Excursion Chiloe national park tour at Castro

Experience the spectacular natural beauty and grandeur of Chiloe National Park on-foot during this scenic and informative, half-day hiking excursion.

Castro, Chonchi Town, Huillinco Lake, Cucao Village and Lake

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to Chiloe National Park, located by the Pacific Ocean approximately (58 kilometres) south of Castro Town. En route, pass by Chonchi Town, and drive along the lakes of Huillinco and Cucao. Throughout this trip, learn about the local flora, fauna and history of the primitive settlements visited by Charles Darwin in the 1800s. In addition, drive by Cucao Village and learn about the tsunami this town suffered in 1960. Although the road is paved, it has many curves so driving is quite slow.

Chiloe National Park, Visitor's Centre, Educational Hiking Trek, El Tepual Trail, Flora, Tree Species

Upon arrival at the approximately 106,255-acre (about 43,000-hectare) Chiloe National Park, proceed to the Visitor's Centre. Receive your safety and tour instructions, then begin your guided nature walk. Proceed along the El Tepual Trail, mostly on flat, dirt terrain and a wooden boardwalk. During this scenic and educational trek, learn about the history of the park, and marvel at its lush flora and abundant tree species, including coihües, mañios and cipreses. At the conclusion of your nature walk, return to the Visitor's Centre, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Castro, Chonchi Town, Huillinco Lake, Cucao Village and Lake, Chiloe National Park, Visitor's Centre, Educational Hiking Trek, El Tepual Trail, Flora, Trees

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.74 miles (about 2.8 kilometres), at times over uneven, wooden, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at Chiloe National Park. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with a fear of heights, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe, non-slip, and waterproof walking or hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water and a weatherproof jacket from the ship. The driving time between the pier and Chiloe National Park is approximately 1.5 hours in each direction. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary.