Lake
Crucible/Siberia Valley This new trekking experience combines the fascination and awe of a guided trek through the remote Siberia Valley region to Lake Crucible, with the exhilaration of a jet boat experience on Day 2. Feel the power of Lake Crucible, a remnant of a long gone ice age. Overnight in the wilderness - just, you, your experienced guide, and Mother Nature. This experience is designed for someone looking for REAL, UNTOUCHED NATURE, and is escorted by a fully experienced guide. Day one begins in Wanaka, and you travel by vehicle along the Haast Pass World Heritage Highway via Lakes Hawea and Wanaka to Makarora
From there, the adventure really begins as you are flown into the Siberia Valley, whilst absorbing the superb views of the mountains, rivers, and forests. After leaving your gear at Siberia Hut, you set off for a 6-hour return nature walk, which takes you over terrain changing from a river valley floor, to a rainforest. Next, the forest gives way to a lush alpine meadow, hosting a wealth of plant life before you reach Lake Crucible, an awesome sight with icebergs floating in it all year. There's time to relax and reflect here before returning to the comfortable Siberia Hut, where your guide prepares a substantial hot meal while you relax and recount the day with your companions.
Day two begins with the sound of birds while you are eating your hearty breakfast. Today, you trek down the Siberia Valley, traversing the Siberia Gorge into the Wilkin Valley with its abundance of birdlife, dominated by towering peaks, sheer rock faces, and rain forest. After lunch on the bank of the Wilkin River your group is met by jet boat for an exciting ride down-river back to Makarora.
