, while carrying packs (20 to 30 pounds including our own sleeping bag, mattress pads and personal items. Guests are expected to set up their own tents each day.

The weather here is extremely variable. We strongly recommend that participants have a good level of fitness and are well prepared and have at least some hiking experience. The support staff that will be on this adventure will be with us for the entirety of the adventure helping us carry group supplies and helping us see the true Patagonian experience.

It is each guest's responsibility to arrive at Chile's Balmaceda Airport (BBA) no later than 2pm on Day 1 of our trip (see Travel & Logistics). As guests arrive at BBA airport throughout the day, Modern Adventure will schedule complimentary small group transfers to our hotel in Coyhaique, a 50-minute drive away.

After breakfast on our last day, Modern Adventure will organize transfers back to Coyhaique, arriving in the afternoon, and onward to BAA airport. If you’re departing from Coyhaique this day, your flight from BAA airport should be scheduled to depart at 6pm or later.

Prices are based on double occupancy. If you are a solo traveler and want to have your own accommodations, a $700 supplement will apply at checkout – these spots are very limited due to the type of accommodations on our adventure and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This adventure is limited to no more than 12 people plus your Modern Adventure team. We will be joined by expert expedition guides, each highly qualified. They will be with us for the entirety of the adventure, along with porters to help carry the group's gear.

This adventure is for travelers age 18 and above.

You may cancel on or before October 7, 2022 and receive a full refund minus a $500 per-person service fee. If you cancel on or after October 8, 2022 there is a 50% cancellation fee; on or after December 6, 2022 there is a 100% cancellation fee.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases family/medical emergency or cases of the trip being cancelled (see our Terms and Conditions for full details).

While we do make an effort to accommodate special dietary requirements, our hiking adventures may hold particular difficulties when attempting to accommodate restrictions or requirements. We ask that you inform us of any dietary needs on your traveler information form (you will receive this form prior to travel) so we can make our partners in Chile aware of allergies and other requirements, and will reach out if we run into any roadblocks. If you have any significant concerns, please reach out to discuss possible difficulties with our concierge team.

We make safety a priority on all our adventures. Since this adventure takes place in some remote locations, it can be difficult and expensive to plan medical evacuations. It is each guest’s responsibility to be covered by emergency medical, evacuation and repatriation insurance, or to be prepared to cover the cost yourself, for expenses related to an emergency medical evacuation and repatriation. Global Rescue (see Get Ready) provides evacuation and field-rescue services and is a good option to consider.

Thank you again for joining us! We can’t wait to explore the Chile's Aysén and Patagonia regions with you! Over the coming months, we will reach out to gather the information necessary for your departure. Look out for Modern Adventure in your inbox.

Questions? We have answers! Speak with a Modern Adventure Trip Specialist at +1 (503) 907-9889, Monday - Thursday 9am to 2pm (Pacific Time), or email us at support@modernadventure.com