In the south of Puerto Montt city, the Chilean land spreads in thousands of islands and fjords.

The northern fjords of Patagonia are immersed in the huge Pumalin Park of 1255 square miles. These fjords are the perfect place to paddle. Without any land access, these fjords have been preserving along the centuries, and still, now it is a pristine and wild area with an amazing native forest (cold jungle), wild rivers, and a lot of back wood hot springs.

Also, these fjords are well protected from the storms of the Pacific Ocean creating the perfect conditions to paddle. Also, you will enjoy hikes into the cool jungle, meet friendly local villagers and sample their exotic food and tasty lamb on a stick, or simply marvel at the granite mountain walls, geysers, and glaciers at the top of the mountains.

This tour will amaze you with idyllic beaches, dolphins, and sea lions. Also, it is possible to practice fly fishing in lonely rivers.

Itinerary and Track

The times below are an approximation of the schedule. These times could vary depending on the weather. A more accurate pick -up time will be delivered once we receive your pick -up address obtained through the booking process.

Day 0.- Transport Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt to Quinched

Pick Up from Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas at 10:00 am. We'll drive to Chiloe Island crossing the beautiful Chacao Channel full of marine wildlife. At Quinched we will visit Chonchi town, take a lunch in a recommended restaurant and visit architecture patrimony. Sleep at Cabaña Ecolodge Chonchi

Day 1.- Quinched / Mechuque. 37 miles / 6:30 H

Lunch at Mechuque restaurant (option to have lunch on board) 

Sailing north east along the Chiloe archipelago 

Day 2.- Mechuque / Quintupeo. 46 miles / 8 H

Crossing from the Chiloe archipielago to Continental Chiloé. In clear days enjoy amazing views of the mountains like Yates Volcano (north) and Michimahuida (south). Beautiful and dense forest on the shores. Later we will go through the narrow entrance of the Quintupeu Fiord, where we will be amazed by waterfalls and huge granite walls covered in native forest. Set sail at the end of the fiord. Possibilities of fly fishing by the river (fishing gear not included).

Day 3.- Quintupeo / Cahuelmó Fjord / Porcelana (Paulina). 25 Miles / 5 H

Morning exit of the Quintupeu fjord through the opposite shore, with different waterfalls and nature's surprises. Probably some dolphins will swim on our sides. We´ll get back to the Comau Fiord and then we will enter the Cahuelmo Fiord, which will impress us with its massive granite walls and the idyllic hot springs that will wait for us by the shore at the end of the fjord. This fjord also stands out by the wide variety of its birds (eg. cormorants, king fisherman...). From Cahuelmo we will head out to Comau Fiord and then cross to the west shore, which will provide us views of waterfalls, ancient native forest, and  glaciers in the top of the mountains. We will set sails and optional camp at the place of a friendly local pioneer family who will welcome us with local organic products and a classic lamb on a stick (or another typical food like Curanto).
Option to extend 1 day to make the hiking to the Porcelana geysers.

*Optional Hiking to Geysers +  Hot springs

(Only recommended for people with good physical health) Beautiful hike through the dense native forest that goes along a big river. We will go over several hanging bridges, fixed ropes and we will have to make a fun river crossing. We will get to a surprising area of geysers in the middle of the forest. On the way back we will stop for a hot bath on the hot springs.

Day 4.- Porcelana Hot Springs

A short sailing + a 10-minute trek will take us to an incredible river of thermal water, maybe one of the most amazing hot springs of Chile. Different natural pools along the forest and a big cold river very close.

Day 5.- Porcelana/ Caleta Puerto bonito or Caleta isla , or set sail in Llancahue Hot Springs.( depending on weather conditions) 21 Miles / 4 H

Day 6.- Set sail to Mechuque. From Puerto Bonito 39 Miles / 7 H

Day 7.- Mechuque/ Quinched. By Quehui 42 Miles 7 H

Transportation time

4 hours of transportation on the car from Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas to the starting point in Quinched.

Season

September to April

Warning:

• This activity could include sailing in windy conditions as well as choppy water, sudden changes of weather, sailing under the strong sun.
• Schedule may change due to worsening in the weather.
• Captain have the last call in critical decisions and required the cooperation of every passenger.
• Sailing hours are estimates and will depend on the climate conditions.
• This is an adventure trip and cooperation could be needed in group tasks

What's included

• Private transportation from Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt.
• Sailing yacht 
• 1 captain
• Every breakfast, snack, and meal needed during the trip.
• Lamb on a stick or "curanto al hoyo" in Porcelana Chica
• Smoked Salmon (or other local food) in Porcelana Chica
• Return boat transportation from Porcelana Chica to Cholgo
• Park, hotspring, geysers and camp fees.
• First aid kit
• VHF Radio and Satellite Phone

What's not included

• Transport from Santiago or other city to Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt
• Personal Clothing (Please check "Gear")
• Personal Insurance
• What to bring: