HIKE IN AND RAFT OUT FROM HIDDEN GRANITE VALLEY IN PATAGONIA

The wildest adventure. Rio Turbio IV

HIKE IN AND RAFT OUT FROM HIDDEN GRANITE VALLEY IN PATAGONIA

The wildest adventure. Rio Turbio IV

  • LENGTH TRIP
    11 Days/10 Nights

  • SEASON
    December through May

  • LEVEL
    Medium to advanced trekkers

  • STYLE
    Trekking adventure

  • TRIP DATES
    9 al 18 de Enero 2026
    6 al 15 de Febrero 2026

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP

  • Wild and remote do a deep hidden valley
  • Raft on last day to come back to civilization
  • Camping and rustic huts
  • A true adventure
RATES

Min 6 to Max  12 persons
USD 4200 per person

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TRIP DETAILS

Hike In – Raft Out

Turbio IV is a remote valley in northern Patagonia that local mountaineers first began to explore back in the 1980s. While the Yosemite-like granite walls that rise from the banks of the Río Turbio river have undoubtedly made this a climbers’ paradise, the allure of “El Turbio” extends far beyond the vertical. This valley remains largely unexplored to this day, offering the modern adventurer a rare opportunity to experience Patagonia in its natural state.

Over the course of several days, we’ll hike upstream along the Río Turbio river with pack horses and through the Selva Valdiviana rainforest in order to reach Turbio IV. We’ll camp on an off-grid homestead and spend the night in rustic backcountry huts including “Don Ropo” and “Don Chule”, preparing tasty meals along the way. At the end of our journey, we’ll float back down the river on pack rafts, taking in the raw beauty of “El Turbio” one last time before returning back to civilization.

Join us for an epic 11-day hike in, raft out adventure unlike any other

KEY POINTS
  • Safety First: The expedition is led by professional Mountain and Rafting Guides with extensive experience. All certified in their field. All safety measures in place with satellite comms
  • With years of experience as outdoor guides and leaders we know that spending time in pristine environments connecting with the elements can be life changing experiences.
  • Hikers need to be fit for purpose. Physically fit and ideally with some previous hiking experience.
  • Trip to be run from December to March. All hikes are done with a midweight pack. Most food and gear is carried by porters or horses. Personal porters can also be arranged
  • Rio Turbio is a glacier river that flows into Lago Puelo Lake in Northern Patagonia, Chubut Province, Argentina. Closest International Airport: Bariloche
INTINERARY

Day 1 Arrival
Transfer in and arrival to start Hotel. Welcome meeting and gear check and tasty dinner.

Day 2 Puelo Lake to Marolt (13 km – 5 Hours – Easy Day)
Early start we drive to Puelo Lake and take a boat trip across to Turbio river mouth. We load the gear on our support horses and start an easy first day of hiking. Good intro day to arrive at Marolt family ranch. We camp by the river and try some local cuisine.

Day 3 Marolt to Jara (15 km – 7 Hours – Moderate Day)
Second day of hiking going upstream with a few river crossings will lead us to Jara River Hut. A basic shelter but perfect camping site. Great fishing spot! Maybe a trout for dinner if we are lucky.

Day 4 Jara to Don Ropo (15 km – 8 hours – Hard Day)
Today we keep going up river with lots of river crossings. We walk the beach and cross the river either walking, with a horse or with a boat. We arrive at the main river junction ¨La Horqueta¨ where all the rivers meet and the valleys split. From here an hour walk takes us to Don Ropo Mountain Hut at the start of Turbio IV Valley.

Day 5 Rest Day/Weather Day
After three days of moving, a well-deserved rest in the Patagonian Rainforest. Fire going, dry our gear and prepare for the second part of the expedition. This day could also be used as a weather day. It gives us a bit more room for an itinerary change if need be.

Day 6 Don Ropo Hut to Don Chule Hut (12 km – 10 hours – Hard Day)
From Don Ropo onwards the terrain is very diverse and spectacular. When possible we walk the river beach, when not possible we venture inside the forest. After a long day and two zip lines on the way we arrived at paradise! Don Chule Mountain Hut is a tiny luxurious cabin in the lost valley of ¨La Oreja¨

Day 7 Turbio IV Hiking  (Optional Moderate Day – 6 hours)
Optional Hike to La Mariposa Lagoon. A perfect granite circus surrounds this beautiful lagoon where very few people have been.

