Itinerary

Day 1- This tour begins at 9:00 AM at our office in Ancud or your hotel.  Short historical-natural history talk before heading into the rolling countryside of the island.  We will start our day's trek from the remote coastal area of Guabun, where the Sendero de Chile begins.  We'll cross rugged beaches, picturesque bays, wind-stunted forests and more, having a picnic along the way.  By late afternoon we will arrive to our cabins overlooking the Punihuil penguin colony in time to take a 30 minute boat ride to enjoy the rich marine life of this famed Natural Monument.  A hearty meal of fresh local seafood (with other options available) and a comfortable night sleep. 

Day 2- We'll do exploring during the morning of nearby hidden bays before taking off on our 4 hour hike into the forests and mountains of this breathtaking part of the world.  We'll descend to the massive Chepu beach and by mid-afternoon we'll arrive at the Mirador de Chepu, a cozy ecological operation (wind/solar powered) overlooking the junction of two rivers.  Dinner with the area's warm hosts and night spent in their cabins.

Day 3- For those up for a very special experience, we'll arise early to enter our kayaks and paddle out among the silent trunks of the sunken forest of Chepu (caused by the 1960's earthquake) awaiting the first rays of dawn.  As the sun begins to rise, the fog covering the waters begins to life and the area's birds burst forth in song.  It is truly a unique experience.  We'll then return to the Mirador for a hearty breakfast and time to relax.  We'll visit a nearby family for a walk in their forest and lunch before returning to Ancud by mid-afternoon. 

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Incuded: private transport from Ancud, bilingual guide, 3 picnic lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, penguin colony boat trip & all other activities, two nights lodging in comfortable cabins. 
Not Included: tips, alcohol, insurance (offered at US$8 per day)

Kayak at dawn

Mirador de Chepu

Chepu Overlook