Conference title: Forests as hubs of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the anthropocene
Date and location: March 24-27, 2026; Coyhaique, Chile


Mate Che Tour offers a 15% discount on all tours listed in its catalog to registered participants of the IUFRO Forest Environment Division 8 Conference 2026.
To access the discount, registrants must book directly with Mate Che Tour and indicate the conference discount code provided by the organizing committee at the time of reservation. Reservations must be requested by email at contacto.mateche@gmail.com, providing the discount code, full name, and travel dates. Payment options and cancellation policies will be confirmed directly when processing the booking.
Programs available with discount
Best of Patagonia Program
This five-day and four-night program requires a minimum of six participants and includes some of the most iconic destinations of the Aysén region. The itinerary covers San Rafael Lagoon with a full-day navigation to the glacier including meals and onboard service, the Marble Caves (Capilla and Catedral) on General Carrera Lake, the confluence of the Baker and Neff rivers, the wooden walkways of Caleta Tortel with the option to visit Isla de los Muertos, and the Patagonia National Park near Cochrane with trails, viewpoints and cultural landmarks. Accommodation is provided in hotels or cabins with breakfast, with selected lunches and dinners included. The regular price per person is CLP 990,000, with a special rate of CLP 900,000 for participants aged 65 years or older.
Patagonian Trilogy Program
This three-day and two-night program requires a minimum of six participants and combines three of the most emblematic attractions of the Aysén region. The journey includes a full-day navigation to San Rafael Lagoon and its glacier with meals and onboard service, a boat tour of the Marble Caves on General Carrera Lake, and a visit to the impressive Saltos del Río Ibáñez waterfalls. Along the way, participants experience panoramic landscapes, simple walks to viewpoints, and a combination of lake and river scenery that highlights the natural diversity of Patagonia. Accommodation is provided in hotels or cabins with breakfast, with selected lunches and dinners included. The regular price per person is CLP 590,000, with a special rate of CLP 550,000 for participants aged 65 years or older.
Marble Caves and Tortel Program
This five-day and four-night program explores the northern and southern stretches of the Carretera Austral. The itinerary begins with a circuit of six lagoons near Lake Elizalde, continues with a full-day visit to Queulat National Park to admire the hanging glacier and enjoy trails and viewpoints, and then travels south to Puerto Tranquilo for the boat tour to the Marble Caves on General Carrera Lake. The journey proceeds to Cochrane and Caleta Tortel, where participants can explore the wooden walkways of this unique village and take the optional excursion to Isla de los Muertos. On the return to Coyhaique there is a stop at the confluence of the Baker and Neff rivers. Accommodation is provided in hotels or cabins with breakfast, with several lunches and dinners included. The regular price per person is CLP 650,000, with a special rate of CLP 585,000 for participants aged 65 years or older. Private departures are available at an additional thirty percent.
Marble Caves and Caleta Tortel Program
This three-day and two-night program requires a minimum of four participants and offers a shorter version of the southern route. The trip begins with a boat tour of the Marble Caves on General Carrera Lake, followed by travel south to Cochrane. From there, participants visit Caleta Tortel, a unique village built on wooden walkways, with the option to take the Isla de los Muertos excursion. On the return to Coyhaique, the itinerary includes a stop at the Baker–Neff river confluence and a visit to Patagonia National Park with its trails and cultural sites. Accommodation is provided in hotels or cabins with breakfast, with lunches and dinners included on several days. The regular price per person is CLP 450,000, with a special rate of CLP 400,000 for participants aged 65 years or older.
Coyhaique City Tour
This guided program offers a closer look at the regional capital, Coyhaique, through the perspective of local guides whose families are descendants of the first pioneers. The tour visits the most emblematic places of the city including the Monument to Mate, Piedra del Indio, the Simpson River viewpoint, the Monument to the Shepherd, the Pioneer Square, and the central Plaza de Armas. The experience concludes with a traditional lunch in a local restaurant. The price per person is CLP 30,000 for adults and seniors, CLP 25,000 for children between two and eight years old, and free of charge for children under two years old.
For more information about these excursions, participants are invited to contact Mate Che Tour directly.

When making an inquiry or booking, please indicate that you are a registered participant of the IUFRO Forest Environment Division 8 Conference 2026 and include your conference discount code. This will ensure that your reservation is processed under the special conditions arranged for the event.












