Magic of Chiloe and Pumalin Fjords North 6 days, 5 nights

Sailing to Mechuque Island,Comau and Cahuelmo Fjords, Pumalin Park

Day 1 Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas- Chiloe Island

Leaving in the morning, we will take the ferry across the Chacao channel to the island of Chiloe.We´ll visit the city of Ancud on arrival for lunch and continue to the west by the rugged Pacific Coast to visit the penguin colony of Puñihuil. This is the only place in the world where Magallanic and Humboldt penguins coexist. Later afternoon we travel south to stop for dinner in a country farm house.Afterwards, we´ll continue to the village of Quemchi where we will board Cahuella.

Day 2 Chiloe by Sea

We will begin the day sailing out of the channel and into the Chiloe Archipielago. Numerous islands will fill the foreground, shimmering green amidst the blue waters,while the snowcapped peaks of the Andes complete the background. We will arrive in Mechuque island where the traditional palafitos and the quaint village make for a wonderful afternoon walk.This traditional island is fantastic for photography and experiencing local life.Enjoy the sunset with a Pisco Sour and a great dinner.

Day 3 Archipelago

Our navigation today will take us to the quaint village of Tenaunwhose hand crafted 140 year old wooden church is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the day we will spend our time visiting small islands,taking short walks to immerse in the culture of the archipielago.

In the afternoon we will cruise to a protected anchorage at a remote outer island to spend the night.

Day 4 Pumalin Park

Early in the morning we will cross the Gulf of Ancud to the Comau fjord and from here towards Cahuelmo fjord our final destination today.We´ll adventure on a short walk to a virgin waterfall cascading from the glacial heights above. Countless waterfalls tumble into the calm waters of the fjord and make one feel as if in a land that time forgot.

Day 5 Pumalin Park-Hidden Hot Springs

Today we will visit some of the remote settlements along the Comau fjord, taking walks in a remote learning more about the Pumalin Park project.

In the afternoon we will drop anchor and take a short walk into the forest for an unforgettable natural mineral bath.There is little that compares to soaking in completely natural hot springs in the stunning beauty of Patagonian fjords.

Day 6 Good bye!

We´ll navigate up the Cholgo channel towards Hornopiren. Aftern lunch, the transfer will take you back to Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas to your hotel.

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