Patagonia- Magical! Magnificent!

The Palena River  Feb. 22 – March 3, 2008

 Experience a river trip like no other – snow capped mountains, glaciers, rain forest and terrific fishing- in the summer!  South American travel offers this unique twist in the season when we are yearning for a break for winter’s grip.

• Paddle the Palena River – an easy Class II
• Be surprised with daily glimpses of glaciers, cliffs, waterfalls
• Marvel at the lush and lovely rain forest of central Chile

  Adventurers will have a chance to get to know local people of the Andes and see first hand working farms along the way.  We have a local guide, provide all equipment and meals and all you need to do is take in this truly remarkable part of the world from canoe level and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Send your deposit in by December 1st and receive a 10% discount on the standard 9 day river trip.

 We have enjoyed exploring further this area in the years we’ve traveled to Chile since 2003. We suggest our  5 day extended stay option that includes exploring the coast, hiking, horseback riding and boat tours and (of course) shopping.

Standard Expedition Schedule:

Feb. 21: Leave Miami in the evening flying to Santago. Arrive early a.m. Feb. 22

Feb. 22: Connecting flight from Santiago to Puerto Montt.  We all meet here in Puerto Montt if we don’t travel together from Miami

Feb. 23: Trip starts here. We all board a charter flight to Chaiten. We will be picked up by our local guide and driven to the Palena River.  We camp at the river that night-no paddling.

Feb. 24: Paddle and fish the river. Camp on the river.

Feb. 25: Paddle and fish the river. Pole up a side stream and camp. Dinner at farm.

Feb. 26: Paddle and fish trhe river. Camp at Glacier Stream.

Feb. 27: Camp on river.

Feb. 28: Camp at hot springs

Feb. 29: Paddle to take out and drive to hotel in Puerto Puyuguapi.

Mar. 1: Unwind. Options:  Fish the lake, hike to a magical glacier, or just soak in the hot springs.

Mar. 2: Drive to Coyhaique and stay in town at the hotel. Enjoy local culture, shop. Farewell dinner and end of standard trip.  Extended trip option starts. CAT Ferry to seaside glacier, etc. TBD

Mar. 3: Bus ride to airport in Balmaceda and fly to US

  Pricing and payment schedule:

US $2475 Standard Expendition: 7 days, 6 nights, charter flight from Puerto Montt to Chaiten, transportation back to airport after river trip, hotel/lodge accommodations the last three nights of the trip)

December 1:     Non-refundable deposit of $500.00 due

Jan 15, 2008:   Balance due of US $1728  (incl 10% discount)

                        Complete payment of US$2475

Deadline for booking flights

Payments received after Dec. 1 will be based on full trip cost.