Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Montt where Water by Nature’s representative will transfer you to your hotel in the delightful village of Puerto Varas. The afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the spectacular views across Lake Llanquihue and Volcan Osorno. Not included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 2: A short, approximately 40-minute flight, from Puerto Montt to Chaiten followed by the stunning drive to Futaleufu amidst magnificent granite mountains and turquoise lakes, a wilderness untouched by time. And later in the afternoon a leisurely float down the lower section of the river sampling fine Chilean wines and cheeses. Included: All meals. Day 3: Awaken to the sounds of nature and a hearty breakfast followed by a thorough safety talk before heading out onto the "Bridge to Bridge" section of the river. You will immediately plunge into the exhilarating whitewater of 'Pillow Wave" and 'Mundaca". A thrilling first day on the river, but this is only the beginning. Included: All meals. Day 4: Enjoy morning coffee looking out from your cabana over the clear waters running quite literally beneath you. Today, head towards Inferno Canyon for some adrenaline surging whitewater. But also some glorious flat sections to sit back and enjoy the feeling of complete remoteness before challenging the might of "El Throno". A well-deserved soak in the hot tub waits back at camp. Included: All meals. Day 5: There’s another great day ahead of you. A few, fun warm up rapids before reaching the legendary "Terminator"… it's bigger than big. And if that isn't enough for you, there’s the superb "Khyber Pass" and the hugely exciting "Himalayas" to finish the day. On the return to camp, enjoy a sumptuous meal washed down with a Pisco Sour or a glass of fine Chilean red wine. Included: All meals. Day 6: An opportunity to try your hand at fly fishing. Or, for those of your wanting something more active, there is plenty of trekking routes and some wonderful horseback riding trails, catering for all abilities including beginners. Or simply sit back and relax at camp, the choice is yours. Included: All meals. Day 7: A refreshing blast through Mundaca to make sure you are truly awake before another amazing stretch of whitewater, including "The Fish Bowl" and "House Rock". This evening, you will experience real Chilean hospitality with a traditional 'Asado' cooked by local Chilean friends and there is time to recount stories from the past week, on one of the best whitewater rivers in the world. Included: All meals. Day 8: An early start is required this morning in order to meet the van that will take you back to Chaiten for your flight back to Puerto Montt, and your onward journey back to Santiago and home. Included: Breakfast. Day 9: Arrive home. No meals. |