Aysen

Assistance

Transportation

Bathrooms

Places

Equipment

You will be taken back to your hotel

San Martin countryside

Transfer in van

You will be picked up from your hotel

Joëlette

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Safety measures

Social distancing measures

On this cultural, accessible day trip, you will get the chance to discover the traditional Patagonian way of life. 

This private day trip begins with a pick-up service from your accommodation in Puerto Guadal and a 90-minute drive to the San Martin ranch. The van is not wheelchair-accessible but assistance will be provided to help you transfer, if necessary. Your wheelchair can be stored safely in the van for the drive.

You will then arrive at the San Martin ranch, a family-owned farm that stretches over 2,000 hectares (4942 acres). The family follow the traditional gaucho way of life and rear sheep, cows, horses and chickens on their land. A joelette wheelchair will be provided so that you can explore the terrain accompanied by the gauchos, skilled horsemen who will tell you about how they take care of their animals. Depending on the time of year, you may also get the chance to follow the women of the ranch as they gather seasonal produce such as wild strawberries or delicious morel mushrooms. 

Once you have explored the ranch, you will share a drink of mate, a herbal infusion traditionally served in a round gourd, and learn some of the family’s stories and history. Then you can enjoy a typical meal of the region, asado al palo, a Patagonian barbecue of a whole lamb cooked on a fire, accompanied by rich red wine. 

At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your accommodation.

Lunch

Soft Drinks

Tour Guides

Assistants

Equipment rental

Ground transportation

Insurance

Gratuities

The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.

Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.

This trip can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides will be hired to assist and help out with the logistics needed.

Spoken language(s): Spanish, English, German, Dutch. 

Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.

This tour is not recommended for travelers using a power wheelchair.

Special dietary needs and restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice.

Travelers must be willing to self-transfer manually or be helped to do so, in order to take part in this tour.

A group of people on horseback, including a man holding a small child.

A man leads 2 traditional cows, who are dragging a piece of farm equipment.

A group of people, including a person in a joelette wheelchair, follow a bumpy path by a field of animals on the ranch.

A group of people, including a person in joelette wheelchair, on a field in the ranch.

A person in a joelette wheelchair strokes a sheep.

A person in a joelette wheelchair being pushed by 2 other people in a field with horses.

A group of people, including a person in a joelette wheelchair, on the shore of a lake with mountains in the background.

Day trip in San Martin countryside

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Lodge y Restaurante El Mirador de Guadal

Confluence of rivers Baker & Neff

On this accessible guided tour, you will have the opportunity to discover some of the most spectacular wildlife and scenery in Chile. 

This activity begins with a pick-up service in a van from your hotel in Puerto Guadal. The van is accessed via a step and you can either manually transfer to a seat in the van, or ride in your wheelchair with the chair secured in the van with seatbelts. 

You will then drive approximately 50 minutes to the confluence of the Neff and Baker rivers. Here, you will have the chance to admire the milky Neff River, with water running from the Neff Glacier, meeting the clear blue water of the Baker River, Chile’s largest and widest river. You will spend some time at the confluence and can take photos and admire the special atmosphere, with the noise of the river and freshness of the air all around. 

Next you will head to a stunning area of natural beauty which is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in all of Patagonia. You can explore nature trails using a joëlette wheelchair and may have the chance to see grasslands, wetlands, forests and lagoons, all of which provide a habitat for animals such as pumas, condors and foxes. You will also call in at the visitor center in the National Park to learn about the region’s history and culture. 

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back off at your accommodation.

Spoken language(s): Spanish, English, German, Dutch. French.

Travelers must be willing to self-transfer manually or be helped to do so.

A person in a joëlette wheelchair on a rough trail, being assisted by 2 other people.

A person stands on a rocky outcrop next to the confluence of the 2 rivers, which have water of different colors.

A person in a joëlette wheelchair next to the confluence of the rivers, with another person next to the chair.

2 people sit on rocks next to the confluence of the rivers, with a mountain and clear sky in the background.

The nature trail in the National Park, with a rough unpaved surface.

The nature trail, which stretches across an area of trees and grassland.

Trees and the trail through the National Park, with mountains in the background.

A person sits in the joëlette wheelchair on a grassy area of the National Park, with another person pushing the chair from behind.

A person sits in a joëlette wheelchair by a river, with mountains and grassland in the background.

A group of people, including people in joëlette wheelchairs, take photos and admire the view at the confluence point of the rivers.

A person in a joëlette wheelchair, seen from behind, at the confluence point of the rivers.

