Tours

Geoturismo Patagonia. This veteran tour operator based in Coyhaique runs tours from 5 to 12 nights; tours include transport, guides, accommodations, breakfast, and dinner. Destinations include Capillas de Marmol, Caleta Tortel, Quelat Park, Chile Chico, and Villa O'Higgins. 21 de Mayo 398, Coyhaique, Aisén, 60000. 9/6636–7733; www.geoturismopatagonia.cl. From 412900 pesos.

Patagona Rafting Excursiones. This local tour operator is run by Marcela Rios, who knows virtually every nook and corner of Aysén and explores them through rafting, trekking, kayaking, horseback riding, skiing, boating, and more. Of particular expertise is the Lago General Carrera–Cochrane area; trips go to the Capillas de Marmol, Valle de Exploradorse, Baker River, and Mount San Lorenzo, among others. Paseo Horn 48, Interior, Coyhaique, Aisén, 60000. 9/7848–2132; www.patagonaexcursiones.com.

Purapatagonia. Tour operator Purapatagonia runs diverse guided tours along the Carretera Austral, including a city tour of Coyhaique and a half-day excursion devoted to bird-watching for the Andean condor, a majestic species with one of the largest wing spans of any bird. General Parra 202, Coyhaique, Aisén, 60000. 67/224–6000; www.purapatagonia.cl.