REWILDING AND MULTISPORT ADVENTURE

DAY 1   THE WILDLIFE OF THE RIVER MAULLÍN & THE ALERCE TREES OF THE TEMPERATERAINFOREST AND WETLANDS REWILDING

We will dedicate the first day at the Lake District to explore the valley of the river Maullín considered one of the hotspots of biodiversity of Chile with more than 120 species of birds that inhabits not only the large system of wetlands but also the grasslands and forests that surround the river mouth. Theday starts just after the arrival at the airport of Puerto Montt. We will drive to the Natural MonumentLahuen Ñadi, one of the last patches

of pure Fitzrroya cupressoide forest in the central valley. This species of tree is one of the endemic conifers of Patagonia and the forest is home of stunning trails to enjoy a magnificent flora and trees of over 1.200 years old! We will enjoy a picnic lunch at the park and then we will drive to Puerto Varasto check in at our hotel and then move to the wetlands and river shores of the Maullín where we willhave a rewilding activity with local conservation NGO Fundación Legado Chile. The experience will include reforestation, census of birds, amphibians and aquatic flora and the maintenance of the structures designed and installed to protect this last patch of wetlands and manglars.

Breakfast, Lunch included Overnight in Puerto Varas

DAY 2   RAFTING AT NATIONAL PARK VICENTE PÈREZ ROSALES & COOKING CLASS IN FRUTILLAR

A diverse and exciting day visiting the national Park Vicente Pèrez Rosales, home of one of the best white-water rivers of the south of Chile. The Petrohué is a class 4 river with spectaculars views to the surrounding volcanoes and mountains. The crystalline turquoise waters are the best scenario for a rafting experience covering more than 6 km of down the river. After the rafting we will spend a short visiting to the Petrohué falls, a stunning volcanic series of falls located inside the national park. We will later drive through the shore of Lake Llanquihue to the German style town of Frutillar where Blanca will be waiting for us for an immersive cooking preparation with local ingredients and a well-deserved lunch. After lunch we will have time to explore the town walking, enjoy some time on own to do your own discoveries and interaction with locals and in the afternoon start the drive back to Puerto Varas.

Breakfast, Lunch included Overnight in Puerto Varas

DAY 3    CHILOÉ PENGUINS AND VILLAGES

Early departure to take a ferry to the Archipelago of Chiloé. During the 40 minutes of navigation if weather helps, we will have magnificent views of the Andean range and the first villages of the island with the typical wooden towers of the churches. Our target today will be the observation of sea mammals and birds, visiting the only breeding colony of Humboldt and Magellanic Penguins and a route of coastal wetlands with a great diversity of bird’s species, from long distant migrants’ shorebirds to waterfowl and passerines. The rich waters of the Humboldt current are home of a rich marine life with austral dolphins, sea otters and sea lions, among others. Later we will walk trails through the remote and vast coast lines of the open Pacific Ocean were with some luck we could spot blue whales at the distance on their passage to their feeding areas. The lunch will be a highlight itself with marine preparations served straight from the sea to the table.

Breakfast, lunch included Overnight at Castro, Chiloé

DAY 4 REWILDING AT MAWUNKO PARK AND CURANTO

An early wake up to get most of the day exploring a private conservation project at southwest from Ancud. The park Mawenko is fully dedicated to the preservation of the biodiversity of the island with incredible trails through the forest with stunning waterfalls and relaxing views to the coast. Water is a key element at this park and in the last years it also became a fragile resource, despite the fact that the territory has one of the highest precipitation rates of Chile. We will work in the field with the team of biologist and students checking the trap cams installed to monitor wildlife, maintaining the trails, and collecting data about invertebrates, birds, amphibians, and mammals. We will end the experience planting native trees at the park and sharing some insights from the conservation team at Mawunko. Before we head back to mainland, we will stop at a farm to enjoy an outdoor meal known as Curanto. A very local preparation of shellfish, chicken and smoked pork cooked at hot stones in a cave in the ground. The best way to say goodbye to the island and return to our base in Puerto Varas rest after dinner.

Breakfast, lunch included. Overnight at Castro, Chiloé

DAY 5   KAYAKING AND HORSE BACK RIDE ALONG THE CHILOÉ CANALS

Open the window of your room to enjoy the spectacular views on the canals and the colorful houses on stilts known as palafitos that surround the bay of Castro. After a delicious breakfast, our team will be ready to take you for a relaxed and soft paddling along the Castro Canal. We will disembark in town and visit the market full of exotic seafood and organic vegetables that locals bring every day from the different islands of the archipelago. After a short walk from the market, we will enjoy lunch at one of the most famous restaurants of the islands, El Cazador. In the afternoon we will visit Pullao Bay, home of thousands of shorebirds. We will have the chance to experience a relaxed horseback ride facing the bay and surrounded by the gentle and greenish slopes of the countryside of Rilán peninsula. In the late afternoon we will drive back to the hotel to get prepared to enjoy a lamb barbecue prepared as the locals do, in the outdoors and with one of the best sunsets of Chile.

Breakfast and lunch included Overnight at Castro, Chiloé

DAY 6. CHURCHES AND VILLAGES OF THE EAST COAST

Our last day in Chiloé we will be dedicated to the villages of Dalcahue and Nercón to visit some of the UNESCO World Heritage churches of the archipelago. The breathtaking artwork made by local carpenters to create these churches that in some resemble the construction of the classic wooden boats of the fisherman is truly admirable. We will also have the chance to visit one of the workshops owned by one of the last carpenters of the island that still builds boats using the ancient skills, transmitted from one generation to another. After a quick lunch at the market of Dalcahue we will drive back to mainland and return to our starting point in the town of Puerto Varas.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.