Exploring the Confluence of rivers Baker & Neff

Puerto Guadal

Patagonia National Park

Museo y Centro de Visitantes del Parque Patagonia

On this accessible guided tour, you will have the opportunity to discover the remote wilderness of Patagonia and enjoy stunning nature views. 

The guided tour will begin with a pick-up service in a van from your accommodation in Puerto Guadal. The van is accessed via a step but assistance can be provided for wheelchair users to board the van. Once inside, you can either transfer into a seat and store your wheelchair or ride in the van in a wheelchair, secured safely with seatbelts. 

After a drive of approximately 90 minutes, you will arrive at the National Park. The park stretches over many hectares and contains several distinct natural habitats, ranging from wetlands to forests and lagoons. It is also home to many different species of animals, including condor birds, foxes, pumas and flamingoes. 

You will get a chance to explore one of the park’s many nature trails by riding in a joëlette wheelchair. Assistance will be provided to help you navigate in the chair and the tour guide can select a trail with a duration and a level of difficulty to suit your needs. Along the trail, you will be able to admire the views and feel close to nature and there will be plenty of photo opportunities at scenic locations. 

You will also call in at the National Park’s visitor center, which is wheelchair-accessible with adapted bathroom facilities. The visitor center hosts displays on the region’s biodiversity and culture and you can learn about the efforts being made to protect and preserve the local environment. 

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your accommodation in the van.

Park entrance

Parking

Spoken language(s): Spanish, English, German, French, Dutch

A group of people, including a person in a joëlette wheelchair, follow a trail by a lagoon, with mountains in the background.

An animal stands by the shore of the blue lagoon, with mountains in the background.

A close-up photo of the joëlette wheelchair on the rough trail.

A group of people, including a person in a joëlette wheelchair and a dog, on a trail in the National Park, looking at the view.

Two people carry the joëlette wheelchair along the trail, which is has a rough uneven surface.

A group of people, including a person in a joëlette wheelchair, pass close to a group of animals grazing on grasslands.

The scenery in the National Park, with mountains, grasses and scrub land.

The visitor center building, which is accessed via a smooth paved path.

A group of people, including a person in a joëlette wheelchair, in the gardens, walking on a path made of wooden boards.

The sign for the visitor center and restaurant, which is accessed via an unpaved smooth road.

The museum in the visitor center, with educational displays and a smooth hard floor.

A woman looks at a display in the visitor center.

A group of people in the museum, looking at various displays showing the region's habitat and wildlife. The floor is smooth and there is space to navigate in a wheelchair.

A 3-D map of the National Park showing the mountains and water systems, in a room decorated with a mural showing the local wildlife.

Patagonia National Park Trekking and Visitor's Center: Aysén

You will be dropped off at your hotel

Boat tour in Capilla de Mármol

On this accessible tour, you will explore the marble caves and rock formations known locally as the ‘Marble Chapels’. 

The tour will begin with a pick-up service from your hotel and a drive through mountain roads to the small village of Puerto Sanchez, which is located on the shore of General Carrera Lake. 

Upon arrival at the boat jetty, you will board the small open-top boat used for the tour. Staff have been trained to work with people with physical, visual, cognitive and hearing impairments and can assist you to transfer into the boat, if necessary. A joelette wheelchair will also be provided to transport you to the jetty.

The first stop in the boat will be inside the marble caves of Puerto Sanchez, which are less well-known than the marble chapel of Puerto Rio Tranquilo, but equally as beautiful. 

The marble caves are formed from limestone and have been sculpted through millennia by the wind and water, leaving natural rock formations of smooth stone in stunning shapes. Fans of photography will be able to take photos of the clear white stone, set against the intense blue water. 

When water levels allow, you may be able to sail inside the caves and see the marble formations from underneath. 

The boat tour will also pass by the marble formations at Puerto Rio Tranquilo, giving you more photo opportunities of the area, which has been designated as a protected zone by the Chilean government. 

Accessible bathroom facilities will be available at a small restaurant in Puerto Sanchez, which you will visit on the tour.

Tickets

Snacks

Lifevest

Spoken language(s): Spanish, English, German, Dutch.

The inside of a marble cave, looking out over the sea with mountains visible in the background.

Three people in a boat next to the rock formations.

A blue limestone rock formation over the sea.

Four people in a boat in front of the rock formations

A group of people on the boat next to the rock formation.

A group of people in the boat, under the low marble ceiling.

Three people are in the boat inside the marble cave, looking at the rock formations.

