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Private tour in Puerto Montt Andres O
Penguins excursion at National Reserve of Chiloé Island, Patagonia - Chile
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Born as a "Country boy" in the Southern field of Puerto Varas, Lake District Chile; I was born surrounded by the great Andes mountain range, volcanoes, evergreen forest, lakes, rivers, farmers and "Baqueanos or Gauchos", who gave me their knowledge and wisdom about our root and why we have to respect and love. I've been working in Travel Companies & Lodges for more than 30 years; from the mystic Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, to the desolate South Patagonia in Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego. Also, I was a teacher and Consultant on Rural Tourism Programs in my District. Thanks to God, my family, and my hard work, I've traveled, and I specialized in Adventure Tourism, Leadership, and Business in New Zealand for eighteen months(Scholarship awarded by the Chilean Government - Education Ministry 2010). With academic studies in Tourism Business and Adventure Travel; Administration Degree; Wildlife courses; Native Flowers and Forest courses; Good knowledge in Local Traditions and Wilderness First Responder courses, I believe I can give you a very professional service and a great "Experience of Life" with our Local People and Native Nature; whom they are the most valuable treasure of our land in Patagonia, Chile. I specialize in operating Small Groups for cruise ships, Independent Travelers,s and Tailor Made programs from Araucania, Temuco to Chiloe Island; always focusing on Nature and Local traditions. Explorer and Traveler Friends, I invite you to visit this beautiful Huilliche land; Evergreen Forests; Lakes; Rivers and Volcanoes; land of Baqueanos and Chilotes Navigators; Songs, Myths and Legends in the confines of the World . . . The Chilean Patagonia! Professional backgrounds: 30 Years Guiding; Tour Leader from the Atacama Desert, including Easter Island Rapa Nui to Southern Patagonia, Chile & Argentina. 2015 to present, work as a trip planner in Chile and Argentina for different overseas travel companies and FIT travelers. 2025 Mountain Guide Course ERCHILE, MAY 2025. 2025 Mountaineering and Rescue Techniques Course, Viento Blanco Mountain Club 2025 - 2026. 2024 Wilderness First Responder Credential, CIMA-NASSAR Chile. Valid June 2026. 2024 WAFA Emergency Care & Safety Course Credential, ECSI-AOOS Institute. Valid June 2026. 2022 Emergency Care & Safety Institute Course WAFA by ECSI. Valid September 2024. 2021 Wilderness First Responder Credential, AIDER Canada. Valid June 2023. 2020 Consultant in Rural & Adventure Tourism to present. 2015 Certificate as National Supplier in Adventure Tourism, granted by SERNATUR, Chile. 2015 Active Member of ATTA Association to present. 2014 Active Member of Llanquihue Tour Guides Association to present. 2011-2012 Scholarship in Adventure Tourism & Business Diploma, New Zealand. 2012 Wilderness First Responder WFR- New Zealand. 2011 Certificate as National Tour Guide - Sernatur, Chile. 2011-2012 Rafting, Mountaineering, Rope Systems, and Leadership Diploma, New Zealand. 2009 Wilderness First Responder(WAFA) NOLS Outdoor School of Patagonia. 2008 Bird Watching Techniques UNORCH, Chiloé. 2006 Courses of Local Nature & Culture Interpretation. 2003 Navigation License by the Chilean Navy, Directemar, Chile. 1997 Tourism Degree, Santo Tomas University.
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Shore excursion special for who want enjoy the nature and walking around countryside areas
Overview of your Puerto Montt tour
We'll depart from your Hotel/Pier and travel through to Chiloé Island. Puñihuil National Reserve is located 102 Km (65 miles One Way); South of Puerto Montt with an eastern coast that faces the Gulf of Ancud and "Bay of Cocotue" where is located "Puñihuil Penguins Colony". Ferry crossing the "Chacao channel". We will drive to Ancud and pass through in the direction to the Penguins Colony: The Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) & Magallanes Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus). The rocky landscape of volcanic origin, which makes up the three islands. During our motor boat excursion (45 minutes); we will appreciate other species as: Carancas, Cormorants, Quetrus No Volador, Ducks, Sea Otters and other local birds. We will back to Lunch or Ancud town for a photo stop and return to Puerto Montt pier. Seasonal excursion:From September to March. Early disembark is required for all participants. *This tour is priced for a group of 4, but I can accommodate larger groups upon request. *
Your Puerto Montt tour itinerary
-I will pick you up at the meeting point. -Drive directly to Pargua. Ferry crossing to Chacao. Arrive to Chiloé Island. -We will past throw of Ancud town and continue to Quetalmahue fjord. Photos along the way. Arrive to Puñihil Natural reserve. Information about the place (Local guide) and Motor boat excursion (45 min) to enjoy the nature of Magallanic, Humboldt penguins and other wildlife of the area. Photos and lunch (optional). -Return to town. We will make a short visit to Ancud town, if we have time. -Back to the Ferry and return to the Pier or your Hotel. *Seasonal: From September to latest March. *Sail subject to weather conditions at the area. *The set sail of the tour is with 10 Travelers. If necessary, we will have to wait a short time. *Seafood Restaurant on the place. Consider 1 hour extra for lunch. GUEST PROVIDES: Comfortable clothes (overlanding & motorboat excursion), rain jacket or windbreaker jacket, trekking boots or tennis shoes, 1 day backpack, camera, water, cap or hat, sunscreen.
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Private transportation from 1 to 5 in a fully equipped SUV or similar with air-conditioned. *Larger groups can be accommodated. Please contact me for a quote.*
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