Experience a journey of discovery in Pumalin with expert guides leading daily walks through the park's key trails. After exploring, relax in cozy cabins at Lodge Caleta Gonzalo, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and connect with fellow nature lovers dedicated to its preservation.
In the morning, you’ll be picked up from Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, or El Tepual Airport (PMC) and driven to Marcel Marchant Aerodrome. From there, enjoy a breathtaking 40-minute flight to Chaitén Aerodrome (SCTN). A pilot will then take you on a scenic 90-minute drive along the Carretera Austral Norte to Lodge Caleta Gonzalo.
After settling into your cozy cabin, have lunch and explore the nearby trails, organic garden, beach, or Gonzalo River pools. Later, your guide will outline the upcoming activities. End the day with a delicious dinner before resting in your cabin.
Overnight at one of Lodge Caleta Gonzalo's Little Cabins.
Meals: lunch and dinner
Start your adventure at dawn with a hearty breakfast at the Lodge's restaurant. You'll receive a packed lunch for your journey, easily stored in your backpack. Around 9:00 a.m., we’ll take a shuttle to the trailhead for the day's exploration. The chosen trails depend on weather, guest preferences, and skill levels, with your guide selecting the best option.
Some favorite trails include the scenic Cascadas Trail, Cascadas Escondidas, Alerces Trail, Tronador, the educational El Volcán, Michinmahuida Trail, and the breathtaking Chaitén volcano.
Overnight at one of Lodge Caleta Gonzalo's Little Cabins.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Upon the morning of your departure, following breakfast, the journey commences at 9:00 a.m. towards the Chaitén aerodrome, where you will board your flight back to Puerto Montt, once in Puerto Montt, you will be transferred to your chosen location in Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, or directly to El Tepual airport in case you have an onward flight later that same day.
Meals: Breakfast
The Caleta Gonzalo Lodge at Pumalin National Park boasts an impressive infrastructure that embodies the remarkable vision of Doug Tompkins. Designed and constructed with meticulous attention to detail, the cabins capture Tompkins’ aesthetics and style, serving as a harmonious blend of tourism and conservation within the park. These cabins offer an enchanting experience, characterized by their cozy and captivating ambiance while minimizing their visual and environmental impact. Guests are effortlessly enticed to immerse themselves in the embrace of nature, fostering a profound connection that ignites a deep appreciation and love for the surrounding wilderness.
Every day on request.
The program can last from 3 days/2 nights to 5 days/4 nights. Please ask your Travel Experience Designer for more information, availability, and rates.
The trip can start either in Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, or Caleta Gonzalo.
This program offers a range of hikes, from leisurely walks to more challenging treks, covering distances of 1 to 12 miles. We recommend discussing your preferences and abilities with the guides at Lodge Caleta Gonzalo to find the perfect trail for you.
The trails are constantly maintained and well-marked. However, before you go on any adventure, it is very important to ask for advice and condition information from the park rangers. Weather conditions in this area can alter quickly, increasing the difficulty of all trails, especially on rainy days.
The Carretera Austral (route 7) is the main access point for each hike. All trails have a nearby parking area close to the trailhead.
For greater safety, we suggest taking a detailed map of the area you will be hiking in or using one of the available trekking map apps. In most parts of Pumalin Park, there is no cellular reception, so your application must allow offline browsing. Do not forget to stop by the Information Center of Caleta Gonzalo and check the large mural map, which will be very helpful in locating the trails.
Transport will be in either comfortable vans or smaller 4x4 vehicles.
During the summer months (December to March), you can expect some nice weather and warm days. However, no matter the season, it may rain a lot. Please prepare accordingly.
Remember: the weather in Patagonia is unpredictable and may change between all four seasons in one day. It is recommended that you come prepared.
Max. Temperature average: 15°C (59°F) during summer.
Min. Temperature average: 7°C (44°F) during summer.
Travelers need to be prepared for fluctuating weather that can move from summer to winter on the same day.
Essential equipment includes:
We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the sole discretion of the trip guide based on operational considerations. The trip guide can also modify, change, or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.
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Updated October 4th, 2022
Dear Traveler,
We are very happy to announce that there are currently no travel restrictions in Chile.
Together with the above mentioned, it is mandatory to comply with the following requirements:
In case you have any questions, we will be happy to help you!
Best,
The Team at Cascada Expediciones & EcoCamp Patagonia
