Pumalin Park is a world famous, privately owned nature sanctuary that was developed by the American business entrepreneur Douglas Tompkins. After the 2008 eruption of the Chaiten Volcano the Park was closed to visitors for a number of years for repairs and maintenance. It is now once again open and accessible to the general public with trekking trails and facilities that are in perfect condition.
This is a beautiful trek that traces the Yelcho Chico River (Little Yelcho River) which originates from the glacier that gave the river its name. The trek is made possible by a trail cut by the Chilean National Forest Service (CONAF). Along the route there are many rest stops and scenic look-outs. The trail ends about one kilometer from the ice-fall area of the glacier. To finish the hike we must walk along the talus and scree of the Yelcho Chico River. Because of the mud we recommend that our guests switch from hiking boots to sandals which we will pack along with us. CONAF is planning to finish the trail soon.
The Yelcho Chico Glacier trek is one of the easier treks available to our guests. This trek lasts a full day and is ideal for families, at least until the final look-out point, after-which the trail becomes more difficult.
All of our activities, be it trekking, horseback riding, fly fishing are coordinated by our staff and are dependent on weather, your past experience and physical condition.
PRICES: Since you will be our only guests, we kindly ask that when you make reservations with us, you specify your exact dates of stay and the activities you want to participate in. Reservations are contingent upon space availability and confirmation/payment.
Our 5 Day/6 Night Package is $ 1,200 usd per person (including air transport from Puerto Montt to Chaitén)
Our 1 Day /1 Night Package is $200 usd per person. This includes a day of trekking, horseback riding, or fly-fishing with meals, equipment, transport, horses, thermal baths all included in the price.