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GOING BACK TO THE BASICS
The lake Dickson area, it is still one of the remote and primitive areas of the Park, being less visited, so therefore, it remains as a quite place. Nevertheless, it is probably the most beautiful area of all, with a full variety of natural wonders for the trekkers to enjoy, such as :
Blue or emerald colour lakes, a view of the Paine’s Towers, granite walls at the mountains, glaciers at the edge of the Ice Field, one of the most representative native tall woods of Patagonia, lagoons, nice and soft trails, flora and fauna, and some spirit of the old estancia times
All together in one corner of the Park, with all the services for you to enjoy an eco-adventure.
The Big Circuit it is rated as one of the three most beautiful Mountain Trails of the world by outdoor publications. So you have such a great and amazing natural scenario to explore, enjoy and experience in Patagonia.
Weather wise, it could get a little rough up there even in the summer, but we offer our expertise and support to go over El Paso and do it, so you do not come back or waist your days hoping for perfect conditions
As mountain lovers, we know it is always worth to get up there and capture with your own eyes and spirit the great view of the grandness of the Ice Field and one of its arms, glacier Grey in full extension ( about 20 kms ).
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Los Perros
is a Mountain Camping ( 700 mt asl ) next to Los Perros river and right in the middle of a nice “ lengas “ wood. Close by to glacier Los Perros, with a lagoon with icebergs, and glacier Puma. It is the resting-stop before going over the pass ( or after ). From here you can do a half-day hiking excursion to glacier Puma, a mountain glacier at the rich of your hand.
Going over the John Gardner Pass with some help.
We provide service of Full Board ( Bed at refugios or Tent at campings + 3 Meals ) all along the Big Circuit, plus the service of pack horses or a porter to carry gear. This is an alternative for those who are eager to walk and explore all the way, but not willing to carry heavy stuff. You are here to enjoy outdoors and not to win a contest. Enjoy the experience and leave the rest to us. |
Glaciar Los Perros |
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HORSEBACK RIDING
At this
area we can offer you a good choice of programs that include
some Horseback Riding excursions. We do operate from
“Estancia 3ª Barranca”, at Laguna Amarga area, ( a nice
place for an overnight stay ), to refugio Dickson ( 6 hr ).
You can add a day excursion to Lago Quemado or it can be
combined with some trekking along the way and a nice pic-nic
lunch at lake Paine. Check our programs for more details
about activities in this area, and get to know for yourself
the true meaning of nature at its best.
A QUIET PLACE FOR A GREAT ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE |
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BETTER AND EASIER ACCES TO THE AREA
PUERTO NATALES TO DICKSON IN 1 DAY : 07:00 regular bus to the Park 10:00 A 4x4 Safari Trip from Laguna Amarga to Lake Paine area, La Victorina ( 2 hrs ), with reservations in advance. 12:00 Trekking by a soft trail, along the valley, to Refugio Dickson ( 3.5 hrs )
WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO
SAFARI 4x4 : from Laguna Amarga to Lake Paine ( 2 hrs ) by an old Estancia dirt track. Get yourself as an explorer in a 4x4, and discover the beauty of this valley. See the Paine river water falls, Laguna Azul and a nice spot in the tall woods, Laguna Cebolla and La Victorina, at lake Paine, where it used to be the main House of the estancia, a lovely flat spot with a great view.
TREKKING: * from Laguna Azul ranger station to Lake Paine ( 4 hrs ), along north bank of the lagoon. * From Lake Paine to Dickson ( 3.5 hrs ), boarding the lake, cross Caiquenes river, then going by the flat valley. At lake Dickson you do a cable-raft crossing ( 50 mts ). * From Dickson to Valle Quemado ( 5 hrs r/t ), to get a close view of glacier Dickson ( by Horse riding also ). * From Dickson to Los Perros ( 7 hrs r/t ). * From Los Perros to glacier Puma ( 3 hrs r/t ). Check our program or ask one of our representative.  |  |  |  |  | Up from Dickson | Loading horses | Cooking at Dickson | Camp Los Perros | Glaciar Dickson |
ANDESCAPE LTDA. Eberhard 599 – Puerto Natales / fonofax 56 ( 61 ) 412592 / 412877 e-mail :
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 REFUGIO DICKSON AREA AND DOING THE BIG CIRCUIT
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