Our local team will welcome you at Puerto Montt Airport and transfer you to our base in Puerto Varas—a 25-minute drive. After check-in and some time to rest, we’ll meet again for a short walk to a local restaurant, where a Chilean welcome dinner awaits.

Dinner included. Lodging at Weisserhaus or similar, Puerto Varas.

*Puerto Montt Airport-Puerto Varas: 25 Kilometers / 30 minutes by vehicle.

Morning departure to the white waters of the Petrohué River, located in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. The stunning landscape—volcanoes, rivers, snow-capped mountains, and temperate rainforest—makes this rafting experience one of the most spectacular in Patagonia.

We’ll drive approximately 35 minutes along a scenic road bordering Lake Llanquihue, heading to Ensenada. There, our team of certified guides—trained in remote first aid and whitewater rescue—will welcome you, deliver a thorough safety briefing, and provide the necessary equipment.

At the river, we’ll practice basic paddling techniques before diving into the action with the first rapid. From there, it’s 11 km of continuous fun through thrilling class III+ and IV rapids.

After the adventure, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Ensenada. In the afternoon, we’ll continue toward the Cochamó Valley, with stunning views of the Reloncaví Fjord and the surrounding mountains.

Upon arrival at your lodging, we’ll drop off our bags and head out to explore the small village. A light hike along the fjord will give us time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and observe birdlife—perfect preparation for tomorrow’s more demanding trek.

Overnight in Cochamo. Breakfast, lunch at a local restaurant and dinner included. 

*Puerto Varas-Ensenada: 45 kilometers - 45 minutes by vehicle
*Ensenada-Cochamó: 55 kilometers – 50 minutes by vehicle 
*Hike to the Cochamó viewpoint: 8 kilometers – 3 hours 

Today we have a full-day hike ahead. After a traditional breakfast with local products at our hostel, we’ll take a short 5-minute drive to the trailhead.

The trail covers approximately 23 kilometers (15 miles) and can be quite muddy in sections, but the elevation gain is moderate—a steady climb from sea level to about 300 meters (900 feet).

After around 4 hours of hiking, we’ll reach La Junta, where we’ll stop for a picnic lunch while taking in the breathtaking views of the towering granite walls and the impressive scenery that surrounds us.

We’ll return along the same trail, and our driver will be waiting at the end to take us back to the hostel in the valley—just in time for a well-deserved dinner.

Overnight in Cochamó. Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included. 

*Driving distance: 5 minutes
*Hike La Junta: 23 Kilometers – 8/9 hours in total 

After an early breakfast, we’ll head to the Cochamó dock, where our local kayak guides will be waiting for us. Once the gear is ready, we’ll launch into the fjord. The valley opens before us as we paddle through the Reloncaví Fjord, where the fresh water from the rivers meets the salty sea. The kayaking activity lasts approximately five hours and includes a stop at Señora Yolanda’s house on the Rollizo Peninsula. There, we’ll enjoy lunch prepared with ingredients from her garden and share a warm moment with this welcoming southern Chilean family.

We’ll continue paddling until we reach the calm waters at the mouth of the Petrohué River in Ralún, where our transfer will be waiting to take us back to Cochamó.

Overnight in Cochamó. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

*Driving distance: 20 kilometers - 25 minutes
*Sea Kayak: 5 hours

Today, you will embark on an adventure far off the beaten path, hiking deep into the Andean valleys. Rincón Bonito—meaning “the beautiful corner”—is a true hidden gem tucked away in the Andean foothills and rarely appears on maps.

This journey involves several modes of transportation. We begin by driving to Lake Tagua Tagua, where we’ll take a short boat ride from Puerto Canelo to Puerto Maldonado. From there, local trucks will transport us to Primer Corral.

There, we’ll meet the arrieros and load our gear onto pack horses. From this point, we start our hike along a well-marked and easy 15-kilometer trail leading to Rincón Bonito. The path follows the southern bank of the Ventisquero River and passes through old-growth forests, regenerating woodlands, open grasslands and rural homesteads.

Overnight in Rincón Bonito. Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included.

*Cochamó-Puerto Canelo (Tagua Tagua lake): 42 kilometers - 75 minutes by vehicle
*Boat ride: 45 minutes
*Puerto Maldonado-Primer Corral: 55 kilometers - 80 minutes by by vehicle
*Hike to Rincón Bonito: 15 km on a medium-high demanding terrain / Elevetion gain: 70 meters

The Mirador del Valle Trail follows an old muleteer route that climbs above the tree line, offering sweeping views of the glaciers and the valley. The path winds through ancient forests and eventually reaches high-elevation lenga woods, which grow in the upper slopes of the mountain range in this part of Patagonia.

Along the way, several viewpoints at different elevations provide panoramic views, from the source of the Ventisquero River in the west to its confluence with the Puelo River in the east. With a bit of luck, we may even spot a condor in flight.

Overnight in Rincón Bonito. Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included.

*Hike: 10 kilometers round trip / 900 meters ascent / 6 hours / moderate to demanding.

The round-trip hike to the bottom of the valley covers 22 kilometers and takes approximately five hours. The route is of easy to moderate difficulty and is suitable for beginners. Along the way, we will cross several rivers, visit old muleteer posts, hike to a spectacular waterfall, pass through ancient larch stands, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers.

After lunch and a well-deserved rest, we will begin the return hike to Rincón Bonito. We will end the day with a traditional Patagonian barbecue to celebrate our last night in this unforgettable place.

Overnight in Rincón Bonito. Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included.

*Hike: 18 kilómetros ida y vuelta / 5 horas / terreno plano / Dificultad fácil a moderada.

Today, a unique adventure awaits as you packraft down the clear, turquoise waters of the Ventisquero and Puelo Rivers, gradually drifting back toward civilization. You will paddle along these scenic waterways until reaching the Puelo Libre pizzeria, where trucks will be waiting to transfer you to Lake Tagua Tagua.

You will cross the lake by boat and then continue by van to your accommodation in Puerto Varas.

Overnight in Puerto Varas. Breakfast and box lunch included.

This day begins with a transfer to the village of Llanquihue, where we will take part in a rewilding activity in collaboration with our partners from the NGO Legado Chile. Since 2016, they have led an ambitious program of ecological restoration and environmental education focused on local wetlands and communities.

Our team will join the experts for fieldwork in the urban wetlands. Afterwards, we will enjoy well-deserved hamburgers and a beer tasting experience. After some free time in Puerto Varas, we will gather for a farewell dinner.

Breakfast, lunch with beer tasting and dinner included. Overnight in Puerto Varas.

*Puerto Varas-Llanquihue: 10 kilometers / 15 minutes by vehicle.

Your northern Patagonian adventure draws to a close today. You will be transferred to Puerto Montt Airport for your onward journey.

Breakfast included.

*Puerto Varas-Puerto Montt Airport: 25 Kilometers / 30 minutes by vehicle.