Join us in this unique and comprehensive journey to the Archipelago of Chiloé, discovering trails off the beaten path to get a real local and naturalist experience.
The island is the land of myths, local communities, fishermen villages and ancient traditions.
Through this four days experience we will deeply explore the culture and the nature of the island sharing time with locals, hiking through wild and unbeaten paths, navigating the Pacific Ocean and learning about the history and culture of a remote land in a remote country.
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ITINERARY
Today we will cross to the island of Chiloé, during the 35 minutes of ferry navigation we will have great views to the Andean range and the first villages of the island with the typical wooden towers of the churches that mark the entrance to the living cultural heritage of Chiloé. We will explore the north part of the island visiting small villages, having a taste of oysters and navigating close to a breeding colony of Humboldt and Magellanic Penguins, among other species of birdlife related to the Humboldt
Current. Lunch and Oyster tasting included.
Dinner on own. Overnight in Ancud - Hotel Ancud or similar.
A day off the beaten path with a medium difficulty hike through the forests and the cliffs of the Pacific Coast of Chiloé (10 km., 6 hours). At the end of the hike we will board a boat to navigate the mouth of the river Chepu crossing the sunken forest and disembarking in the village. After a short transfer we will get to a local family house to participate in the preparation of the typical Curanto.
Breakfast and Lunch included. Dinner on own. Overnight in Castro - Palafito 1326 or similar.
Morning walking tour of Castro, visiting the Palafitos (houses on stilts) and the local market where we will buy the products that later we will use to prepare our dinner. Once we reach the west side of the island, we will have a low difficulty hike (2 hours) to Muelle Las Almas, a wooden deck facing a stunning view to the Pacific ocean. We return to Castro just in time for a dinner that will be prepared by the guests and a local chef, with the ingredients that we bought at the market in the morning.
Breakfast, Box lunch, Dinner included. Overnight in Castro - Palafito 1326 or similar.
Our last day in Chiloé will be dedicated to the villages of Dalcahue, Achao and Quinchao visiting some of the World Heritage churches of the archipelago, before we get to Chacao and board the ferry back to the mainland.
Breakfast and Lunch included.