Montaña y Mar – Only four more spaces available for Nov.3 – 10, 2010!
Explore the mountains and fjords of northern Patagonia IN STYLE – on a trip that combines a luxurious small-boat journey through hidden waterways with an invigorating horseback trek and hiking exploration of the ‘Yosemite of Chile.’
Your adventure will beging in the remote Cochamó Valley, “Chile’s Yosemite.” You will stay in cozy lodges, riding and hiking through spectacular native rainforest, rivers and granite mountains. Then, you will take to the seas, aboard an exclusive eight-passenger vessel. Cruise the picturesque fjords of Pumalín Park; motor into hidden inlets; soak in volcanic hot springs. On both land and sea, you will dine on flavorful local produce.
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NEW for 2010-2011 – EXCEPTIONAL EXPEDITIONS!
We are delighted offer travelers a choice of five brand-new programs. These EXCEPTIONAL Expeditions combine extraordinary destinations; a variety of special-interest activities – photography, sea-kayaking, rafting, hiking, horseback trekking, rafting, small-boat voyages, and trans-Andean crossings; and a choice of fixed and flexible departures.
Each of these EXCEPTIONAL Expeditions highlights the spectacular mountain, river, or coastal settings of northern Patagonia – havens of unimaginable beauty
and of gracious Andean traditions and customs.
For voyagers who wish to experience the out-of-the-ordinary, and are happy to take their time doing so, these trips offer an unforgettable blend of nature and adventure, culture and comfort, simplicity and style.
We have put together these itineraries with select partners, who share our ethos of enjoyable and responsible wilderness travel, and who have a solid track record of safety and efficiency. The programs are designed to minimize travel and transfer times, and to seamlessly integrate different activities and accommodations, from arrival until departure.
For more information, please download the attached pdf brochure, or drop us an email through the CONTACT US page.
First Gaucho Trail of the Season
Our first Gaucho Trail of the season starts on December 1, 2009. This is a once-in-a-lifetime journey in which you will explore remote Andean homesteads, encountering a rich huaso tradition, while riding through pristine river valleys in the shadow of towering Andes.
On this 10-day voyage, you will sleep out under the stars, in our cozy Mountain Lodge, and our comfortable Riverside Lodge. You will eat fine meals in our restaurant – and equally delicious fare cooked out over an open spit. You will be welcomed onto farms and homesteads blooming with spring flowers, cross wooden bridges spanning deep blue rivers, ride through some of north Patagonia’s most pristine parts, and develop a trust and affection for your trusty horse.
CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION & PRICES! Discounted rates for each additional passenger on this trip.
The Story of Our Firewood
For the mountain homesteaders and seaside villagers of southern Chile, firewood is the fuel of social practice. Old-fashioned wood-burning stoves mark the focal-point of every home, the gathering place for passing the maté cup (always counter-clockwise), the main source of heat, the place where meals are made and news is spread.
The most prized wood for burning is ulmo, a hardwood that lives for centuries and nourishes local honey production with late summer flowers. Saturated in natural oils, the wood burns green. The consistent, straight grain makes for easy splitting with a well-filed ax. The woodsmen of Cochamó cull these trees year round with chainsaws and oxen. It is hard work for modest gain. A cord split and delivered costs less than $20.
