TOUR SUMMARY - ANDEAN FJORDS OF PUMALIN PARK

• Duration: 6 days/5 nights start and end in Puerto Montt
• Trip focus: Sea Kayaking and outdoor adventure
• Accommodation: 5 nights camping, we can help with pre and post trip accommodation in Puerto Varas 20km from Puerto Montt
• Transport: Mini van, kayak & boat
• Group Size: Min 4, Max 10 + tour leader

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Come join us for an unforgettable adventure in the magnificent fjords of Comau, Quintupeu and Cahuelmo, the eastern side of the Gulf of Ancud, where wild mountains cliffs soar out of the dark waters to touch the sky. See stupendous glacial valleys, primeval temperate rainforests, and numerous kinds of marine wildlife, including dolphins, sea lions, penguins and other sea birds. Smack your lips over fresh salmon steaks, or steamed shellfish gathered from the cliffs at low tide, all prepared by our cook in the miniature galley of our picturesque support vessel. Watch the sunset on the peaks as you relax in hot pools. Spread your sleeping bag under the diamond stars of the Southern Cross. Words alone simply cannot express the unique beauty and variety of this majestic land, whose calm, protected waters do not require you to have any previous experience with sea kayaks.

ITINERARY

Day 1 PUERTO MONTT - LLANCAHUE ISLAND: After meeting in Puerto Montt, we drive down the Southern Highway, and cross the Reloncavi Estuary to Hornopiren. There we board our support vessel and head for Los Ciervos Island. After stopping for lunch in a nice cove, we sail on to Llancahue Island, where we climb into our sea kayaks for instruction and practice. Afterwards, we camp for the night on this island. (L,D)

Day 2 LLANCAHUE ISLAND - QUINTUPEU FJORD: Now we begin the wild part of our sea kayak adventure. We put in near the entrance to Quintupeu Fjord, where the German battleship Dresden hid out during World War I. The sheer slopes, cut by countless waterfalls tumbling off the heights, are covered with lush vegetation that hangs over our heads. As we glide along under this lush canopy, we try to catch a glimpse of dolphins jumping near our kayaks. At nightfall, we camp at the end of the fjord. (B,L,D).

Day 3 QUINTUPEU FJORD - CAHUELMO FJORD: We navigate down to Cahuelmo Fjord, stopping at the entrance to see if there are any sea lions at play. We don't stop for long though, because we want to paddle the far end of Cahuelmo in time to get up the river, or hike through the wild tidal flats. Finally, we take a relaxing dip in Cahuelmo Hot Springs before turning in for the night. (B,L,D).

Day 4 CAHUELMO FJORD - PORCELANA BAY: Our goal for today's journey is Porcelana Hot Springs. On the way, we stop at the settlement of Huinay and hike up a glacial valley sourrounded by snow capped mountains. From this village we cut straight across Comau Fjord to Porcelana, where we pitch camp in a lush green pasture. (B,L,D)

Day 5 PORCELANA HOT SPRINGS - COMAU FJORD: We paddle down to the end of Comau Fjord to Leptepu, passing by stunning snow-capped peaks on our way to a secluded corner in a setting of plunging waterfalls and virgin forests. We also see a lagoon, teeming with wildlife, which we can reach by kayak at high tide. In the afternoon we return to Porcelana and head for the tidal pools of hot water surrounded by magnificent scenery. (B,L,D)

Day 6 COMAU FJORD - HORNOPIREN - PUERTO MONTT: Early this morning we board our support vessel to navigate up Comau Fjord to Hornopiren, where we take the road back to Puerto Montt in time to catch the evening flight or bus to Santiago. (B,L)

DEPARTURE  HASTA LUEGO AMIGOS, GRACIAS Y NOS VEMOS PRONTO
 
IS THIS ADVENTURE FOR YOU?

The trip is not especially rigorous and requires no prior experience with kayaks. You must know how to swim and be in reasonably good physical condition. A positive attitude towards open-air activities is very important. This is a trip for the person who enjoys participative tourism in a natural setting, and who understands that during our trip we may encounter variable weather and tidal conditions that will require modifications in the itinerary.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE?

• Motorized support vessel, crew and cook
• All transportation from and back to Puerto Montt as per itinerary
• All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 6
• Services of expert bilingual guides
• Fully equiped fiberglass kayaks with sprayskirts, paddles and lifejackets
• All camping gear except personal sleeping bag and camp matress (can be hired locally)
• The entry fee for hot springs
• All camp accommodation* (on a twin share basis).
   * Additional accommodation can be arranged at the clients’ request

All prices are approximates and subject to currency fluctuations until final payment has been made.