The Kids' Guide to EcoCamp!

Here at Cascada, we know that having children does not mean your thirst for adventure has been magically quenched! Starting a family is a wonderful adventure in itself, and it makes sense to continue it by showing your little travelers the magic of the world you’ve brought them into! So, are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin: let us briefly explain how to travel with tots and adventure with adolescents to EcoCamp Patagonia. First off, here is the EcoCamp policy regarding young explorers.

EcoCamp's Children Policy

1. The absolute minimum age for children wanting to stay at the EcoCamp is 6 years old at the time of travel or within the same month.

2. All those between 6 and 12 years are considered to be children.

3. Our Patagonia Wildlife Safari Program offers up to a 50% discount to children between 6 and 12 years old who share a dome with their parents. 

4. All children must be in good health and able to cope with physical and outdoor excursions in variable weather.

5. Age limitations Wildlife Safari program:

• Children between the ages of 6 and 9 may participate in the Wildlife Safari excursions marked with the difficulty category "easy" (the Grey Glacier boat excursion, nature walks, etc.) without the company of a private guide.
  
  
• Children aged 10 to 12 may participate in trekking excursions but the family must hire a private assistant guide.
  
  
• Children aged 12 or older may participate in all activities of the Wildlife Safari program under these conditions: 
  
  • EcoCamp must receive a written and signed declaration from a guardian stating their responsibility for the child,that the child has previously undertaken trekking activities for a period of over 8 hours, and that the child is in good physical health (EcoCamp will provide this form).
  • The family must hire a private guide in case the child does not perform well during the hikes. This rule has to exist because we must consider the other guests and ensure that they, too, have a good experience during the excursion.
    
    

6. For the following trekking programs, the conditions below apply to children:

Please note that minors must always be accompanied by their father, mother, or legal guardian while on the trails.

On the John Gardner Pass (part of the Circuit), minors aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by at least two adults with mountain experience. They must be properly prepared and equipped with appropriate clothing and gear (such as warm layers, a windproof jacket, sunglasses, etc.).

7. Furthermore, children under 18 are not permitted in our Patagonia Puma Tracking program.

8. Cascada Expediciones and EcoCamp Patagonia are against the exploitation of human beings in any form, particularly sexual, especially when it can affect children. We will take all possible measures for our staff, suppliers, and customers to prevent this. In case minors travel with us, we ask the accompanying adults to provide proof that they are parents or close relatives. All our suppliers are required to prevent the exploitation of human beings in any form as well. Regarding our staff, we do not work with minors and comply with existing labor legislation in Chile.

* Keep in mind that you will be detained by customs if you are traveling with children and both parents are not present. Grandparents or legal guardians traveling with children under the age of 18 must present proof of custody or letters from the child's natural parents authorizing the trip.

But what can I do if I have children under 6 years old? We truly regret that children under 6 years cannot stay in our domes at the EcoCamp. But why not contact us to plan a tailor-made trip with your kids?

To find out about more information about child discounts and how they work, get in touch with our team. They can answer your questions.