LODGE TO LODGE

Three boutique wilderness lodges · chef dinners · hot tubs · private en-suite rooms

CHARTER FLIGHT

Over Patagonian fjords and hanging glacier lakes into the valley

Río Blanco Slot Canyon

Swim, climb and hike through a hidden canyon few travellers ever reach.

CLASS IV–V WHITEWATER

The Futaleufú — counted among the five greatest whitewater rivers on Earth.

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Fully customisable to your level · all gear included · expert guides

Hanging Lake Hike

A rarely visited hanging lake — condors circle above ice-capped granite peaks

DAY 1 - Arrival & charter flight

An overnight flight from Europe to Santiago, Chile.

DAY 2 - Puerto Varas

Connect to Puerto Montt and transfer to a lakeside hotel in picturesque Puerto Varas for a welcome dinner.

DAY 3 - Into the valley

A short flight to Chaitén and scenic drive past hanging glaciers bring us to the Futaleufú for our first Class IV rapids and three nights in lakeside cottages.

DAY 4 - Espolón River

An optional mountain-bike ride and gentle Class I–II inflatable kayaking on the Espolón, with a riverside lunch.

DAY 5 - Upper Futaleufú

A full day of Class IV rapids through the remote upper canyon, with an optional cliff jump at Zeta Rapid.

DAY 6 - Río Azul & Peuma Lodge

Bike to the turquoise Class III Río Azul, then settle into a forest lodge with wood-fired hot tubs beneath towering granite spires.

DAY 7 - Upper Futaleufú

Run Class III–IV rapids to the hidden Río Blanco, then hike, climb and swim through its labyrinth of azure pools and waterfalls.

DAY 8 - Lago Obsession

Hike through ancient forest to a rarely-visited hanging lake beneath a 2,000-foot granite tooth, condors circling overhead.

DAY 9 - Lower Futaleufú & Yelcho Lodge

Run the lower river's quick Class IV rapids, then transfer to a hand-built lodge on Lago Yelcho for a farewell dinner.

DAY 10 -Leaving Patagonia

A short flight to Puerto Montt and an afternoon in Puerto Varas before onward travel.

DAY 11 - Fly home — or stay on

Fly back to Europe, or continue exploring Patagonia at your own pace.

"The best trip we have ever taken — and we have travelled a lot. The guiding was flawless and the lodges were beyond anything we expected in the wilderness."

Anna & Mark · London

"I had never rafted before. By day eight I was running Class V. The guides built every day around exactly what I could handle."

Sofie · Amsterdam

What's included

Return charter flights into the valley

10 nights across 3 boutique lodges

All meals, including chef dinners

All rafting & safety gear

Certified expert guides

Good to know

International flights not included

Season: December – March

Moderate fitness — no experience required

Group size: 12–16 guests

Travel insurance required