Day 1 Puerto Varas / Caleta Cholgo
We pick you up at the meeting point, Puerto Montt’s Airport and as we drive southwards. We will cross on a ferry and once on the other side enjoy the Pichicolo thermal spring, our last stop until we rich Caleta Cholgo where we set up camp and spend the night.
(2 hours by private transfer, 45 minutes by ferry) (DL-D) (Night by Camping)

Day 2 Hornopiren / Quintupeo Fjord
We will drive south and reach the ocean and once in our Kayaks we will have a talk on safety, rescue and paddling instructions. We will start paddling towards the narrow entrance of Quintupeo fjord. This day we will sail for 4 spectacular hours in the heart of Pumalin Park. The Fjord has huge granite walls; we can see waterfalls that jump from the Andes to the sea and in this -undoubtedly- beautiful little corner of this planet we will set camp at the end of the fjord and relax.
(4 hours paddling, 13 KMS) (B-BL-D) (Night by Camping) (No facilities available)

Day 3 Quintupeo / Cahuelmo
This will be our longest day; we will paddle for 5 to 6 hours, nearly 16mi and depending on the weather and the tide, we might have to do some night sailing, which will give us a different view of the fiord. As every effort is rewarded, we will arrive to Cahuelmo Fiord after about 5 hours, a wonderful place with big mountains that rise from the sea and then go inland amongst narrow valleys just waiting to be explored. We will see a colony of sea lions and once we have reached the end of the fiord we will find the Cahuelmo Hot Springs, a part of the Pumalin Project. We will set camp near the natural pools dug on the rock by local people in the early 30`s. We will enjoy a hot spring bath and the amazing southern latitude sunset followed by dinner and free afternoon.
(6 hours paddling, 25 KMS) (B-BL-D) (Night by Camping) (No facilities available)

Day 4 Cahuelmo / Puerto Varas
Today we wake up early and paddle north to Pichanco. Here we will meet our private mini bus that will take us back to Puerto Varas by a shorter way this time, crossing by ferry the Reloncavi Fjord and going by the small towns of Puelo and Cochamo.
(5.5 hours paddling, 25.5 KMS, 4.5 hours by private transfer) (B-BL)

REGARDING THE SCHEDULE
The schedules indicated above are subject to change due to weather conditions or unexpected circumstances beyond our control, but we will try our best to keep them unaltered

INCLUDED

-All the private transportation indicated in the schedule
-Ferry to cross the Reloncavi Fjord
-All meals indicated in the schedule (B: breakfast, BL: box lunch, D: dinner) Including table wine
-Three nights camping (Mountain Hardwear Trango 2.0) Term a rest included.
-Kayak with rudder and Prijon equipment (from Germany), doubles and simples, rows, skirts, row jackets, life jacket, dry bags for your equipment and camera
-Entrance fee to Cahuelmo Hot springs
-Guide (English-Spanish languages)
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NOT INCLUDED

-Any additional nights
-Medical expenses
-Insurance of any kind
-Personal expenses
-Sleeping bags
-Gratuities for Guide
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WEATHER

In general the climate in the region is between moderate and cold. The average temperature is around 10C. The influence of the ocean does not allow extreme temperatures to be observed in almost all the entire zone.The average yearly rainfall is generally above the 2.000 MM. Puelo Valley has a microclimate, allowing temperatures to reach close to the 30C during the summer months.It is advisable to program visiting the region during the summer months, (December through March), to avoid the rainy season, Cochamo offers incredible and colorful scenarios, du to the drastic changes of seasons.
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PACK LIST

CLOTHES FOR SEA KAYAK

This list is only a guide of the basic articles for our trips.

Paddling gear

q 1 sun / rain hat

q 1 synthetic or wool hat

q 1 polypropylene top expedition for using under the

paddling jacket

q 1 mid weight polypropylene bottom for using under the rain

pants or paddling pants

q 1 pair of Breathable Waterproof pants (Gore-tex, sympatex

or similar to be used for paddling and also for trekking)

q 1 pair of paddling gloves or pogies

q 1 pair of sandals

q 1 pair of neoprene socks (3mm)

q 1 neoprene boots

q 1 swimsuit

q 2 water bottle (1 litre or more)

q 1 sunglasses with straps

q 1 extra fleece

Camping gear

q 2 mid weight polypropylene top

q 1 mid weight polypropylene bottom

q 1 pair lightweight cotton pants

q 1 Breathable Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)

q 2 medium fleece

q 1 thick fleece, we recommend wind stopper

q 3 pairs synthetic socks

q 1 pair of insulated gloves

q 1 windbreaker or light rain jacket

q Synthetic sleeping bag comfortable - 10°C / 14°F

“with compression sack”,

q 1 small towel

q running shoes

q 1 Headlamp with extra batteries

q Insect repellent and Mosquito net

q Toiletry items including sunscreen and lipstick

Optional

q small waterproof Binoculars

q 1 pelican box or small dry bag for your camera

q Pocket Knife or multi-tool

q Journal, pencil, book

q Personal First Aid supplies

Documentation

q Passport

q Copy of passport

q Copy of trip insurance

Chile Nativo will provide you with the necessary gear for camping

(tents, dining room tents, air bed mats and kitchen implements) and

the specific equipment for every activity.

Do not hesitate to contact us for any question, we will be happy to help you in what you need in order to make your trip pleasant and safe.

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