Andes Journeys
Andes Journeys is the non-fishing branch of Rios Azules, the company responsible for Estancia de Los Rios, Fundo El Salto, the Coyhaique Rivers program and the Rivers of the Chilean Fjords program. They offer a wonderful array of some of Chile's unique natural and cultural treasures for the active traveler. Walking, horse-back riding, wine tours, bird watching & local culture traveling to off the beaten path areas. Staying in select accommodations, visiting the Atacama Desert, Santiago de Chile, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Chile's wine country... The list is endless; here is a brief description of some of our favorite trips.
The Atacama
Desert in Northern Chile, is a vast expanse of salt
flats, gravel plains, eroded valleys, turquoise lakes, powerful geysers
and thermal springs. Combining the adventure of outdoor life with
the comfort of a refined hotel, Explora en Atacama serves as the
base for a complete exploration program in this area, allowing a
relaxed and harmonious penetration into remote off the beaten path
areas. 
The Spanish settled Chile’s Central Valley more than 400 years ago,
bringing with them a rich tradition of culture, agronomy and the
arts. Blessed with incredibly fertile land and a warm Mediterranean
climate, the area became home to Chile’s most prominent families
and skilled artisans. Irrigated by hundreds of rivers born high in
the Andes, the valley flourishes with quality Chilean wines and a
wide variety of cultivated flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Today
the central valley of Chile is home to the best vineyards of this
beautiful country where you can enjoy guided wine tours and tasting
along with the best food and traditional hospitality of Chile.
Valparaiso is
a city declared a cultural monument of humanity by UNESCO and is
also the main commercial port of Chile. The city is a vital cultural
center, boasting a labyrinth of streets and cobblestone alleyways,
embodying a rich architectural and cultural legacy. Some of the many
points of interest of Valparaiso are; the historic monument to the
heroes of Iquique, Prat Quay, the historic and unique funicular railways,
(more than 15, the oldest dating from 1883) and several buildings
which are national monuments, among them, "La Sebastiana" home of
Nobel prize laureate, poet Pablo Neruda.
The Southern
Fjords of Chile are the last frontier,
a vast area of coastal land with hardly any human habitation and
not accessible by roads, that has remained unexplored until now.
Aboard a luxurious, comfortable, safe and fully equipped Hatteras
Motor Yacht, you can navigate where the Andes Mountains meet with
the South Pacific Ocean, a place with outstanding beauty, crystal clear
waters, virgin temperate rain forests, waterfalls and wildlife that
have rarely seen any humans like; penguins, sea lions, Magellanic
woodpecker and one of the world's rarest sea mammals, the five-foot
black dolphin of Chile. Here you can relax or participate is activities
such as; Rainforest exploration, nature and marine photography, Fly
fishing, bird watching and wildlife observation, a truly off the
beaten path area of Chile.
The
stunning Lakes District of Chile, a land of lush temperate
rainforests and snow capped volcanoes reflected in deep blue waters of
rivers and lakes. Home to an interesting culture, great cuisine and traditional
arts. Explore the rain forest escorted by expert guides. Sample the
culture, foods and traditional arts of native Chileans while traveling
through Chile's beautiful Lake District, stopping at the most colorful
cities and villages, visiting museums, settler's homes, open air
markets, archeological sites and off the beaten path forests and
trails.
Explora Patagonia is a 50 room hotel and more! Located on the shores
of Lake Pehoe in the 600,000 – acre Torres del Paine National Park
in the heart of the Chilean Patagonia region. The park possesses
an inspiring combination of mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, waterfalls,
and flora and fauna; the impressive landscape of the region is considered
among the most beautiful in the world. The hotel serves as the base
for a complete exploration program; hiking, trekking, Horseback riding,
and vehicle excursions to renown areas of the park as well as off
the beaten path secret spots.
Andes Journeys can create a custom itinerary that perfectly suits what you had in mind, not some canned expedition with a bunch of strangers. Andes Journeys' English speaking guides will be there to ensure you a first rate experience.
Due to the custom nature of the trips, please call us at 503-703-7323
to discuss
your preferences and we will design a trip just for you. These trips
are the perfect additon to any of our flyfishing trips or worth a visit
to Chile in their own right.