Day 8 Turbio IV Hiking (Optional Moderate Day – 6 hours)
Optional Hike to Rubulis Lagoon to get close to its hanging glacier and Chilean border. This can also be a rest day in a magic place, swim on the river, spot some torrent ducks and condors, relax on an empty valley totally off the grid.

Day 9 Don Chule to Don Ropo (12 km – 8 hours – Hard Day)
The descent back to Don Ropo will provide great opportunities to see the area and the mountains from a different perspective.

Day 10 Rafting + Boat Trip out (4 km – 1.5 hours – Easy Hiking day )
Early start back to ¨La Horqueta¨ River Junction where our rafting guides will have the boats ready to roll. What we have walked in three days we will float down in 5 hours of cruising. The river flows smoothly as we take in the experience. Once on the lake we take motorboats across back to civilization and a proper final dinner and celebration.

Day 11 Departure
After breakfast the trip is over and transport to the airport or next destination can be arranged. Thanks for coming!

GEAR LIST
  • 55-70 liters Backpac
  • Waterproof, well worn-in walking boots – Good quality, comfortable footwear is essential. Whatever you wear on your feet the most important thing is comfort. It is vital to ensure your boots are well worn in and lightweight. Ankle support and waterproofing is recommended but if you already have something comfortable with good grip on rocks then don’t go rushing out to buy new boots – you are better off with your well-worn in pair!
  • Water Shoes. For this trip some days we might be walking with wet feet since there are lots of river crossings so it is ideal to have a pair of lightweight, easy to dry walking shoes. Sandals or Crocs are not enough!! They need to be an actual shoe since we are going to hike in them.
  • Walking poles
  • Sleeping bag (0 to -10 degrees Celsius Comfort Range)
  • Sleeping matt

Walking clothing in layers

  • 1-2 pairs of hiking pants (zip-off pants recommended)
  • 1 waterproof rain jacket
  • 2 T-shirts short sleeve
  • 1-2 t-shirts long sleeve
  • 1 Polar Fleece
  • 1 down jacket
  • 3 pairs of hiking socks
  • Warm beanie or woollen hat
  • Light warm gloves
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhat
  • Thermal underwear x 1 pair (1 top and 1 bottom to sleep) Thermal wear is highly recommended, being light, warm and will keep you warm at night.
  • Swim wear
  • Head torch
  • Water bottle: 1 x 1.5 litre bottle or hydration bladder
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and spare batteries, memory cards
    (Please note: there are no electrical outlets on the trek so make sure you fully charge and or have spare batteries. )
  • Snacks: Some snacks are provided during the trek but you may like to bring one or two extras just in case. If you have a dietary requirement then be recommend bringing some suitable snacks from home. We will accommodate you for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner
  • Toilet paper: Most important! Also, small plastic bags or zip lock bags for rubbish which you will need to hold on to until the end of the trek.
  • Wet wipes and or face wipes (Optional)
  • Plastic bags: To keep your belongings and clothes dry (wrap everything in plastic bags). RECOMMENDED: – Soft and/or hard copies of all important documents e.g. air tickets, passport, vaccination certificate, etc. and keep the hard copies separate from the originals. While not valid, a copy makes it very much easier to obtain replacements if necessary
  • Eating Utensils: bowl, cup, cutlery

Available for rent

  • Sleeping bag: 6 usd per day
  • Sleeping matt: 6 Usd per Day
  • Walking poles: 6 usd per Day
  • Backpack: 6 Usd per d

Optionals
Personal Porter USD 100 per Day – Ideally to be arranged between two or three people and needs to be hired for the whole trip.

INCLUDES
  • All meals during the Expedition. First and last meals are also included!
  • Accomodation (2 nights 4*Hotel previous and final night, 6 nights mountain Huts, camping sites, tents)
  • Transportation from Accommodation to start of the hike and from the end till the Hotel.
  • Transfer in for the group from Bariloche to start Hotel (2 hours drive)
  • Boat trip across Lago Puelo Lake and Back (Start of the hike)
  • Certified Mountain Guides (AAGM) with lots of experience
  • Certified Rafting Guides
  • Technical gear for Ziplines (Harnesses, ropes, biners, etc)
  • All rafting Equipment
  • Food and tent portage by horses or porters
  • Park entry fee
  • Permits and accident insurance

Not includes

  • Transportation to and from starting point of the Expedition
  • Personal equipment (see list of equipment)
  • Travel insurance

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