The trip
The Futaleufú River valley in Chile is one of the world’s gems. The valley, which is approximately 1,500 kilometers south of Santiago in northern Patagonia, is famous for the rafting and kayaking community for its world-class whitewater.
The valley boasts much more than whitewater, with towering peaks, lush valleys, and welcoming locals. All these elements contribute to a remarkable setting for the adventurer.
This trekking trip is a unique experience in the area. Our journey will take us through areas only accessible by foot, getting deep into remote places with practically no man intervention. Our private camps in key locations will give you the opportunity to experiment each one of the activities from a privileged place. Designed to be in tune with the environment, these camps will surprise you with unique features and amazing views.
Multisport activities will enrich your trip, each one as part of a masterful composition, full of emotion, beauty and adventure.
8 Days Trips
Trekking Trip
- Location
Futaleufú, Chile
- Activities
Trekking, Rafting, Horseback Riding, Climbing, Rappel, Zip Line, Canyoneering, Outrigger
- Group size
This trip is limited to four to sixteen guests.
- Experience
Our activities are carefully designed to be enjoyed regardless of age or previous experience. You will be able to go rafting, kayaking or doing other multisport activities.
- Difficulty
The activity level will be moderate. We will hike on: flat areas, terrain with moderate elevation changes, and on occasions in terrain with stronger and more sustained inclines.
- Tips
We suggest that you have some experience and comfort level with horses. We are happy, however, to teach you the basics.
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Varas
Our meeting point is the beautiful city of Puerto Varas in the Lakes region. During the day, you will have the chance to go through its streets and contemplate the beauty of Llanquihue Lake. In the evening, we will gather in a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Puerto Montt – Chaitén – Hike to Ventisquero Glacier – Futaleufú Town
From Puerto Montt, we board a plane for a spectacular flight to the town of Chaitén. Then, beautiful trails immersed in the heart of the rain forest, lead us to the Ventisquero Glacier. In our hike we’ll be able to enjoy the unique flora and fauna of this particular ecosystem. As we get closer to the glacier, we experience the greatness of this ice formation stopped in time. A true spectacle of nature! From there we will head to Futaleufú through an impressive road that goes from the ocean to the mountains and spend the night in Town.
Day 3: Futaleufú Town – Trekking to Lago Las Rosas
We will start our day visiting the picturesque town of Futaleufú, heading later to Las Rosas Lake. The narrow path between the mountains will reveal lakes and spectacular views, as we get closer to our destiny. Once there, we will have time to go swimming and relax before enjoying our dinner. We will camp that night under a sky full of stars, just beside the lake.
Day 4: Trekking – Horseback Riding to Espolón Lake – Outriggers
After a short hike, we will ride horses through a trail with beautiful surrounding, until reaching Espolón Lake. After having lunch, we will jump into our outriggers (Hawaiian competition boats) to cross the lake. We will enjoy the greatness of the Lake from a much closer perspective. At other side we will have dinner and spend the night in cabins by the lakeshore.
Day 5: Trekking – Condor Hill. Camp: Tree House
Continuing our journey, we will walk through a forest, around a lake, and hike up to a hilltop that will allow us to contemplate the circuit we have done, with unforgettable views. There, we will find our next camp, which will surprise visitors with its originality. A series of tree houses interconnected by bridges and overlooking a lake will be our accommodations for the night. Our schedule has built time to leave room for relaxing at camp, swimming in the lake, go kayaking, or relaxing at the lakeside hot tub. We will also have the possibility of hiking up to Condor hill, where condor sights are very common. Condors are typical birds of Chile with a wingspan of over 10 feet.
Day 6: Trekking – Zip Line – Rock Climbing – Rappel. Camp: Cave Camp
After hiking back to the banks of the river, we will “zip” across through a pulley system flying through the air and sliding over the river. We can choose also jump into the river from different altitudes up to 40 feet high and feel the adrenaline of free falling. In the afternoon, we will go climbing until reaching the top of a rock formation where we will enjoy spectacular 360º views. Then we will rappel off a 300-foot granite wall. Our climb has been carefully designed to be successfully completed by people of all ages, with different levels of difficulty you can choose from. Finally, we will relax in the hot tub overlooking the river and have a delicious dinner to recover our strength.
Day 7: Trekking – Rafting – Canyoneering. Camp: The Nuns
We will begin our day hiking alongside the river until reaching our boats. From there, we will raft an entertaining section of the river with class 4 and 4+ until we arrive at our lunch spot. Back on the rafts, we will continue to Arroyo Blanco, a spectacular canyon of white granite and turquoise water, which we will traverse on foot until we reach a waterfall. Then, we head to a new camp, where we will have time to relax and enjoy the cliff hot tub overlooking the river and its landmark mountains, the Nuns. We will also enjoy a well-deserved Patagonian Asado (lamb barbecue).
Day 8: The Nuns Camp – Puerto Montt
From the Nuns Camp, we will drive to Chaitén to catch our flight back to Puerto Montt. Along the way, we can enjoy the scenery and incredible beauty of the area, reliving a journey that will certainly leave a mark on our lives.
*All our activities are optional and suitable for all ages. They also have different levels of difficulty you can choose from.Everything included from meeting point until the end of the trip (transportation, meals, sleeping accommodations, multisport activities and gear)
Additional services (not included): Massages, video and photography.
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