Packages and Options

Rates Note:

The trip starts and ends in Puerto Varas. Transfers from Puerto Montt are available.

Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Varas in the afternoon. Check into your hotel and overnight (no meals included today).
 Day 2: Transfer at 9 a.m. from Puerto Varas to Ralun. Kajaking through the Fjord with a lunch break in a breathtaking surroundings. After 5 hours of paddling you will arrive at the river lodge. There may be time for a nature walk, some fly-fishing or just relaxing in the hammocks. Dinner with candlelight. Overnight in cabaña (cabin) with private bathroom.
 Day 3: Breakfast. Before we leave, our guests will get a little riding school. Ride along the Río Cochamó. Picnic in the Valdivian rainforest. Five-hour ride into the Andes. Arrival in the mountain lodge in La Junta. Lamb or fish asado prepared on the open fire. Dinner and overnight in our mountain lodge.
 Day 4: Breakfast on the balcony of our rustic lodge. Hike the six kilometer nature-trail into the Andean rainforest. The trail is well-marked and some 50 different plants and trees are identified. You get a trail-book and lunchbox. Hike to a nearby lagoon in the ancient forest, where some of the trees are 1,000 years old, or just hang out, enjoying the spectacular La Junta valley. In the afternoon, walk 30 min. to the La Junta canyon. Descending through the tubes and pools and try the natural formed tobbogan. After this tremendous adventure, a hot shower and a a hearty meal is awaiting the explorer. Overnight in the mountain lodge.
 Day 5: Breakfast. On horseback we descend through the rainforest. Midday picnic. We are back with enough time to take a shower and having a cup of tea with homemade cake before another delicious dinner and overnight at the River Lodge.
 Day 6:  Sealions & Hot Springs Boat Trip 
 On  board a fishing vessel (departure at 09:00 AM) you travel trough a great scenery of snow topped mountains, volcano and bays. In the water we can see, sea lions and dolphins. After a 2 hours journey, we reach Punta Lobos, the loberia (sea lions colony), where we can observe and listen to the shouting's of these mammals of the sea. After haven taken some pictures, we will head to the Marimeli island, where the boat enters a bay to get a view inside the island. After leaving this amazing place we stop at a fisherman family, where a typical Chilean dish will be prepared for lunch. The cruise continues to the termas (hot springs) which can only be reached by boat. If you like you can try the warm water for a nice bath. The visiting time of the termas can slightly change, due to the tide. Another hour on the boat will take us back to Cochamo and the Riverside Lodge for dinner and overnight.
 Day 7:  Departure after breakfast to Pto Varas or Puerto Montt.
 
 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, owns Campo Aventura 90ha (200ac) of untouched nature, runs one hostel and one mountain lodge and offers several outdoor activities and cultural programs like living Spanish lessons, even suitable and available for families. Situated in the scenic valley of the rio Cochamo, an idyllic location to spend several days and explore 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. Have a taste of homemade organic cookery from breakfast to dinner with ingredients bought from locals and enjoy especially our vegetarian cuisine with also excellent fish dishes.

Mountain Lodge and Meals

By horseback riding you have access to the Mountain Lodge with comfortable dormitory accommodation up 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.

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	Max 9

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 .