BIRDING CHILE
This trip is planned as a full immersion in the birdlife of Chile, visiting a wide range of different habitats, with complete and interesting information, a great quality service and with time enough to enjoy the most beautiful landscapes in earth. ITINERARY DAY 1: WELCOME TO SANTIAGO AND THE ANDEAN RANGE Reception at the airport of Santiago de Chile Walking tour in Santiago Lunch at the Local Market Transfer to the Andean valley Cajón del Maipo Welcome briefing to talk about the Chilean birds and their environments Overnight at Cajón del Maipo valley (Cascada Lodge or similar)
DAY 2: FULL DAY CENTRAL CHILE Early depart to a 4-5 hours hiking and birding with wonderful views of the Andes Mountain Range. Lunch at a typical restaurant Visit to a local vineyard, wine tasting Overnight at Cajón del Maipo (Cascada Lodge or similar)
DAY 3: FLIGHT TO PUERTO MONTT / CHILOÉ ISLAND Early flight from Santiago to Puerto Montt Ferry crossing to Chiloé island Caulín Bird´s Sanctuary Boat ride to see the Penguins Colony in Puñihuil Lunch: Typical empanadas and fish at Puñihuil bay Overnight in Ancud (Hostería Ancud or similar)
DAY 4: WILDLIFE AT CHEPU RIVER, CHILOÉ ISLAND Chepu River: navigation through the river and the sunken forest to reach the Coluco Lagoon. Lunch: Home hosted “Curanto” to interact with a local family of Chiloé Walking tour in Ancud Overnight in Ancud (Hostería Ancud or similar)