Hike, Raft and Kayak in Chilean Patagonia

The Chilean host is based in Puerto Varas, and its staff are closely involved with a very significant local environmental project aimed at conserving a unique habitat in the region. The Maullín River Wetlands is a river corridor of concentrated biodiversity that connects the Andes to the Pacific Coast of Chile and is home to increasingly vulnerable species of plants and animals, in addition to many migratory birds. A large aspect of the work of the Legado Foundation is to engage local communities in the shared benefits of protecting this unique habitat. The Foundation welcomes us to Llanquihue in order to inspire others and raise wider awareness of environmental challenges being faced here. By including a visit as part of the itinerary our host is able to channel funds to the project which contributes towards ongoing operational costs. Together with field scientists from the Foundation, you'll be able to learn the basics and join in with scheduled tasks for a few hours that morning (e.g., reforestation, bird counts, water sampling) giving an insight into the important work that goes on. Any involvement with specialist activities would be closely supervised by qualified staff.

You should bring a refillable water bottle for use during the trip. The host will provide mineral water while in Puerto Varas and during road transfers, and clean spring water is easily accessible during the three nights spent at the remote 'Rincon Bonito' lodge.

Read our guide to water filters here

Yes. Since we start and finish in the same hotel in the town of Puerto Varas, you can arrange to leave any items of luggage that you won't need for the duration of the itinerary.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

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If you are based in the United States, you can also check the latest travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State.

For customers joining from other international locations, we recommend checking the official travel advice issued by your country of residence, as guidance may vary.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips typically consist of a mix of solo travelers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves, and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

The weather in Patagonia is famously changeable and increasingly unpredictable due to climate change, particularly in the mountainous regions featured on this trip. It’s possible that weather conditions may affect the running order of the itinerary, and the host may make changes with your safety and enjoyment in mind.

Departures for this trip are scheduled throughout Chile’s summer months (October to April), which are also the drier months. However, the geographic location of the Chilean Lake District on the western side of the Andes mountain range, means it has a fairly wet climate. That’s what makes it such a lush, green habitat with no shortage of rivers, and it’s not unusual to experience scattered showers and fast-changing weather year-round.

Travelers should be prepared for a mix of conditions, from wet and windy spells to clear summer days. The peak summer months of December to February typically see daytime temperatures in the mid-70s °F, with the shoulder months on either side being cooler.

Please note that, due to the remote nature of the area, some aspects of the itinerary may be subject to change. Weather conditions can be unpredictable, and adjustments may be necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, as well as to preserve the quality of the experience.