Rates Note:

Transfer Option:

B – Breakfast; L –lunch; T– afternoon tea; D - dinner

Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Varas in the afternoon. Check into your hotel and enjoy a stroll to view the Volcan Osorno, and choose a restaurant to dine in. Overnight. (No meals included today).

Day 2: We transfer you from your hotel, to the kayak starting point, for a day on the Estuario Reloncaví, Chile’s northernmost fjord. Enjoy volcano views, seabirds, dolphins, and picnic lunch. Tide permitting, kayak up to Riverside Lodge, in time for tea. Overnight in cabana, with three-course dinner. (B, L, T, D)

Day 3: After breakfast we saddle up and ride through spectacular rainforest. Arrive at our Mountain Lodge by late afternoon.  Overnight at lodge with traditional dinner. (B, L, T, D)

Day 4: Today, enjoy a half-day ride to Val Verde and return in time for a walk, swim, or relaxation on the lodge terrace.  Overnight as previous. (B, L, T, D)

Day 5: Bid farewell to La Junta, and ride back down to the Cochamo Trail, to Riverside Lodge. Enjoy a drink by the beach and dinner, resting up for your next day's adventure. Overnight in cabana. (B, L, T, D)

Day 6:  Sealions & Hot Springs Boat Trip 
Today you will explore further south in the Estuario Reloncavi. Aboard a traditional fishing vessel you will get up close and personal to massive sea lions; enjoy a traitional curranto lunch with a local family; and visit a natural seaside hot spring. Return to Riverside Lodge for your last overnight stay. (B, L, T, D).

Day 7:  Another hearty breakfast will help ease your departure from Paradise. Transfer out provided to Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt. (B)
 
Fishing opportunities:
You can also add a day of guided fly fishing during or after your trip. Your guide will take you to the best places to catch salmon or trout. There are three nearby big fishing opportunities - the Rio Cochamo, the Rio Puelo and the Rio Petrohue. Ask for rates.

Heavy rainfall is a feature of the weather in Puerto Montt. It rains every month, but rainfall is more intense in June, July and August, with an annual average of 1,200 to 3,000 mm.

The climate in this area of Chile presents an average relative humidity of 80%, coupled with low temperatures, with a minimum of 4° Celsius (July through September) and a maximum of 21° C, with an annual average temperature of 11.2° C.

Riverside Lodge and Meals

About 1000 kms (550m) south of Santiago and 120kms (65m) East of Puerto Montt in Chile North Patagonia, is Campo Aventura. Located on 90ha (200ac) of untouched nature, there is one hostel and one mountain lodge. Campo Aventura offers several outdoor activities and cultural programs like Spanish lessons, suitable and available for families. Riverside Lodge is situated in the scenic valley of the rio Cochamo, and is an idyllic location to spend several days exploring the surroundings.

The quality and originality of the hostel and the lodge match the requirements of the client who likes comfort in harmony with the preserved natural beauty of the environment.

This unique place in Cochamo valley is a perfect location to spend several days - even if you wish only to relax and stay. Indulge in homemade organic cookery with ingredients bought from locals. We specialize in vegetarian cuisine and excellent fish dishes.

Full Breakfast includes:

Mountain Lodge and Meals

On horseback you have access to the Mountain Lodge with comfortable dormitory accommodation, located in the chilean Andes of north Patagonia.

This Site is spread over 80ha (180ac) in the middle of the "Valdivian" rainforest.

Original Chilean meals as well as a wood-fired hot shower awaits you in this rustic lodge. Explore the 6kms (4m) "Nature trail" in the middle of untouched rainforest with rare vegetation, enjoy waterfalls, watch birds like the Andean condor, try out excellent fishing possibilities and much more.

Traditional Breakfast includes:

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Fishing opportunities:
You can also add a day of guided fly fishing during or after your trip. Your guide will take you to the best places to catch salmon or trout. There are three nearby big fishing opportunities - the Rio Cochamo, the Rio Puelo and the Rio Petrohue. The extra guided day of fishing is $495. Fishing gear can be rented.

Tack:		Chilean Western Style saddles very soft saddle with two lamb skin
Horses:		Criollos
Pace:		5-6 hrs - mostly walk relaxed, Slow pace | Walk | Trot |
Level:		(2 to 3 out of 5)    Novice+
Age:		Min 9	Max 70
Weight:		Max 220 lbs
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 9 riders

Fishing opportunities:
You can also add a day of guided fly fishing during or after your trip. Your guide will take you to the best places to catch salmon or trout. There are three nearby big fishing opportunities - the Rio Cochamo, the Rio Puelo and the Rio Petrohue. The extra guided day of fishing is $495. Fishing gear can be rented.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by nationals referred to in the chart.
Passport Note
Passports issued to children must contain a photo and state the nationality.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Greece for up to 60 days and nationals of Romania for up to 30 days.
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding required travel documents for onward destination and not leaving the airport transit lounge.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
2. Nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA entering Chile for touristic purposes will be charged a processing fee payable on arrival and in cash only. For nationals of  Australia, the fee is US$56; for nationals of Canada, the fee is US$132; and for nationals of the USA, the fee is US$100 .