Cyril, l'un des deux guides (un couple) parle anglais
Church Route: Dalcahue - Quinchao Island - 10h / 17h30 - 65000 $ - We travel to the city of Dalcahue from where we take the ferry to the second largest island of the archipelago, Quinchao. We will visit the Unesco world heritage churches of Achao (oldest)
and Quinchao (largest). After lunch at a local restaurant we will stop in Curaco de Velez with its beautiful old houses and interesting Visitor Center. Back in Dalcahue, we will visit its World Heritage church, its important local craft market and traditional cookeries before returning to the hotel.
Church Route: East Coast - 9h30 / 18h - 70000 $ - We travel to the East coast of Chiloé. We start the day visiting the village of Quemchi which the prominent Chilean writer Francisco Coloane described as " the town of the thousand landscapes." We continue to botanic island of Aucar. Then we visit the world heritage church of Colo (smallest) and have lunch at a local restaurant. We then continue towards the world heritage church of Tenaún , known for its three towers. Our next destination is the world heritage church in the village of San Juan and its shipyard which allow us to learn more about the labour of the “Maestros de Ribera”. On our way back to Castro, we pass through Dalcahue to visit its craft fair and recently restored Unesco World Heritage Church.
Church Route: Lemuy Island - 10h / 18h - 65000 $ - We travel toward the southeast to Puerto Huicha where we cross by ferry to the island of Lemuy. Our journey begins from there through breathtaking landscapes to meet the three Unesco World Heritage Churches on this island: Ichuac , Aldachildo and Detif. After lunch at a local restaurant, we head to visit Yayanes Park and its suspension wooden bridge. On our way back to Castro, we will visit the world heritage church of Chonchi.
Mechuque Island - 10h / 18h - 160000 $ - We travel to the East Coast of Chile to visit the village of Tenaún and its world heritage church. From there we sail on a boat to the islands to the Chauques islands to visit Mechuque island with its stilt houses, historical museum and viewpoints. After touring the island, we sail through internal channels to the neighbor island of Añihue. We will be greeted by Carmelo who offers a delicious lunch (included) and a lot of conversation in the warmth of his home. After sailing back to Tenaun, our next destination is the village of San Juan and its world heritage church and shipyard where we learn the ancient work of the Maestros de Ribera. On our way back we will pass by Dalcahue to visit the craft fair and world heritage church before.
Historic Ancud & Penguin Colony - 9h30 / 18h - 85000 $ - This tour will take us north of the island of Chiloe with its beautiful scenery and rich local history side. We will visit the Bay of Puñihuil, declared Natural Monument for being the only place in the world where Humboldt and Magallanic penguins nest side by side. We take a boat that will lead us to the islets where for half an hour will be identifying penguins, other birds and animals such as cormorants, pelicans, kelp goose and if we are lucky marine otters. After this voyage, we disembark for lunch at a local restaurant where you can sample the freshest products from the country side and the sea. Then we go to the city of Ancud, which was once the capital of Chiloe, to visit the fort and the "Friends of the Churches of Chiloé Foundation" museum which plays an important role in the restoration and dissemination of these Unesco world heritage monuments.