The gravel beach and boat jetty.

The beach and boat jetty.

The smooth flat road to access the boat jetty.

A joelette wheelchair on the boat jetty.

A joelette wheelchair on the narrow boat jetty.

Muelle Beach, a gravel beach with the blue sea and mountains visible in the background.

The small restaurant, which has step-free access.

The small restaurant, which has step-free access

The ramp to the restaurant.

The doorway to the accessible bathroom.

A toilet cubicle with a handrail.

The basins in the accessible bathroom.

The restaurant as seen from the outside.

The interior of the restaurant, with several small tables and chairs.

Marble Chapels Boat Tour

Piedra Clavada Trekking

Chile chico

On this accessible tour, you'll be able to discover Patagonia National Park and see the reserve's unique rock formations, lakes and valleys. 

You'll be met at your accommodation before travelling to the park. Assistance can be provided if necessary and wheelchairs can be stored in the vehicle. Once you arrive in Patagonia National Park, you'll set off on a 7-mile (12 km) trek through picturesque and beautiful terrain.

An e-Joëlette all-terrain one-wheeled chair is available and experienced guides will accompany you as you explore the trek circuit and take in the views.

After 1.7 mi (2.8 km) of trekking, you'll come across the Piedra Clavada, a striking rock formation of volcanic origin which stands at a height of 42 meters and has been eroded over time by wind and rain to create a surreal tower-like structure.

You'll also be able to experience the Cueva de las Manos, a UNESCO-listed site dating from several thousand years ago. You'll witness impressive examples of ancient cave art including hundreds of stenciled hands from which the cave gets its name. Finally, you'll have a chance to see Lunar Valley, an other-worldly expanse of terrain created by the movement of wind and water over many years.

A stop for lunch and a soft drink will be built into your trek and you'll be taken back to your hotel by approximately 3 pm.

Spoken language(s): Spanish, English, German, French, Dutch.

Wheelchair user accompanied by assistants.

Rock formations.

Tour group in front of rock formations.

Tour group at Piedra Clavada.

Lake views.

Valley view with rock formations.

Piedra Clavada Trekking: Aysén

Puerto Río Tranquilo

Bahía Mansa

Marble Chapel Nature Sanctuary

On this 3h30 tour,  you'll have a kayaking experience in Marble Chapel Nature Sanctuary,  a stunning natural attraction in the Chilean Patagonia. Visitors here can explore the towering marble cliffs and crystal clear waters of the lake, offering a unique and unforgettable experience in one of the world's most beautiful destinations. 

You'll meet with your guides at 7:00 AM at Puerto Río Tranquilo. If you need transportation to get there, please let our travel experts know! Upon arrival, you'll have a kayaking lesson and safety instruction talk and depart the shore to explore! You'll be free to approach the caves, crevices, and other spectacular sceneries. Don't forget to bring your camera! 

Please note there is no accessible restroom available on this tour; we recommend going to the bathroom at your accommodation. Professional guides are certified and able to help! All the equipment and first aid equipment are included. You'll have to descend a small hill to reach your meeting point, but guides can assist you, and there are no steps. Children between 4 and 13 years old are welcome in the company of a guardian or adult.

We offer transportation in a non-accessible vehicle from Puerto Río Tranquilo if you do not have your own transportation to get to Bahia Mansa. Contact our travel experts for more information.

Meals

This tour is not recommended for people with a heart condition.

There is no restriction of any kind regarding this tour.

Marble Chapel Nature Sanctuary kayaking trip.

A wheelchair user exploring Carretera Austral.

The kayak - all equipment is included.

A wheelchair user in Bahia Mansa.

Kayaking lessons.

Preparing for the kayaking experience.

A wheelchair user is being transferred to the kayak.

You'll be free to approach the caves, crevices, and other spectacular sceneries.

Marble Chapel.

Marble Chapel Nature Sanctuary kayaking trip

Aysén

The Joëlette wheelchair allows people with reduced mobility to hike and navigate uneven terrain. With a single wheel, and support and steering bars in the front and back, this all-terrain wheelchair can easily be used by a variety of people with different accessibility needs, and is both an excellent piece of equipment and a great way to work in a team. You can rent this wheelchair through Wheel the World, and we’ll explain how to assemble and use the chair in Aysén, Chile. Delivery services and helmets are available for an extra price.

Helmet

Delivery fee

Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 1 person traveling and 1 day rental. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.

This rental can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides can be hired to assist and help out. Contact our travel experts for further information.

Joëlette Wheelchair Rental - Aysén

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