Trekking to Laguna del Toro and Estero de las Gualtatas (3 days and 2 nights)

3 days and 2 nights

One of the spectacular high altitude lagoons found in the central Andes mountain range is undoubtedly Laguna del Toro, located at 3,500 meters above sea level and nestled in the middle of Andean wetlands and with an excellent view of the Andes, making this location a good excuse to visit. To get there we must go through the Cajón de Los Ángeles, along a winding abandoned vehicle road that goes through the bottom of the access valley. We will pass through some small Maitenes forests until we reach Peldehuana, to continue climbing through large expanses of plains that will take us up the estuary until we reach Laguna del Toro.

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DAY 01   RIECILLOS  – PELDEHUANA  

At 9 a.m., we'll meet in Riecillos, in the Andes. After a brief induction and introduction to the team, we'll begin our trek through the Los Ángeles Canyon. After 4 hours, we'll reach the Peldehuana area, a beautiful valley, where we'll set up our first camp.

Recorrido 15 Kmts  Tiempo:  5 horas aprox.

1300 mts -2480 mts Elevation gain: 1,180 mts

DAY 02 PELDEHUANA – LAGUNA DEL TORO

In the morning after breakfast, we continue the trekking to the Laguna del Toro area. We will climb up the estuary, always passing through some humid plains, which are crossed by a beautiful estuary. In this area it is very easy to spot birdlife. Very good views of the entire surrounding Andean mountain range. Halfway through, we will arrive at Laguna del Toro. Free afternoon to walk around the surroundings, dinner and accommodation.

Route 7 Kms Time: 3 Hours approx.

2480 mts -3300 meters Elevation gain: 820 mts

 

DIA 03   LAGUNA DEL TORO . HUALTATAS- RIECILLOS

7:30 am Desayuno y desarme de campamento. Realizaremos un breve ascenso para alcanzar el portezuelo que comunica con el inicio del Cajón del Valle de Las Gualtatas para posteriormente iniciar un largo descenso por 4 horas por un costado del estero hasta alcanzar el poblado de Riecillos.

Route 18 km Time: 8.00 hours approx. (Descent)

3300 mts -1300 mts Elevation gain: 2,000 mts

385,000.- (Minimum 4 people)  

Includes: Food, Pack Mules, Camping Equipment, Cook, Trekking Poles, Satellite Phone, Internal Communication Radios, First Aid Kit. 

 

Not included:

Transportation, Tips.